Real-World Math Projects for Gifted Learners, Grades 4-5 - Paperback

by Mark Hess (Author)

Helping bring mathematics and engineering to life, these challenging lessons give teachers an exciting tool for engaging advanced learners through creativity and hands-on products. Units are driven by standards and invite students to become baseball field architects, create flying jellyfish, make a gnome hat parachute, scale skyscrapers, and more! Each project includes step-by-step lesson plans with reproducible templates, time estimates, and a materials list. While centered on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) competencies, true to real-world experiences, these hands-on projects span the curriculum--including writing and public speaking--and while they suit entire classrooms and smaller groups, they can also be easily adapted to individual projects for independent study and home school.

Author Biography

Mark Hess is a board member for Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG) as well as President-Elect of the Colorado Association for Gifted and Talented. With over 33 years teaching gifted learners, Mark is currently the gifted programs specialist in a large, urban district in Colorado Springs.