6th Grade Geometry Projects

This project lets students learn about the physics and math behind tensegrity structures as they research and create one with their team. After introducing the lesson with a short video (link included in resources), students work with their team to create a basic tensegrity structure following a short tutorial. Then, utilizing the knowledge gained from this, they build a second tensegrity structure of their choice, utilizing the principles and design ideas of tensegrity. As they work through both builds, they record their information on the included Engineering Design Process Planning Sheet with their team. Next, students present their project to the class and explain their design choices. Finally, students reflect on and summarize their learning with short answers to questions about the experience and what they learned.

This lesson was created for 7th and 8th grade, but could also be used successfully in upper elementary grades or high school as well.

Files included (non-editable, .pdf files):

• Teacher & Student Resources

• Student Instructions, Expectations and Grading Rubric

• Team Sign Up Sheet

• Engineering Design Process Planning Sheet

• Reflection Questions

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Pump up and motivate your strong math students with this engaging, hands-on project-based learning which will have them discovering the history of constellations, measuring constellations, working on challenging math problems and creating their own constellations.

Do you teach a math enrichment class, or do you have students in your grades 5 and 6 classrooms who are on enrichment programs? Particularly when it comes to multi-levelled classrooms, the focus tends to be on the students with academic struggles, but our strong students need opportunities to push themselves and to stay engaged.

In this document, you'll discover 32 pages of activities, projects, research and artistic activities in line with geometry and angles which will have your students keeping busy while your grade-level and below-grade level students can have you in other ways.

You'll find:

- 60 Constellation cards and a guide on how to use them.

- A second set of 60 constellation cards with "lettered" corners (i.e. ∠ABC).

- A set of response pages to measure all corners in the 60 given constellations.

- A reading comprehension piece on the history of constellations and astronomy.

- 2 pages of questions and an answer key for the reading comprehension piece.

- "Les symboles du Zodiac" - An activity sheet on naming the different constellations of the zodiac.

- A research project on a constellation:

• success criteria + detailed explanation of components;
• worksheets for research information.

- "Des calculs célestes" - 3 pages of challenging word problems with an answer key.

- "Crée ta propre constellation" - A following directions activity on creating constellations with specific angles and shapes within them.

- "Crée ta propre constellation" - An activity on creating a unique constellation.

- "Art de constellation" - An art project suitable for your enriched students and your entire group as a final activity.

This is the first of (hopefully) many enrichment projects for math. Stay tuned!

For goodness sakes, don't forget to have fun.

Kaitlyn.

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

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!

This printable project addresses 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.

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)
• Fairy House Overview (two versions)
• Fairy House Rubric (two versions)
• Budget Page (two versions)
• Fairy House Views (two versions)
• Roof Angles
• Calculate the Volume (two versions)
• Calculate the Surface Area (two versions)
• Describe Your House

Other 3D House Projects:

Gingerbread House

Haunted House

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Engage your GATE students in real world mathematics and have fun before Halloween with this 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 budgets to create the spookiest house.

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!

This printable project addresses 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.

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)
• Haunted House Overview (two versions)
• Haunted House Rubric (two versions)
• Budget Page (two versions)
• Haunted House Views (two versions)
• Roof Angles
• Calculate the Volume (two versions)
• Calculate the Surface Area (two versions)
• Convince Others to Visit or Not Visit

Other Halloween Activities:

Halloween Word Ladders

A Trip to the Pumpkin Patch

Bring a Zombie to Life STEM Challenge

Other 3D House Projects:

Gingerbread House

Fairy House

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Engage your students in real world mathematics and have fun before winter break with this 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 budgets 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!

This printable project addresses decimals, time, 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 during the holiday season.

• 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.

Product Includes:

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

Other Winter Activities:

Christmas Word Ladders

Santa's Workshop Mystery Math Challenge

Winter Sled and Slope STEM Challenge

Winter Math Logic Puzzles

Other 3D Houses:

Create a Haunted House

Create a Fairy House

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Looking for a fun and educational geometry project for your students? Look no further than the PBL Geometry Project - Build a Snowman!

With this project, your students will learn to draw triangles and hexagons, or they can use the included template.

Plus, project-based learning prepares students for the future by teaching them essential skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork.

Give your students a head start with the PBL Geometry Project - Build a Snowman!

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Looking for a fun and educational geometry project for your students? Look no further than the PBL Geometry Project - Build a Snowman!

With this project, your students will learn to draw triangles and hexagons, or they can use the included template.

Plus, project-based learning prepares students for the future by teaching them essential skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork.

Give your students a head start with the PBL Geometry Project - Build a Snowman!

Did you know...

• You can earn credits for future TeachShare purchases by leaving feedback on resources you purchase?
• Your satisfaction is my #1 priority! If you encounter any issues with this resource, please contact me so I can resolve any concerns. I proofread carefully and strive to provide you with quality resources, but occasionally one gets by!

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Email: infomatemaths@gmail.com

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Permission to copy for single classroom use only.

Not for public display.

Real-Life Math done in the Real World!

Surface Area and Volume of right prisms could be boring and removed from real life. This task brings a practical element to the topic and helps students think about environmental and financial issues around catching and using rainwater on the roof of a shed.

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