Less than $5 Middle School Math Projects
Decimal Multiplication Math - Cotton Candy Stand - Project Based Learning
By E•Fish•ient Teaching
Are you looking for a fun way to practice multiplication, subtraction, and addition with decimals? Then look no further! This is an engaging activity for all students. This is a fun math project to practice multiplication with decimals. Students will get to put their math skills into practice in a real life situation. They will create a mock cotton candy stand where they will have to be in charge of buying their product, figuring out how much each customer owes, and how much they will profit. This activity lets each student set up their own cotton candy stand, so all their answers may differ. At the end of the activity students will determine if their cotton candy stand was successful, whether they made a big enough profit to do it again.
This activity has students practice multiplying, dividing, and subtracting numbers with decimals.
What's included:
- A letter to the teacher explaining the task.
- A letter to the students (business owner) explaining their task.
- A page for students to create their own sign for their shop.
- The product page, where students will pick what products they will buy.
- Hourly sales page (There are two options) One will break it down for each step and there is another page that is more challenging for your higher math students to stretch their thinking and not lay out each step explicitly.
- A total sales sheet with reflection questions.
- A social media post for students to create.
The best part? Students have autonomy over their own cotton candy stand. Let them have the reins of their learning. It allows for math practice and a little creativity.
Get creative in the classroom and have your students apply real world math. Show them where they might use multiplication, addition, and subtraction of decimals. Get rid of the boring old math worksheets and let your students create their own little business.
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These are ready to use, just print them out and get started. This could be a great lesson to leave for a substitute as it is no prep!
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Cartoon Last Character Standing Probability Experiment (Best Selling)
By Modified Treasures
Cartoon Last Character Standing
Students will be given a list of Cartoon Characters to see how their characters are eliminated over a 10 day period during the Last Character Standing Games. They will be given a pair of dice that will be used to determine if the character moves on to the next day or if they are eliminated. On the back is a series of questions to ensure that students are learning about experimental probability. Very fun and there will be a lot of laughs.
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Real-Life Math Fun Activity! Practical Stats - Do tall students jump high?
By Daniel
It is always a good strategy to review essential skills with your students, and this is right up there with the most essential!
Do tall students jump high and far? Do the same students jump high and far? Students collect their own quantitative data to answer these and other questions. The data collection does not take long. Afterwards, students calculate the measures of central tendency - mean, median, mode, Q1, Q3, min, max, range and upper and lower outliers (extremes). The handout (with complete answer key for the teacher) contains the formulas students need in order to do all calculations.
This project has been tried, tested and refined in my own middle and high school classes for many years.
Quantitative Data, Measures of Central Tendency, Mean, Median, Mode, Quartile 1, Quartile 3, Interquartile Range, Outliers, Extremes, Data, Project, Range, Minimum, Maximum.
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Seasonal Town Development Math Project - Geometry - Lines and Angles
By MsNerdWood
Are you looking for a fun way to assess angles, lines, using a protractor to draw angles, and angle relationships? Then look no further! This fun math activity provides students with an opportunity to be an Urban Planner. They will use list of instructions to create their own Seasonal Town (Falling Leaves Town, Winter Wonderland Town, Spring Showers Town and Summer Sun Town). Each project has the same set of instructions but the street names are different to reflect the appropriate seasonal town name. This will allow you to pick a season or even create the four seasons in your classroom.
This project helps students demonstrate their knowledge in the following:
- parallel lines
- perpendicular lines
- transversal lines
- acute angles
- obtuse angles
- scalene triangle
- equilateral triangle
- isosceles triangle
- quadrilaterals
- z, c, and f patterns creating from transversal lines
- relationships between intersecting lines
There is also a rubric included for assessment purposes. I have used this project with my students and they have always enjoyed it and its quick to mark. Bonus! Students will likely need a couple of classes to complete this assessment and I would recommend having them complete a rough copy first to plan out their town.
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Thanksgiving Math- Unit Rate Digital Activity Project Based Learning
By Rebekah Poe Teaching
NO PREP REQUIRED!! This activity is ready to download and give to your students.
Get your students excited to work on math skills by showing them how they apply in the real world! Each student will plan a Thanksgiving menu for six with a $100 budget. They'll have to compare prices to find the best unit rates to stick to their budgets. Then, they'll make their shopping lists and figure out their totals.
MATH ENRICHMENT | ENRICHISSEMENT | ANGLES | GÉOMÉTRIE | CONSTELLATIONS (FRENCH)
By French Made Fun!
Pump up and motivate your strong math students with this engaging, hands-on project-based learning which will have them discovering the history of constellations, measuring constellations, working on challenging math problems and creating their own constellations.
