Goldie’s Unit 2 Projects & Activities for AP® Statistics

AP Statistics Unit 2 – Probability, Random Variables, and Probability Distributions
Projects and Activities Bundle

Bring Unit 2 to life with this collection of engaging projects and activities for AP® Statistics. This bundle is designed to reinforce key concepts from probability, random variables, and probability distributions, while helping students think critically, analyze real data, and apply statistical reasoning.

Aligned to the new 2026/27 AP® Statistics Course and Exam Description (CED), these activities go beyond notes and homework to give students meaningful, hands-on practice with probability and random variables.

What’s Included:
11 ready-to-use projects and activities, all fully editable and designed for easy classroom implementation. Files are provided in Word or PowerPoint format, along with PDFs, answer keys, and rubrics where appropriate.

Activities & Projects:

Introduction to Probability

• Students simulate a dice game to estimate empirical probability and compare it to theoretical probability.

Investigating Random Chance Using Simulations

• Students use coins, random number generators, and random digits to run simulations and evaluate chance behavior.

Probability Circuit Activity

• A circuit-style activity where students apply probability rules, conditional probability, and complements.

Casino Lab

• Students simulate casino games to compare empirical and theoretical probability and analyze fairness.

Jeopardy Review Game

• A collaborative review game covering two-variable data and probability concepts.

Introduction to the Binomial

• Students explore binomial settings using real data and compare empirical and theoretical results.

The Binomial Distribution of Blue

• Students model a binomial distribution using M&Ms and compare results to simulated data.

The Normal Distribution Circuit

• A circuit activity applying z-scores, percentiles, and normal probability concepts.

Simulation of the Central Limit Theorem

• Students simulate sampling distributions to observe how sample means behave as sample size increases.

Make Your Own Casino

• Students design and test their own games using probability and expected value.

Trivia Review Game

• A game-based review of random variables and probability distributions.

Key Features:

• 100 percent editable files to fit your teaching style
• PDF versions and answer keys included
• Strong alignment to the 2026–2027 AP® Statistics CED
• Designed for real classrooms with clear instructions and structure

These activities are also included in Goldie’s AP® Statistics Full Curriculum, the complete Unit 2 curriculum bundle, and Goldie's AP® Statistics Projects & Activities Bundle, making them easy to integrate into a full course plan.

If you are looking for engaging AP® Statistics activities, projects, and review games that reinforce core concepts while keeping students involved, this bundle is a strong addition to your Unit 2 resources.