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Middle school math cultural activities under $5
Potato Olympics
The Potato Olympics are a great way to get students excited about the Olympics while doing fantastic writing and mathematics tasks.
Students decorate and create a potato athlete. The potatoes compete in 5 different challenges and students record and evaluate the results.
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3rd - 7th
Walter McAfee: Black History Month Math Activity (Ratios and Proportions)
Walter McAfee: Black History Month Math Activity (Ratios & Proportions)This is a math activity celebrating Black History Month. The activity gives a brief description of Walter McAfee. McAfee has been credited for calculating the distance from the earth to the moon using radar technology.Students will then answer 13 questions about outer space including the moon, and the planets in our solar system. Each question is aligned with the 6th grade common core standards about rates, ratios, ratio
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6th - 7th
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Also included in: Black History Month: Math Activities Bundle!
Multiplying and Dividing Decimals Project Based Learning
Distance Learning Printable Math Activity Independent Work Packet to send home with students!Food Truck Project PBL Engage all of your learners with this Food Truck Festival PBL! This decimals activity is a great way to have your students practice adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing decimals. This math project is fun for all ages, but more specifically the 5th-8th grade age range. This activity can be differentiated by having every student research the same items for a food truck, cho
End of the Year Teacher Roast
Looking for the perfect way to end the year? Let your students roast you!
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
South Africa! Ndebele Community—Lesson, “Painted” House Craft w Geometry
Introduce students to the Ndebele community of South Africa, and learn how this small community is famous for its beadwork, attire, and painted houses! This product includes the following, all as Adobe files:An images file in a slideshow format with embedded lessons on each slide. Lessons explore the Ndebele community and the heritage they display in their arts and crafts. There is no printout needed.An art project with step-by-step instructions for making an Ndebele painted house, full of color
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K - 8th
Also included in: South Africa! The BIG Bundle Grades 3 to 5—Crafts, Lessons & Activities
Ancient Greece and STEM : Engineering Columns
STEM Engineering Challenge for Ancient Greek History!Looking for a way to integrate STEM into your ancient cultures lesson?Engineering Greek columns will provide an enrichment experience for your students that combines geometry, architecture, and structural engineering. This STEM packet includes:Ancient Greek Columns Background InformationColumns VocabularyTeacher NotesEngineering Challenge Activity – Columns • Engineering Process PosterInquiry QuestionsStudent Job CardsRubricEngineering Design
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3rd - 6th
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: Ancient History STEM Challenge Bundle
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Build Your Own SEL Calming Center [Classroom Cool Down Corner]
Research shows that teaching students to self regulate their emotions and learn to calm down is a crucial component to social emotional learning and overall student success! When students have the tools and strategies to calm themselves, they can be better focused and engaged.
This resource is the perfect starter to kit to crafting a high quality calm down corner or space in your classroom!
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K - 6th
The Art Museum Game
In this game students pretend they have to buy $1,000,000 worth of art for their art museum. They must work together with a group to decide which pieces of art are the most important ones to add to their collection. In-depth discussion questions are included to get the students thinking deeply about the choices they are making when they purchase each artwork.There are a variety of styles of artworks that students will see in this game including:Ancient Egyptian AbstractRenaissance American art
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4th - 8th
Math Vocabulary Blank Dictionary - Add new words ALL YEAR!
This Math Vocabulary Dictionary Packet is perfect for learning new math definitions and meanings. This no prep resource is the perfect scaffold/tool for students to create their own encyclopedia with math words all year long! Your elementary / middle school / high school students will love looking back at their self-made vocabulary book!This resource is a great tool for English Language Learners (ESL). At the beginning of the year, students will receive their "math vocabulary briefcase". Through
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1st - 12th
Multi-Step Word Problems - Mixed Operations
Looking for multi-step word problems to challenge your grade 4-6 students? Look no further than this collection of 48 problems covering addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. These problems encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills, while also reinforcing important math concepts. From school fundraisers to pizza parties, each problem is presented in a realistic and relatable context, making them engaging for students. WHAT’S INCLUDED:48 Printable Task Cards Color48 Pri
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4th - 6th
Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Feast Parent Letter Classroom
Have a fun and silly time with your kiddos, by having a mock Charlie Brown Thanksgiving feast in classroom. Send this letter home to solicit parent participation. It is editable. Have fun!
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PreK - 12th
Multiplication & Division Multi-Step Word Problems- 48 Task cards
Enhance your students' problem-solving skills with 48 engaging multiplication and division multi-step word problems! These carefully crafted exercises are designed to challenge and inspire learners while reinforcing fundamental math concepts. Perfect for elementary and middle school students, this collection of word problems is an excellent resource for teachers looking to improve their students' mathematical fluency and boost their confidence in solving complex problems.WHAT’S INCLUDED:48 Print
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4th - 6th
Unscramble the Famous Faces® of Black History (Volume 2)
Unscramble the Famous Faces® of Black History Volume 2. This is a great Black History Month activity! In these unscramble grid activities, students are presented with a scrambled image of a portrait of a famous person. Then each student works to unscramble the grid pieces to produce the final “unscrambled” portrait. I have included options both for cutting and pasting, as well as for drawing, which makes this great for students of any age and makes differentiation in your classroom really easy.T
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K - 9th
Also included in: Unscramble the Famous Faces® BUNDLE
Celebrating Famous Black Mathematicians for Black History Month Digital or Print
I have compiled a list of 20 famous black mathematicians (this could be used for math or STEM classes), one for each day of February, Black History Month. This could be given to students as a slideshow to look through and fill out an attached worksheet (available digitally or through print) or be gone over on a day to day basis as a warm-up. Hopefully this exposure will also encourage students towards STEM careers, while celebrating the accomplishments of famous Black Mathematicians.
