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Elementary decimals research for staff and administrators
Project Based Learning: Plan a United States Road Trip
If you live in the United States, or perhaps even if you don't, chances are you have considered planning a US Road Trip. This PBL gives students a chance to plan their own road trip, depending entirely on what they are interested in! Plan a United States Road Trip is a project that teaches students about the 50 states and capitals without memorization or filling out maps, rather with pure engagement and student-driven creativity! The objective of this project is for students to plan a United St
Trip Planning Using Decimals and Percents Project Based Learning
Students get to plan a trip to an amusement park! Students use the internet, and their knowledge of money, decimals, percents (sales tax), and unit rate to plan a very detailed trip that includes hotel, transportation, meal planning and more. My students raved about this project! They loved the opportunity to use their knowledge to do something fun! In addition, one student mentioned how she didn't realize that planning a vacation took this much effort. Be sure to leave a review for TpT cre
It's My Life Real World Math Application Project 4th 5th 6th Grade
There’s nothing better than having your students practice their math skills through real-world projects! In this project students will get to choose their future life. From everything to their profession, home, vehicle, entertainment, meal plan, etc. Through their choices, they will have to calculate and balance their monthly budget. This project requires students to add and subtract whole numbers as well as decimals (hundredths place). Whenever I assign this project to students it always “opens
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4th - 6th
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Project Based Learning Math - Science Research - Open a Candy Store
Sweeten your curriculum with this Open a Candy Store Project Based Learning activity! We all love candy, and in this unit, students will put their math and science skills to use as they open their very own candy store. Students will use their imaginations to design their shop and invent a candy recipe. They will love showing their designs to classmates and parents.I have included a graphic organizer for growth mindset during this PBL unit. I have designed this Open a Candy Store resource to be c
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3rd - 5th
Also included in:Â Project Based Learning - Economics Bundle - Entrepreneurship and Economics
Design a Drive-Through Zoo: End of Year Math Project PBL
About this resource:Your students are ready for this STEM challenge! They will design a zoo that people can drive through, and it must include 12 different kinds of lines, angles and shapes. Students will love to choose their 5 featured animals, then research each animals' space, safety and vegetation requirements. They will create a map of their zoo, then an advertisement to announce its opening. Last, students will present their zoo using a script that helps with grading criteria. What's inclu
Rates and Unit Rates - Create tables, graphs and charts math project - PBL
About this resource:Combine fitness with rates and unit rates in this fun math project! Students will collaborate with a partner to count the number of times they can perform three different fitness tasks. Then they will use their data to create equivalent ratio tables and use the table to graph the data. Last, students will use sentence stems to write an 8-sentence reflection of learning.What's included?Google Slidesâ„¢ version3 column analytic rubricproject organized by 6 separate tasksgraphic o
Million Dollar Project (Graphing, decimals, fractions, accounting and percents)
What would you do with a million dollars? How would you spend it?
In this project you've been left a 1 million dollar inheritance. The catch is you must first research and present how you will spend the money.
In the first part of the experiment, the students will fill out an accounting chart, where they will fill out an itemized chart displaying each item they plan on purchasing to complete their million dollar project. They will than be asked to put all those items into major categorie
Real World Math Project Based Learning: Adopt A Pet
One of my favorite things to do is show kids how what they learn in school matters in the real world! Students will use critical thinking, research, problem solving, and math skills to complete this project.
Kids are always talking about wanting pets and this project will help them think about everything that goes into adopting a new furry family member! This would work great for an extension, real world math center, or as a whole group or partner project.
MATH SKILLS USED
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Multiplication (Decimal) Practice Sheets (Free)
These three sheets are divided into half sheets for a quick review, math review or guided math...and especially with spaced repetition instruction. Students are not adept at this process because they do not know their math facts (solvable - see white paper on methodology - free download) or they do not know how to count decimals in the factors to determine the location of the decimal point in the product. These exercises should help them. NOTE: Many students do not realize when they view a w
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5th - 7th
Design A Zoo
This is a cross-curricular, project-based study of area, perimeter, volume, surface area and more. With real-life applications of design, research and cost analysis, your students will dive-in and get lost in their zoo! This resource is broken into three stages, and can be used in pieces as needed.Stage 1 focus: area and perimeterStage 2 focus: volumeStage 3 focus: surface area, multi-digit decimals, fractions and percentagesSum It Up focus: Focused questions that will assess if your student is
4th grade Decimal Word Problems - comparing, place value, addition, subtraction
Use these 4th grade dice games as a fun way to practice decimal word problems. Students will compare decimals, identify place value and practice addition and subtraction with decimals. These no-prep math activities engage students in their learning. You could use decimal dice games as a center or in a small group or for partner work or independent work. They could even be used as fun homework assignment to practice word problems with decimals. Students will roll the dice and then answer th
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4th
Math through Sports - Fantasy Football
This is a great filler activity for teachers looking for some real-world application and works for all ages. Students will explore the world of fantasy football, a multi-billion dollar industry that relies entirely on mathematic calculations, conversions, and projections. In this activity, students will use their knowledge of decimals, negatives, and conversions in order to calculate real-world statistics into fantasy football relevance. Both current and historical games/seasons are used, kee
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5th - 12th
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4th Grade - Skill Support Resource Packet
This large resource is a 530 page packet of skills with solutions for additional skill practice.A Table of Contents is supplied to provide easy reference to skill pages. Instant downloading of skills for immediate use in the classroom.It contains almost all the skills for the 4th grade with multiple versions on specific skills regardless of state standards (i.e. place value - complete, clocks, elapsed time, numeracy exercises, fraction and decimal models, computation practice, protractors, para
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4th
5th Grade - Skill Support Resource Packet
This large resource is a 690 page packet of skills with solutions for additional skill practice.A Table of Contents is supplied to provide easy reference to skill pages. Instant downloading of skills for immediate use in the classroom.It contains almost all the skills for the 5th grade with multiple versions on specific skills regardless of state standards (i.e. place value - complete, clocks, elapsed time, numeracy exercises, fraction and decimal models, computation practice, protractors, para
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5th
Fractional Number Lines - Fractions, Mixed Numbers & Decimals - Level 4 - FREE
Number lines - one step in difficulty from Level 3.
