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5th grade math research
What’s Your Lucky Number? Math Projects for the End of the Year, Art Activities
Looking for engaging math projects for the end of the year? This “What’s Your Lucky Number” End of Year Math Project is math, art, and research all in one! Math art activities will bring out your students' creative sides. This math art project will review math content from the previous year in a fun & interactive way! Best of all, this project requires NO PREP! JUST PRESS PRINT! Ever wonder why all the other contents get to do research projects, but never math? Well here's your chance!
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4th - 8th
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NGS 5-ESS2-2 Water on Earth
This product provides supplemental resources that address concepts related to describing and graphing the amounts and percentages of water and fresh water in various reservoirs to provide evidence about the distribution of water on Earth.The product includes the breakdown by percentages of the categories of water found on earth. It further breaks down each category into subcategories. For each, students are asked to graph the percentages. There is also a research opportunity related to drink
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4th - 6th
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5-ESS2-2
Also included in: Next Generation Science: Earth Science Bundle 5-ESS1-3
Dream Vacation Project - Cross Curricular Activity - Great for End of the Year
Congratulations! You have been selected by the Blue Waters and Sandy Beaches Travel Agency to participate in a dream vacation contest! Imagine if you could go anywhere within the United States. Where would you go? How would you get there? What would you do? These questions and more will need to be researched and answered. Use your persuasive and informative skills to plan out your trip, put together a convincing presentation, and prove to the travel agency that your trip is the best dream va
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5th - 12th
Construct a Zoo - Area and Perimeter - Project-Based Learning
This project-based learning activity lets students put their knowledge of area and perimeter to the test as they construct their very own zoo! This project contains two leveled-assignment tasks, as well as differentiated extension activities, combining mathematics and ELA skills into one project! Copyright © 2016 Engaging Education Materials All rights reserved by author.For classroom use only. This copy is to be used by a single teacher. Please purchase one license per teacher using this prod
Famous Mathematicians Research Project for Upper Elementary - Pennants
These famous mathematicians research pennants are the perfect way to bring real-world connections into your Math classroom. With student choice and artistic elements, this research project is engaging, and with graphic organizers and the simple pennant design, it is a manageable project for all learners. Once students have completed their pennants, you will have a great bulletin board or hallway display! What's included in this resource:Teacher tips for useRecommended book listGraphic Organizer2
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4th - 6th
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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
Tiny House Sustainable Community -Project Based Learning Social Studies and STEM
We want our students to become productive leaders in society, right? In this project based learning real-life social studies unit, students are going to plan and establish a sustainable community of tiny houses for the homeless. After researching the different causes and effects of homelessness, they will plan a sustainable community with services and activities. This PBL unit focuses on a real-life problem while incorporating 21st century skills.I am so proud of the project and I think your stu
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5th - 8th
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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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Real Word Enrichment Activity
Enrich your children while they plan a family vacation through research, math enrichment, and more! This enrichment activities integrates all subjects while engaging your students in a real life skill! Students will go through all the steps to plan a vacation. They can then write a letter to their parents talking them into taking the vacation and create a final project that they would show to their "clients"! How will this enrichment product help your classroom?Engagement- Students will LOVE pla
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3rd - 6th
Project Based Learning Activities: Growing Bundle Math, Social Studies, Science
This Project Based Learning bundle includes over 50 different units for the whole year and a set of PBL essential elements posters. These PBL units incorporate 21st Century skills with challenging, engaging, and creative activities. There are lots of opportunities for differentiation and technology integration. Several products provide STEM activities.GRAB THIS BUNDLE FOR A GREAT DISCOUNT! CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL THAT'S IN THE BUNDLE.**Note: Activities can easily be adapted for enrichment or gifte
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3rd - 5th
Project Based Learning - Economics Bundle - Entrepreneurship and Economics
PROJECT BASED LEARNING (PBL): ECONOMICS BUNDLE : With this pbl ideas bundle, students learn about entrepreneurship, and economics. These student-centered PBL units incorporate collaboration and differentiation by providing student choice. The real-world challenges require students to use inquiry, critical thinking, and their creative minds during the high-interest cross-curricular activities [math, social studies, ELA]. Students integrate digital learning into the project as they investigate cul
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3rd - 6th
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Measurement Project- Researching Endangered Animals
This project is a great way for students to use what they have learned about standard and metric measurement conversion.
Included are six nonfiction information sheets on different endangered animals. Students are asked to convert measurement units in both metric and standard measurement systems.
