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Applied math cultural activities under $5
Christmas Tree and Christmas Present Angles Project
This is a fun holiday activity or project that students love completing. In this activity, students will apply their skills of drawing and measuring angles to create a Christmas tree or a present by following the instructions. This download comes with 3 different levels of this project/activity, so that students can work at their own levels. You will need to provide protractors for your students, but a sheet grid paper is included after the 3 levels of the project. I would recommend printing
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4th - 6th
Fun Statistics Research Survey Project | Standards-Based | Math 9 BC
This is a great math project to add to a unit on data and statistics. It is a great way for students to do a project on something that is important to them and they get a chance to present their individual work, which is rewarding.Description:Tell students they will be conducting a survey on. They should pick a topic and question that has some significance to them, their family, or their culture. Students will:Write a research question and a prediction. Describe the population, sampling techni
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7th - 11th
Life Skills Functional Math Panera Menu Dollar Up/Next Highest Digital Lesson
This life skill based and interactive lesson focuses on the next highest dollar skill. students will scan the provided menu and locate a specified item. They will determine the price for the specified item. Last, the student will identify the next dollar up for the price of the specified item. This lesson is ready to go, with no prep necessary!
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Not Grade Specific
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Investigating Ratio & Proportion Using the Art of Jacob Lawrence
Jacob Lawrence was perhaps the preeminent painter of the Harlem Renaissance. During his lifetime, he produced among the most striking works that depicted everything from the northern migration of African Americans during the 1920s, to the daily life of the community in Harlem. His paintings incorporate many mathematical ideas, including patterns and geometry, as well as ratio and proportion.This activity makes use of a portion of his 1945 painting The Shoemaker to analyze Lawrence's use of disto
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5th - 9th
Dream Vacation Budget Project
Used for grades 7-12. Students do research (links are included) of their dream vacation, (flight, hotel, entertainment, and food). They then have to record their calculations on the attached spreadsheet and stay within their budget. There are some percentage questions (calculating tip and taxes on food/hotel). There are no formulas used in the google sheets so students are required to do their own calculations. Takes about 2 class days (45 min each), to complete. __________________________
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7th - 12th
Also included in:Â Dream Vacation Budget Project
Teepee Glyph
This product from Dibble-dee Dabble-dee Do It by Delores Pease is a math activity for grades k-5. The glyph introduces students to information about Plains Indians by helping them make connections between their lives and those of Native Americans of long ago. The product includes complete step-by-step directions for the teacher, a teepee template, a questionnaire, directions for completing the glyph and a glyph investigation worksheet.
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K - 5th
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS - NOT SO COMMON CENTS, Teaching guide 4 investing money
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS - NOT SO COMMON CENTS, Teaching guide 4 investing moneyAbout the book:Dive into this book all about money: How to make it, to manage it, and how to save it and how to multiply it! Offering a wealth of information on all things money, this jam-packed book will teach kids all the skills they need to pay the bills, from budgeting basics to principles of saving and interest, to ways to think like an entrepreneur, and so much more!See sample pics for more details.14 pagesPlea
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5th - 12th, Staff
2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics Collaborative Math Team Project (Middle School) 2021
Celebrate the Tokyo Summer Olympics with a math project geared for middle school students! This project is created for groups of four students to work as a team and on their own. Once groups are chosen, students will choose a country to research and follow. Topics covered include ratios, unit conversions, algebraic expressions, bar graphs, Microsoft Excel, area, perimeter, mean average, percents, web search, and fraction/decimal conversions. Students will need Internet access either at school or
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6th - 8th
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Green Numbers: Math Word Problems (2-Step, Addition & Subtraction w. Regrouping)
Step into a world of eco-adventure with our Earth Day-themed math worksheet! This double-sided sheet is bursting with engaging word problems that will challenge your mathematical skills while exploring important environmental concepts. Navigate through multiple-step equations, practice regrouping with addition and subtraction, and sharpen your problem-solving abilities as you tackle each problem. But that's not all! Flip to the back for a special DIY problem, where you can create your own Earth
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2nd - 3rd
The Patchwork Path: Shape Classification Introduction
This lesson is a great opener or introduction lesson for classifying 2-dimensional shapes and integrates literacy into mathematics. Students will review and discuss important vocabulary related to shapes including: perpendicular lines, parallel lines, acute angles, right angles, obtuse angles, and more. Students will read, "The Patchwork Path: A Quilt Map to Freedom" and then identify shapes, lines, and angles they see in the patches.At the end, students will have an opportunity to create their
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3rd - 8th
Dream Vacation Budget Project- Scaffolded Version
Used for grades 7-12. Students do research (links are included) of their dream vacation, (flight, hotel, entertainment, and food). They then have to record their calculations on the attached spreadsheet and stay within their budget. There are some percentage questions (calculating tip and taxes on food/hotel). There are no formulas in the google sheets so that students are required to do their own calculations. Takes about 2 class days (45 min each), to complete. __________________________
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7th - 12th
Also included in:Â Dream Vacation Budget Project
KWANZAA Math Multiplication and Division Word Problem Task Cards
