Pupils read the book, 'The Relatives Came' by Cynthia Rylant to revive memories about their own summer vacations and family customs. They write a friendly letter about a fantasy summer vacation--"What I Wish I Did on My Summer...

Ninth graders analyze published geologic hazard maps of California and comprehend how to use the map's information to identify evidence of geologic events of the past and present and predict geologic changes in the future. They select...

Fifth graders utilize input/output tables to help them solve algebraic equations. They incorporate patterns, number sequences and relations to represent and analyze mathematical problems and number relationships using algebraic symbols.

Pupils collect data from tossing a ball into the air. Using a data collection device, they graph the data, set a window, and analyze the height of the toss, how long the ball was in the air, etc. They then find an equation that models...

In this main idea activity, learners write main idea sentences for the pictures that are given to them. Students write 8 main idea sentences for 8 pictures.

Students investigate the unemployment rate in Canada. In this statistics lesson, students collect data on youth finding jobs, graph and analyze the data. This assignment raises awareness of the employment problems in Canada.

Learners explore the application of Hinge Theorem. In this geometry activity, students write inequalities, given two sides of a triangle. They solve problems with triangular inequalities using the proper theorem.

49Pupils investigate the properties of right triangles. In this geometry lesson, students differentiate between similar and congruent triangles. They use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the missing angles and sides.

Young scholars identify similar and congruent right triangles. In this geometry lesson, students use trigonometric ratios to identify missing sides and angles of a triangle. They differentiate similar and congruent triangles.

Young scholars create a travel budget. In this budget lesson, students research vacation destinations. Working independently, young scholars research destinations on the Internet and construct a budget for the vacation.  Resources...

Learners identify the pattern in a problem. In this geometry instructional activity, students make predictions, collect and analyze data. They apply the idea of scales and measurements to the real world.

Students identify the shapes of different polygons. In this geometry lesson, students identify the same area and perimeter in shapes. They use the correct formula for the correct shape.

Students are introduced to the normal distribution and examine the bell curve controversy.

Fourth graders research the Internet for facts relating to the animal of their choice. They use information from their Internet search to complete their animal project. TLW use his or her own words when writing their report.

Students record the progress weekly of a business of their choice on the stock market, graph those results, research and report on current news and how it pertains to the companies recent performance.

Second graders rotate through various centers designed to practice consumer math skills. They complete a task card at stations simulating consumer transactions that would take place at toy store, grocery store, restaurant or school store.

Fourth graders go shopping for a real life experience involving percent. They explore the concepts of sales tax and discount prices.

Students define wellness and take a Life Expectancy Survey. They discuss factors that affect wellness, view a Powerpoint presentation on wellness, and design a mouse pad that demonstrates how to avoid negative personal risk behaviors.

Students participate in a series of activities in order to explore the diversity of insects. They explore how insects are grouped and categorized.

Students graph a quadratic inequality and describe its solution set. They solve a system of quadratic equalities graphically and symbolically and as related to a real-world context.

Students estimate quantity, length, and area. Students practice making comparison estimations of different items and estimate whether or not the amount is greater or less than a certain amount. Students practice making estimations.

Young scholars use scientific measuring tools to collect and use scientific data. They determine the density of four different objects by using their data to explain why objects have similar/different densities even though they are both...

Eighth graders solve real world problems.  In this solving real world problems lesson, 8th graders decorate a school cafeteria for a dance.  Students determine the number of balloons needed to put a balloon every foot for the...

Students determine how to use the polynomial form of a quadratic equation to find the location of the vertex on a graph. They determine how changes in the coefficients in a quadratic function affect its vertex on a graph. Students find...