How to plan collaborative project-based learning activities in the math classroom. Check out these engaging PBL ideas for 3rd grade students!

Real life math lessons are key to helping students see the connections between in class lessons and real life.

Looking for project based learning ideas for middle school or elementary school students? They will love planning a road trip from start to finish!

Project based learning can help you transform your 2nd or 3rd grade place value unit into a wildly engaging cross-curricular learning experience! Imagine sending your students on a wildlife expedition to find amazing information about animals that interest them in the habitat of their choice. While your students are fully immersed in their fun animal […]

As a third grade teacher, it sometimes feels like you are teaching multiplication and division skills for nearly half the year. While students work to understand all the properties of multiplication and memorize all their math facts, you may feel like they need a little dose of fun to mix up your math routine.

Throughout the school year, I know I would often find myself scrambling for ways to keep my students engaged in their learning and jazz up our classroom routine. As the sun starts shining brighter and summer is in the air, students are restless, and so are we... but the show must go on! Learning must continue, but can be done in an engaging and fresh way with hands on, creative project based learning resources! Grab a few of these PBL project ideas to finish out the year and enjoy watching your students engage in their learning and demonstrate their hard earned skills!

This math PBL project will have your students practicing real-world math applications while having a BLAST! This project based learning task is a great extension and enrichment activity for your early finishers. They have just been asked to start and run a pet store! They must make several decisions about their new business, practicing several common core math standards along the way. Students will love getting to purchase animals and accessories, and plan the layout of their pet store, and YOU will love the enriched math practice they get along the way. This is a great math project based learning (PBL) task that your students will beg to work on! This pack would be great for enriching second graders, perfect for third graders, and even a great review for upper grades! This is perfect for an end of the year cumulative or spiral math project! This product is DIFFERENTIATED for you and your students, and includes U.S., Australian, and Canadian versions!! It also includes both Printable & Digital Google Slides versions. ⭐ HERE ARE THE TASKS STUDENTS WILL COMPLETE: •The Animals: Students use addition/subtraction within 100 or 1,000 (differentiated) to purchase animals for their pet store •Pet Store Layout: Students measure the different animals with an inch ruler, and use the measurements to set up and plan the layout of their store. •Pet Shop Owner's Schedule: Students create a schedule for feeding and caring for the animals. Students will practice elapsed time. •Ordering Supplies: Students need to order food and supplies for their animals. They must make sure they order enough by using arrays, multiplication, addition, and subtraction to answer challenging questions. •Pet Accessories: Students help kids in the store count their money and make decisions about what they can and can't afford. Students practice counting, adding, and subtracting money. •How's Business?: Students examine data about different pets that were adopted and create a bar graph using the data. Students answer questions and make business decisions based on the data and bar graph. ► BUNDLE IT: Save 20% with this HUGE BUNDLE of PBL Math Projects! ►EXTEND THE PROJECT: Check out the Pet Store Creative Pack here!!! Check out more PBL Math Projects: Plan a Camping Trip - Cumulative Math Enrichment Project Build a Zoo - Cumulative Math Enrichment Project Run a Restaurant - Cumulative Math Enrichment Project Plan a Space Trip - Cumulative Math Enrichment Project

Project based learning can help you transform your 3rd grade geometry unit into the most memorable math unit of the school year. Your students are going to love applying their knowledge about the characteristics of quadrilaterals as they complete the project Quadrilateral City! Rather than spending time on worksheet after worksheet trying to memorize the […]

These 5 geometry projects for middle or high school are a great alternative assessment for your student. Project-based learning is so important to...

Seven essential elements to include in your next PBL to make sure your students succeed with Project Based Learning.

Sometimes, we're using project-based learning and other times, we're just doing projects. Here's a project based learning ideas checklist to help clarify.

How to plan collaborative project-based learning activities in the math classroom. Check out these engaging PBL ideas for 3rd grade students!

Have your students demonstrate their understanding of many different math concepts while designing a map of their own town! This hands-on math activity is a project that will definitely engage your students. File Type PDF

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Building a growth mindset in your upper elementary students does NOT have to be challenging. Learn how to integrate it with your project based learning unit.

How to plan collaborative project-based learning activities in the math classroom. Check out these engaging PBL ideas for 3rd grade students!

This isn't your typical geometry quadrilateral project. We take a look at how to go from quadrilateral project to quadrilateral PBL!

Project Based Learning (PBL) is becoming an increasingly popular teaching method in the classroom these days - and for good reason! Not only are there many benefits of project based learning, but it can also create an engaging learning environment.

