Students explore and implement the rules for adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing negative integers. The rules for each of the operations are reviewed and applied to solve a variety of problems.

Students explore the effects of a declining fossil fuel system would have on the world. They read the line graph and other information to answer questions about fossil fuels. Students use mathematics to analyze graphical data and...

Sixth graders calculate the volume of a stair-step. In this volume lesson, 6th graders apply their knowledge of the formula for finding volume. They practice their use of math language since this lesson is presented in a Japanese...

Students explore functions using real world application. In this algebra lesson, students play a game as they apply concepts of function. They graph their findings and discuss it with the class.

Learners practice the basic principles of probability by conducting an experiment, determining if a game is fair, collecting data, interpreting data, displaying data, conducting analysis, and stating and applying the rule for probability.

Students explore careers in space and experience how math and science concepts are applied in the space program through an interactive video and cooperative group activities.

Students research using a variety of materials and technology. They explain the specifics of growing crops. They use mathematics in common business calculations.

Students experiment with the five fundamental load types that can act on structures. They use foam insulation blocks to which they apply the forces and draw the fracture patterns. They determine the telltale marks of failure that is...

Sixth graders examine how to select samples and apply them to an experiment. In this sampling lesson, 6th graders use a bag of yellow and blue cubes to take a sample. They predict how many of each color there are the bag. They set up and...

Young scholars compute and estimate using mental mathematics, paper-and-pencil methods, calculators, and computers. They measure and compare quantities using appropriate units, instruments and methods. They utilize worksheets imbedded in...

Students review employment statistics and wages over the past 20 years. They examine the Federal Work Force Laws. They apply formulas to find the rate of change in the minimum wage.

Students investigate how Global Positioning Systems work and how and why GPS receivers make errors. They graph data points and apply estimation and prediction to real-life GPS situations, discuss time delay, and complete a worksheet.

Students go over the examples given of the greatest common factors as a class. They then take the information they have studied and apply it by completing the worksheet independently.

Students investigate some of the mathematical concepts involved in the study of circles. They first practice finding the circumference of a circle by finding the diameter and performing the calculation. The lesson delivery is done using...

For this art worksheet, students view a picture of Alexander Calder's sculpture "Black, White, and Ten Red." They analyze the sculpture by first finding the "rule" in the Fibonacci sequence. Students read a paragraph about where the...

In this word problem worksheet, students read word problems, determine the mathematical operation necessary to solve the problem, and place their answer in the space provided. To complete the problems, students must divide, multiply,...

Students investigate circle and bar graphs.  In this middle school mathematics lesson, students determine which kind of graph is suitable for a given situation and create circle and bar graphs.

Sixth graders explore geometry by utilizing mathematical formulas. In this circumference lesson, 6th graders identify the difference between diameter, circumference and radius in a circle. Students review the formulas for finding...

Pupils develop media literacy and critical thinking skills to analyze trends and determine the extent to which their decisions may be influenced by manipulation. They examine the mathematics of trends and write about a time they...

Hooray for chocolate chip cookies! Ask your mathematicians to triple a chocolate chip cookie recipe and then reduce the recipe by one-fourth. Your class may need two days to complete, tripling the recipe the first day and reducing the...

The learner must use the given constant speed to find the unit rate. A table is made in order to relate the speed to the time and the distance. From the table, learners are able to see the unit rate in miles per minute and miles per...

Students identify and use the commutative properties of addition and multiplication, associative properties of addition and multiplication, and the distributive property of multiplication over addition.

Find the point that splits the data. The lesson presents to scholars the definition of the median through a teacher-led discussion. The pupils use data lists and dot plots to determine the median in sets with even and odd number of data...

Creating with an app is nice. But, creating with an app and being able to print and use your creation is great! This tool provides the opportunity to hone the skills related to spacial awareness, three-dimensional thinking, creativity,...