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What Can You Learn From A Mealworm?
Students collect data from mealworms. In this science and math lesson plan, students gain an understanding of collecting metric data using mealworms.
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Iditarod-Statistics and Rates
Students analyze data from the Iditarod race. In this data analysis lesson, students work in pairs to analyze data and answer several questions such as, "what is the difference in the rate of travel" and "how much more prize money does...
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Who is Being Left Behind?
Pupils investigate scores as they relate to race. In this algebra activity, students analyze standardized scores and how race can affect these scores. They plot their findings on a graph and draw conclusions.
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Subtracting with Regrouping
Second graders explore math functions by completing a worksheet in class. In this subtraction activity, 2nd graders identify the techniques used to assist in subtracting multi-digit numbers. Students complete a subtraction worksheet and...
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The Home Stretch
Students read the novel Stone Fox by John Reynold Gardiner. Using Lego RCX units, students build and program sleds to re-enact the "home stretch" of the National Dog Sled Race.
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Time Booster (pg.3)
In this calendar and times worksheet, students look at a calendar for the month of June in order to answer 3 short answer questions. Students look over a Math Rats running race chart with times on it in order to answer 2 short answer...
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Poll Positions
Students analyze and graph the results of a nationwide New York Times poll about race in the United States. They poll people in their community regarding their views and experiences, and compare and contrast local and national poll data.
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Rocket to Success
Students investigate action and reaction. In this energy lesson, students use a balloon and string to create a simple rocket. The will collect quantitative data record their observations, and relate their observations to Newton's...
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The Cross Country Meet Logic Problem
In this logic worksheet, students determine how many schools took part in a race given "clues". The solution to the problem is provided.
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My Test Book: Decimal Addition and Subtraction
In this math skills activity, students solve 10 multiple choice math problems that require them to add and subtract using decimals. Students may view the correct answers.
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Natural Selection I
Eighth graders list the steps of Darwin's natural selection. They demonstrate the process of natural selection in a predation activity. Students create paper origami frogs to race across the floor and analyze the differences in the...
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Constructions and Loci
In this constructions and loci activity, students create a scale drawing of a running track. They identify the starting positions for a given race. Students bisect angles. They construct an angle trisector. This three page activity...
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Geo Jammin' - Day 4, Lesson 12: Geo Gee-Hawin'
Students review geometry unit content through a vocabulary/word game. They demonstrate understanding using geoboards to answer questions. They work in groups and it's a race to the correct answer.
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Aboriginals
Pupils are read a book about aboriginal perspectives. They answer questions and practice words with the letter "g". They participate in math drills practicing their counting as well.
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Multi step operations
In this multiple step math operation worksheet, students read a math word problem and then solve it. In order to solve the problem, they must work out more than one operation. There are 8 questions and the answers are on the second page.
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Going On a Picnic
For this reading and math worksheet, students read a story about two girls who grow and sell produce. Students answer 5 multiple choice questions about the text that will involve math operations.
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My Test Book: Least Common Multiples
In this math skills worksheet, students solve 10 multiple choice math problems regarding least common multiples. Students may view the correct answers.
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Distributive Property, Identity
Seventh graders review rational numbers. After listening to a story, 7th graders define the distributive and identity properties. They observe examples of each property and play a race game to practice identifying the properties. ...
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Math Skills: Conversions
In this conversions instructional activity, students use metric unit conversions to solve fifteen word problems that involve converting from one unit to another.
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Elapsed Time - Problem Solving 13.2
In this reading a schedule activity, students use the movie schedule to answer the word problems about elapsed time. For the last problem, students use the length of three different movies to help them answer the question.
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Operations with Decimals
Teach your learners to solve word problems. They will review how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide with decimals. Then they solve multiple problems.
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Measure: Perimeter, Area and Volume
Students practice measuring with formulas. In this measurement lesson, students complete an activity that requires them to calculate perimeter, area, and volume.
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Get Geared Up
Middle schoolers calculate gear ratio as they solve word problems. They discuss and find slopes as they relate to real life. Additionally, they hey use ratio and proportion to make predictions and solve problems.
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Worksheet 2 - Instantaneous Velocity
In this distance worksheet, students determine the distance between two objects, find the average velocity of an object, and define instantaneous velocity. This two-page worksheet contains six two-step problems.