Create a memorable experience in your classroom! In Create-a-Restaurant students are given the opportunity to design their own restaurant. They will be using percent applications through out the process and even participate in a restaurant simulation! Included in the purchase: Restaurant Facts Student Directions Teacher Tips Restaurant Planning Guide Menu Planning Sheets Signature Dish Planning Guide WholeSale Pricing Guide Dining Experience Template Guest Check Template Rubric This project takes about 4 - 5 class periods. Students love working on it and it gives them an opportunity for creativity in math!

Learn all about our Market Day PBL (Project Based Learning) that was focused on creating a business to sell goods and services.

Use this fun plan-a-trip math project-based learning activity resource with 5th, 6th, and 7th-grade students to learn about budgeting money when you travel on vacation. This real-work math is a PBL project with printable worksheets that are perfect to use with upper elementary & middle school students to help teach budgeting money by planning a trip with everything included. The PBL resource comes with budgeting worksheets and is a very low-prep resource. This fun product is best for grades 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students to help them understand the importance of budgeting money by planning a trip. Your students will use PBL by planning a vacation with this real-life scenario resource. This activity is easy to use and has everything the teacher needs for minimal planning. Please note guidance on what budget you should give your student is listed inside the resource. INCLUDED INSIDE: ✿ Budget planning instructions ✿ File folder cover ✿ Brainstorming lists ✿ Instructions on planning a vacation, from buying appropriate clothing, travel costs, lodging, eating out, etc. ✿ Numerous planning pages ✿ Reflection pages ✿ total cost sheets ✿ Rubrics for easy grading (students & teacher) ✿ Maps ✿ Postcard writing ●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●● HOW TO USE: You can begin the project by giving your students a check for the money they may spend on their vacation (included inside). The students will then brainstorm a list of places they would like to go, pick a location, and write about why they want to visit. Students will need to use computers to research flight costs, car rental, lodging, entertainment, and restaurants in the area. The class will present their vacation package at the end of the project. Rubrics are included for easy grading. The students will even rate their group members for participation. I am so glad you stopped by and looked in my store! If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. Copyright © Marcy’s Mayhem All rights reserved by the author Permission to copy for single-classroom, homeschool or other educational purposes

Math project based learning to incorporate math and nature. This is a great math project for Earth day or any day of the year! Math projects for 3rd grade, 5th grade, and for middle school. Included is the math project rubric, directions, and digital copy for students to complete in Google Classroom. It's a fun outdoor activity for elementary and middle school students.

Have you been looking for the perfect project based learning curriculum? If you've been on the lookout for a game-changing approach to captivate your upper elementary students and ignite a passion for learning, you're in for a treat! Buckle up as we dive into the world of project-based learning (PBL) – the secret sauce to turning mundane lessons into exciting adventures.

Digital Google Classroom & Printable PBL Math Projects for Enrichment & Review This listing is a BUNDLE of 7 of my Math Project Based Learning (PBL) Enrichment Packs AND their Creative Pack Add-Ons! Each one is centered around an engaging project or topic to grab your students' attention and...

In this math project based learning activity, students use area and perimeter to design their own zoos. They must adhere to the minimum size for animal enclosures and other project guidelines as they construct their zoos. After designing their zoos, students must list the area and perimeter of each animal enclosure to ensure that they are large enough. This resource includes: teacher directions a force copy link to a Google Slides DIGITAL version of the activity (with rubric) student directions and project guidelines all printable materials needed to construct the zoos a scoring rubric a finished example I always assign this project as part of my 4th grade area and perimeter unit and it is a favorite year after year! Take a look at the preview file for a full look at this resource. For an easier version of this project, check out my Area and Perimeter Design a Farm Challenge. For a more challenging version (that includes volume of rectangular prisms), check out Area, Perimeter, and Volume Design a City Challenge. Or buy the bundle of all 3 to save 30%! Great for differentiation! Please follow my store here for more great resources! You can also find me on Facebook, Instagram, and lafountaineofknowledge.com where you'll discover ideas, inspiration, and plenty of freebies! Or join my email list to get my monthly newsletter with exclusive FREE resources you can't get anywhere else! Want free money to spend on Teachers Pay Teachers? Rate this product to earn some TpT credit! Leaving feedback helps us both out and takes less than a minute! Your support makes it possible for me to continue making and sharing great resources! Thank you! Click for more math crafts and project based learning activities!

Unlock a world of creativity in your upper elementary classroom with these 12 engaging Project-Based Learning examples! From create a planet to design a haunted house to historical time capsules, these hands-on PBL activities foster critical thinking and collaboration. Perfect ideas for project based learning activities and ideas for homeschool, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade, and middle school. Includes a FREE printable lemonade stand project that uses math and language arts skills!

