PRISM Pet Supply: Grand Opening
New team members design a pet store in Petville — measuring perimeters, tiling areas, and multiplying side lengths.
A Path to Algebra Success
At a Glance
- Hands-on, collaborative Math Labs that students love to work on
- Focus on spatial & visual reasoning to build a foundation for algebra
- Concrete, low-tech tasks that give students new ways to succeed
- Easy-to-use, ready-to-teach kits with no special training required
- Supplements any core curriculum
Our Vision
10story develops 10 math skills & 10 life skills — together.
Each Lab blends hands-on math with teamwork, problem-solving and creativity. Students get to solve problems they actually care about!
10story builds the skills students need for success in math ... and life.
| Project | Goal | Topics | Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
 PRISM
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Get ready for the Grand Opening of PRISM Pet Supply! Design blueprints, signs, a parking lot & more. | PERIMETER AREA MULTIPLICATION |
Grade 3 Tier 1 Supplement Grades 4+ Review/enrichment Grade 2 Advanced Summer | Afterschool |
 MEGA MINI GAMES
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Play fraction games with oversize game boards, then design and play original games! | FRACTIONS FRACTION OPERATIONS |
Grades 4 / 5 Tier 1 Supplement Grades 6+ Tier 2 /Review Grades 3-4 Advanced Summer | Afterschool |
 + SPACE ACADEMY
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Build a space exploration vehicle, collect and analyze data, and conduct a daring rescue! | COORDINATES RATE | RATIO PERCENT | SCALE |
Grades 5/ 6 Tier 1 Supplement Grades 6+ Tier 2 / Review Grades 3-4 Advanced Summer | Afterschool |
 ALGEBRA STUDIO
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Build a balance and use it to create & solve equations and play games. | EXPRESSIONS EQUATIONS |
Grades 5/ 6 Tier 1 Supplement Grades 6+ Tier 2 / Review Grades 3-4 Advanced Summer | Afterschool |
Project kits sold per class. Kits include all materials, student activities, and teacher’s guide.
Inside PRISM – 10 Hands-On Tasks
1. Making ID cards and a floor plan
Area by tiling; area as additive
CCSS: 3.MD.5, 3.MD.7 | TEKS: 2.9F, 3.6D | FLA: 3.GR.2.1, 3.GR.2.4
2. Choosing a location for the new store
Measure length; draw a scaled bar graph
CCSS: 2.MD.1, 3.MD.3 | TEKS: 2.9D, 3.6D | FLA: 2.M.1.1, 3.DP.1.1
3. Designing pet play zones
Use concrete models to find area of rectangle
CCSS: 3.OA.1, 3.MD.5 | TEKS: 2.9F, 3.4G | FLA: 3.GR.2.1, 3.NSO.2.4
4. Creating a parking lot
Find perimeter of a polygon; use models to find area
CCSS: 3.MD.8, 3.MD.7 | TEKS: 3.6B, 2.9F | FLA: 2.GR.2.1, 3.GR.2.1
5. Ordering inventory and stocking shelves
Use models to find area; use multiplication to find area
CCSS: 3.MD.5, 3.MD.7 | TEKS: 2.9F, 3.6C | FLA: 3.GR.2.1, 3.GR.2.4
6. Creating table displays
Combine objects in arrays
CCSS: 3.OA.3 | TEKS: 3.4D | FLA: 2.AR.3.2, 3.NSO.2.2
7. Making an aquarium castle
Add & subtract within 20; use multiplication
CCSS: 3.NBT.2, 3.OA.7 | TEKS: 2.4A, 3.4G | FLA: 3.NSO.2, 3.NSO.4
8. Creating signs for the store
Find perimeter of a polygon; use models to find area
CCSS: 3.MD.5, 3.MD.7, 3.MD.8 | TEKS: 2.9F, 3.6B, 3.6C, 3.6D
9. Writing and performing a commercial
Add & subtract within 20; use multiplication
CCSS: 3.NBT.2, 3.OA.7 | TEKS: 2.4A, 3.4G | FLA: 3.NSO.2, 3.NSO.4
10. Finding the missing dogs
Find perimeter of a polygon; use multiplication to find area
CCSS: 3.MD.5, 3.MD.7, 3.MD.8 | TEKS: 2.9F, 3.6B, 3.6C, 3.6D
See It in Action
Student Feedback
“It’s better than math, even though it IS math.”
— 5th Grade, Winfield, IL“It’s like learning in disguise.”
— 6th Grade, Austin, TX“I learned that this was all about working together.”
— 3rd Grade, Chicago, ILTeacher Feedback
“The kids loved it. This was the best thing we did all year.”
— 5th Grade, Houston, TX“I want math to come alive for my students and to excite them as much as it excites me. This is what I’ve been searching for!”
— 5th Grade, Austin, TX“One just needs to look at their expression to understand the deep level thinking happening.”
— 3rd Grade, Kankakee, ILResearch: The Science of Learning
Embodiment
Learning is grounded in the body’s interactions with the world.
Collaboration
Students like to work together & can learn from one another.
Interest
Math instruction can be hands-on, social & interest-driven.
Innovation
Collaboration leads to discovery, insight & innovation.
Standards Alignment
Common Core (CCSS)
- 3.MD.C.5 – Recognize area as an attribute of plane figures...
- 3.MD.C.7 – Relate area to multiplication and addition...
- 3.MD.D.8 – Solve real-world problems involving perimeters...
- 3.OA.A.1 – Interpret products of whole numbers...
- 3.OA.A.3 – Use multiplication within 100...
- 3.NBT.A.2 – Fluently add and subtract within 1000...
TEKS (Texas)
- 3.6C, 3.6D, 2.9F, 3.4G, 3.6B...
FL Best Standards
- 3.GR.2.1, 3.GR.2.4, 3.NSO.2.4, 3.NSO.4...
Everything Included in the Kit
- Physical tiles, grid paper, rulers, arrays
- Student worksheets (printable + digital)
- Teacher guide with day-by-day script
- Assessment rubrics & answer keys
- Setup video (3 min)
Professional Development
Fun, interactive & team-building. Develops transferable teaching skills focused on collaborative learning in STEM.
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