3rd Grade GATE

Unlock the full potential of your gifted and talented students with this comprehensive unit designed to inspire critical thinking, hands-on learning, and creativity! Say goodbye to the hassle of pulling resources from various places—this unit has everything you need to meet the diverse learning styles of your students in one convenient package.

From the very first lesson, students will engage in self-discovery, exploring their unique strengths through articles and thought-provoking questions on learning styles, right and left-brain thinking, and what it truly means to do their best in school.

With interactive quizzes and reflective exercises, students will identify their learning preferences, then score and analyze their results to better understand themselves as learners. This knowledge becomes the foundation for their personal learning journey, where they’ll choose a topic they’re passionate about and explore it using methods that align with their strengths.

The unit culminates in an exciting project-based activity, allowing students to apply what they’ve learned by creating a meaningful presentation to share with their peers—a perfect opportunity for them to showcase their knowledge and creativity with pride.

Empower your students to take ownership of their learning, while simplifying your lesson planning with this all-in-one solution. It's the perfect resource to foster engagement, personalization, and academic growth in your gifted and talented classroom.

Product Includes:

• Learning Intentions
• Sample Timeline
• Unit Overview
• Student Strengths Sheet
• Doing Your Best Article
• Doing Your Best Questions
• Doing Your Best Answer Key
• Learning Styles Article
• Learning Styles Quiz
• Learning Styles Reflection
• Left-Brained or Right-Brained Article
• Left-Brained or Right-Brained Quiz
• Left-Brained or Right-Brained Reflection
• Passion Project Learning Intentions
• Passion Project Rubric
• Passion Project Student Cover Sheet
• My Learning Style Student Overview
• Brainstorm Ideas Student Page
• Topic Ideas Resource
• Inquiry Questions Resource
• Ask an Inquiry Question Student Page
• Reliable Sources Resource
• Investigate Your Question Student Pages
• Plan Your Presentation Student Pages
• Choose Your Presentation Resource
• Plan Your Project Student Pages
• Presentation Rubric Resource
• Reflection Student Page

Also See:

Design and Create a Board Game Project

Create an Invention Unit

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Are you looking for some engaging fall activities for your gifted and talented students? Get ready for some Thanksgiving fun!

Thanksgiving Word Ladders are perfect for anyone eager to boost their vocabulary while enjoying the fall season. These word ladders are an absolute blast! Think of them as your ladder to word mastery, starting from one word and climbing your way up, changing one letter at a time to reach a related word at the top!

Catch a Turkey STEM Challenge is a captivating activity that will engage your students in engineering. Students will use their knowledge of simple machines to create a chain reaction machine to catch a turkey. Following the engineering design process, they'll ask, imagine, plan, create, test, improve, and reflect.

Thanksgiving Day Math will engage your students in real-world mathematics This printable project addresses decimals, time, multiplication, division, volume, area, and percentages. There are two versions so that you can differentiate for the ability of your students.

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Unlock the full potential of your gifted and talented students with this comprehensive unit designed to inspire critical thinking, hands-on learning, and creativity! Say goodbye to the hassle of pulling resources from various places—this unit has everything you need to meet the diverse learning styles of your students in one convenient package.

From the very first lesson, students will engage in self-discovery, exploring their unique strengths through articles and thought-provoking questions on learning styles, right and left-brain thinking, and what it truly means to do their best in school.

With interactive quizzes and reflective exercises, students will identify their learning preferences, then score and analyze their results to better understand themselves as learners. This knowledge becomes the foundation for their personal learning journey, where they’ll choose a topic they’re passionate about and explore it using methods that align with their strengths.

The unit culminates in an exciting project-based activity, allowing students to apply what they’ve learned by creating a meaningful presentation to share with their peers—a perfect opportunity for them to showcase their knowledge and creativity with pride.

Empower your students to take ownership of their learning, while simplifying your lesson planning with this all-in-one solution. It's the perfect resource to foster engagement, personalization, and academic growth in your gifted and talented classroom.

The bundle includes a digital interactive notebook with clickable tabs on the side to allow for easy navigation.

