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 […]
Category: STEM
STEMersion – Higher Order Math Activities
STEMersions are rich problem based tasks that integrate a real life occupation with a math skill. Students are required to make a recommendation and use the evidence and analysis from their calculations to support their decision. Answers will vary! These higher order thinking tasks are available for grades 3-12 and are a favorite staple for […]
Toothpick Bridge — STEM Project
For another smooth integration for your science and math curriculum, this 21st Century Math Project intends to bridge that gap. Hahaha get it? Bridge the gap! And it’s a project about Bridges! You get it? Contest style, students will try to build the strongest bridge as light as possible. Name: Toothpick Bridge Take that toothpick out of your […]
CSI: Geometry the Complete eBook now on TPT!
You wanna figure out this mess?! Nothing like a good criminal investigation to liven up geometry! CSI: Geometry– the Complete eBook is a collection of nine different geometrically inspired mathematical puzzles with a little international pizazz. The nine puzzles intend to target specific Geometry units and add a little flair to the ordinary challenge question. […]
CSI: Geometry — International STEM Project
Back for more! Nothing like a good criminal investigation to liven up number sense geometry with a 21st Century Math Project! I’m happy to announce that my most popular project is getting a sequel! The CSI Algebra eBook will soon be joined by CSI Geometry. (And the 21st Century Math Project Groupies go “whoooaaa”. *Wave their hands […]
Solar Oven — International STEM Project
Lunch the 21st Century Math Project way If you are trying to integrate an international flair into your science and math curriculum, this 21st Century Math Project is a great place to start. Students will design, build, test, and present a solar oven design with the objective of heating a hot dog the hottest. This […]
Sploder — Cool Website Spotlight
Does every student in your class want to design a video game? Sometimes I’ve felt that way. They certainly love playing games in the computer lab when I’m not looking. When I was tasked with designing a 21st century technology course, I knew we’d be in the lab a lot. Video Games are a natural […]
Theme Park Tycoon — Integrated Math Project
Weeeeeeeee! Any teacher knows ANY period can be a roller coaster ride. In this 21st Century Math Project, Variables & Expressions go to the Amusement Park in this engaging four assignment unit designed for Algebra or Pre-Algebra. Bring variables to life using a theme park motif. From park operations to admissions, variables and expressions are […]
Superhero Transformations — Hands-On STEM Project
Mathematical Swagg Power Up! The first-ever 21st Century Math Project Blog poll winner is now an official 21st Century Math Project. Turn your Geometry, Algebra 2 or Pre-Calculus classroom into Superhero City while teaching the useful skills of tranformations. Specifically focusing on translations and reflections, heroes paired with a specific mathematics function family, have to zap enemies all over […]
Box Car Derby — STEM Project
I feel the need, the need for practical equation solving Hands-on math takes center stage in this 21st Century Math Project. Implementing STEM style project-based learning is the focus in this middle and high school math project. Along with designing, building and constructing a cardboard car students will use algebra skills to solve basic physics […]