Do you teach a math enrichment class, or do you have students in your grades 5 and 6 classrooms who are on enrichment programs? Particularly when it comes to multi-levelled classrooms, the focus tends to be on the students with academic struggles, but our strong students need opportunities to push themselves and to stay engaged.
In this document, you'll discover 32 pages of activities, projects, research and artistic activities in line with geometry and angles which will have your students keeping busy while your grade-level and below-grade level students can have you in other ways.
You'll find:
- 60 Constellation cards and a guide on how to use them.
- A second set of 60 constellation cards with "lettered" corners (i.e. ∠ABC).
- A set of response pages to measure all corners in the 60 given constellations.
- A reading comprehension piece on the history of constellations and astronomy.
- 2 pages of questions and an answer key for the reading comprehension piece.
- "Les symboles du Zodiac" - An activity sheet on naming the different constellations of the zodiac.
- A research project on a constellation:
- success criteria + detailed explanation of components;
- worksheets for research information.
- "Des calculs célestes" - 3 pages of challenging word problems with an answer key.
- "Crée ta propre constellation" - A following directions activity on creating constellations with specific angles and shapes within them.
- "Crée ta propre constellation" - An activity on creating a unique constellation.
- "Art de constellation" - An art project suitable for your enriched students and your entire group as a final activity.
This is the first of (hopefully) many enrichment projects for math. Stay tuned!
For goodness sakes, don't forget to have fun.
Kaitlyn.
Learn to Program Scratch- Task Cards LEVEL 3
By Howlin' Husky Math Games
Do you have an extra day when you'd love to take the entire class on an adventure of fun and excitement? Maybe you have a group of lightning-fast learners who breeze through assignments in no time. Giving them more of the same problems they've already mastered would be a wasted opportunity. So why not shake things up? How about introducing them to a thrilling world of discovery, with absolutely NO EXTRA WORK for you?
Programming!
Introducing "Learn to Program Scratch" task cards! (This is LEVEL 3 of the series) These cards bring to life Scratch, a visually captivating computer programming language created by none other than MIT. Every student should have a taste of programming, and as math teachers, we hold the key to open this amazing door. Computer programming is the ultimate fusion of math and logic, and brace yourself... it's also fun!
Prepare to witness a spark of interest in your students! For many of them, the vast world of coding remains an enigma, with no clue where to begin. And let's face it, not all schools offer a comprehensive computer science curriculum. But fear not! These task cards act as a stepping stone, paving the way for their journey into the realms of Java, Python, JavaScript, C#, and more!
Hold on tight, because here's what's packed inside this treasure trove:
- 4 games to create, each with 4 task cards. A total of 16 Task Cards!
Rock, Paper, Scissors
Dodge Ball
Jumping Game
Whack-A-Mole
- Each card boasts a different level of challenge: N00b, Coder, Hacker and Hacker+!
- Need a guiding light? We've got you covered with a full answer key.
- Flexibility at its finest! These games can be done in any order, allowing you to print out one or two sets, laminate them for extra durability, and share them with multiple students!
- The cards are color-coded, following the Scratch theme. And hey, we understand if color printing isn't an option, so we've also labeled them for your convenience.
- Dive into the experience headfirst with an introduction video and a written overview of Scratch vocabulary. We're here to ensure you and your students have the smoothest journey possible!
*** Pro tip: Printing the cards on thicker paper (cardstock) and laminating them not only elevates their durability but ensures they withstand the test of time, unleashing countless moments of wonder and discovery!
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Tombstones of Great Scientists and Mathematicians
By AdventureSum Math and Science
Product Description:
Engage your students with an exciting and educational project that combines history, mathematics, and science! "Tombstones of Great Scientists
and Mathematicians" is a unique classroom activity that encourages students to research and creatively present the lives and achievements of historical mathematicians and scientists.
Product Overview:
In this project, students will select a historical mathematician or scientist and create a detailed tombstone to honor their contributions and legacy. The project involves in-depth research, critical thinking, and artistic creativity, making it a perfect cross-curricular activity.
What's Included:
- Detailed Project Instructions: guidelines to help students understand the project objectives and requirements.
- Research Worksheet: A structured template to assist students in gathering and organizing information about their chosen individual.
- Design Planning Sheet: A tool for students to sketch and plan their tombstone design.
- Assessment Rubric: A clear rubric for evaluating the quality and completeness of students' work.
- Common Core and NGSS Alignment: List of relevant standards to ensure educational rigor and relevance.
Key Features:
- Cross-Curricular Integration: Combines history, math, and science for a comprehensive learning experience.
- Research and Presentation Skills: Encourages students to develop strong research and presentation abilities.
- Creative Expression: Allows students to express their creativity through the design and decoration of their tombstones.
