Introduce this math dream house project to your students to help them increase spatial skills while designing the home of their dreams!
Design, Dream, and Discover With Our Math Dream House Project!
Ignite creativity and critical thinking in your classroom with the Math Dream House Project—a hands-on, engaging activity that empowers students to design their ideal home while applying real-world math and design skills. Perfect for cross-curricular learning, this resource guides students through brainstorming, sketching, scaling, and calculating dimensions, all while expressing their unique vision. Whether you’re teaching architecture basics, spatial awareness, or integrating math into art, this project is a fun and educational way to bring learning to life!
Included in this math dream house project:
- Student Instructions
- Grading Rubric
- Brainstorming Graphic Organizer
- Elevation Sketch Sheet
- Floor Plan Sketch Sheet
- Blueprint Sheet
- Dimensions Sheet
Preparing and Using This Dream House Project Resource
Using our dream house project is as easy as download, print, and go! Here’s how to get your students started on designing their dream homes:
Preparation:
- Download the resource in the format of your choice.
- Print a copy of all pages of the resource for each student.
- Give students the instructions below, explaining the grading rubric so they know how they will be assessed.
Student Instructions:
- Brainstorm features you would like to include in your dream home. Record your ideas in the graphic organizer.
- Illustrate and describe the elevation (front view) of your dream home.
- Sketch the floor plan of your house. Be sure to include the required items.
- Draw and label a scale blueprint of the floor plan. One square on the grid will represent 3 square feet.
- Use your blueprint to calculate the dimensions of each room.
Differentiation Tip: Teaching area or want to challenge your students? The editable Google Slides version of this math dream house project can be modified to include questions about the total area of the rooms and house!
Downloading Our My Dream Home Math Project
Our my dream home math project is available in both PDF and editable Google Slides formats. To grab your copy, click the drop-down arrow on the download button and choose the format you prefer.
This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher from Michigan and a Teach Starter collaborator.
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