Printable Product Includes:

• Learning Intentions
• Sample Timeline
• Unit Overview
• Student Strengths Sheet
• Doing Your Best Article
• Doing Your Best Questions
• Doing Your Best Answer Key
• Learning Styles Article
• Learning Styles Quiz
• Learning Styles Reflection
• Left-Brained or Right-Brained Article
• Left-Brained or Right-Brained Quiz
• Left-Brained or Right-Brained Reflection
• Passion Project Learning Intentions
• Passion Project Rubric
• Passion Project Student Cover Sheet
• My Learning Style Student Overview
• Brainstorm Ideas Student Page
• Topic Ideas Resource
• Inquiry Questions Resource
• Ask an Inquiry Question Student Page
• Reliable Sources Resource
• Investigate Your Question Student Pages
• Plan Your Presentation Student Pages
• Choose Your Presentation Resource
• Plan Your Project Student Pages
• Presentation Rubric Resource
• Reflection Student Page

Digital Product Includes:

• Notebook Cover
• My Learning Style Overview
• Topic Ideas Resource Page
• Ideas Page
• Inquiry Questions Resource
• Ask an Inquiry Question Page
• Reliable Sources Resource
• Investigate Your Question Student Pages (3)
• Project Rubric
• Plan Your Project Page
• Choose Your Presentation Resource
• Plan Your Presentation Page
• Presentation Rubric Resource
• Reflection Page

Also See:

Design and Create a Board Game Project

Create an Invention Unit

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Are you looking for math warm-ups to engage and challenge your gifted and talented students? These Which One Doesn't Belong warm-ups are a perfect way to increase critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and math vocabulary.

Students will determine which number is unlike the others. There are no wrong answers as long as the reason can be explained with mathematical vocabulary. Students will then be challenged to come up with a reason why each decimal could be different.

Twelve different number puzzles include concepts such as odd and even, sequential numbers, prime and composite numbers, factors, place value, and perfect squares.

Twelve different fraction puzzles include concepts such as simplified fractions, equivalent fractions, mixed numbers, numerators, and denominators

Twelve different decimal puzzles include concepts such as decimal place value, repeating decimals, rounding decimals, and adding and subtracting decimals.

This is a low-floor, high-ceiling activity. All students can participate by using terms and concepts that they understand.

Answer possibilities are included for each number so that you can help guide students.

When students understand how they work, they can use the included template and rubric to create their own Which One Doesn't Belong problem to challenge their classmates.

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Product Includes:

• Directions
• 36 Different Puzzles
• Condensed Pages for Easier Printing
• Puzzle Templates and Rubric
• Answer Key

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Are you looking for some engaging fall activities for your gifted and talented students? Get ready for some Halloween fun!

Halloween Word Ladders are perfect for anyone eager to boost their vocabulary while enjoying the fall season. These word ladders are an absolute blast! Think of them as your ladder to word mastery, starting from one word and climbing your way up, changing one letter at a time to reach a related word at the top!

A Trip to the Pumpkin Patch is a captivating activity that will engage your students in real world mathematics. This printable project addresses adding, subtracting and multiplying decimals, sticking to a budget, counting money, determining decimal combinations, planning a route, and determining a timeline —all in a fun situation.

Create a 3D Haunted House will engage your students in real world mathematics and allow them to have fun with an educational experience in disguise! Your students will use the materials provided to construct a three dimensional haunted house. With square, rectangle and triangle pieces, the possibilities are unlimited! They will then maximize their budget to create the spookiest house. After completion, they will calculate the angles of the roof, volume of the house, and the total surface area. They will have so much fun they won't even notice that they are applying advanced math concepts!

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Are you looking for an extension activity for your early finishers and high achievers? Look no further than this Design a Bedroom Activity. Students will choose an item from eight different categories (walls, floors, beds, dressers, desks, chairs, lamps, and decorations). Each item comes with an individual price tag, encouraging students to make informed decisions while managing their budget wisely. Students have a budget and will keep track of their costs as they add items.

In the printable version, students will cut and fold each item and arrange it in the room. In the digital version, they will insert shapes based on the dimensions of each item. They will calculate the area and perimeter of each element in their bedroom design. Whether it's determining the size of a bed, the dimensions of a wall, or the total floor area, students can apply mathematical concepts in a practical and engaging way.

This activity promotes critical thinking, math skills, and imaginative expression. It's not just about decorating a room; it's about making strategic choices within a set budget and area. Whether it's selecting the perfect rug or deciding between different lighting options, every decision counts!

