Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Operations for Problem-Solving

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students examine a problem and develop the best method to arrive at the solution. In this math lesson, students apply basic math skills by coming up with the correct steps to solve a word problem. ...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Buzzing for Products

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students practice multiplication playing a game. In this multiplication lesson plan, students pick numbers and multiply them together. Students are awarded points based on which "hive" their answer falls in. The student with the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

I'll Have an Order of Subtraction Please!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore number values by completing consumer math worksheets. In this math functions lesson, students identify the use of a decimal in numbers and the place values that are represented when dealing with money. Students complete...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Jumping Jaguars!

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders accurately measure the distances they and their classmates jump. They determine the mean, median and mode of specific jumps. They are required to have two measurements for each classmate, one for standing long jump and one...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Water Usage and Conservation

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars investigate water usage at school and at home. They use graphs and tables to evaluate water usage. Students describe possible water conservation measures. They use graphs and tables to relate data as part of a written report.
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Curated OER

Buying a Car

For Teachers 7th - Higher Ed
Students complete the PLATO ¿¿ Educational Software lesson: Math Problem Solving: Car Costs to determine if he/she can afford to drive the car they are planning to buy.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Zeros and Blackbirds

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders convert kilometers to miles and calculate the range that historical aircraft can travel. They choose destinations by distance that can be traveled without refueling.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Cannot Buy Me Love

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Young scholars investigate the concepts that are related to finance and how it is used in the world. They take part in activities that are focused around the use of a spreadsheet while using a T-chart to simulate a ledger of credits and...
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Curated OER

Eating on a Budget

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students are "given" $25.00 to spend at a restaurant. Using the Internet, they must "order" a complete 4 course meal while staying within their budget.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Aldridge Sawmill - The Story in Numbers

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders practice math skills while becoming familiar with Texas' "Boom & Bust" economy and the natural history of the east Texas Piney Woods. They utilize worksheets and websites imbedded in this plan.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Aldridge Sawmill - The Story in Numbers

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders view overhead maps of Texas, explore history of Aldrige Sawmill, and practice math skills while becoming familiar with Texas' "Boom & Bust" economy and natural history of east Texas Piney Woods.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Aldridge Sawmill -- The Story in Numbers

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders view a recent transparency of the average rainfall zones of the state of Texas. Using another transparency, they identify the Piney Woods subregion of the Gulf Coastal Plain and locate national forests and sawmills. ...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Marshmallows

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders estimate the volume and mass of one marshmallow using appropriate standard units. They design and carry out an investigation to find the average of volume/mass of one marshmallow.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Arithmetic: Decimal Addition Using Front End Estimation

For Students 7th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Use front-end estimation to estimate decimal sums
Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Estimating With Adding Decimals

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
For example, estimate 12.93 + 6.1 to be 19. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Carlos the Centipede Is Adding Decimals!

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
In this lesson, students will work in collaborative/cooperative groups to understand adding decimals. Students will use decimal grids to represent the sum of decimals. Emphasis is on using place-value, lining up the decimals and bringing...
Activity
Teaching Treasures Publications

Teaching Treasures: Year Six Math (Page 2)

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This interactive worksheet covers a wide range of math concepts such as Roman Numerals, distributive property, estimating sums, and comparing fractions and decimals. Some concepts may be slightly challenging. Learners can access the help...
Website
AAA Math

Aaa Math: Aaa Math Lessons

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
AAA Math's interactive tutorials and lessons assist students grades K-8 improve their understanding of a wide range of arithmetic topics. Students are provided with immediate feedback as they complete the "Learn," "Practice," and "Play"...