21st Century Math Projects are immersive real world experiences where students build toward a final product or real world simulation. Each 21st Century Math Project is a little different, but are designed to captivate and enrich all learners. The crown jewel of Clark Creative Math, 21st Century Math Projects ratchet critical thinking and problem solving […]
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Clark Creative Math Philosophy
Many people have asked for some advice to develop their own 21st Century Math Projects so I thought I’d Check out some stuff! try to articulate what I try to do to help with your own project planning! I believe that three key elements need to be in place for a super strong math project or lesson. […]
Gridiron Glory — “The Big Game” Data Analysis Paper Football Project
I have heard that Americans like Football. I have also heard about an important game that happens in February. I have heard that it’s a day that nachos dread. In this 21st Century Math Project, students will investigate this cultural phenomenon in the best possible way (with data!) Buckle your chin strap, here comes math in your […]
Holly Jolly Trig — Pythagorean Math Project
What happens if Santa has an untimely hamstring injury just days before the big night? Chaos. Utter chaos. In this 21st Century Math Project, students will plan and accommodate Santa so Christmas doesn’t get cancelled. Name: Holly Jolly Trig Don’t be a cotton-headed ninnymuggins! Suggested Grade Level: 7-12 (Geometry skills) Math Concepts: Pythagorean Theorem and Distance Interdisciplinary Connections: Distance, Engineering Teaching […]
Business Valuation for Sharks — Shark Tank Inspired Financial Literacy Project
Bringing the Entrepreneurial Spirit to your Classroom! I might only watch one TV show. So what? It’s the coolest show on the planet — Shark Tank! This 21st Century Math Project takes students on an entrepreneurial journey that will help them understand some of the basics of small business finance. It was also the landslide winner in […]
Zombie Apocalypse — Life Saving STEM Project / Safety Plan
It’s inevitable. One day Zombies will take over Earth. If you are not preparing your students, you are being irresponsible. If you want to turn your “dead” exponential and logarithm unit into an “undead” one, this 21st Century Math Project might work for you. Forget the bird flu, are you prepared for this? Name: Zombie Apocalypse Suggested Grade […]
Design a Zoo — Integrated Geometry Area & Perimeter Project
While your Justin Beiber lovers may not be willing to admit it… they like doing assignments with ostriches on them. It’s just a fact. In this 21st Century Math Project, students will plan and accommodate animals from all around the world. Turn your 7th period into a zoo. Studies show increased engagement in math when ostriches are […]
The Game of Life — Financial Literacy — Real World Math Project
A pure real world 21st Century Math Project that can work for a lot of different ages! Real world math projects are one of the most sought after resources. In my opinion, most everything I do is a real world math projects, but when most teachers want a REAL WORLD MATH PROJECT they are looking for something […]
Carbon Footprint — Environment Focused STEM Project
Bring an authentic environment-based 21st Century Math Project to your Algebra classroom with Multi-step inequalities! Help student understand why we are still getting blizzards in the spring! Paint your classroom green! Figuritively. Don’t literally paint anything Name: Carbon Footprint Suggested Grade Level: 7-12 (Algebra 1, skills) Math Concepts: Multi-step Inequalities, Unit Conversion, Multiple Representations Interdisciplinary Connections: Travel, Local Food, Carbon Emissions, […]
Correlation All-Star — Integrated Sports Project
Bring an authentic sports-based 21st Century Math Project to your Algebra, Algebra 2 or PreCalculus classroom with Lines of Best Fit and Correlations! In my opinion, correlations are the most under taught skill in all of high school math! I mean for a student to function in the real world, tell my 5 topics that are more […]
