Haunted Mansion Math Project
$3.79
A PRINT & GO Halloween math project with 3 differentiated versions you can use for whole class Halloween FUN! This Halloween math activity integrates reading, math, and problem solving with a Haunted Mansion design task. With three increasingly difficult project versions included, this math project is perfect for ALL of your second or third grade students.
Editable versions included!
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Description
**Includes an editable version of the letter, room details, and map paper, so you can personalize this activity to meet the needs of your students. You can find the link for the editable templates on page 3 of the PDF download.**
In this Halloween math project students are asked to create a Haunted Mansion design. They must use reading, measurement, and problem solving skills to create a map of required rooms + some of their own using the given dimensions.
There are three versions of this activity to meet the needs of all learners in your classroom. This is an excellent way to practice mathematical problem solving and review measurement skills, perimeter and area.
Students love talking about all their ideas for rooms in the mansion (Werewolf in the Woods! Haunted Roller Skating Rink!) and you’ll love how engaged they are with measurement skills.
The product includes a PDF document with three versions of the task for built in differentiation + an editable PowerPoint version for you to personalize for your students.
Includes:
- Teacher notes and day by day instructions
- Link to an editable PowerPoint with letter, room details, and graph paper
- Instruction letter outlining design task for students
- Room information sheet for students
- Graph paper (19×20 and 20×19)
- Area & Perimeter worksheet page (19×20 version)
- Instruction letter to students (simpler version)
- Room information sheet (simpler version)
- Graph paper (14×17 and 17×14) (matches simpler problem version)
- Area & Perimeter worksheet page (14×17 version)
- Challenge Problem room information for advanced mathematicians (matches 19×20 graph paper)
- Area & Perimeter worksheet page (challenge version)
Activity Instructions:
This activity typically takes 3-4 days if students use the included graph paper. If you choose to have them use blank construction paper it can be up to a week long activity.
Day 1
Students read the letter and brainstorm ideas for additional rooms. They can also start a sketch to help them plan how they might like to arrange the required rooms for the floor. Most students will want to talk about all their amazing ideas for new rooms in the mansion.
Day 2
Have blank art paper (much more difficult!) or graph paper available for students. They can start arranging and labeling the required rooms. You will want more than one graph paper per student. Some students might want to cut out the rooms on one graph page and try a variety of arrangements on the second.
Day 3+
Have students share how they have decided to place the required rooms and how much room they have left for their own ideas. Did students randomly place rooms or organize them in equal rows of 5 squares (for the first version) or 4 squares (for the second version) to maximize space?
My students always want to decorate every room with spooky creatures, gravestones, and cobwebs. Before they do this we talk about how architects draw their plans as a bird’s eye view.
Have students find the perimeter and/or area of each of the rooms if time allows.
Download Details
Total Pages/Slides: 14 pages
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Chelsea L. –
Engaging for Halloween learning
Students had a great time designing and working on their houses. A great math activity that met standards during a more hectic time of year!
Alexis B. –
Great resource for differentiated lessons
I used this lesson for my math class with students with mild to moderate disabilities. It was great to have examples for students to look at. I also cut out some of the rooms so they could just paste them on the graph paper instead of drawing.
Morgan B. –
So fun for area!
I did this with my 3rd grade class and they had so much fun practicing area while making their haunted houses!
Jessica G. –
I love this Halloween theme math project. This is my favorite holiday and I love to celebrate it in anyway with my students.
Brittany Camacho –
I used this with my 6th graders and they loved this resource for a review of area in October!
Mrs. Powell Plans –
My students really enjoyed this activity. I had a few students who were unable to understand how exactly to complete the models, but I allowed students to work in groups and eventually everyone got it! I used it prior to a test on area.
Jenna Festa –
Very engaging and fun way to practice the concept of area.
Jennifer H. –
Such an engaging activity!! My kids absolutely loved this!
Amanda S. –
This activity was highly engaging and a great way to celebrate the Halloween while also working on a rigorous assignment.
Anna Gaiter –
My students loved using this resource! Thank you!
Karen M. –
My students were engaged while doing this assignment. It was grade appropriate and standard aligned.
Brittney Y. –
This was great for challenging my higher kids!
Brenda M. –
This group of students love anything to do with Halloween. Creating a haunted house with specific rooms really intrigued the majority of my students. Their interest level was much higher than I had anticipated. I’m thrilled with the students’ final projects.
BridgeBright Literacy –
My students loved this activity. It allowed them to truly express their creativity and problem solving skills.
cheryl kelley –
My students loved this activity. It was their first attempt at Boom Cards. It was so engaging. I will definitely do more of these.
Michelle McDonald –
I love how it could be differentiated for different ability levels. It was a fun activity and the kids were excited to put them in their portfolios!
joelene lenyk –
My students really enjoyed this
Erin Osborn –
Fun!
Julie S. –
Great resource!
Sarah Bennight –
This was great, Thank you
Mary B. –
AWESOME product!!
Bonnie F. –
so nice to not just be graphing Halloween treats! Thanks for this.
4ThePassionOfTeaching –
Excellent math project! The students loved it! Thanks!
Maria M. –
Thanks!
Amber T. –
A fun project o review measurement, area etc. Thanks!
Ruth K. –
My students enjoyed working on this.
Terri Monson –
cute
Elizabeth H. –
I love that it is differentiated. Can’t wait to use this in centers in the week leading up to Halloween.
Math with Mrs. F –
What a great way to keep kids excited about math around Halloween!
Madge M. –
What a great way to have students work together and expand their collaboration.
Marci Kyung –
Thanks!
Christina V. –
Perfect activity for halloween and math