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Is the Probability Probable?
Third graders compare experimental results with mathematical expectations of probabilities. They utilize a worksheet imbedded in this plan to gain practice with the concept of probability.
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Lesson 2: Savings Accounts and U.S. Savings Bonds
Young scholars explore the importance of savings accounts and U.S. Savings Bonds. They study the concept of simple interest through a math activity.
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Career Unit (NEFE)
Students explore career choices and concept that those choices are directly related to standard of living they have in the future.
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Fun With Estimation
Students get an opportunity to practice estimation skills in a real life situation after a unit on estimation has been taught.
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Mining for Mmm-minerals
Students explore minerals and examine environmental impact of mining through simulation.
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Jobs and Salaries
For this economics worksheet, students look for the budgets and go through the practical activities of maintaining a monthly expense sheet.
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Breaking News English
In this ESL worksheet, students read the article entitled "Average Workers Waste Two Hours a Day." Students respond to 51 short answer, matching, true/false, and fill in the blank questions.
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BUGS-INSECTS
Pupils participate in a theme study while teaching primary students basic skills according to Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals in Reading, Math, and Writing. The activity is concerned primarily with the concept of insects.
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Galloping Who?
Third graders do an Internet search to find out about Galloping Gertie and what caused the bridge to fail.
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Our Class Record Book
Second graders, in groups, prepare a list of proposed record ideas for the class book.
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Probability or Ability?
Students fill in a probability chart while attempting to catch candy with their non-dominant hands. They replicate the activity with a coin.
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Mammoth Sunflower Problem
Students discuss the directions on a package of seeds. They open the package, count the seeds, and determine the planting requirements for the seeds.
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Construction Ahead!
Students work together to develop a new design for the three little pigs house. They create a floor plan and work with a fictionious budget. They present their new design to the the class.
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Black Bayou Lake Measures Up
Students, in groups, estimate measurments and then select the tools needed and measure various items at Black Bayou Lake refuge.
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Christmas Shopping on the Internet
Students utilize the Internet as a research tool as they "shop" on the Internet for a list of Christmas gifts. In groups, they compare prices, shop for the best price and make sure to spend no more than $300.
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Traveling Across America
Students plan a trip to a state capital of their choice with a budget of $2,000. The budgets include site seeing, lodging, food and all necessary expenses. Students keep a daily journal and maintain their budget.
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Nicotine Why is it so hard to quit smoking?
Students interview both smokers and nonsmokers to get their point of view on the topic. They prepare bar graphs based on the data accumulated by the class during the interviews.
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Small Busines Schemes
Students investigate a small business and its profitability. In pairs, as they research a business adventure, students consider the capital outlay, maintenance, office space, prices, insurance, and profit and loss statements. Students...
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Principal vs Principle
In this English grammar worksheet, students understand the differences between the usage of the words "principal" and "principle." Students read the definition of each and the given examples before taking the online interactive exam.