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5th grade math project pdfs
Build A Tiny House! Project Based Learning for Geometry and Math
If you’ve been watching TV or reading magazines, chances are you've seen a tiny house. These little homes are everywhere...and now, we're asking students to make their own 3D version! Build A Tiny House is a project based learning (PBL) activity that'll put the designing into the hands of the students. Students will dive deep to show they understand the how (and why) math concepts such as area, perimeter, and geometry are used in building a home. This project integrates multiple elements such a
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2nd - 7th
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Also included in: Project Based Learning MEGA Bundle: 14 Full-Scale Hands-On Projects!
Create a Food Truck Business Project - Math Project Based Learning - Math PBL
This design a food truck project based learning math activity puts students in charge of designing and setting up their own food truck. This math pbl unit encourages students to create their own food truck through problem solving, collaboration, research, creativity, math and ELA skills.Click the PREVIEW button above to see more details of what is included.This project based learning food truck project focuses on applying the skills of:decimalsarea and perimetervolumescaling a recipeconverting m
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4th - 6th
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Project Based Learning: Geometrocity! A Math PBL
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
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3rd - 7th
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Also included in: Project Based Learning MEGA Bundle: 14 Full-Scale Hands-On Projects!
Water Bottle Flip STEM Challenge + STEM Activity
The ORIGINAL water bottle flip STEM activity and lab! Water bottle flip at school? Absolutely! Students will love this on-trend STEM challenge inspired by the popular YouTube water bottle flipping challenge where students toss a water bottle and attempt to land it straight up. Practice scientific method with some probability, fractions and data collection in the mix while having fun!This self-paced, low-prep, project based learning water bottle flip STEM challenge is print-and-go. Each activit
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3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
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Tessellation Christmas Tree | Collaborative Christmas Activity and Class Craft!
Don't miss out on the HOLIDAY FUN!! See for yourself why this Tessellated Christmas Tree project is the perfect whole-class Christmas activity... plus you can sneak a little math in the fun! Designed by Art with Jenny K., it connects the individual with the group using tessellations, and it has a ton of "wow factor" when complete. It provides a meaningful demonstration that our individuality combines with others to make a greater whole—a wonderful lesson for the holiday season! Each student deco
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1st - 8th
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Also included in: Tessellation Bundle | Use one every month!
Area and Perimeter Design a Zoo Challenge Math Activity PRINT and DIGITAL
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
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Area and Perimeter 9 Lesson Unit BUNDLE with Slides, Centers, Worksheets
Run A Food Truck PBL, Project Based Learning Activity
Welcome to the FOOD TRUCK business! More and more food trucks are becoming high priorities in the eating world. Whether it’s a lunch crowd or a spot by a concert, food trucks are in high demand. Plus, the food isn’t just good...it’s great. Now students can create their own business using math skills (decimals, area, and perimeter) to make food trucks become a reality. ***THIS RESOURCE IS NOW DIGITAL!***There is a link to a Google Slides Version. Details below.Run A Food Truck is a project based
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Project Based Learning MEGA Bundle: 14 Full-Scale Hands-On Projects!
Area, Perimeter, and Volume Design a City Challenge Math Activity
In this math project based learning activity, students use area, perimeter, and volume to design their own city. They must adhere to the minimum size requirements for roads and green space and other project guidelines as they construct their city. After constructing their city, students must:find the perimeter of the green spacefind the total surface area of roadsfind the volume of each 3D rectangular prism buildingThis download includes: teacher directionsstudent directions and project guidelin
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Area Perimeter Volume Math Project Based Learning Activity BUNDLE
STEM Space Lander Math & Engineering Activity (Printed & Digital)
Space Lander STEM ChallengeThis STEM activity is one of our favorite engineering design challenges! The combination of marshmallows (or ping pong balls) and aliens makes this a winning STEM challenge! In the Space Lander Challenge, student teams build a lander using the engineering design process to keep two marshmallow "aliens" or "astronauts" inside a cup as it is dropped from various heights. Using straws, index cards, and mini marshmallows or cotton balls, students apply concepts of shock ab
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5th - 10th
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MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
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Also included in: Space STEM Starter Challenges MEGA Bundle: Middle School
I Had a Million Dollars Project Financial Literacy Project End of Year
Introducing "The Million Dollar Challenge" – a captivating and educational financial literacy project designed specifically for 4th to 7th graders. Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey that explores the world of personal finance and inheritance, all while managing a million-dollar windfall with certain restrictions.In this interactive project, young learners will step into the shoes of being a beneficiary of a hypothetical million-dollar inheritance. However, there's a twist! They'll face
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4th - 7th
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Design a Dream Bedroom Area and Perimeter Math Project - 4th and 5th Grade
