Explore mathematics by analyzing images. As they view pictures on the SMART Board, individuals must write corresponding algebraic equations. They utilize models to visualize the math expressions.

Students recognize the concepts of the five general types of chemical reaction: combination, decomposition, single replacement, double replacement and combustion. They practice classifying chemical equations and determine the moles in a...

Time to study the most sensible function — rational functions! The seven-lesson unit develops the concept of a rational function through a connection to rational numbers and fractions. Scholars graph functions, solve equations, and...

Young scholars compute the length of time it will take to save enough money to purchase a yo-yo. In this math lesson, students create a design with pennies and write the associated linear equation. In this linear equations lesson, young...

Students investigate reaction rates.  In this seventh or eighth grade mathematics lesson plan, students collect, record, and analyze data regarding how the temperature of water affects the dissolving time of a sugar...

Sew up pupil interest with an engaging, hands-on lesson. Learners first design a sports bag given constraints on the dimensions of fabric. They then evaluate provided sample responses to identify strengths and weaknesses of included...

Students identify the quadrants and axis of a coordinate plane. In this algebra instructional activity, students discover the ocrrect way to graph using the coordinate plane. They discuss the relationship between x and y values, domain...

Explore how real-world applications can be parabolic in nature and how to find quadratic functions that best fit data. A number of different examples of modeling parabolas are explored including a student scavenger hunt, the exploration...

Students calculate the speed using metric measurements. In this geometry activity, students calculate speed, distance and velocity using metric measurements. They gain inquiry and problem solving skills in this assignment.

Develop a better understanding of the value of pi. Learners explore the area of a circle using estimation and graph paper. While continuing to estimate the area of the circle using smaller and smaller grids, the number pi emerges. 

Eighth graders find ways to use math everyday. In this algebra instructional activity, 8th graders model equation and problem solving as they multiply and divide numbers. They split up in to groups as they perform hands on operations. 

Young scholars investigate energy involved for bonds to form and break. In this thermodynamics lesson plan, students experiment with chemical reactions to observe endothermic and exothermic reactions, they explore entropy and the effects...

Students develop procedures to explore the behavior of fish.  In this scientific experiment lesson students from a hypothesis, write a question, identify different variables and controls in their experiment. 

Students learn the impact that genetics can have on the evolution of a population of organisms and become aware of the influence that the environment has onorganisms.

Students factor trinomials using specific factoring methods. In this algebra lesson, students factor equations using the difference of squares and foiling. They play a game to enhance their understanding of factoring.

Students work in groups to define chemistry vocabulary including the terms reactants, products, exothermic and endothermic. They then combine the group definitions to arrive at a consensus definition for the class. Students also listen...

Pupils solve problems using the composition of functions. In this algebra lesson, students analyze the graph of a quadratic equation for its vertex and intercepts. they find the inverse of the function using addition, subtraction,...

Students test Leonardo da Vinci's view of the human body by measuring various body parts using a tape measure. They create a data table and a scatter plot and then analyze and interpret the results using a graphing calculator.