- Engaging and Fun: A unique and interactive project that keeps students motivated and interested.
Learning Objectives:
- Conduct detailed research on a historical mathematician or scientist.
- Summarize and present key biographical information and contributions.
- Design a visually appealing and informative tombstone.
- Develop and enhance research, writing, and presentation skills.
- Understand the historical context and significance of major contributions in math and science.
Suitable For:
- Middle School (Grades 6-8)
- High School (Grades 9-12)
Real World Math - How Math is Used in Manufacturing Careers | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
This project has students using real-world math skills to learn to perform the calculations that are done in manufacturing jobs. They will use formulas (included) to learn how to compute volume, surface, percentages, etc. to solve problems in manufacturing and shipping products.
Are your students always asking "When will be ever USE this??" This short activity shows students a real world use for the math skills they learn every day.
This lesson was created for 7th and 8th grade, but could also be used successfully in upper elementary grades. Includes fully editable files.
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.
Files included:
• Teacher & Student Resources
• How Manufacturing Professionals Use Math Activity/Handout
• How Manufacturing Professionals Use Math Activity Answer Key
• Math Formula “Cheat Sheet”
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Volume of Rectangular Prism: Our Scrappy Patchwork Quilt:
By The Emergency Sub
Scrappy Patchwork Quilts
A scrappy quilt uses a variety of different fabrics that may or may not use a consistent theme. In this new version of cut and paste, students will make a scrappy quilt using a variety of pattern blocks included in the activity. The students must complete a set of questions or activities to know what numbered pattern to use and where it should be placed on their quilt. Each quilt has its own color scheme (color chart) and those are the colors students will need to create a one-of-a-kind scrappy quilt. Each quilt comes with a header, and some have additional activities students must complete to finish their quilts. Each quilt once assembled with header is 11x14 inches (does not include the size if a quilt has an additional activity).
Primary Delights Scrappy Patchwork Quilt: Finding the Volume of a Rectangular Prism
Students will construct a patchwork quilt after completing the finding the volume of a rectangular prism worksheet
- Calculate the volume of a rectangular prism
This activity is a great way to connect art and math together
Deriving the Quadratic Formula, Factoring, Algebra, Mini Project
By Mathologist
The Quadratic Formula, Algebra Mini Project
In this project, students will create a trifold flyer of The Quadratic Formula. The flyer will include:
*Deriving the formula
*Solving an example using the Quadratic Formula
*Coming up with examples.
Students can create this flyer as to teach someone else the lesson on deriving the Quadratic Formula. This project will help students understand the formula and how it was derived. It will also allow students to think and come up with their own examples with answers.
Common Core Standards:
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA.APR.C.4
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA.APR.C.5
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA.REI.A.1
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Operations with Decimals- Christmas Party Planning- Differentiated Math Activity
By Kile's Classroom
Christmas Decimal Math Activity Differentiated Decimal Operations
Get your students in the Christmas Spirit with this fun decimal math activity! Students practice decimal operations while planning the menu for a Christmas party. Students must add, subtract, divide, and multiply decimals to plan the perfect Christmas party for Mrs. Mistletoe
Decimal math is a real world skill that students must master to find success in math. Use this real life planning activity to add some Christmas fun and allow your students meaningful decimal math practice activities!
This activity include 3 different leveled activities so every student will work at their ability!
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Key Words: Decimals, Decimal Math, Decimal Operations
Integer Operations Activity Booklet | Fun Middle School Math Activities
By AbsoluteValueMath
If you are looking for a Integer Operations Activity that will be fun and keep your students engaged, this mini booklet is going to be what you need! With its super easy assembly and 7 engaging activities, your students will get plenty of practice adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing integers! There is something about working from a mini booklet that just makes students more focused! This activity contains adding and subtracting integer activities as well as mixed reviews. Use this as a booklet or even as 7 engaging warm ups or exit slips!
* Check out the preview to see it being assembled and get a glimpse of each activity in action! *
Assembly: Each of the 4 sheets has 2 activities on it. Print double-sided (2 pages per student), cut across the middle, assemble in ANY order you want and staple! It couldn't be easier!
This activity will:
- Save you a ton of time prepping
- help your students practice integer operations
- keep your students focused and give them a great review booklet to keep referring back to (or fun warm ups or exit slips)
- free up your time in the classroom while your students work to complete these activities
Use this activity:
- to have students practice and review
- as a mini project
- as a homework assignment
- as engaging weekly warm ups/exit slips
What you get:
- 4 student pages with 1 cover and 7 activities
- Cover Page
- True/False Maze
- Two Truths and a Lie
- Mystery Activity
- Matching/Phrase Unscramble *Bonus: Coloring Activity
- Scavenger Hunt Activity
- Maze
- Color by Number
- Answer Key
Topics Covered:
- Adding Integers
- Subtracting Integers
- Multiplying Integers
- Dividing Integers
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By Jennifer Allain
Objective: Students will be able to create a menu using algebraic expressions and combining like terms.
