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Problem solving social studies Common Core 5.NBT.B.7 resources
National Parks Research Activities End of Year Project Includes Yellowstone
This Visit a National Park research project will have your students so engaged, they won't want the activity to end! In this unit, students have the opportunity to plan a trip to a National Park, create a road map, write a research article, and so much more! What better way to have students use real-life math, reading, and writing skills than with this fun U.S. National Parks Activity? Now includes nonfiction reading passages and other bonus reading activities!Click HERE to SAVE 25% with the PB
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3rd - 6th
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Plan a Road Trip Activities Real World Math Project Travel Brochure Vacation
This real world writing and math Plan a Road Trip project will have your students so engaged, they won't want the activity to end! In this unit, students the have opportunity to plan a trip and persuade others to visit their chosen destination! Now includes a bonus vacation journal and road trip activities!Click HERE to SAVE 25% with the PBL Activities Bundle for the Year!Click the PREVIEW above to see everything included.All of the hard work is done for you. Simply print the NO PREP pages, and
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3rd - 6th
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Project Based Learning Math & Reading with Real World Math Problem Solving
Your students will love this Rescue a Pet project based learning math & reading Unit as they encounter real world math problem solving, persuasive letter writing and apply comprehension strategies by reading a comprehension passage about how to care for a pet. This would make fabulous literacy center activities for all focus areas.Two options availableDigital in Google Slides to assign in Google ClassroomPDF Version in Black & WhiteStudents are also engaged in Social studies standards a
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3rd - 5th
5th Grade Math Word Problem of the Day | Bundle
Solving word problems is a critical component of math instruction and increasing problem-solving skills. This 5th-grade Word Problem of the Day resource provides you with 25 unique single and multi-step word problems for every month of the year. That's 300-word problems in all! ⭐ This is a COMPLETE bundle! ⭐What's included in this word problem bundle?This complete bundle includes 12 sets of Word Problem of the Day - that's 25 unique word problems for each month of the year. Here's what's availa
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5th
Word Problems for 5th Grade Bundle
Are your 5th grade students struggling to solve word problems? Students need lots of experience working with numbers in context. This resource provides students with lots of practice solving one-step and multi-step word problems with a focus on the problem-solving process. This bundle includes...Operations with Whole Numbers - adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers (aligned to Common Core Standards 5.NBT.5 and 5.NBT.6)Operations with Fractions - adding and subtracting fract
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Decimals - A Real World Math Project about Paying the Bills!
This real world math project is the perfect way for students to practice adding and subtracting decimals in your classroom! It is a cross-curricular project as it incorporates both economics and math. This project includes both a printable and a digital version for use with Google Classroom.Description: Each student is in charge of their family's personal budget for two weeks. They must fill out a bank register by adding and subtracting decimals. They also write checks to pay bills in order to s
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5th - 6th
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Also included in: 5th Grade Math Bundle for the ENTIRE YEAR!
Decimal Detectives! Place Value Enrichment Activities
Decimal Detectives includes 16 higher order thinking puzzles designed to challenge and engage your high flyers and fast finishers. Your students will utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills while building a deep and solid understanding of decimals. Each of the 16 activities offers an interesting, non-routine way to explore essential math concepts and skills. Each Decimal Detective riddle provides a series of 5-6 mathematical clues. Students use the clues to determine the value of
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Place Value Enrichment BUNDLE!
