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High school critical thinking algebra projects
Shark Tank Interactive Invention & Innovation Project! (DIGITAL and PRINT)
**UPDATED With New Link! (4-1-22)**Now includes DIGITAL student worksheets for remote learning. You will need to have a Google account in order to access and edit the Google Slides.**UPDATED (3-23-19)** Now includes:-Student Checklist -Updated Shark Tank Successes-Pictures of completed student products/presentations!-Speech guidelines-Optional Extension Feedback Activity (with pictures!) -Shark Tank Judges Questions Sheet -Questions/Worksheet for students to fill out during their peers' presenta
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3rd - 12th
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Make a Budget - Real Life Math Project Based Learning PBL
In this Make a Budget Project, students will learn how to manage their money and budget for a family. Through this project based learning activity, students will budget for expenses from rent, utilities, and car payments, to childcare costs, groceries, health care, cell phones, and savings. Your students will get a glimpse into adulthood and gain REAL LIFE MATH experience! #distancelearningtpt**SAVE OVER 30% with the Real Life Math Projects Bundle by clicking HERE.The math skills used in this pr
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Real Life Math Project Based Learning PBL - Bundle
Stained Glass Slope Graphing Linear Equations Slope Intercept Form
Students will graph 18 equations written in slope-intercept form. All four types of slope are included(positive, negative, undefined, and zero). They will then darken the lines and color however they like creating a picture with a stained glass effect. This is a great activity that goes beyond the worksheet! You can save paper by printing the instructions on one side and the graph paper on the other!This resource includes:Student instructions pageGraph paper with the numbers and x- and y-axis la
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8th - 9th
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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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NGSS:
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
Slope Intercept Form Graphing Activity
Not only will this math art activity help your students practice writing and graphing equations in slope intercept form, but it will also add beautiful stained glass-styled art to your classroom! Best of all, this product includes 4 different options to help you differentiate within your math classroom and can be used for sub plans, extra credit, review, and more! Click here to save money when you purchase this product included in the Graphing Equations Art Bundle After graphing each set of lin
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7th - 9th
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Also included in: Graphing Linear Equations Art Bundle
Math Art Activity Name Symmetry | Transformations Reflections Quadrants
A great personalized activity to incorporate art and math. Help your students develop their knowledge of graphing coordinate pairs, quadrants, and reflections about the x and y-axis with this fun and engaging art activity. Great for a geometry lesson plan that is looking to help solidify an understanding of quadrants, symmetry, transformations (reflections), with a cool symmetrical drawing as a finished product. Students personalize their experience by using the letters of their name to decode
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6th - 10th
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Graphing Linear & Quadratic Equations: Stained Glass Window Project
Stained Glass Window Project: Graphing Linear & Quadratic EquationsThis resource is meant to be used AFTER students have been taught about linear equations AND VERTEX FORM of quadratic equations. I have used this project as an end of the year activity for both Algebra 1 and Geometry. It allows Algebra 1 students to apply standards they have learned throughout the year and it gives Geometry students a chance to refresh their Algebra 1 skills before taking Algebra 2.Students will choose a tota
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8th - 10th
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Graphing Linear Equations Project | Real World Functions PBL Activity | Algebra
Connect algebra to real life in this Graphing Linear Equations Project. This project based learning activity is perfect for students to write a linear equation, graph the function, and analyze characteristics of the graph. Plus, they have fun discovering that linear equations are all around us! This resource includes SIX different projects (100% editable) from basic to advanced levels of Pre-Algebra and Algebra.The real-life topics:• Cell phone plans• Hourly Wages• Frequent Flyer Miles• Temperat
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7th - 9th
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Forensics Fun - Murder Mystery for Middle School: Getty Palace Hotel