Project Based Learning: GEOMETROCITY! Build a City Made of Math with Geometry. Imagine, Design, and Build a City with this 2D and 3D Adventure! -Project Based Learning -Real World Application -Geometry, Maps, & More -Extension Activities -Differentiated Levels ***THIS RESOURCE IS NOW DIGITAL!*** There is a link to a Google Slides Version. Details below. *This resource can be used for distance learning and e-learning.* Geometrocity is a project based learning activity where students will take their geometry skills and design their own city. This multi-tiered activity allows for immediate differentiation because of the size, and students may complete parts or the entire project based on your choosing. This project doesn’t just focus on math skills, as there are components of social studies (mapping skills), writing, problem solving and comprehension skills too. Students will be creating a city that uses 2D and 3D, practicing both plane and solid geometry. This project allows for students to practice and apply learned skills in geometry while problem solving and making decisions based on their own knowledge, creativity, and imagination. Students will utilize many types of geometric concepts such as nets to create buildings and structures, designing parts of a city with shapes, lines, angles, and incorporating multiple skills at the same time to reach their objectives. Geometrocity is broken into SEVEN phases. Those phases are: Phase One: Permits -Reviewing and previewing geometric terms and visuals. Creating a mini-map. Phase Two: Design & Build -Up to nine city sections can be built. Each page has 10-14 requirements that must be completed. Phase Three: Construction -Putting our city together for the world to see. Phase Four: Building Up -Using nets and 3D to make the city rise above the paper. Phase Five: Assessment -Three types of self-assessments for students. Self, Individual, and group work. Phase Six: Tourism -Create a postcard to persuade visitors to come. Phase Seven: Challenge -5 extra higher level challenges for students that want to create more. p7 About this product/project p8-10 Accessing the digital version for GOOGLE SLIDES p11-15 Images of the project in action p16-17 Mapping skills p18-21 Objectives and introduction p22-27 Phase One: Permits p28-41 Phase Two: Design and Build p42-46 Phase Three: Construction p47-58 Phase Four: Building Up and Nets p59-61 Phase Five: Assessment Rubrics p62-64 Phase Six: Tourism p65-67 Phase Seven: Challenge p68-78 Differentiated Phase Two: Design and Build sections 79-80 Credits Included on this digital resource: Over 30 pages of this pdf are included on a digital resource that can be used with Google Slides and Classroom. The digital file only goes to PHASE THREE. pages 1, 2: Before You Begin, Introduction for students pages 3, 4: Images for students to see what it could look like (paper version) page 5,6: Mapping Skills pages 7-35: GEOMETROCITY: Phases ONE, TWO, & THREE. This does not include any portion that would involve printing, cutting, or physically building the city. Just the overhead blueprint and maps students create. There are text boxes for all places that can be filled in. For ALL places that require designing- students may use the SHAPE, LINE, TEXT BOX, or even include an IMAGE. Students may print out the FINAL VERSION to create their larger city if they choose. This project aims to focus on geometry, but there are so many other elements of learning present which include problem-solving, making inferences, collaboration, communication, independent learning, and more. Geometry topics include: Plane Geometry Solid Geometry Polygon Angles Symbols 2D Shapes 3D Shapes Transformations MATH Common Core Standards CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.G.A.1 CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.G.A.2 CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.G.A.1 CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.G.A.2 CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.G.A.3 CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.G.B.3 CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.G.B.4 CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.G.A.4 See More Projects in my custom category:  PROJECT BASED LEARNING MORE LIKE THIS: ZOO DESIGN: Area, Perimeter, Map Skills, Project Based Learning, & More! THE ISLAND: Project Based Learning for Writing, Math, Reading, Science, & SS GEOMETROCITY: Create & Build a City Made of Math Using Geometry FINAL FRONTIER, 3 part project: ELA, Math, Science BUILD A TINY HOUSE: Project Based Learning Activity with Geometry, Area, and Perimeter DESIGN AN OBSTACLE RACE COURSE with Area and Perimeter RUN A TACO TRUCK: Decimals, Area, Perimeter, Geometry, and Guacamole PRODUCE A TV SHOW: Development, Script Writing, and Build a TV Set BUILDING MY BLOCK: Your Neighborhood PBL for Math and ELA TREEHOUSE CONSTRUCTION: Design Your Dream House In the Trees, A PBL Project Based Learning 10-PACK BUNDLE Project Based Learning, Build a Ski Resort Project Based Learning, Design a School Library Project Based Learning, Design a Water Park Project Based Learning, Discovery In the Rainforest Project Based Learning, Earth Day Invention Project Based Learning, Running A Lemonade Stand Project Based Learning, Save Christmas Project Based Learning, Shark Security Force Project Based Learning, Snake Search: Around the World Project Based Learning, Valentine’s Day Party Planner Project Based Learning 10-PACK BUNDLE, PART 2 Project Based Learning Activity: Plan a School Party Project Based Learning Activity: All About Bats Project Based Learning Activity: Arctic Adventure Project Based Learning Activity: Plan a Field Day Project Based Learning Activity: President For A Week Project Based Learning Activity: Run A Toy Drive Project Based Learning Activity: Plan Thanksgiving Dinner Project Based Learning Activity: Let's Go Camping Project Based Learning Activity: Monster Squad Project Based Learning Activity: Island Survival Project Based Learning 10-PACK BUNDLE, PART 3 Project Based Learning Activity: Create A Classroom Community Project Based Learning Activity: Design A Video Game Project Based Learning Activity: Alive In The Desert Project Based Learning Activity: Endangered Animal Awareness Project Based Learning Activity: Habitats Around The World Project Based Learning Activity: Design A Miniature Golf Course Project Based Learning Activity: Run A Music Festival Project Based Learning Activity: The Ultimate Playground Project Based Learning Activity: Design A Theme Park Project Based Learning Activity: Water World, Save the Earth Project Based Learning 10-PACK BUNDLE, PART 4 Project Based Learning Activity: Insect Infestation Project Based Learning Activity: Into the Wilderness Project Based Learning Activity: The Animal Shelter Project Based Learning Activity: Making Your Mindset Project Based Learning Activity: Cardboard Creation  Project Based Learning Activity: Bears Everywhere  Project Based Learning Activity: Design An Arcade Project Based Learning Activity: Create A Summer Camp  Project Based Learning Activity: Plan A Vacation Project Based Learning Activity: Design A Treehouse GRAB A BUNDLE: Project Based Learning 10-PACK BUNDLE Project Based Learning 10-PACK BUNDLE, PART 2 Project Based Learning 10-PACK BUNDLE, PART 3 Project Based Learning 10-PACK BUNDLE, PART 4

