Middle School Math Projects

Do your students ever wonder when they will use their math in their real life? Well this project is for you! Party Planning is a project based math activity with real life scenarios. Students will use their knowledge of the 6th grade math core and prior math concepts to plan their own party. Some of the skills used in this activity are least common multiple, greatest common factor, percentages, unit fractions, multiplication, and more. Check out the preview to see more.

This project is perfect for the end of 6th grade for the students to put into practice what they learned all year in math. Party Planning has an array of different math exercises. It seamlessly integrates the 6th grade math curriculum with real-world scenarios, fostering a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts while igniting creativity. It could also be a great activity for the beginning of 7th grade math to refresh their memory of the skills they learned and will grow upon that year.

Join the Party Planning committee and:

• Use area to choose a venue
• Budget for the party food & buy the correct serving sizes based off their party size utilizing multiplication of decimals
• Practice unit price and percentages to calculate decorations for the party
• Apply their knowledge of greatest common factor and least common multiples to pick party favors for the guests
• Use absolute values to read and compare party game scores
• Interpret data and create their own box & whisker plots using mean, median, mode, quartiles, and extremes
• An optional final project with rubric presenting their party data to the principal

What exactly do you get?

• A brief instruction for the teacher to understand the project.
• A brief instruction for the student to understand their task
• A venue page
• Menu & budgeting (differentiated for your students needs)
• Party Decorations, Party Games, Party Favors, and Data Math Pages
• Rubric for Student to Create a presentation of their findings
• Answer keys for math pages

This project can be tailored to your student. You can give each student a different number of class size or you can have two students work together to find their answers. There are a lot of possibilities with this project and I hope you can find what works for you. This project includes 35 pages with answer keys. 26 of those pages are the project pages.

With this engaging activity & real world relevance, Party Planning turns your class into an immersive adventure where students get to become party planners and mathematicians.

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐From Melissa Ball saying, "I used it this year as a year end review and liked it much better than just boring review like I did the year before. My students loved seeing the real world application of the math we had learned all year."

If you enjoyed this project, take a look at some other project based learning activities from my store:

• Cotton Candy Math Stand
• Place Value Boulevard - For Younger Classrooms

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Are you and your students dreaming of summer break? Why not engage them in this project-based learning activity and watch them light up with excitement about the possibilities of travel? Students are given a $5,000 budget and are tasked with planning their dream summer vacation. This resource has imperative soft skills embedded such as research, creating well-organized presentations, and budgeting.

Students are tasked with:

• Research: choosing a city and country and completing a country research section. Country research includes population, flag, food, music, famous native, safety, and more!
• Planning: choosing flights, lodging, and transportation
• Writing: blog entries and postcards home
• Organizing: creating an itinerary of activities within the given budget

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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This product is a 10 day project based learning experience focused on addition, subtraction, real-world problem solving, and word problems. This is a great way to help your students get to know each other better by working in small groups and give them the opportunity to practice using their skills with real world applications.

This unit includes:

• 10 day Unit Plan for instructor
• Instructors manual outlining the activities for each day
• Student Workbook
• PowerPoint Presentation to accompany daily lessons
• PowerPoint Game to review learning at end of unit

This project is a great way to give students the opportunity to work together and practice skills students will use in the real world, such as creating a list, using simple mental math, and creating a budget!

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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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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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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.

Welcome to the Mega Massive Grade 6 Bundle—your ultimate resource for an entire year's worth of curriculum! This extraordinary bundle includes 131 documents and a staggering 4,000+ pages of content, covering every aspect of Grade 6 Math, French Language Arts, Science, "Transdisciplinary" Units, Cross-Curricular Units, and Project-Based Learning.

Here's what you'll find packed into this 131 document crypt:

Language Arts:

• Complete Genre Studies: Detailed lessons and activities for all genres.
• Mini-Lessons and Workshops: Comprehensive tools for reading and writing instruction.
• Reading and Writing Prompts: Engaging activities to boost literacy skills.
• Excerpts and Writing Pieces: Diverse texts for comprehension and writing practice.
• Modelled Examples and Lesson Plans: Clear guides to support effective teaching.
• Verb and Grammar Units: Thorough resources for mastering French language skills.
• Task and Flash Cards: Interactive tools for grammar and vocabulary practice.
• Posters and Anchor Charts: Essential visual aids for classroom support.

Math:

• Paperless Teaching Slides: Digital slides for all math outcomes, ideal for projection.
• Assessments with Answer Keys: Complete evaluation tools to track student progress.
• Activities and Games: Fun, interactive ways to reinforce math concepts.
• Printable and Digital Games: Versatile resources for various teaching styles.
• Enrichment Material: Advanced content to challenge high-achieving students.
• No-Prep Lessons: Ready-to-go activities that require minimal preparation.

Project-Based Learning:

• Science and Social Studies Projects: Inquiry-based units including Dragons' Den, Sustainable Future projects, Endangered Species studies, Political Platform creation, Haunted House design, and Space Food exploration.
• Health Documents: Comprehensive materials on sexuality, puberty, and other health topics.
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• Massive Content Collection: Over 4,000 pages and 131 documents covering every subject.
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• Constantly Growing: New materials added regularly to keep your curriculum up-to-date.
• Versatile and Easy to Use: Printable and digital formats for flexible teaching options.

Get the Mega Massive Grade 6 Bundle today and transform your classroom with this all-encompassing resource, designed to make planning easier and teaching more effective!