There has been a murder the old historic hotel in downtown. The concierge has been found dead in the basement elevator. Your detective team has been assigned to the case. Can you solve the murder?Click here to save 20% on our TRIO Murder Mystery BundleUsing their skills critical thinking skills, deductive reasoning, and team work, the Junior Crime Detectives work in partnerships or teams to solve the murder mystery.Everything you need for your Junior Detectives is included in this kit including
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6th - 9th
Graphing Quadratic Functions Real World PBL – Desmos Activity | Algebra 1 & 2
Connect math to real life in this Graphing Quadratic Functions Project. This project based learning activity is perfect for students to write a quadratic equation, graph the quadratic, and analyze characteristics of the graph. Plus, they have fun taking a selfie with a parabola in the real world!!!Parabola Selfie Project: Students will analyze a parabola in the real world by demonstrating their knowledge and understanding of the following skills:• Find a parabola in the real world and identify i
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8th - 10th
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Also included in: Quadratic Functions Review Activities Mini-Bundle | Graphing | Factoring
Persuasive Techniques Unit - Media Literacy Analysis PowerPoint & Project Bundle
Teach persuasive techniques, ad analysis, and propaganda with this bundle of media literacy activities. This comprehensive bundle includes bellringers, projects, PowerPoints, and quizzes for teaching persuasion through engaging advertising analysis, interactive practice, and creative projects. In this bundle, you’ll get 3 weeks of engaging activities to introduce or strengthen student understanding of persuasive techniques. This is a perfect foundation for media literacy with a variety of activ
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6th - 9th
Back to School (Stage 1 STEM) Bundle: 50+ Icebreaker Activities
Back to School Icebreaker STEM Bundle! Need back to school icebreakers or games that get students moving, communicating, working in teams, and building relationships? Here are 50+ of our favorite basic activities that are low-cost and low-prep for any classroom or subject!Working as a team, they will learn lessons in communication, innovation, hidden assumptions, and creativity that are central to the engineering process. Use as a warm-up, icebreaker, team building activity, or basic STEM and en
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Wiffleball -- Theoretical & Experimental Probability - 21st Century Math Project
Theoretical and Experimental Probability gets a 21st Century Math Project facelift in this interactive game. Tired of flipping coins and spinning spinners? Students play the role of team managers and with only player statistics they must build a team capable of winning the championship. Students will plays a series of Wiffleball games where they will keep track of statistics using a baseball/softball inspired scorebook and after the game crunch the number to see if their players performed up to
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Probability & Expected Value Unit Bundle - Distance Learning Compatible
Real Life Math Project Based Learning PBL - Bundle
EIGHT fun projects to get your students doing math in REAL WORLD scenarios. Check out the BIG Project Bundle with 16 best-selling projects. **SAVE OVER 35% OFF these projects by purchasing the bundle. 1) Fix Up the Home (Area, Conversions, Volume, and Percents)Students work through math problems based on scenarios about purchasing and renovating a home. They have to work within a budget to choose their finishings and renovations.2) Make a Budget Project (Percents, Proportions, Formulas, Pie Char
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7th - 11th
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Pythagorean Theorem Project Pirate Treasure Hunt
Challenge your students to find the treasure by using Pythagorean Theorem to explore the pirate territory. Students follow a scenario of problems to find a treasure buried by Pythagoras. Student tested and approved.✔Included in this resource:• Pirate treasure hunt scenario• Pirate map • Student directions and problems• Directions for extension for student-created treasure hunts• Answer keyMultiple ways to use:- Set up at a math-center with other pythagorean theorem activities- Differentiate by
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8th - 9th
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Also included in: Pythagorean Theorem Bundle for PreAlgebra or Geometry
Toothpick Bridge -- Geometry & Engineering STEM - 21st Century Math Project
This 21st Century Math Project is an awesome opportunity to integrate subjects in an Geometry classroom. Hands-on STEM based learning for hands-on student. Along using basic algebra, measurement and geometry skills, students will engage in an engineering design process just like the pros. In this 12 page document you will be given a mapping to the Content Standards, an outline for how to implement the project, handout resources for students to use in collecting data and an optional follow-up inq
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7th - 12th
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The Big Real Life Math Algebra Project Bundle
