Name_______________________________
Grade ___
___________Extension Menu
(subject)
(Topic/Title)
Directions: Choose a learning activity from one square to complete.
Circle the number of the learning activity you choose.
Turn in this paper with your work.
1. Write and illustrate a
(picture) book about (Name
of Concept). Include
vocabulary, illustrations,
and an explanation of the
word and/or concept.
Include your name, a title
and an illustration on the
cover. Keep your audience
in mind. Check for correct
spelling and punctuation.
2. Create a tri-fold/
pamphlet/brochure about
(Name of Concept).
Include vocabulary,
illustrations, and an
explanation of the word
and/or concept. Include
your name, a title and an
illustration on the cover.
Keep your audience in
mind. Check for correct
spelling and punctuation.
4. Use your imagination to 5. Design a poster or
create a story, riddle, poem, collage about (Name of
rap, song, or play about
Concept). Label all
(Name of Concept).
illustrations or pictures.
Include vocabulary with
Summarize your findings.
explanations. Prepare
Keep your audience in
to share or perform your
mind. Prepare to share.
final product.
7. Create a WebQuest for
8. Create and draw a
another student about
map for a treasure hunt
(Name of Concept).
using (Name of Concept).
Include vocabulary,
Select an ending point.
illustrations, and an
Determine the starting
explanation of the word
point. Devise directions
and/or concept. Include
using measurements as part
your name, a title and an
of the instructions.
illustration on the title page. (Example: Start at the
Prepare to share with the
EXIT door and walk 1 1/8
class.
meters, turn left and walk
forward 2 1/3 yards…)
Include the unit of measure
for each clue.
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3. Plan and design a game
about (Name of Concept).
Write directions and rules. Use
materials provided or approved
by the teacher to construct your
game.
6. Utilize a website about
(Name of Concept). Compose
8-10 questions that can be
answered by another student
who accesses this website.
Develop an answer key using
vocabulary and explanations
from the website.
9. Survey and collect data
about (topic). Record data and
organize results into (teacher
chosen graph). Summarize the
data from each graph. Display
your graphs and summaries in a
booklet format.
Math/Extension Menu/Grades 3-8
Name____________________
Grade ___
___________Extension Menu
(subject)
(Topic/Title)
Directions: Choose a learning activity from one square to complete.
Circle the number of the learning activity you choose.
Turn in this paper with your work.
1. Read a book about (Name of
Concept). Create and illustrate a
poster or booklet. Include
vocabulary, illustrations, and an
explanation of the word and/or
concept. Include your name, a
title and an illustration on the
cover. Keep your audience in
mind. Check for correct spelling
and punctuation.
2. Invent a comic strip about
(Name of Concept) to illustrate
the application of _____.
Example: (Frame 1) (Each time a
customer purchases at least 50
cards s/he gets 12 for free. Bob
acquired (w + 12) baseball cards
in one week. ) (Frame 2) (On
Monday, he bought 50 cards and
got 12 cards for free. W + 12 = ?
for Monday.) (Frame 3)
(Tuesday) (Frame 4)
(Wednesday) (Frame 5) (Bob
has a total of _____ cards in his
collection.)
3. Create a Power Point
Presentation about (Name of
Concept). Include
vocabulary, illustrations, and
an explanation of the word
and/or concept. Include
your name, a title and an
illustration on the title page.
Prepare to share with the
class.
4. Write real-life story problems
for (Name of Concept). Include
vocabulary and illustrations.
Create an answer key for the
problems.
5. Design a crossword puzzle of
terms about (Name of Concept).
Develop clues for at least 10
words/ concepts from this unit.
Use graph paper, a ruler, or the
computer to neatly align words
horizontally, vertically, and
diagonally. Create an answer
key for your puzzle.
6. Construct a model
showing (Name of Concept).
Use the resources approved
by the teacher. Write an
explanation to describe your
model. Include vocabulary
and illustrations. Prepare to
present your model to the
class.
7. Create a mini-lesson on
(Name of Concept). Include
curriculum objectives,
vocabulary, learning activities,
and assessment/evaluation
item(s). Select models,
illustrations, and/or manipulatives
that are appropriate for the lesson.
Keep your audience in mind.
8. Research a famous
mathematician and/or the history
of (Name of Concept). Write a
report to explain this to a math
student in a lower grade.
Provide illustrations to support
your findings.
9. Prove your knowledge of
(Name of Concept) by
writing a 10 question quiz.
Include vocabulary as well
as computation problems.
Solve the problems to create
an answer key.
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Math/Extension Menu/Grades 3-8
Teacher Resource Page
Grade _____ _________Extension Menu
(subject)
Directions:
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Choose 6-9 of the learning activities that you would like to provide as options for students.
Cut and paste the learning activities you chose to create your own document.
Modify the activities to meet your objectives, time constraints or student needs.
Complete the teacher resource page.
____________________________________
Unit:
Topic:
____________________________________
Intended Use: Culminating activity for the unit or alternative activity for students
who have mastered curricular indicators
Standard(s) and Indicators Addressed:
Box 1: (List Essential Curriculum Indicators here)
Box 2:
Box 3:
Box 4:
Box 5:
Box 6:
Box 7:
Box 9:
Organizational Tips:
Provide students with access to…
 research resources such as the school media center, the Internet, textbooks, and/or
subscription databases (SIRS, Student Resource Center, etc.)

supplies such as rulers, colored pencils, markers, paper, etc. for construction of maps,
graphic organizers, etc.
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software such as PowerPoint, Excel, Inspiration, etc. to assist students in creating final
products
It is advisable to use the “Vocabulary for Tiered Instruction” chart based on Bloom’s Taxonomy when
formulating learning activities for an Extension Menu. The chart can be accessed at the Gifted and
Talented curriculum link on www.fcpsteach.org under Questioning. In addition to using different levels
of the taxonomy, consideration should be given to learning styles, interests and readiness of students.
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Math/Extension Menu/Grades 3-8