Beacon Learning Center
Ten Pins
Multiplying with multiples of 10, 100, and 1,000 provides an opportunity to discuss patterns that arise with zeros. The class uses these patterns to solve problems. Then they rotate through three work stations, including a computer-based...
Curated OER
Estimation
Select items to purchase from a store, add up the total cost, then estimate the total cost! Kids count out the money needed to make the purchase and pay for the items. An excelent way to connect real life math and estimation!
Curated OER
Measuring Pots of Gold
Have your class practice measuring and weighing "leprechaun's gold" for St. Patrick's Day. In this measurement lesson, students work cooperatively to use scales to measure and weigh pretend gold. They use cups, tablespoons, and ounces to...
Curated OER
Math Games for Upper Elementary Students
Keeping skills sharp doesn't have to be a chore. It can be done with math games.
Curated OER
Brain Booster
In this combinations worksheet, students complete several activities that help them make combinations from number sets. Students may show their work using pictures, numbers, or words. Students may also use cubes, number lines, or hundred...
Curated OER
Joining (Addition) Result Unknown
Pupils will put their addition skills to the test by solving these word problems. They are asked what the unknown solution is based on the given number "plus one more."
Fuel the Brain
Subtraction (Separation)
Have your young mathematicians practice subtraction with these three story problems. Have your students explain their answer with words, pictures, or numbers.
Curated OER
Estimation
Ten word problems provide practice in estimating. This worksheet is intended to accompany a specific text and lesson; however, it is useful without those resources.
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Multiplication Represented as Arrays
Third graders collect data about themselves and use in a line plot. In this analyzing data lesson plan, 3rd graders collect various sets of information,create a line plot and compare the data. Students complete a worksheet on their...
Curated OER
Good Health
Students complete a unit with cross-curricular activities to learn about a healthy body and maintaining their health. In this health instructional activity, students complete 8 lessons to learn about good health, a healthy diet, healthy...
Curated OER
Germs Experiment
Students observe how germs grow on three germ covered potato slices and one control slice. They study the scientific method, how germs form and the importance of hand washing.
Curated OER
Diversity
Students work in groups to research and prepare an oral report about a region. In this regions lesson plan, students find out about the geography, population, state capitals, and landmarks. Students assign attributes to the people...
Curated OER
Wheel of Pharaoh
Students investigate ancient Egyptian civilization and its rulers. In this ancient history lesson, students simulate playing a game similar to Wheel of Fortune whereby students have to correctly guess all the letters that spell a word or...
Curated OER
Exploring Force: The Nutcracker
Students explore basic dance element of force, compare and contrast the use of force as it distinguishes the expressive qualities of a given dance, and explore the use of force in several of its many expressions.
Curated OER
Learning about a Culture from a Story
Students interpret the identity of a traditional culture from objects and a creation story. In this lesson plan on learning about a culture from a story, students read and analyze an Eskimo myth about creation and an essay on Traditional...
Curated OER
Latino Contributions To American Culture
Students create their own working definition of what it means to be an American. They examine the achievements of Latinos and discuss how the contribution of these Americans have enriched and helped shape American culture.
Curated OER
Estimation
Third graders practice using money. In this estimation lesson, 3rd graders show their ability to figure out the cost of lunch. Students then set up a "store" and students choose the products and estmate the cost. Students visit websites...
Curated OER
New: Fun with Fractions
Third graders determine that the larger the denominator the more parts the whole is being divided into. They use fractions to communicate and compare parts of the whole. They discover what the numerator and denominator of a fraction...
Curated OER
Animal Top Trumps
Students use adjectives to construct sentences. For this english lesson, students play a card game based on Top Trumps. They use superlatives and comparatives during the game.
Curated OER
Norman Rockwell Paints America
Students examine paintings by Norman Rockwell. They discuss what stories they believe he was trying to tell in his paintings. They work together to describe the different paintings.
Curated OER
Understanding ¼
In this understanding fractions worksheet, students read about fractions and respond to 16 multi-step, word problem, and fill in the blank questions.
Curated OER
Understanding 1/3
In this understanding fractions learning exercise, students read about fractions and respond to 16 multi-step, word problem, and fill in the blank questions.
Curated OER
Diversity Expectations
Students categorize different items into categories of characteristics to demonstrate diversity. In this diversity lesson plan, students then relate the items to people and their diversity.
Curated OER
Football Mania
Students practice previously- learned throwing and catching skills and offensive/defensive strategies in a game-like situation.