16 Best-Selling Projects at a BIG discount! 1) Fix Up the House (Area, Conversions, Volume, and Percents)Students work through math problems based on scenarios about purchasing and renovating a home. They have to work within a budget to choose their finishings and renovations.2) Make a Budget Project (Percents, Proportions, Formulas, Pie Chart)In this family budget project, students will learn how to manage their money and budget for a young family. From rent, utilities, car payments, and childc
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7th - 11th
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Theme Park Tycoon -- Variables & Expressions - 21st Century Math Project
Variables & Expressions go the Amusement Park in this engaging four assignment 21st Century Math Project designed for Algebra or Pre-Algebra. Bring variables to life using a theme park motif. From operations to admissions, variables and expressions are the backbone of this analysis.In this 11 page PDF, you will be given a mapping to the Content Standards, an outline for how to implement the project, 4 different assignments for students to use, and an answer key. ***THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN UPDA
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6th - 12th
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Treasure Hunters: System of Equations & Inequalities - 21st Century Math Project
Ahoy! Thar's different ways to teach Systems 'o Equations 'n Inequalities. Take a voyage with me! (NOTE: This project is not written in English it is written in PIRATE). In this 21st Century Math Project, students work develop their graphing linear equations and inequalities skills through three different pirate adventures. There is a basic graphing linear equation assignment, a graphing systems of equations assignment and a graphing systems of inequalities project. A pirate crew must navigate t
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7th - 12th
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Linear, Exponential, & Quadratic Functions Regression Project | Scatter Plot PBL
Connect algebra to real life in this Graphing Linear, Exponential and Quadratic Functions Regression Project. This project based learning activity is perfect for students to write a linear, quadratic, or exponential equation, graph the scatter plot and function, and analyze the data. Students collect and analyze college tuition data to determine the linear, quadratic and/or exponential curve of best fit (regression), and predict future tuition costs. College Trend Project - Students will be able
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9th - 12th
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Exponential Functions Activity
What do zombies, cockroaches and bacteria have in common? They can be used in word problems to help students understand growth and decay in exponential functions. Want the digital version instead? Click here: Google Slides VersionImagine your students using a real-life scenario to create a multi-rep poster that contains a table, an equation and a graph. The problems are interesting and fun! After the poster making is complete, have the students do a gallery walk and let them find the domain and
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9th - 11th
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Also included in: Exponential Functions | Growth and Decay | Lessons and Explorations
Ghostblasters -- Ordered Pair & Coordinate Plane - 21st Century Math Project
There’s something strange in your neighborhood! Ghosts have managed to escape the capture chamber and have wreaked havoc all over the region. On the case in this 21st Century Math Project is an upstart ghost catching team, the Ghostblasters. Given the ordered pairs on the Ghostblasters radar, find which buildings are infested with ghosts.Blend ordered pair and coordinate plane practice with fun for all!In this 20 page document you will be given a mapping to the Content Standards, an outline for
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5th - 12th
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Compound Interest Project College Loans EDITABLE
It's never too early to think about options for financing college! In this ready-to-use mini project, students apply compound interest skills to calculate the long-term cost of loans for college. This student-tested and approved project includes problem solving and analysis skills for evaluating different college loan types (all from the real-world). This project can be completed using compound interest formula or using exponential equations and logarithms. Good for exponential growth!Digit
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9th - 12th
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Persuasive Techniques and Media Literacy - Make a Commercial Project
Get students up, moving, and speaking while they demonstrate their knowledge of persuasive techniques and make a commercial. This is a great way to integrate drama and media literacy in the ELA classroom, and students' creativity will make you laugh.Your Persuasive Techniques project includes:✅ Step-by-Step guidelines to make a commercial (editable)✅ Analytic & holistic rubrics✅ +/Δ Peer Feedback sheets Why should you have your students make a commercial? Putting their understanding of persu
Grades:
7th - 10th
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