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6th - 12th
PICTURE OF THE DAY 1st Nine Weeks Critical Thinking, Writing Prompt All Subjects
I use this as a daily review of ELA, Math, Social Studies, and Science. 1st Nine Weeks Picture a Day. 45 pictures with discussion pages. I show the big picture first then go to the discussion page. This Power Point covers all subjects. 100% Editable Slides if you would like to change the picture, discussion topics, or writing prompt. The kids LOVE this activity!
Every Slide:
Observations
Inference
Predictions
Fact and Opinion
Cause and Effect
Some Slides:
Solid, Liquid, Gas
Ecosystems
Shape
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
12 Days of Christmas Middle School Finance / Math DIGITAL Project
If you're looking for something fun, educational, and personalized for the week of Christmas / Winter break, this 12 days of Christmas virtual project is great for all upper elementary and middle school! This 39-slide Google Slides (interactive) presentation requires students to calculate the costs of each of the 12 days of Christmas items. Students will:Use math to calculate the cost of each of the 12 days items. A chart is provided with the individual costs; students will multiply by the quan
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5th - 8th
"Happiest" Country Social Studies Research and Math Project for Middle School
Math and Social Studies Project Using Critical Thinking and Higher Order Thinking SkillsEnrichment Social Studies and Math ProjectDuring this project, students read and discuss a New York Times Articles that discuss the results of a Quality of Life Survey from around the world.Then students brainstorm and research quality of life indicators in 10 countries of their choice and then rank those 10 countries from happiest to least happy. Students will think critically about factors that would impact
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5th - 8th
Back to School Interest Inventory for Grades 3-5
Do you want to get to know your students better at the beginning of the year? Do you want to know some of your students' interests. If so, then this Back to School Interest Inventory is for you.It is a quick one page inventory that will help you to form a connection with your students. This file is PDF and is not editable.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check out our other great Back to School resources by clicking on each name below!Clas
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3rd - 6th
Native American Inspired Geometric Shape Craft: Concentric Circles, Shapes,Lines
Students will learn the importance of geometric shapes in Native American art in this no prep lesson to go along with your Native American studies. This includes everything students need to design a Mandela or circular art form using geometric shapes and line patterns inspired by Native American Art. A great Fall, Autumn craft when teaching about the first Americans. This is a great lesson for integrating math, Native American culture and art. Students will create pattern using geometric shapes,
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1st - 7th
Exchange Rate & Currency Conversions Grade 7 and 8 Financial Literacy
This resource contains 4 activities to teach students about foreign currency exchange. It is a fun way to engage students about learning about the world and why currency changes in value.In this resource, you will receive:4 activities: Transferring Money Around the World, Foreign Currency Match, Currency Note with Calculations, and a Web Quest related to TIME Magazine's "Hungry Planet" Photo EssayDigital version through TPT Easel for students to engage with completely onlineGoogle Slides present
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7th - 9th
Also included in: Grade 7-8 Financial Literacy Activity Bundle (Print & Digital)
Mayan Math Bingo! Los Mayas! Great Native American Lessons, Worksheets & Games!
Calculate like the Maya--the astronomers of Ancient America! Crush Common Core with this high interest cross-curricular strategy! Teach Spanish numbers, Native American history, and math all in one game! Pertinent math concepts include real, rational, and natural numbers, integers, commutative and associative properties, additive identity, multiplication, place value, powers, and exponents. Social science concepts include ethnomathematics, ethnocentrism, cultural anthropology, paleography,
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6th - 12th
Christmas Project Based Learning - Holidays Around the World - Social Studies
Preparing a tea party offers a fun opportunity for students to learn about special holidays and traditions celebrated in other countries. Students will begin by choosing a specific country and a holiday celebrated there. Then, they will research and document facts about the country and holiday. Next, they will organize a party for parents and other classes. Finally, as they host the tea, they will share the interesting facts they uncovered and share crafts or food samples. This Project-Based Lea
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3rd - 6th
Martin Luther King Jr Color By Number Middle School Math MLK DAY Black History
This NO PREP fun and engaging Martin Luther King Jr. Color By Number is a perfect way to honor MLK while reinforcing key math skills in your middle school math class. This is great for Black History Month or MLK Day!Includes 4 Versions:1. 6th Grade Math - Adding IntegersAs 6th graders solve integer addition problems, they'll reveal a vibrant portrait of MLK Jr.2. 7th/8th Grade Math - Mixed SkillsAs your 7th and 8th grades solve a variety of math problems, they'll learn fascinating facts about ML
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Black History Month Math Activities for Middle and High School
Islamic Decorated Art Project
Students will create a personalized Islamic decorated art project. They will learn about the Arabic alphabet, Islamic art history, and the importance of the Dome of the Rock. Using creative geometrical designs, students will replicate their own interpretation of the entrance to the Dome of the Rock. Supplemental resources are included along with an answer key. This is a great art history project for 7th grade.
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6th - 8th
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