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Lesson 56

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders practice Least Common Multiple in fractions. In this fraction lesson, 6th graders look at two different fractions and find a common denominator. They sing a song to memorize mean, median, and mode. 
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What You See Is Not Always What You Get!

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students estimate and calculate the distance of a shape. In this algebra lesson, students differentiate between a horizontal distance and it's reflected image. They measure the reflection and the point starting at the eye of the observer.
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What's The Point?

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve word problems using the correct math symbols. For this algebra lesson, students use the TI calculator to graph their equation and analyze it. They find the line of regression and use to draw conclusion.
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Figuring Elapsed Time

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Learners discover the concept of elapsed time. For this calculating time lesson, students utilize the Internet to complete record sheets based on the concept of elapsed time. Finally, the learners answer questions on their own.
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What on Earth is Greater Than?

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students compare things that are greater than, less than, or equal to, compare the Earth to other planets, and list planets from greatest size to smallest size.
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The Regression Line and Correlation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the best fit line through plotting on the TI. In this math activity, students examine their data representing regression lines and correlation. They use interactive technology to differentiate between linear and...
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Parachutes: What Affects a Parachute

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students create a simple paper parachute. In this parachute design lesson, students examine the effects of the wind and make napkin parachutes.  
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Propellers, Forces and Energy

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students construct a model airplane, measure distance, and calculate velocity.  In this creative lesson students work in groups to build a model and use it to calculate distances and velocity.
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Don't Let Parabolas Throw You

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students identify relation, function, patterns and range. In this algebra lesson plan, students factor and graph quadratic equations. They use transformation to move the parabola around and make predictions.
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Leap Into Exponential Functions

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Studens identify the properties of exponents. In this algebra lesson, students grapha nd solve equaitons of exponential functions. They add, subtract, multiply and divide using exponents.
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Leap Into Exponential Functions

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students use properties of exponents to solve equations. In this algebra lesson, students add, subtract, multiply and divide exponential functions. They graph and differentiate between exponential growth and decay.
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Estimation

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore the concept of estimation. In this estimation instructional activity, students discuss making estimates through teacher led discussion. Students use the Internet to complete an activity where they must estimate the...
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Fraction Facts

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the concept of fractions. In this fractions lesson, students perform basic operations such as addition and subtraction with fractions. Middle schoolers play a game on the computer called 'Fraction Four' that...
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Introduction to Fractals: Geometric Fractals

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of fractals. In this fractals instructional activity, students discuss Sierpinski's Triangle using an applet. Students discuss the patterns involved with fractals. Students discuss the area of Sierpinski's...
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Recognizing Patterns

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners explore the concept of patterns. In this patterns lesson, students use applets to manipulate tessellations. Learners predict the next number in a sequence by recognizing patterns.
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Polynomial Functions

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students explore polynomial functions.  In this Algebra II lesson, students explore graphs of polynomial functions as classify the functions as linear, quadratic, cubic, or quartic.  Students determine the regression equation for each...
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Shake, Rattle & Roll

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students examine soil. In this science instructional activity, students examine the layers of soil. Students collect soil from various locations and separate the layers. Students record and chart their findings.
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Tomb Explorer/Temple Explorer

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders build an explorer vehicle which they program through an obstacle course to enter the tomb or temple to discover artifacts.
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Fractals and the Chaos Game

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of fractals. For this fractals lesson, students play the "Chaos Game" via an applet. Students place dots on the screen to recognize that they have created Sierpinski's Triangle.
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Designing Samples/Simple Random Samples

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of sampling techniques. In this sampling techniques lesson, students identify possible sources of bias in situations such as phone polls, supermarket surveys, and drawing names from a phone book. Students...
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Kites: Patang - The Indian Fighter Kite

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners investigate the history of fighter kites and build their own.  In this aeronautics lesson, students discover how other countries utilize fighter kites and where they originated.  Learners create their own fighter kites in class...
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The Circle's Measure

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students explore circumference and diameter. In this math lesson plan, students apply their knowledge of circumference and diameter to solve mathematical riddles. Students apply this knowledge to find circumference and diameter of...
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Mathematical Problem Solving

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders solve story problems. In this story problem activity, 2nd graders solve the problems and explain how they came up with their answers. They create their own story problems to be solved.
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Slopey Math

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students identify the slope of a line and use it to solve real life problems. In this algebra lesson, students write linear equations in slope intercept form and make a correlation to its relation to the real world. They use the slope an...

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