Your math block is likely a time of day when your advanced learners stand out like a sore thumb if you don’t have the resources to keep their brains stimulated. Often times, these learners become disinterested or disengaged because they are bogged down with busy work when they meet expectations and demonstrate mastery early on in a unit. At times this can result in a subject where they demonstrate great talent and ability becoming a student's least favorite time of the school day.

Need an enagaging, real-world math project? This post shows how your students can create a dog business of their own using the four operations.

Math Enrichment Project - PBL Math Activities Looking for an engaging, differentiated, and challenging project based learning task to enrich your students? This is a perfect math challenge for students who need a challenge or enrichment, and they'll love getting to plan for and run their own donut shop! Students will love getting to work within a budget to purchase ingredients for their donut shop. You'll love the enriched math practice they get along the way! Students will practice addition and subtraction while learning to work within a budget. They'll finish the project by designing their donuts and taking customers' orders! This includes Printable & Digital versions in Google Slides. ⭐ HERE'S WHATS INCLUDED: •Teacher Tips and Instructions •Engaging Letter: Get students excited about this project by putting the letter in an envelope and ripping it open along with students! •Brainstorming Pages: Two brainstorming sheets for students to think about what makes a great donut and donut shop •Ingredient Menu: This shopping menu displays the prices for ingredients, drinks, and donut toppings - there are differentiated options included, and an editable version as well. •Planning Sheets: Differentiated planning sheets are included. Students will calculate the total they've spent and adjust their purchases to fit within a budget. They need to follow certain guidelines. •Reflection Questions: Reflection pages are included. Students will answer questions about what it was like working with a budget and what they might do differently next time. •Designing the Donuts: Students will design 4 donuts to sell in their shop. They'll name it, set the price, color a picture to display it, and write a short description of the donut. •Taking Orders: Students will display their menu and take 6 classmates' orders and find their totals. *You can differentiate this even further by setting different budgets for your students to work with. ►BUNDLE IT: Save 20% with this mini BUNDLE of PBL Math Tasks! ⭐ More PBL Tasks: • Plan a Pool Party • Build a New Town • Plan a Day at the Fair • Run a Pizza Parlor

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Project based learning can help you transform your 3rd grade geometry unit into the most memorable math unit of the school year. Your students are going to love applying their knowledge about the characteristics of quadrilaterals as they complete the project Quadrilateral City! Rather than spending time on worksheet after worksheet trying to memorize the […]

Inside: Get 10 winter project based learning ideas that your students will love. Create a hot cocoa stand, using real-life math and writing skills!

Are you looking for some great project based learning examples? In education, teachers are continually seeking creative ways to captivate their students' interest and foster a love for learning. One approach gaining popularity is Project-Based Learning (PBL), a student-centered type of learning that allows students to explore real-world problems and challenges. For upper elementary teachers, integrating PBL into the curriculum can be an amazing experience, promoting critical thinking, collaboration, and a deeper understanding of academic concepts. In this blog post, we'll explore a variety of engaging project-based learning examples that can be easily incorporated into upper elementary classrooms.