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Starting a new school year teaching programming? Are you math teacher and have been thrown into teaching a computer science course? Now you have NO IDEA where to start! Have you taught computer science, but want to try something else? Are you teaching AP Computer Science A and need materials? Math and computer science are related, but are not the same!

I have your back. I've been teaching math and computer science, including APCSP, APCSA, and Data Structures for almost two decades. I also teach an introduction course. This is part of the course I made up for my intro students. I have a BS in computer science and know what students need to know.

This bundle covers from "your first Java program" to looping. This is a HEFTY marking period (About 3 months) worth of materials. Inside this bundle you'll find:

Topics:

Programming in Java 0: Introduction to Java

Programming in Java 1: Variables and Types

Programming in Java 2: The Scanner Class

Programming in Java 3: The Random and Math Classes

Programming in Java 4: The String and DecimalFormat Classes

Programming in Java 5: Drawing Shapes

Programming in Java 6: If Statements

Programming in Java 7: Looping Statements

All lessons will come with the following:

a pdf slideshow - Can be teacher or student driven!

an assignment - differentiated with three different levels! - Almost 100 total

exercises!

a pacing guide with hints for teaching the section and common student
errors

an answer key in pdf form - For a quick check

an answer key in .java form - Runnable out of the box.

This bundle is packed with activities. You can pick and choose the ones you like or have students do their best to reach the "Hacker" level. The bundle covers up to Unit 3 on the AP Computer Science A exam; a perfect addition!

Depending on your style, you could go over the slides as a group, then let students play around. Or you could just give them the slides and assignment and let them go.

Let students explore and make mistakes. Let them talk to each other and discuss their approaches. Programming takes a lot of trial and error and collaboration.

Great for asynchronous learning and homeschooling! Could be used as a self- taught course or go at your own pace! Everything for learning is included!

Welcome to the world of programming! It's going to be a blast!

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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)

This project has students using real-world math skills to learn to perform the calculations that are done in sales jobs. They will use formulas (included) to learn how to compute averages, percentages, commission calculations, etc. to solve problems in common sales jobs.

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 Sales Professionals Use Math Activity/Handout

• How Sales Professionals Use Math Activity Answer Key

• Math Formula “Cheat Sheet”

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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

The financial literacy project will help the students to gain financial knowledge and learn money management skills. This personal finance budgeting spreadsheet is perfect for middle school and high school students to develop financial planning skills and achieve their financial goals. This project will encourage the students to take right decision regarding their finances and promotes critical thinking. The Excel personal finance template is a great tool for students to organize their monthly bills. With the help of this budget template they will know where the money is going.

There are 17 tabs in this template which includes:

Instructions on how to use the template

Monthly budget- 12 months

Income Tracker

Expense Tracker

Bill Tracker

YTD Summary

This template is easy to use & all calculations are done for you.

How it works:

You will need Excel to use this template. Make sure you have it on your computer.

Instructions are provided on how to use the template.

Just save this template on your computer. Do not touch the formulas or delete any cells.

You can reach me if you have any questions.

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Are you looking for a unit that crosses all curriculum borders? Are you looking for a unit that encompasses problem solving, journaling, team work and so much more!?!?!

This is a 10-15 day CROSS CURRICULUM lesson! It includes tasks from Math, LA, Science, Art, Social Studies, and more! There are two different videos that I have included.

The scenario: we have to leave Earth because of pollution. Students are part of the New Beginnings Mission and they must settle a colony on a new planet. Tasks include map making, decimal multiplication, scale drawings, team building, geometric drawings, research, measurement conversions, and more. It is presented in PowerPoint format. The first slide is an overview. All worksheets are included as slides that can be printed. There are also instructions included in the notes section of each slide.

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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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Persuasive Writing and Decimal Math Christmas Bundle

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Math- Operations with Decimals Christmas Party Planning

This set includes 3 differentiated levels of decimals operations practice to meet the need of all your students!

Writing- Persuasive Writing Elf Job Application

This fun writing activity includes the graphic organizers, job application, and fun bulletin board display. Your students will love writing with this fun activity!

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This Exponent Rules Mystery Project will have your students excited to review the laws of exponents using the product rule, quotient rule, power rule and negative exponent rule! They will be solving 36 questions involving the rules of exponents. They will get 6 clue sheets with 6 questions on each sheet. The answer choice leftover is the answer to that part of the mystery. They will fill in a storyline with their clues to see the whole mystery come together!

This project is the perfect print and go activity! There is a rubric included and an answer key. Grading couldn't be more simple.

Check out my preview for a closer look and how it works!

Topics Covered:

Clue 1: Product Rule

Clue 2: Power Rule

Clue 3: Quotient Rule

Clue 4: Negative Exponent Rule

Clue 5: Mixed Rules

Clue 6: Mixed Rules

What you get:

1. 6 Clue Sheets with 6 questions on each sheet that answer the questions:

-What was stolen?

-Who took it?

-When did they take it?

-Where did they hide it?

-Who was their accomplice?

-Why did they take it?

2. A student workspace booklet

3. Fill in the blank storyline

4. Cover to decorate for your Mystery Project

5. Rubric

6. Answer Key

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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

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!

This is a simple project, but it adds in real life scenario of what the cost is going out to eat. Students end up shocked at the cost of going out to eat! The students pick out a restaurant of their choice (can download the menu offline), "go out to eat" with three other family members, order, determine cost, sales tax and tip for a total of going out to eat for 4 people. This could be a group project with four students going out to eat and seeing what the cost is for each. Either way, it shows their decimal skills with basic math operations and gives them a new appreciation of going out to eat!