Young scholars, in teams, in physical education classes, attempt to collectively "walk across America." They measure a mile of walking distance at their school and then track how many they walk. They trace the miles on an actual map,...

Each student plants two lima beans in a plastic cup with a paper towel so they can be observed growing. The beans are misted with a spray bottle, and placed in a warm sunny area. Students view the beans each day for the next two weeks,...

Learners examine the concepts of trade-offs and opportunity cost to decide between savings accounts with simple interest and those with compound interest. They calculate interest earned on account balances while working in groups and...

In this proportion worksheet, students read story problems, identify the ratios, set them equal to each other, and solve the proportion. There are 11 story problems in this two-page worksheet.

In this function activity, students are given 6 short-answer problems regarding formulas vs. functions, graphing functions and different ways to view functions.

In this analytic geometry worksheet, 9th graders graph and solve 13 different types of problems that include determining whether equations are linear to matching given equations to their corresponding equation in the second column....

In this human body worksheet, 6th graders respond to 13 different questions related to parts of the human body. First, they determine how many times the heart beats a minute and the 2 types of blood vessels. Then, students describe the...

In this reactions learning exercise, students compare the reaction of two different indigestion tablets with dilute hydrochloric acid and plot the mass loss results against time. Then, they complete five short answer questions.

For this conversion factors worksheet, students read word problems, convert them to equations, and compute the answer.  They determine the distance between two points and find the cost to travel a predetermined distance. ...

In this simple and compound interest worksheet, students find the ending balance to simple interest problems. They determine the total value of investments compounded over a period of years. This four-page worksheet contains 20 interest...

Learners learn about finance and money management and use math to solve problems, communicate, and explore real life situations as they deal with banks. In this financial management lesson, students apply their math skills to real life...

Take a trip to Whoville with a lesson focused on the works of Dr. Seuss. Using listening and responding worksheets, first graders listen to six Dr. Seuss books at a listening center, rate the books, and summarize and...

In this speed, distance and time instructional activity, students read statements and then mentally determine the speed, distance or time in a given problem. Answers are provided beside each question. This two-page instructional activity...

For this speed and distance worksheet, learners calculate the average speed of various items. They determine the speed of cars, trains, worms, and children running. Students also determine the amount traveled in a given period of time....

In this ratio and proportion activity, students read problems and solve proportion problems. They determine the best buy and identify the ratio of different sized polygons. This four-page activity contains 7 multi-step problems. Answers...

In this walk around the earth problem, students determine how much farther your head travels than your feet. They use the circumference of the earth and pi to determine the distance traveled. This one page worksheet contains one...

In this trig applications activity, learners solve 6 word problems about trigonometry.  Students determine wind speed, angle of elevation and depression, and speed of airplanes using trigonometric functions.

In this calculus exam worksheet, students solve 40 multiple choice and short answer problems.  Students find derivatives, second derivatives, normal lines, slopes, etc.

In this organic chemistry review worksheet, students complete 50 multiple choice questions on naming and identifying organic compounds.

In this equilibrium worksheet, students perform a computer simulation on vapor pressure of water at different temperatures to answer 11 problem solving and short answer questions about the topic.

Students calculate evaporation rate using differential equations. In this calculus lesson plan, students explain how pan evaporation works. They complete a worksheet to sum up the lesson plan.

Students practice moving at an appropriate pace to maintain a target heart rate.

Young scholars read the directions and complete a table using information from the introduction to complete this lesson. Using an equation given to them, they calculate the proper stocking rate for cattle and elk. They also calculate a...

Young scholars explore the factors that can increase the rate of dissolution for a solid. They complete a laboratory exploration in which they compare the dissolution rate of a whole sugar cube to that of a crushed sugar cube in a...