No Prep Sub Plans: Ratios & Proportional Relationships-Create a Game: Grades 6-8

SNo Prep Sub Plans: Ratios & Proportional Reasoning – Create a Game Project (Grades 6–8)
Make ratios and proportional reasoning engaging, relevant, and fun! This no prep, print-and-go project has students design their own game while building real-world math skills.
Perfect for sub plans, project-based learning, or review, this resource keeps students actively thinking and collaborating.
What’s Included:
- Student-friendly project overview and clear directions
- Mini research activity focused on: - Ratios vs. rates
- Unit rates
- Equivalent ratios
- Real-world applications

- Step-by-step game design project with structured guidance
- Game planning page with sections for: - Skill being practiced
- Game rules
- How to win
- Creative “twist” element
- Materials checklist

- Teacher directions page (simple and easy for any sub to follow)
- Black and white version for easy printing
Skills Covered:
- Understanding ratios and rates
- Calculating and using unit rates
- Identifying equivalent ratios
- Applying proportional reasoning to real-world situations
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Collaboration and creativity
Why Teachers Love This Resource:
- Truly no prep – just print and go
- Engaging alternative to traditional worksheets
- Connects math to real-life situations students understand
- Works for individual or group projects
- Keeps students focused and productive with a substitute
- Clear structure supports all learners
Perfect For:
- Sub plans
- Math centers or stations
- End-of-unit projects
- Review and reinforcement
- Early finishers
- Project-based learning