1. Budgeting Skills: Students learn the value of money by allocating their budget across various items, understanding the cost of each element in designing a room.
2. Creativity Unleashed: The blank room canvas sparks imagination, allowing students to experiment with different styles, colors, and themes to create their ideal space.
3. Decision-Making Abilities: Students make thoughtful choices, weighing the pros and cons of each item and its impact on the overall design.
4. Educational Value: Designed with the educational curriculum in mind, this tool aligns with math standards and promotes a hands-on learning experience. Students can grasp the fundamentals of geometry, understand the importance of accurate measurements, and apply these concepts to real-world scenarios.
5. Real-World Application: Practical experience in designing and budgeting prepares students for real-life scenarios where financial planning is crucial.

Watch as students unleash their inner designer while mastering the art of budgeting with this exciting and educational extension activity!

Printable Version Includes:

• Title Page
• Math Vocabulary
• Room Design Plan
• Directions
• 8 Product Pages (2 Versions for Differentiating)
• Budget Page
• Budget Questions
• Area and Perimeter Page
• Area and Perimeter Questions
• Full Answer Key

Digital Version Includes:

• Title Page
• Teacher Directions
• Student Directions
• Area and Perimeter Definitions
• Example Pages
• 8 Product Pages
• Room Design Page
• Budget Page with Sales Tax
• Budget Page without Sales Tax
• Reflection Questions
• Floor Plan Page
• Area and Perimeter Page
• Reflection Questions

See Also:

Grocery Store Shopping Challenge

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Are you looking for some engaging activities before winter break? Get ready for some holiday fun!

Christmas Word Ladders are perfect for anyone eager to boost their vocabulary while enjoying the festive season. These word ladders are an absolute blast! Think of them as your ladder to word mastery, starting from one word and climbing your way up, changing one letter at a time to reach a related word at the top!

Santa's Workshop Mystery Math Challenge is a captivating activity that isn't your typical yawn-inducing math session—oh no! It's an adventure packed with brain-teasing puzzles and number-crunching challenges. Students will dive into a world of equations, clues, and problem-solving that'll have them on the edge of their seats (or maybe sleighs?). Each completed page will lead to a letter that will unveil the location of Santa's bag.

Create a 3D Gingerbread House will engage your students in real world mathematics and allow them to have fun before winter break with an educational experience in disguise! Your students will use the materials provided to construct a three dimensional gingerbread house. With square, rectangle and triangle pieces, the possibilities are unlimited! They will then maximize their budget to create the best decorated house. After completion, they will calculate the angles of the roof, volume of the house, and the total surface area. They will have so much fun they won't even notice that they are applying advanced math concepts!

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Your students will love these STEM challenges! They are perfect to add some fun while still addressing science standards. Students will use the engineering design process to ask, imagine, plan, create, test, improve, and reflect.

Students will use simple recycled materials (easily adjusted for what you have on hand) to construct and test their own marble tracks, to construct and test their own boats that float even when weight is added, and to construct and test their own bridges.

Each Product Includes:

3 Preparation Pages for Teachers:

• Sample timeline and preparation
• Teacher tips
• Background information

3 Pages to Present the Challenge to Students:

• Challenge overview
• Science vocabulary
• Requirements and restrictions

5 Pages for Students to Complete:

• Cover page
• Ask and imagine
• Plan and create page
• Test and improve page
• Reflection page

Results Page

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Engage your students in real world mathematics and have fun with these educational experiences in disguise! Your students will use the materials provided to construct a three dimensional haunted house, gingerbread house, and fairy house. With square, rectangle and triangle pieces, the possibilities are unlimited! They will then maximize their budgets to create the best houses.

After completion, students will calculate the angles of the roof, volume of the house, and the total surface area. They will have so much fun they won't even notice that they are applying advanced math concepts!

These printable projects address decimals, money, multiplication, division, volume, angles, and surface area. There are two versions so that you can differentiate for the ability of your students. Perfect for anyone eager to combine fun and learning this fall!

• Reinforce key math concepts in a practical and enjoyable manner.
• Encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Increase engagement with multiple choices.
• Provide a real-world context for mathematical applications.