As they research the animals and their reasons for being endangered, they:
- record data
- learn about careers in environmental conservation
- come up with ideas to help endangered animals
- create
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4th - 5th
Also included in: Integrated Math Projects GROWING Bundle Grades 3-5
Project-based Math Library 3rd-5th Grade Bundle | Math PBL
This is a multi-grade library of 33 project-based math resources for grades 3-5. Each project-based math unit covers a specific math standard which makes these units perfect for standards-based math instruction.Each unit is a 5-day project-based math resource that applies math concepts in a real-world scenario. In each 5-day unit is engaging and authentic and includes student voice and choice. Students are engaged in making decisions for their projects which increases student buy-in and interest
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3rd - 5th
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Extra Credit Math Projects
If you need extra credit projects to help your math students boost their grades, these extracurricular activities can fit the bill! In each of these three projects, students look at the world of math in a way that is not routinely included in our curriculum. Hopefully they learn a little something extra that increases their interest in math.
Included are three projects:
1) mathematician/engineer biography study
2) career study (with math connections)
3) math-based fiction book report
Ma
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5th - 8th
STEM-Paper Plane Challenge
⭐Looking for a fun STEM challenge for your students?Easy prep and loads of fun!! Take your students on a flight of fun with this exciting STEM challenge! Perfect for teachers looking for an easy-prep and engaging activity that will keep their students entertained and learning for hours.☀️ With this resource, your students will explore the principles of flight, test their design skills, and compete in healthy competitions with their own paper airplanes. Plus, they'll get some sneaky exercise in a
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: STEM Bundle
Zoo Keeper Math and Writing Project
Congratulations! You've received a very generous donation that allows you to start your very own zoo! Students work in teams to create their own zoo, and practice a few math skills along the way.
Teams begin by selecting the animals they want in their zoo, then they draw the animal habitats and design the layout of their zoo. Along with the animals the zoo teams need to decide on the placement of the building around their zoo. Students need to order the animals and calculate the cost of t
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3rd - 6th
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
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
Real World Math Project-Your 1st Apartment
Tell students to imagine that they have just graduated from college, landed their first job, and are able to get their own apartment. Students use the internet to price out everything that they will need to get their place "move in" ready. There is no budget on this one, however teachers might tell students that they only have a certain amount of money to use. Blank floor plan included for students to "lay out" their purchases. Grading rubric included. Created as an end of the year PBL for
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5th - 7th
Math Careers Research Project and Presentation - Careers in Math Guided Research
This math career research project and presentation is perfect to engage and excited your students about using math in the real-world! It is a great opportunity to get students thinking about using math outside of the classroom, all while practicing their research and presentation skills!Students are provided with 20 career options to choose from, and must complete guided research questions about their profession of choice. Each of these twenty professions includes 3 links to appropriate sites
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5th - 8th
Penguin Scavenger Hunt with data collection and graphs
This scavenger hunt presents facts and fun information about the various penguins species. Students will collect data and complete graphs related to penguins. A Compare/Contrast matrix comparing flightless birds is provided for additional student research.1. Print the Penguins Scavenger Hunt cards on card stock or brightly-colored paper and cut them apart along the dotted lines. 2. Make copies of Penguins Scavenger Hunt data collection sheet. Each student needs a copy. 3. Place the Penguins Sca
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Science Scavenger Hunts Bundle
Travel Agency Trip Planner: Research and Budgeting Project
Do your students crave real world experiences? Do you want to use project based learning in your classroom?This activity is great for students to learn basic budgeting opportunities in a real life application. Students will be asked to act as travel agents. Students will be tasked with planning a vacation for the Smith Family. Students will receive a message from the Smith Family detailing their preferences. With that information, students will research the details all while staying within a bud
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3rd - 6th
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Lab Report Form, Scientific process, Lucy Calkins Science Labs
I made this lab report to supplement the 2nd grade Unit 2 Science Labs and Informational Writing unit in the Lucy Calkins series. I felt that a form provided a good scaffold for the scientific process to writers who needed it. It follows the format of a good science lab report: 1. Hypothesis 2.Materials 3. Procedure (with space for drawing) 4. Results (with space for drawing) and 5. Conclusion. This fosters inquiry and problem solving skills and is perfect for individual or partner experiments!
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2nd - 5th
Get a Life Project - A Standards-Based Real World Math Project for Grades 5-12
Finally! A research-based, standards-based, real world math project! Students receive a job, salary, student loans, and credit card debt, and must buy a car and find an apartment to rent all within their calculated budget. They learn financial literacy in a fun and engaging way!This download includes 26 job cards complete with a job description, requirements, nationally averaged salaries, credit card debt, and student loans. Salaries range from $30,000 to $750,000 and cover a wide range of o
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5th - 12th
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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
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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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