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Credit: Taking an Interest in Credit
Students examine how credit works but looking at how credit cards and interest rates work. They use percentages to solve problems using credit card interest rates while completing a worksheets.
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Metric Cookies
Sixth graders convert English to Metric units. For this converting English to Metric units lesson, 6th graders convert a cookie recipe in English units to Metric units. Students write a letter to a pen pal in England where...
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Adjusting the Quotient
Students solve division problems. In this division lesson, students review estimating and how to figure out if their estimate is too large or too small. Students solve division problems and use their estimating skills to adjust the...
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The Number Toolbox-Vocabulary Test
In this numbers vocabulary worksheet, learners complete a 10 question test, matching "number" vocabulary terms with their correct definition. Answers are provided on page 2.
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The Million $ Mission
Students study exponential growth. The lesson is designed for students to work independently, or in groups with guidance from the teacher.
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Construction Square Fun
Middle schoolers identify numbers as prime or composite and complete prime factorization of composite numbers.
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Estimation Investigation
Students view an interactive video to explore the concepts of estimation. They work cooperatively to measure, make comparisons, make predictions, and verify results.
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Let's Take a Trip!
Sixth graders plan trip for family of four, and choose best travel plan by studying maps, considering different routes, and visiting Web sites to get airline and travel schedules.
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FOILing
Students practice using the FOIL acronym as a procedure for multiplying two binomial expressions. FOIL occurs by multiplying the First terms, Outside terms, Inside terms and Last terms.
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Two-Step Equations
Sixth graders work through a two-step equation with their teacher. After reviewing one-step equations, they complete a worksheet using tiles and colored pencils to complete two-step equations. To end the lesson, they write out the step...
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Which is Impossible?
In this math worksheet, students solve 4 riddles in which 3 out of 4 answers shown could be correct. Students mark the answer that would be impossible.
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Two Step Equations
Sixth graders solve multiple step math problems. In this problem solving lesson, 6th graders practice following step by step instructions such as making cookies or building a snowman. Students use algebra tiles and draw pictures to solve...
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Mr. Payne Word Search Puzzle
In this language arts worksheet, learners study 10 words in a word bank, then locate them in a word search puzzle. The words appear to be related to algebra; the meaning of the title is not known. There is one misspelled word in the word...
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Math Jeopardy
Students play a game to practice concepts and principles that can be adapted to any subject.
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Scientific Notation I: The Exponent
Learners manipulate and interpret large numbers expressed in the "exponent" format of scientific notation.
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Comparing Fractions
Pupils discuss the nature of fractions and compare fractions based on a similar whole to determine relative size.
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An Academic, Economic, Cultural, and Political Lesson Plan
Students reflect on how many board games they've played have African Americans, their culture or history incorporated within. They identify four street games and three card games that appeal to African Americans. They play the...
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Stock: The Rise and Fall of Stock
Students examine the uncertainties of investing in the stock market. They look at how company profits, good or bad news, and new competition affect share prices. They write and discuss journal entries about share prices before completing...
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Spending: Spend Wisely
Students investigate the basics of pricing and the long-term effects of smart spending. They explore the "Bargain Basement" section of the ING website, read about a boy's ideal meal, complete a worksheet that compares the cost of eating...
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Probability and Sports
Students research topics on the internet where probability is relevant. Students study statistics and probability concepts by looking at practical questions that arise in professional sports.
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Water Usage and Conservation
Students investigate water usage at school and at home. They use graphs and tables to evaluate water usage. Students describe possible water conservation measures. They use graphs and tables to relate data as part of a written report.
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Virtual Field Trip: Lodging and Meals
Learners calculate the costs for lodging and meals for a virtual field trip. They calculate the number of nights lodging needed for road and city travel and the number of meals needed, the costs for each, and input the data using...