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Data, Data, Everywhere... and What Am I To Think?
Students demonstrate good random sampling techniques for data collection, select and develop graphic presentations of data and analyze the data to solve a problem presented.
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CSI Rhino
Students study the rhinoceros and how the species has survived for so long. In this rhino lesson students create graphs and research what is being done to protect the rhino.
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Worksheet on Commas
In this grammar worksheet, students investigate the proper use of commas by reading 20 sentences and inserting commas when necessary. Students then read the comma rules and write a sentence using the rule indicated. Students read a...
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Interest Calculation and Spreadsheets
Students, while in the computer lab working on a spreadsheet program, calculate interest and accumulated value of a savings plan. They follow specific directives on how to create their spreadsheets. At the end of the instructional...
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Linear and Exponential Growth
Students explore the concept of linear and exponential growth. In this linear and exponential growth lesson, students collect data about China's population. Students model the data to determine if it is linear or exponential.
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Archaeology Vocabulary Sampling
Students predict how many words out of ten they accurately define. They match the definitions to the correct vocabulary words and make a bar graph showing how many definitions were matched to the correct words. The write their group...
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Holiday Cards using Publisher
Students create a holiday card using technology. In this technology instructional activity, students use Publisher templates to create a holiday card. Students organize, design, and edit their card.
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Holiday Flier in Publisher
Learners use Publisher in this lesson plan to make a holiday flier. In this technology lesson plan, students create a holiday flier. Learners choose fonts, use clipart, use grammar and spelling check, and save to their work to a flash...
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Reading + Keyboarding= Success
Students practice their keyboarding skills. In this typing instructional activity, students use interesting stories to practice their skills. They practice throughout the semester and then monitor their improvement.
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Taxes: Where Does Your Money Go?
Students explore the concept of taxes. In this tax instructional activity, students investigate types of taxes and deductions taken out of a paycheck before they see it. Students calculate the tax on a given dollar amount. Students...
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Halloween Graphitti
Students complete multi-curricular activities in a Halloween themed instructional activity. In this Halloween instructional activity, students examine newspaper ads to find prices of pumpkins and use them to complete a stem and leaf...
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Graphs! Graphs! Graphs!
Students practice making charts and graphs from data on spreadsheets. Individually, they create a graph representing the latest information on voter registration. They answer questions and analyze the data to end the lesson.
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Spreadsheet Function Machine
Students create a spreadsheet to analyze functions. In this algebra activity, students use spreadsheets to find the intersection of systems of equations. They identify the dependent and independent function as it relates to a line.
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Math for the Frontier
Students explore the concept of inflation. In this inflation lesson, students compile a list of necessities they would need to take with them if they were moving to a new state next month. Students compare their list with that of a...
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A Statistical Look at Jewish History.
Eighth graders study the relationship between fractions, decimals and percentages by completing activities. In this research analysis lesson, 8th graders look at different websites to figure out Jewish populations in different situations.
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Historical Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Research
Students, in groups, practice organization and editing skills as they research the history of Historical Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). they create a PowerPoint presentation of their research.
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Geometry Shapes Playground Safety
High schoolers create a new playground design to present to elementary students during Playground safety week. They review basic geometry to use in observing and recording the equipment on a local playground. They research playground...
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Would You Like to Become a Millionaire?
Learners answer questions written by other teams about literature in an attempt to become "millionaires." In small groups they write a motivational introduction to their teams selected books, publish their questions as a HyperCard...
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An Introduction to the Natural Logarithm (ln)
Young scholars explore the dose response principle, an introduction to what the "natural log" (ln) is and how it behaves. They create and analyze a dose response graph.
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Introduction to the Virtual Atlas
Students use an atlas online to gather information about the state of Washington. Individually, they practice using the database and researching specific items in the Pacific Northwest. They complete a quiz to end the lesson plan.
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A Hero Biography Project
Fourth graders study historical significant people born in January and February and note their accomplishments. Using given websites, 4th graders collect biographical information and participate in activities about a specified hero. ...
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Four Color Theorem
Students identify and interpret how the Free Response questions are graded on an AP Exam. They also discuss coloring the included map, placing several examples on the board to determine the number of colors necessary to color each....
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Explorers (Early European)
Learners research and explore the past and its historical roots involving the economic motivations of early European explorers. They assess connections between the current technological advances in transportation and that of the early...
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2D Kinematics w/ String Racers
Students calculate the speed of string racers. In this physics lesson, students measure the time in several trials and get the average. They graph their results using a spreadsheet.