Integrated Project between Mathematics and Real-Life Applications
Grade (8)
First Trimester (2025-2026]
Color code:
Mathematics Mathematics
Real-Life Applications Real-Life Applications
Objectives:
Students will be able to:
1- Understand the meaning of powers, squares, and cubes.
2- Apply the laws of exponents in simple real-life situations.
3- Explore patterns involving area, volume, and repeated multiplication.
4- Represent data visually and explain its mathematical relationship.
Mission:
Learning mathematics through simple and practical real-life models.
Covered materials:
1- Laws of Exponents (Multiplying and Dividing Powers)
2- Squaring and Cubing Numbers
3- Area and Volume Growth Patterns
4- Simple Polynomial Expansion (a + b)²
Suggested Real-Life Projects Using Basic Exponents:
Project Title Real-Life Context Equation / Pattern Steps for Students
Square Tile Pattern Count tiles forming Area = n² 1. Use paper or graph tiles.
a growing square 2. Make squares of sides 1–5.
(1×1, 2×2, 3×3...). 3. Count tiles each time.
4. Write pattern and explain n².
Cube Stack Model Each layer of cubes Volume = n³ 1. Stack cubes (real or drawn).
shows 3D growth 2. Record cubes for n = 1–5.
pattern. 3. Plot cubes vs. layer number.
4. Explain cubic growth.
Garden Square Square garden’s A = (2n)² 1. Choose a base garden (1m × 1m).
Expansion area grows as its 2. Double sides and compute area.
side doubles. 3. Compare growth visually.
Shadow Area When object height A ∝ h² 1. Measure shadow of an object.
Change doubles, shadow 2. Double height and re-measure.
area increases by 3. Compare area growth.
the square.
Chessboard Grains of rice double n-th Square = 2ⁿ 1. Write number of grains per
Doubling on each square — square.
classic exponent 2. Fill up to 10 squares.
example. 3. Discuss how fast numbers grow.
Box Volume Volume increases by V = s³ 1. Use cubes or boxes.
Comparison cube of side length. 2. Record side lengths and volumes.
3. Plot and explain cubic growth.
Expanding a Square Expand (a + b)² (a + b)² = a² + 2ab + 1. Draw squares of sides a and b.
using actual b² 2. Combine to make (a + b)².
measurements. 3. Measure areas to verify formula.
Lamp Light Spread Light intensity I ∝ 1/d² 1. Measure brightness (phone
decreases with sensor).
square of distance. 2. Double distance and compare.
3. Explain inverse square law.
Stacking Paper Paper height grows Height = n × t 1. Stack identical sheets.
linearly, area stays 2. Measure total height.
constant. 3. Explain relationship between n
and t.
Wall Painting Area Area covered grows A = side² 1. Measure wall sides.
as the side of wall 2. Double one side.
increases. 3. Compare area growth.
Project criteria:
1. Practical work criteria:
- Choose one simple real-life example involving squares, cubes, or powers.
- Collect data or make drawings showing the pattern.
- Write the matching equation and explain what each term means.
- Include a small experiment, model, or visual proof.
2. PowerPoint presentation criteria:
- Slide 1: Title
- Slide 2: Members and teachers’ names
- Slide 3: Collected or created data (drawings, tables, or pictures)
- Slide 4: Formula and explanation
- Slide 5: Graph, conclusion, and real-life application.
Rubric: (Total Points: 15)
1. 5 points for PowerPoint presentation (complete, visual, and organized)
2. 10 points for the practical model or data work
Grading Rubric for PowerPoint Project
Points 5 (Full Mark) 4 3 2 1
Content Accurate and Accurate Partially Inaccurate Incomplete
complete; clear with small correct or structure. and
explanation of omissions. unclear. incorrect.
power/expansio
n pattern.
Slide Creation Creative and neat Organized Acceptabl Unclear or No
slides with with e design. unbalanced organization
logical flow. minor slides. or creativity.
issues.
Transitions Smooth and Mostly Some Few or No
professional. smooth transition distracting transitions.
transitions s only. transitions.
.
Images/ Relevant and Mostly Some Few or off- No visuals.
Visuals clear drawings or relevant visuals topic visuals.
photos. visuals. unclear.
Mechanics No Few minor Some Frequent Copied or
spelling/gramma errors. minor mistakes. unclear
r errors; original. language writing.
mistakes.
Presentation Clear, confident, Good with Acceptabl Unprepared Unclear and
Skills and interactive. few e but presentation unrehearsed
mistakes. hesitant. . .
