Real World Math with Angles | Marble Run Geometry Project | Inquiry Based

There is no better way to truly understand math concepts than to apply them in real life, real world experiences.  This hands-on geometry project will have your students working with angles and measurement as they design and create a marble run.  Your students will love this engaging project as they put their math and geometry knowledge to the test with this math project.  The easy to follow instructions makes them perfect for a student led, independent activity or a whole class teacher led lesson.  A great informal assessment, early finishers activity, Fun Friday project, hands-on math application project or engaging math lesson.  Perfect for in the classroom or at home distance learning.  No crazy supplies needed!  Students will create a marble run using their math knowledge and normal household items.

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INCLUDED IN THIS RESOURCE:

• Student Project page with task and requirements
• Teacher assessment
• Self/ peer assessment
• Working out/ design pages
• Student templates

KEY MATH SKILLS USED IN THE PROJECT:

• Measurement
• Accurate recording from a ruler
• Angles (acute, right, obtuse, straight, reflex)

** Suitable for both USA and UK/ AUS classroom.

THIS PROJECT CAN BE USED IN MANY WAYS, INCLUDING:

• At the end of a unit of work to test knowledge
• Fun Friday math lessons
• Group work
• For fast finishers
• Fun projects for students to complete for homework

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