Each Product Includes:

• Cover Page
• Table of Contents
• Teacher Notes
• Math Vocabulary
• Math Formulas
• Square House Pieces (color and black and white)
• Rectangle House Pieces (color and black and white)
• Triangle House Pieces (color and black and white)
• Decoration Pieces (color and black and white)
• House Overview (two versions)
• House Rubric (two versions)
• Budget Page (two versions)
• House Views (two versions)
• Roof Angles
• Calculate the Volume (two versions)
• Calculate the Surface Area (two versions)

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Are you looking for an extension activity for your early finishers and high achievers? Look no further than this Digital Resource Bundle. It is completely digital and ready to assign on Google Classroom using Google Slides. Students will choose individual items to create a bedroom, game room, and backyard. They will copy and paste their chosen items onto a final slide to design their dream rooms. Each item comes with an individual price tag, encouraging students to make informed decisions while managing their budgets wisely. Students have a budget and will keep track of their costs as they add items.

They will then use the dimensions of each item to create floor plans. They will calculate the area and perimeter of each item and the total area used.

These activities promote critical thinking, math skills, and imaginative expression. It's not just about decorating a room; it's about making strategic choices within a set budget. Whether it's selecting the perfect landscape item or deciding between different furniture options, every decision counts!

1. Budgeting Skills: Students learn the value of money by allocating their budget across various items, understanding the cost of each element in designing a room.
2. Creativity Unleashed: The blank canvas sparks imagination, allowing students to experiment with different styles and themes to create their ideal spaces.
3. Decision-Making Abilities: Students make thoughtful choices, weighing the pros and cons of each item and its impact on the overall design.
4. Real-World Application: Practical experience in designing and budgeting prepares students for real-life scenarios where financial planning is crucial.

Watch as students unleash their inner designer while mastering the art of budgeting with this exciting and educational extension activity!

Each Product Includes:

• Title Page
• Teacher Directions
• Student Directions
• Area and Perimeter Definitions
• Example Pages
• 8 Product Pages
• Outdoor Design Page
• Budget Page
• Reflection Questions
• Landscape Design Plan Page
• Area and Perimeter Page
• Reflection Questions

This version has even prices. The 5th and 6th grade version has more diverse prices and an optional sales tax page.

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Are you looking to extend the learning of your high-achieving students and early finishers? This Fraction Enrichment Bundle includes everything you need to engage your gifted and talented students while deepening their understanding of fractions.

Students will use fractions flexibly to add, subtract, multiply, and divide a variety of fractions. They will also convert mixed numbers and simplify fractions. This bundle includes What's Cooking Recipe Conversions, Addition and Subtraction Fraction Logic Puzzles, Fraction Mobile Puzzles, and Fractions Which One Doesn't Belong.

What's Cooking Includes:

• 5 Recipes
• 3 Conversion Pages for Each Recipe
• 5 Condensed Pages
• 4 Pages to use with a Recipe of Your Choice
• Full Answer Key

Fraction Logic Puzzles Include:

• Title Page
• 12 Puzzles
• Answer Recording Sheet
• 3 Puzzle Templates
• 3 Puzzle Template Cut-Outs
• Puzzle Template Rubric
• 3 Condensed Puzzle Pages
• Full Answer Key

Fraction Mobile Puzzles Include:

• Directions
• 12 Challenging Puzzles
• 3 Condensed Puzzle Pages
• Answer Recording Sheet
• Full Answer Key

Fractions Which One Doesn't Belong?

• Directions
• 12 Different Puzzles
• Condensed Pages for Easier Printing
• Puzzle Templates and Rubric
• Answer Key

Also See:

Decimal Math Enrichment Bundle

Area and Perimeter Math Enrichment Bundle

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Are you looking to extend the learning of your high-achieving students and early finishers? This Area and Perimeter Bundle includes everything you need to engage your gifted and talented students while deepening their understanding of area and perimeter.

Students will create floor plans, calculate area and perimeter on a grid, and determine the missing side when given one side of a rectangle or square. This bundle includes Design a 3D Bedroom, Start a Toy Store, and Missing Side Puzzles.

