5th Grade Mathematics Activities

The $20 Bill

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: Solve Multi-Step Problems; Decimals
Grades: 4 - 6

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The 1963 Buick Riviera

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: Ratios; Use Proportional Reasoning
Grades: 4 - 6

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Animal Traces

Subject: Mathematics
Topics: Geometry, Measurement, Statistics
Grades: 3 - 5

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The Antigravity Machine

Subject: Science; Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: The Nature of Science; Physics; Geometry; Statistics; Use a Chart or Table
Grades: 5 - 8

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The Apartment

Subject: Mathematics
Topics: Measurement (area)
Grades: 3 - 6

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Bat Mobile

Subject: Mathematics
Topics: Ratios
Grades: 2 - 7

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Bert's Skirts

Subject: Mathematics; Science & Technology
Topics: Fractions, Decimals, Percents, Ratios; The Nature of Science (Information Science)
Grades: 5 - 9

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The Best Throw

Subject: Mathematics; Science; Problem Solving
Topics: Geometry; Measurement; Statistics; Use a Chart or Table; The Nature of Science
Grades: 4 - 8

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Block Party

Subject: Mathematics
Topics: Measurement (volume); Geometry (rectangular prisms)
Grades: 3 - 7

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Buying Supplies

Subject: Mathematics
Topics: Fractions, Decimals, Percents, Ratios
Grades: 4 - 6

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Candy Graphs

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: Statistics and Probability; Use a Chart or Table
Grades: 3 - 6

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Circle Folding

Subject: Mathematics
Topics: Geometry (Circles, Polygons)
Grades: 4 - 6

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A Classroom Full of Water

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: Measurement (volume); Solve Multi-Step Problems
Grades: 3 - 6

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Cookies

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: Geometry (Circles); Make a Model
Grades: 4 – 7

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Counting Blood Cells

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: Estimation; Use Proportional Reasoning
Grades: 3 - 5

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Counting Cars

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: Estimation; Use Proportional Reasoning
Grades: 3 - 5

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Critically Acclaimed Desserts

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: Statistics and Probability; Use a Chart or Table
Grades: 4 - 8

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Digital Statistics

Subject: Mathematics; Algebra; Problem Solving
Topics: Statistics; Patterns; Use a Chart or Table
Grades: 5 – 7

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The Doghouse

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: Measurement; Make a Model; Use a Chart or Table
Grades: 4 – 7

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Eagle Country

Subject: Science; Mathematics
Topics: Biology (Wildlife); Fractions, Decimals, Percents, Ratios
Grades: 5 - 6

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Egg Rolls

Subject: Mathematics
Topics: Geometry; Measurement; Statistics
Grades: 3 - 5

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The Forest and the Trees

Subject: Problem Solving; Mathematics
Topics: Solve Multi-Step Problems; Use Proportional Reasoning; Ratios
Grades: 4 - 7

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Heads or Tails

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: Statistics and Probability; Look for a Pattern; Make a Graph; Use a Chart or Table
Grades: 4 - 8

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Hot Dog!

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: Statistics and Probability; Make a Graph
Grades: 4 - 5

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How Many Bugs?

Subject: Mathematics
Topic: Statistics and Probability
Grades: 3 - 5

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How Tall?

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: Ratios; Use Proportional Reasoning
Grades: 4 - 8

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Make a Box

Subject: Mathematics
Topics: Measurement (volume)
Grades: 3 - 6

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Making Money

Subject: Mathematics
Topics: Decimal Operations
Grades: 4 - 5

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Measuring Volume

Subject: Mathematics
Topics: Measurement (volume)
Grades: 3 - 6

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Mix and Match

Subject: Mathematics
Topics: Probability (the counting principle)
Grades: 5 – 7

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Mixing Colors

Subject: Mathematics; Art
Topics: Percent (equivalence); Visual Arts
Grades: 4 - 7

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Paint by Number

Subject: Mathematics; Algebra
Topics: Whole numbers (types of numbers); Patterns
Grades: 3 - 6

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Peanuts

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: Statistics and Probability; Make a Graph
Grades: 4 - 7

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Peas in a Pod

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving; Algebra
Topics: Statistics; Look for a Pattern; Use a Chart or Table; Variables; Coordinate Systems
Grades: 4 - 7

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Penny Percent Patterns

Subject: Mathematics
Topics: Percents
Grades: 4 - 7

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Pete's Pizza

Subject: Mathematics
Topics: Percents
Grades: 5 - 8

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Polygon Necklaces

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: Geometry; Patterns; Look for a Pattern
Grades: 4 - 5

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Polygon Percent Patterns

Subject: Mathematics
Topics: Geometry; Percents
Grades: 4 - 7

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Polyhedrons

Subject: Mathematics
Topics: Geometry
Grades: 3 - 6

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Popcorn Drop

Subject: Mathematics
Topics: Statistics
Grades: 4 - 7

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Rolling Cans

Subject: Mathematics
Topics: Geometry (circles)
Grades: 4 – 7

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Smoothies

Subject: Mathematics
Topics: Fractions (multiplication); Ratios (proportions)
Grades: 5 - 7

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Snow

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: Measurement; Solve Multi-Step Problems; Use Proportional Reasoning
Grades: 4 - 6

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Subway Speed

Subject: Mathematics
Topics: Measurement
Grades: 4 - 6

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The Tallest Dog

Subject: Mathematics
Topics: Statistics
Grades: 4 - 8

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Tetradice

Subject: Mathematics
Topics: Probability and Statistics
Grades: 4 - 8

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The Tinkertoy Derby

Subject: Mathematics
Topics: Measurement (speed); Operations (division)
Grades: 3 - 7

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Tip Toss

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving; Science
Topics: Reasoning and Communication; Statistics; Variables; Use a Chart or Table; The Nature of Science
Grades: 5 - 8

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Triangles in Architecture

Subject: Mathematics
Topics: Geometry (polygons)
Grades: 3 - 7

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A Valentines Bouquet

Subject: Problem Solving; Mathematics
Topics: Decimal operations; Think Backwards; Identify the Variables; Solve a Simpler Problem
Grades: 2 - 8

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Variables and Equations

Subject: Algebra; Mathematics
Topics: Geometry (circles, polygons); Variables
Grades: 4 - 6

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Viewership

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: Statistics and Probability; Make a Graph
Grades: 5 - 8

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Walking Graphs

Subject: Mathematics; Algebra; Problem Solving
Topics: Statistics; Coordinate System; Make a Graph
Grades: 5 - 8

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Weather Patterns

Subject: Mathematics; Science; Problem Solving
Topics: Patterns; Statistics; Earth Sciences; Use a Chart or Table
Grades: 4 - 7

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Weighing Pennies

Subject: Mathematics
Topics: Measurement; Decimals
Grades: 4 - 5

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Which Pizza?

Subject: Mathematics; Problem Solving
Topics: Geometry (circles); Make a Model
Grades: 4 – 7

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Wow Airplanes

Subject: Mathematics; Science
Topics: Ratios; The Nature of Science
Grades: 5 - 8

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