Activities:
•Designing the layout of the menu
•Calculating prices using algebraic expressions
•Creating the menu
Assessment: Rubric for menu project presentation
Culminating Activity:
Students will present their menus to the class, explaining the algebraic expressions used for pricing and demonstrating their understanding of combining like terms.
Additional Resources:
•Worksheets on like terms and combining like terms
•Sample menus for inspiration
•Rubric for menu project assessment
Task Cards Math | Adding Integers Math Scavenger Hunt | Addition Task Cards
By Jennifer
This Adding Integers Scavenger Hunt plus Extension Activity will add some movement into your math lesson!
This product contains:
- 10 Task Cards on Adding Integers
- 'How to Use this Product" Instructions
- Recording Sheet
- Extension Activity for Early Finishers
- Answer Key
HOW TO USE THIS PRODUCT:
- Cut the 10 cards and place them around the classroom/hallway
- Groups of students will start at different 'letters' to avoid congestion
- Have students record their answers on the recording sheet
- If students find their way back to their original card, they will know (and you will too!) that they have completed the scavenger hunt successfully
- Early finishers can go back to their desk to complete an extension activity while their classmates complete the scavenger hunt
I know you and your students will enjoy this resource!
Happy teaching!
Happy Pi Day Collaborative Poster, Bulletin Board Craft Art, Coloring Activity
By Lia
Let's Celebrate Pi Day Together!
Get ready to join in the excitement of Pi Day with our awesome collaborative poster! Pi Day is all about celebrating the amazing mathematical constant π (pi), and we're thrilled to have you contribute to our special creation. Our poster features the iconic symbol for pi, surrounded by the cheerful phrase "Happy Pi Day!"
In this delightful activity, each student will receive a unique coloring page. These coloring pages are sure to captivate the imagination of every student. What makes this activity truly special is that each individual coloring page is a piece of a larger puzzle, contributing to the creation of a collaborative masterpiece.
The collaborative poster is in a 37.5 × 30-inch size, divided into 20 squares (one for each student).
The design features very clean edges, without any crisp lines.
In this pack you will receive:
- A PDF that includes 25 Pages.
- Each page size 8.5×11 inch
- Poster Sample
- Poster template
- Students instruction
- Coloring page
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Christmas Breakfast Unit Rate Real Life Scenario!
By EduCraft Marketplace
This is a simple but engaging way for students to practice their unit rates in a real world scenario. They are shopping for Christmas breakfast and they have to compare unit rates of different size products and incorporate coupons! It is a fun way to practice unit rates and also see how they can be used in every day life! There is a rubric for the activity!
4 Points Non-curricular Task - Perfect Geometry Introduction
By MsVisualizer
The task: Draw 4 points such that when you connect each point to the other 3 points for a total of 6 line segments, there are exactly 2 distinct lengths of line segments. You must connect each point to every other point.
This product includes
- examples and non-examples to use when introducing this task to kids
- questions to support struggling and advanced groups
- a detailed two page answer key that demonstrates each solution visually
This worked really well with my honors Geometry students, it led perfectly into the symbols we use to show congruent side lengths and the definition of point, line segment, etc and many other geometry topics. It has also been a good challenge for my more advanced 6th and 7th grade students.
My Other Thinking Classroom Tasks
Noncurricular Task: Estimating Rational and Irrational Numbers
Rectangle Area and Perimeter Thinking Problems
Writing Equations from Tables Thin Slicing Task
By Susan Wolfe
This is a cross curricular project which combines art, math, narrative writing and geography. Suited for grade 6 to 8. The project includes graphic organizers, a story plot diagram and rubrics for all work. This ties in with the curriculum for each subject area. It is also good for Halloween time or any time.
Real-Life Math Fun Data, Statistics Collection Activity- make Real-Life Choices!
By Daniel
This classroom tried and tested data and statistics activity helps students to see the benefit of gathering their own quantitative and qualitative data to make real-life choices. We have all wondered - which water container should I buy? Are the expensive water containers really that much better? Students compare 4 water containers quantitatively for how effectively they keep water warm and cold. They also compare them qualitatively, looking at price, durability, design and other subjective measures.
This resource works great as ...
- a task
- a class project (it takes roughly a week)
- distance learning
- math centers
- constructive group work when introducing the topic of data and statistics.
And, Now with the Olympic Games just gone by, you must get these other activities for Data and Stats as well!
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