With this math project based learning unit your students will design a dream bedroom and apply the skills of area and perimeter, surface area, scale factor, adding decimals and multiplication. This highly engaging math pbl unit will show your students the real world applications of what they are learning in class!** Now includes METRIC and CUSTOMARY versions of all measurement pages!Please open the PREVIEW to see what is included in this fun project!This math PBL includes:Project overviewOutlin
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4th - 6th
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Economics Unit for 3rd & 4th Grade - Scarcity, Opportunity Cost, & Budgets
Do you want your students to master all the economics terms and standards in 3rd and 4th grade? Well this hands-on PBL unit to teach economics covers many different concepts through a real life project. After learning vocabulary your students will go through a project that will teach them all about economics. This is not an explicit teaching product, but a project based learning product.This Unit Covers1. Scarcity2. Opportunity Costs3. Producers and Consumers4. Budgets5. Market PlacesWhy will th
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3rd - 5th
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Equivalent Fractions Kite - Math Art Project
This Equivalent Fractions Craft Activity is perfect for an end of unit math art project.Students decorate 5 different kite templates in a variety of ways and then show an equivalent fraction for their design. What’s Included:* Kite templates for fraction equivalencies listed below* Sample of finished kites* Patterns for kite bow ties ( 3 styles)* Pattern for kite tails* Fraction nameplates to describe equivalent fraction designsThe fraction equivalencies possible with this project are:2/16
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3rd - 5th
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Math All About Me for Middle School - Activity and Bulletin Board
Are you looking for an engaging math about me worksheet? This is the perfect first day activity for math class. You can use the task cards as a tool to help you teach your students transitions and rotations. The unique final picture that the students create makes a great bulletin board for back to school night!Download includes a PDF file with the following: - Teacher's directions and example- Bulletin Board Title- Student Bunting Banner to complete- 8 task cards with directions for the banner-
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4th - 8th
Halloween Project Based Learning Haunted House PBL Activities Writing Math
Halloween activities are so much fun when you dive into NO PREP Project based learning. Using Project Based Learning in your classroom is the perfect way to have your students incorporate reading, writing, math, critical thinking, and problem solving skills in a fun, real-life context. In this PBL unit, students will run their own amazing and spooky fun Monster Hotel! As they prepare for the grand opening, they will need to make important decisions about the room design, the snack shack, house
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3rd - 6th
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Adding and Subtracting Fractions Project
Make math meaningful with this no prep real-world fractions project and classroom transformation! In this project, students prepare to host a cooking show to share a delicious recipe while practicing their skills at adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators. If you so choose, there are also instructions included to easily turn your classroom into a kitchen or bakery to bring this real-world project to LIFE! This project includes:• Instructions for the project & instructions
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5th
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Also included in: Fractions Projects Bundle for 5th Grade
Decimals and Fractions Math Project "The Lemonade War" PBL
This decimals and fractions math project is based on the novel "The Lemonade War". It was designed to practice fractions and decimals in a fun and engaging way while connecting to this novel. It is not necessary to read the book to complete this activity. This is not a novel study. This is a math project created around this novel using the book’s characters and events .This project is perfect for the middle grades (4th to 6th). It covers the following math skills:✓Mixed Numbers and Improper Fra
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Math Projects BUNDLE Project Based Learning
MATHVILLE Build a City Math Project Geometry Volume Area Nets End of Year
Give your students the chance to build their own city from scratch with MATHVILLE! In this project students will go through 6 phases where you will measure, calculate, cut, color, build, paste, and use your math problem solving skills to construct the city from scratch. Students will calculate the base area, surface area and volume of 3d figures (last two are optional depending on grade level). The nets form the buildings of the city, their base area will help the students know the location of
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5th - 12th
Christmas Math Project Tacky Sweater
Ugly Christmas Sweater/Tacky Christmas Sweater Project is a fun way to practice math subtracting decimals skills! Students will purchase a paper sweater and items to place on the sweater. They keep a total of their purchases and make sure to stay under budget! Skills Needed: Adding and Subtracting Decimals (students that can multiply decimals could use that skill in this project, but it isn't required)A parent letter is included so you can keep parents informed of this exciting math project
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: *Bundle of Math Holidays for Grades 4-6
STEM Oil Spill Challenge - Earth Day STEM Activity
Oil Spill STEM Activity - Great for Earth Day! Learn about the effects of an oil spill on the environment through a hands-on engineering challenge! The goal of this challenge is to clean up all of the oil from the feathers and from the water in the time provided. Students will work in teams to devise a plan to get the oil spill cleaned up in a specified time of work. Distance learning update: Activity has been updated to accommodate distance learning including instructions on creating a material
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2nd - 9th
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3-5-ETS1-3