5th Grade Grade Math Escape Room | Back to School 6th Grade | End of Year 5th
Get your 6th graders excited about math with this beginning of the year math review activity. Your 6th grade math classroom will love reviewing math concepts such as decimals, fractions and order of operations through this 80s themed 5th grade math review activity. The format of this digital math escape room reduces the amount of preparation and printing for the teacher. The math activity is based on 5th grade common core standards so it makes a great end of the year activity for 5th grade or a
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Escape Room Bundle-5th Grade Emphasis
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
Math Projects Math Choice Boards Grades 3-5
42 math projects and 12 math choice boards for Grades 3-5 designed to provide opportunities for students to research, organize and record their work without the confining structure of a worksheet. Each math project includes a student-friendly rubric to provide students with a clear understanding of expectations. Use for home learning, enrichment, math center or small group work throughout the year to provide opportunities for students to solve real life problems while applying key math concepts
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: 3rd Grade Math Bundle 1
Problem Solving MEGA BUNDLE for 4th and 5th Grade
Are your students struggling to solve word problems? Students need lots of experience working with numbers in context. This resource provides students with lots of practice solving one-step and multi-step word problems with a focus on the problem-solving process. This MEGA BUNDLE includes...Operations with Whole Numbers (4th Grade) - adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers (aligned to Common Core Standards 4.NBT.4, 4.NBT.5, and 4.NBT.6)Operations with Whole Numbers (5th Grad
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4th - 5th
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STEM Kid Engineering for GATE -- FERRIS WHEELS plus Primary Sources
In this GATE engineering journey, students will each construct a very cool Ferris wheel prototype as a final product. Along the way, they will examine primary source images, read primary source history, and integrate math, engineering, and economics in a learning process which incorporates best practices in gifted and talented education for 21st Century Learners.
This is a challenging engineering project—teacher guided. I used it for GATE 4th grade; however, my kids are experienced builders.
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: STEAM Class Bundle - Engineering Focus - 115+ Hours 374 pp Gifted GATE
2024 Summer Olympics Activities Real World Math Project Data Analysis G3-6
2024 Summer Olympics Activities 3rd 4th 5th 6th Grade - Math Mystery Game is a Real World Math Project with 30 Data & Statistics Analysis word problems. Great also for End of Year Social Studies Activity. Finish the Story Writing is also included with this MYSTERY Game. DIGITAL AND PRINT OPTIONS ARE OFFERED. View the preview for a more in-depth explanation!Try my other Summer Olympic Reading Resource - 5 Nonfiction Passages2024 Summer Olympics Reading Comprehension
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3rd - 6th
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Math Project-Based Learning: Multiply Decimals, Add Decimals | 5th Grade Math
This 5-day project-based math resource applies math concepts in a real-world scenario to teach students about decimal operations including adding decimals and multiplying decimals by a power of 10. In this 5-day unit, students will apply decimal concepts to create a plan for opening a school coffee shop. This decimal math project is engaging and authentic. Plus, it's available as both a digital and print resource.This project-based math resource covers concepts of time measurement and is aligned
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5th
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Also included in: The Project-Based Math Library | 5th Grade Math Project-Based Learning
Guided Math Lesson Plans (Year Long - 5th Grade)
A YEAR OF GUIDED MATH LESSON PLANS for 5TH GRADE!Over 680 Pages of Lesson Plans, Anecdotal Records Sheets, Vocabulary Pages and Graphic Organizers!This product includes 30 weeks (CCSS) and 32 weeks (TEKS) of Guided Math Lesson Plans for the teacher and activities for the students! 26 CCSS Aligned Skills and 39 TEKS Aligned Skills are broken down into 1-week segments (4 days each week with the 5th day being used as a “getting caught up day”) of lessons equaling 30 weeks (CCSS) and 32 weeks (TEKS)
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Math Bundle - 5th Grade
History of Halloween Activities
Happy Halloween everyone! In this fun bundle of engaging Halloween activities/packet, students will learn about the history of Halloween and where the idea of trick or treating came from by reading a non-fiction article that explains this history. They will be exposed to some new vocabulary in this article and will answer questions about the non-fiction article they have read.