These Kwanzaa word problem task cards for multiplication and division are a great way to celebrate Kwanzaa without missing out on instructional time. The word problems are designed to be engaging to a third grade audience and provide some information about the holiday of Kwanzaa. There are 9 multiplication problems and 7 division problems.The National Museum of African American History and Culture was used as a resource for making these task cards.(https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/seven-p
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3rd - 5th
Halloween / Fall Statistics Class Activity for Box Plots and Five Number Summary
Hello!If you're looking for a fun and engaging activity for your Statistics Class this Halloween or fall season, this activity is great! My students enjoy getting the opportunity to eat candy as they work on some real-world statistical applications. The activity requires students to collect data, share data with their peers, and analyze the data. They will be working on creating a five number summary and analyzing/drawing box plots. You will need to purchase candy for this activity. Please reach
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Credit Card Analysis with Exponential Functions
This activity allows students to analyze credit cards and interest rates. This challenging task gives students a glimpse into how credit card companies promote different cards and use interest to make money. The task focuses on one central idea -- Christian wants to apply for a credit card to buy a $600 watch. Students compare two different credit card options with different APRs:Capital OneDiscover, which has the added bonus of 6 months without interest!Students are asked to:Calculate balances
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8th - 12th
40 Welcomes, quotes and interesting facts about Math to start your class
Transform your learning environment with my meticulously crafted Welcome Slides designed to elevate the essence of your classes. As a dedicated middle school teacher, I understand the significance of every precious minute in the classroom. That's why I've curated a collection of inspiring quotes and fascinating math facts, seamlessly integrated into the Welcome slide, setting the perfect tone as students enter the class. It is important to keep engaging your students from the moment they step in
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6th - 12th
Travel Budget Planner
This is an editable budgeting worksheet that I use when having my students plan "vacations" during Spanish class.**You can mold this to fit the needs of your classroom! You can set the country, duration, and budget for you students. (or not! let their imaginations run wild)**This can be presented as a group project or as an individual assignmentIt includes a space for students to budget out:transportationactivitiesaccommodationpre-trip expensesfood and drinkother
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Not Grade Specific
Also included in:Â Vacation Project Bundle!
Dimensional Analysis Travel Project
Combine Geography with Math in this travel based activity using dimensional analysis! Students will choose a country to visit, then use a search engine along with dimensional analysis answer questions about that country such as how far away the nearest airport is, how far it is from your hometown to that country, how long and wide the country is, how much their money is worth compared to a U.S. dollar, how long it would take to get there, etc.
This is a great project to wrap up a unit on dimen
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7th - 9th
Division Family (UAE Version)
This helped me a lot with grade 5 students to memorize the steps of division. For those teaching in the UAE, your students will find it appealing because of the incorporation of the UAE heritage in it.I hope you like it!Please review and comment!!
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2nd - 8th
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Understanding Fractions
Fractions can be so confusing for students, so we created this video to explain everything students need to know about fractions. Numerators, denominators, whole numbers, parts of the whole. We cover it all in this catchy song and engaging video.
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3rd - 6th
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The Trek to Mount Olympus
The Trek to Mount Olympus is a math mini-unit requiring students to plan a trip to Mount Olympus. Students will need to find flights, convert dollars to Euros, calculate the cost of gas, locate various cities in Greece, etc. There are five missions that students will need to complete:
Mission #1 - Background Information
Mission #2 - Travel to Athens
Mission #3 - Fun in Athens
Mission #4 - Trip to Mount Olympus
Mission #5 - Exploring Greece
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5th - 9th
Marilyn Monroe Lego Designs inspired by Andy Warhol Pop Art
You will LOVE how these Marilyn Monroe Lego Designs look! There are 15 versions of Andy Warhol's Marilyn Monroe Pop Art image designed for legos. Each design is one 10" x 10" lego plate which is 32 bricks by 32 bricks. I usually have 4 students working on one design collaboratively each following the design from one corner to the middle.View how the Museum of Modern Art displays their Marilyn Monroe images from Andy Warhol here.The resource includes images and tips for how I display the finished
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2nd - 12th
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Holiday Counting
Skip counting practice worksheets contribute significantly to the overall mathematical development of students by building a strong foundation, fostering fluency, and preparing them for more advanced concepts.Incorporating skip counting into lessons through thematic worksheets can make learning more engaging and enjoyable for students.
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in:Â Holiday Skip Counting (English/Spanish)
Similarity + Scale factor Project: Designing public space with Zillow
In this project, students will look at the top 10 "neediest" cities in America. They will use Zillow / Realtor.com to find an empty lot and then design a public space to the city council that will help alleviate one or more social / economic pressures in the community. Students are challenged to think about how spaces and public access to resources can help change a community. Generally, this project takes 1 week to complete.I have done this project a few times, always astounded by students' cre
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8th - 11th
Unit Rate Smart Shopping Activity
This activity has students simulate shopping for themselves while also practicing the skill of unit rates. Students are asked to firstly identify if they are shopping for a single person household, or a family, and the store at which they are going to shop at. Students then are prompted to set a budget (may benefit from adult support with this task.) This allows them to differentiate their experience, potentially aligning with their post secondary goals. Students are then asked to fill out a cha
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6th - 9th
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