Number lines begin at whole numbers - not zero. Hence, the student can find improper fractions at any point by using a whole number location on the number line - and the student is off to the races.
If students are only given discrete mixed numbers, proper fractions, improper fractions and decimals, then they 'float' in isolation. These number lines connect the elements in an application setting.
It takes a little bit everyday and the child
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4th - 8th
Understanding Reading, Measuring Using A Customary Ruler with Application - FREE
A complete instructional - pedagogical unit on using a customary ruler.Highly successful unit - mostly taught through quick mini-lessons (Spaced Repetition System) for second semester 4th Graders through 8th Graders.FREE Unit.
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4th - 8th
Project Based Learning: Plan a Thanksgiving Dinner
'Tis the season to begin planning for the holidays! It's amazing how much goes into this planning - what to eat, who to invite, how much to buy, how far to travel, and the list goes on! Give your students the opportunity to plan their own Thanksgiving Dinner with this Project Based Learning assignment. Students will build research and technology skills by determining how far away their relatives live, and finding prices for food items with the use of grocery stores' online shopping apps. Stud
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5th
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Fraction Decimal - Nearest Whole Number - Plot on a Number Line - FREE
Free Resource - Find the Whole Number 'bookending' a decimal or a proper fraction/mixed number. Then, plot the decimal on a number line to indicate a student's physical understanding of the magnitude of the proper fraction, mixed number or decimal.
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4th - 7th
Math & ELA Project: A Day at the Bronx Zoo
OVERVIEW:A real life, differentiated math and ELA project that asks 4th graders to plan and budget a day at the Bronx Zoo. This project was made to be a companion for the picture book, Cubs in the Tub: The True Story of the Bronx Zoo's First Woman Zookeeper, but it can also be done as a stand-alone project at anytime.Want a Closer Look? Download the preview to see exactly what is included and what each tasks asks students to do. This resources is very little prep (just making one packet per stud
Plan a Trip Decimals and Budget Project
This document is a project I did with my students to help them add, subtract, and multiply decimals, as well as stay within a given budget. Students were charged with doing research online to complete this project. Included are:-a space to define "budget"-trip planning pages with organizers for flight, accommodations, food, activity, and souvenir costs-a to-do list for putting their finalized project together (on Google Slides, though this can, of course, be changed)-a rubric-PLUS an extension p
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3rd - 6th
Numbers in Base Ten Project- The Ultimate Family Vacation
This is a differentiated project for helping students understand place value and decimals to the nearest hundredth. It also helps students build financial literacy. Students research and calculate the cost of a dream vacation- including flights, hotels, entrance fees, and meals. They then create a short presentation for the class. There are four differentiated options. -Students who have limited skills may simply research the cost of a trip to Disneyland.-Students who have better skills may
Whole Number Line (Quarters) - Ruler Template - FREE
Whole Number Lines - 5 individual rulers per page (NOTE: on 11 x 17 Inch Paper)
A series of Ruler Templates that the teacher can take and make into a class set or a set to tutor students. Many capability...even though not an inch exactly, the teacher can use as a demonstration tool to learn to measure....number line models for addtion, subtraction and multiplication, fraction and decimal work, etc.
Xerox, then Recommend laminating for durability. Cut-out individual rulers.
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2nd - 6th
5th grade Envisions Math Topic 1 Unit Overview
This document will help you get organized and make lesson planning efficient! It gives you an entire overview of the topic all at once!Included within the document are:Standards (FL B.E.S.T. standards are on there, but you can edit and put your own)ObjectivesVocabularyPhysical MaterialsDigital Materials (I like to hyperlink all the files that I can to have easy access)Differentiation StrategiesCross-curricular and Real World ConnectionsLesson ProgressionSpace for Notes
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5th
Out to Eat Decimal Project
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 sh
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5th - 8th
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