Students demonstrate proper scientific observation skills. In this investigative science lesson, students make observations, record their findings and form conclusions in order to improve their scientific documentation and writing skills.

Students study fractions by comparing rations using Cuisenaire rods. They make predictions, measure lengths using Cuisenaire rods and explain their answers. Next, they discuss the relationship of the different rods in terms of their...

Middle schoolers explore the concept of the golden ratio in nature and architectural design. They discuss examples such as petals on a sunflower and the Parthenon. In small groups they take turns measuring their body parts to find a...

Students find the area of polygons.  In this area of polygons lesson, students find the area of parallelograms, rectangles, squares, and other polygons.  They identify each given figure and determine the appropriate formula...

In this globe learning exercise, students learn how longitude is measured on a globe. Students read the information before answering 5 questions. A globe will be required.

Students investigate modular arithmetic and how to use it to solve real world problems. In this modular arithmetic instructional activity, students use computers to work on modular arithmetic after a teacher guided instructional...

Students explore Newton's laws using CEENBoTs. In this physics lesson, students collect data and create tables and graphs. They calculate speed, acceleration and forces using mathematical formulas.

Young mathematicians define population, draw convenience sample from the population, draw quota sample from the population, and draw random probability sample from the population. They explain why a random probability sample usually...

Young geometers investigate and apply properties of quadrilaterals.  After a review and discussion of key terms, young scholars use a computer applet to explore four-sided figures and classify them according to their attributes. The...

Pupils 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 this plan.

Sixth graders measure and investigate the densities of several objects. They, in teams, determine the mass and volume of each of the 5 objects and record the measurements in the data table.

Middle schoolers calculate angle measure for triangles and complementary/supplementary angles. After a lecture/demo, students utilize a worksheet imbedded in this plan to gain practice.

Evaluate young mathematicians' understanding of area and perimeter with this series of three assessment tasks. Challenging students to not only calculate the area and perimeter of irregular shapes, but to explain in writing their...

Learners explore geometry by participating in a class card game. In this triangle lesson, students utilize playing cards with shapes on them which they group up and discard, similar to "Old Maid." Learners complete a worksheet and answer...

Students explore the concept of fractions. In this fractions lesson, students perform basic operations such as addition and subtraction with fractions. Students play a game on the computer called 'Fraction Four' that gives students...

Through an interdisciplinary lesson, emerging engineers explore the history of surveying systems. After discussing various systems, they perform surveys on printable pages. Using their geometric skills, they physically stake out plots...

Middle schoolers explore the concept of patterns. For this patterns lesson, students use applets to manipulate tessellations. Middle schoolers predict the next number in a sequence by recognizing patterns.

Students calculate averages. In this average temperature lesson, students collect data and use their problem solving skills to calculate average temperatures.

Look at climate change around the world using graphical representations and a hands-on learning simulation specified to particular cities around the world. Using an interactive website, young scientists follow the provided...

Students practice estimating and graphing by utilizing Skittles.  In this statistics lesson, students complete worksheets based on the likelihood of a certain color of skittle coming out of the bag.  Students create a graph...

Students investigate what a controlled group is by creating an experiment.  In this plant growth instructional activity, students identify the different parts of a plant and discuss what is needed for a plant to be successfully...

Young scholars explore scientific notation and the structure of the metric system.  In this middle school mathematics lesson, students read How Much is a Million? by David M. Schwartz to introduce young scholars to the need for...

Students calculate the rate of speed of various moving objects within the classroom setting, or outside under a controlled environment.

Using a twelve foot knotted rope, learners form a 3-4-5 right triangle. Following a discussion of observations about the lengths of the sides of the triangle, students use grid paper, scissors and a centimeter ruler to draw and measure...