Design a 3D Bedroom Includes:

• Title Page
• Math Vocabulary
• Room Design Plan
• Directions
• 8 Product Pages (2 Versions for Differentiating)
• Budget Page
• Budget Questions
• Area and Perimeter Page
• Area and Perimeter Questions
• Full Answer Key

Start a Toy Store Includes:

• Cover Page
• Store Sign Design
• Choose Your Toys
• Choose Your Store Equipment
• Create a Floor Plan
• Determine Area and Perimeter
• Create Arrays
• Design a New Toy
• Subtract Decimals to Figure Out Profit
• Multiply Decimals to Determine Bundle Costs
• Calculate Sales
• Add Decimals to Calculate Expenses
• Persuade Customers to Come to Your Store
• Answer Key

Missing Side Puzzles Include:

• Directions
• 6 Missing Side Puzzles with Perimeter Given
• 6 Missing Side Puzzles with Area Given
• 3 Pages of Condensed Puzzles
• Answer Recording Sheet
• Full Answer Key

Also See:

Decimal Enrichment Bundle

Fraction Enrichment Bundle

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You will love our Mobile Math Puzzle Bundle, the perfect blend of fun and learning for your early finishers and talented and gifted students! These hanger diagram algebra puzzles are a challenging way for high achievers and early finishers to practice equations, fractions and decimals while thinking critically. Simply balance the sides, and you'll solve equations like a pro while having a blast. Dive into the world of math with these engaging mobile puzzles today!

Focus:

• Math
• Equations
• Fractions
• Decimals
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving

Includes:

• Directions
• 12 Beginning Whole Number Puzzles
• 12 Challenging Whole Number Puzzles
• 12 Fraction Mobile Puzzles
• 12 Decimal Mobile Puzzles
• 12 Condensed Puzzle Pages
• Answer Recording Sheets
• Full Answer Key

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Are you ready to start a new school year with your gifted and talented students? These engaging and challenging activities will help you get to know your students and start with some fun reading and math activities.

Back to School Get to Know You Cube will help you welcome your students to class with a quick activity to get to know them and how they learn best. This activity will allow your students to identify their learning styles, character traits, and their favorites to share with their classmates all in a 3D cube!

Back to School Word Ladders are perfect for anyone eager to boost their vocabulary while having fun. These word ladders are an absolute blast! Think of them as your ladder to word mastery, starting from one word and climbing your way up, changing one letter at a time to reach a related word at the top!

Back to School Logic Puzzles are a brain-teasing tool designed to engage and challenge high-achieving students or those who crave an extra mental workout. They seamlessly blend addition and subtraction with critical thinking.

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Are you looking for an extension activity for your early finishers and high achievers? Look no further than this Design a Bedroom Activity. Students will choose an item from eight different categories (walls, floors, beds, dressers, desks, chairs, lamps, and decorations). Each item comes with an individual price tag, encouraging students to make informed decisions while managing their budget wisely. Students have a budget and will keep track of their costs as they add items.

In the printable version, students will cut and fold each item and arrange it in the room. In the digital version, they will insert shapes based on the dimensions of each item. They will calculate the area and perimeter of each element in their bedroom design. Whether it's determining the size of a bed, the dimensions of a wall, or the total floor area, students can apply mathematical concepts in a practical and engaging way.

This activity promotes critical thinking, math skills, and imaginative expression. It's not just about decorating a room; it's about making strategic choices within a set budget and area. Whether it's selecting the perfect rug or deciding between different lighting options, every decision counts!

1. Budgeting Skills: Students learn the value of money by allocating their budget across various items, understanding the cost of each element in designing a room.

2. Creativity Unleashed: The blank room canvas sparks imagination, allowing students to experiment with different styles, colors, and themes to create their ideal space.

3. Decision-Making Abilities: Students make thoughtful choices, weighing the pros and cons of each item and its impact on the overall design.

4. Educational Value: Designed with the educational curriculum in mind, this tool aligns with math standards and promotes a hands-on learning experience. Students can grasp the fundamentals of geometry, understand the importance of accurate measurements, and apply these concepts to real-world scenarios.

5. Real-World Application: Practical experience in designing and budgeting prepares students for real-life scenarios where financial planning is crucial.

Watch as students unleash their inner designer while mastering the art of budgeting with this exciting and educational extension activity!

Printable Version Includes:

• Title Page

• Math Vocabulary

• Room Design Plan

• Directions

• 8 Product Pages (2 Versions for Differentiating)

• Budget Page

• Budget Questions

• Area and Perimeter Page

• Area and Perimeter Questions

• Full Answer Key

Digital Version Includes:

• Title Page

• Teacher Directions

• Student Directions

• Area and Perimeter Definitions

• Example Pages

• 8 Product Pages

• Room Design Page

• Budget Page with Sales Tax

• Budget Page without Sales Tax

• Reflection Questions

• Floor Plan Page

• Area and Perimeter Page

• Reflection Questions

See Also:
Grocery Store Shopping Challenge

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