Hands-On Math Projects with Real-Life Applications, Grades 3-5

Each easy-to-implement project includes background information for the teacher, project goals, math skills needed, a student guide with tips and strategies, and reproducible worksheets. Projects are designed to help students meet the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards and Focal Points, and chapters are organized to show how math relates to language, arts, science, etc.—demonstrating the importance of math in all areas of real life.

In Part I, Chapter 1 offers an overview...