, 5-ESS3-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ESS3-3
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Also included in: Year-Round STEM Engineering Challenges Bundle (Middle School STEM)
Multi-digit Multiplication Project Based Learning
Love project based learning? Look no further for a multi-digit multiplication project with real-world application to engage your students! With this activity, students will have to practice using multi-digit multiplication to plan a camping trip for their classmates. It's engaging, meaningful, and no prep is required!This is a PRINTABLE resource that can also be distributed to students via PDF. A TPT EASEL activity has also been created for these resources. Looking for a fully digital version? C
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: 4th Grade Multi-Digit Multiplication Bundle
Multiplying Fractions by a Whole Number Activity Math Project Based Learning PBL
Mission: Design a Park is a performance task that allows students to creatively practice multiplying a fraction by a whole number. Students follow the given criteria to determine the amount of space each park amenity requires. This activity is intended to be used after teaching multiplying fractions. ⭐ BUNDLE & SAVE ⭐Save 25% by purchasing this resource in a bundle with my best-selling fraction resourcesTHIS RESOURCE INCLUDESIntroduction presentation (Google Slides™ file, but can be download
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5th
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Also included in: Fractions BUNDLE | Math Posters Anchor Charts Games Word Wall Activities
Plan a Camping Trip Project Based Learning Design PBL Activity Writing Math
Using Project Based Learning in your classroom is the perfect way to have your students incorporate reading, writing, math, critical thinking, and problem solving skills in a fun, real-life context. In this PBL unit, students will plan an epic camping trip for their family and a friend's family! As they prepare for their adventure, they will create choose where to camp, plan meals and purchase food, plan a daily schedule, design their campsite layout, and purchase the right camping gear. Give
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3rd - 6th
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Christmas Project Based Learning | Ugly Holiday Sweater Project | 4th-5th Grade
This Holiday project based learning activity is the best Christmas season activity! In this fun project-based learning (PBL) activity for 4th and 5th grades, your students will use key standards in a real-life scenario! These standards include reading comprehension, collaboration, revision, and design. Differentiation is included!Driving Question: How can I design an ugly sweater that has a winter or holiday theme for a class catalog?Students are encouraged to create a holiday or winter sweater,
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Importance of learning math in 5th grade
Since math forms the basis for many other subjects — like science, engineering, and technology — it's essential that kids develop strong math skills starting in elementary school, as it makes them more likely to succeed in the more challenging middle and high school courses.
Benefits of learning math in 5th grade
Learning math in 5th grade has many benefits. It helps students:
- Develop problem-solving, logical reasoning, and critical-thinking skills
- Prepare for more complex mathematical concepts in higher grades
- Understand how math is used in real-life situations
By ensuring that 5th graders have a solid understanding of math concepts, teachers can help set them up for future success
Key topics covered in 5th grade math
In 5th grade, students are introduced to more challenging mathematical concepts. They'll likely continue to build on their understanding of fractions and decimals, and explore new concepts like numerical expressions.
Decimals
Fifth graders will continue to build on their knowledge of decimals by learning how to read, write, and compare decimals to thousandths.
Operations with Fractions
Fifth grade math involves extending their understanding of how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions with unlike numerators and denominators. Fifth graders will start learning how to simplify fractions, convert fractions to mixed numbers, and find common denominators.
Measurement
In 5th grade, measurement concepts become more complex, and involve learning about volume and capacity.
Algebraic Thinking
In 5th grade math, teachers will introduce the concept of algebraic thinking. This includes working on numerical expressions. They learn to solve simple one-step equations and use algebraic thinking to solve real-world problems.
Data
Fifth graders will learn about the coordinate system, along with how to create and interpret graphs and charts.
How to find math resources for 5th grade
Educators can save time preparing lessons by using math worksheets, activities, and other types of resources created by experienced Sellers on TPT. Simply search the TPT marketplace for "5th grade math," and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find print and digital materials that've been proven to work in classrooms around the country.
Frequently asked questions
What types of 5th grade math resources are available on TPT?
There are many different types of math worksheets, lessons, and activities sold by Sellers on TPT. Some popular math worksheets, games and resources can be found on topics like: fractions, decimals, algebra, probability, and geometry.
What are some good resources for practicing math in 5th grade?
Websites like TPT offer free and paid resources, including worksheets, for 5th grade students practicing math. You can also find refresher lessons for concepts learned in earlier grades.
What are 5th graders learning in math right now?
Fifth graders will learn decimal and fractional expressions and explore numerical expressions, volumes and diagrams.
How much math practice should my student do each day?
The amount of practice varies depending on your student's needs, but generally, 20-30 minutes of practice per day is recommended.
What if my student doesn't enjoy math?
Sprinkle a little fun into your math lessons by using games, videos, puzzles, and real-life scenarios. If a child in your class seems to find math boring or uninteresting, you can also try connecting it to their interests or hobbies. Additionally, teachers can encourage a positive attitude and celebrate small successes.
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