They will also have the chance to put some math skills to use in order to solve a coded puzzle that will lead to answer
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4th - 6th
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Haunted Mansion Escape Room - Add & Subtract Decimals - Digital Math Activity
Interactive Digital Escape Room where work together or individually to escape a haunted mansion, solving math problems and puzzles along the way. Try the included audio version for extra immersion! You're kids will be enthralled as they explore the mysteries of Merchiston Mansion! There's more than just coins hidden in those walls!Easy to set up or no set up at all! "Show Your Work" page included for students to work out each corresponding problem in the Escape Room.This Digital Escape Room is a
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4th - 6th
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5th Grade Math Journals / Problem of the Day
5th Grade Math Journals contains 150 problem solving tasks that provide opportunities for students to make their own decisions about how to record their math ideas and thinking. Multiple tasks for all 5th grade math standards (CCSS-M) are included.Included in this resource:a comprehensive guide to using math journals to build your classroom math community150 math journal tasks that will get students talking about matha math journal rubric in both student notebook and classroom display sizeEach
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5th
Also included in: 5th Grade Math Bundle 1
Math Word Problem of the Day | 5th Grade JANUARY | Winter Math
Solving word problems is a critical component of math instruction and increasing problem-solving skills. This 5th Grade Word Problem of the Day resource provides you with a variety of single and multi-step word problems. This set of monthly word problems has a January focus with fun winter themes, but they can be used ANY time of year. This set focuses heavily on all four operations, emphasizing fundamental problem-solving skills. Future sets will also include skill-specific focus. ⭐ Do you want
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5th
Also included in: Math Word Problem of the Day | MEGA Bundle
Choice Boards for Enrichment & Early Finishers - Includes 65+ Menus and Growing!
Searching for no-prep and differentiated choice boards in math, science, and social studies for enrichment and early finishers? Choice boards are excellent for ALL students, including gifted and intervention students! These 65+ choice board menus are perfect for reviewing and extending what you've taught in class. Printable and digital versions are both included, plus I'm continuing to add additional choice boards!What Is Included in This Resource?Months/Holidays Choice BoardsBack to SchoolEnd o
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3rd - 6th
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5-PS1-3
, 4-LS1-1
, 5-ESS1-2
, 5-ESS1-1
, 3-LS4-1
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Math Enrichment Projects PBL Bundle for Upper Elementary
This bundle includes 9 of my math projects (PBLs). These are 100% digital via Google Slides™. Students practice real life scenarios while integrating math. This are mostly geared for 5th grade but could be used for 4th or 6th depending upon ability. I love making and giving these projects to my students! I have no immediate plans to make more; however if I do make anymore I will add them to this bundle. Vacation of a Lifetime PBLStudents will be given a 14 page Google Slides™ Presentation in whi
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4th - 6th
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Math Word Problem of the Day | 5th Grade February
Solving word problems is a critical component of math instruction and increasing problem-solving skills. This 5th Grade Word Problem of the Day resource provides you with a variety of single and multi-step word problems. This set of monthly word problems has a February focus with some holiday-themed problems, but they can be used ANY time of year. This set focuses heavily on all four operations, emphasizing fundamental problem-solving skills. Future sets will also include skill-specific focus. ⭐
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5th
Also included in: Math Word Problem of the Day | MEGA Bundle
Road Trip Adventure PROJECT BASED LEARNING for GATE and 3rd - 8th Grades
Come along on a fun project-based adventure as students practice different forms of writing, geography skills, computer and internet technology skills, engineering and design skills, math skills, public speaking, creativity, and art.
Here is your Gold Medal Standard project based learning unit ready to go. Because this project-based unit relies heavily on student creativity and invention, the key knowledge, understanding, and success skills can be scaffolded across many grade levels. This un
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: SIMULATIONS Real-World Projects GATE Bundle Gifted
Dinosaur Math Science, Fossils, Activities, Dinosaur day, End of unit, Research
Make discoveries about dinosaurs with your students using this comprehensive resource pack. Ideal for classrooms in grades 4 through 6, "Dinosaur Math Investigation" is not just a set of activities and worksheets; it's an immersive differentiated project that integrates Math and Science while exploring dinosaurs and where their fossils have been found. Students apply math skills to solve problems and learn about dinosaurs. Great for Dinosaur Day or as an end of unit task.The two differentiated v
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4th - 6th
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4-LS1-1
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Importance of learning social studies
Social studies offers valuable insights into history, geography, and much more. Social studies captivates students by providing them with perspectives from the past, present, and future, allowing them to understand history and navigate current events. It enables them to appreciate how previous generations have shaped their present reality. In essence, social studies opens their eyes to the vastness of life beyond their immediate surroundings.
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- Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
- Evaluate information, analyze evidence, and make informed judgments about complex social, economic, and political issues
- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
By teaching social studies, teachers can help students develop critical thinking skills, foster civic engagement, and promote social awareness and responsibility.
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