Design a movie theater with this 5th-grade decimal enrichment project. Students will solve adding and subtracting decimal word problems. They will read, write, compare, and round decimals to thousandths. Some practice and application pages involve multiplying and dividing decimals, as well as working with powers of 10. This resource is great for 5th-grade teachers who want to engage early finishers, challenge gifted and talented students independently, or complete a whole-class project at the end of a math unit about decimals and place value.
 
What’s Included in This Math Enrichment Project?
✏️ PDF & Google Slides Link
Part 1: Place Value Patterns
Part 2: Read, Write, and Compare Decimals
Part 3: Round Decimals
Part 4: Add & Subtract Decimals
Part 5: Multiply & Divide Decimals
Reading Passages & Comprehension Questions
Creative Project: Design a Movie Theater Website
Answer Keys + Examples
 
Each section includes:
✅ Practice Pages – Reinforce decimal operations through scaffolded instruction. Students can review the example strategy at the top of the page and solve increasingly difficult problems.
✅ Apply Pages – Solve addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division word problems involving decimals about real-world movie theater scenarios. Students will practice writing decimals in word and expanded form and round decimals to any place. They will also understand place value and powers of 10.
✅ Create Pages – Students design their own movie theater with different elements to create and customize – like designing their own loyalty program! Then, they solve math problems using their unique set of numbers.
 
Extras

Reading Passages - Consider sharing before beginning the math project to provide additional background for students about the history of movie theaters and unique screens around the world.
Creative Project: Design a Movie Theater Website & FAQ Page
 
This Independent Math Project is Perfect for:
✔️ Whole-class instruction (assign at the end of your decimal or place value unit).
✔️ Small groups or intervention (reinforce adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing decimals and rounding to thousandths).
✔️ Gifted students or early finishers (let them complete the full project at their own pace!).
 
✨Hear about this 5th Grade Project-Based Learning Resource from Educators Like You:✨
⭐️ “My students were so engaged in this project! They loved the real-world connections and having the freedom to design their movie theater while practicing decimal operations and place value.”
⭐️ “This resource is designed with students in mind. The examples help them practice skills before applying them to their own movie theater design. It’s a fabulous format!"
⭐️ “The digital slides are beautifully designed and easy to use. I didn't have to print a single page. Students completed this project over the course of a month whenever they finished math work early."
⭐️ “I used this as an end-of-unit enrichment activity, and it was a hit! The scaffolded practice helped build confidence, and the ‘Create’ pages allowed for student choice.”
⭐️ “This was the perfect challenge for my gifted students! They worked through each part independently and had so much fun applying math in a meaningful way.”
 
This engaging math project blends real-world problem-solving, student choice, and creativity—making decimal word problems more meaningful than ever!
 
Find answers to your questions about this Design a Movie Theater Project:
✋ What materials will students need?
Students will use a pencil and coloring materials. Alternatively, they can complete the project on Google Slides.
✋ How long will it take to complete this project?
This project will likely last multiple days. There are 5 separate math sections as well as 2 extension activities (reading and design a website).
✋ Which grade will benefit the most from using this resource?
5th Grade - This project focuses on the following standards: CCSS.5.NBT.A.1, 2, 3, 4, B.7