Third graders analyze word problems. In this number sentence instructional activity, 3rd graders evaluate word problems. Students create number sentences from word problems.

Third graders divide by 2 and 5. In this math lesson, 3rd graders label the parts of a division sentence. Students solve division sentences using multiplication.

Students explore number sense by completing math function problems in class. For this integers lesson, students define integers and practice plotting them on a number line. Students utilize math functions such as addition and...

Students subtract two digit numbers. They check each other's answers for accuracy.

Students examine the concepts of balanced forces, unbalanced forces, and resulting net forces. They participate in a force and motion demonstration by pushing students in various directions, and calculating and identifying the resulting...

Third graders create addition and subtraction word problems for a partner to solve using marbles. They explain whether the problem is an addition, subtraction, "take away", "have and need", compare or "what is the rest" type problem.

Eighth graders determine which numbers are rational numbers. In this number instructional activity students answer a series of questions related to natural and whole numbers as well as integers and rational numbers. Students work...

First graders express themselves in simple sentences through the use of computer generated greeting cards. In this greeting card instructional activity, 1st graders use Microsoft Publisher to design a cover and create text for the inside...

Ninth graders discuss the real number system and its' properties. In this algebra lesson, 9th graders discuss rational, irrational, closure, real numbers and the distributive property of algebra. They solve problems using these...

Students define the word entrepreneur as they create a business. In this economics instructional activity, students understand the elements of creating a successful business and record them. Students create a commercial for their...

Second graders study subtraction facts. In this mathematics lesson plan, 2nd graders discuss how to solve two digit subtraction problems. Students recognize that there are many different methods or strategies one can use such as using...

Students collect data to create different types of graphs-line, pie, and bar graphs. They use StarOffice 6.0 to create graphs.

Students investigate the economic events that caused such a separation between social classes in the United States during this time period. Then they design financial and social models with the goal of closing the gap between the super...

The intent of this lesson is to introduce young scientists to the steps of the scientific method. To this end, they consider the question, "Which brand of battery lasts longest?" In this case, the experiment is carried out as a class,...

The goal of this collection of lessons is to make middle schoolers more aware of the ways in which they are dependent upon water to maintain their standard of living. Learners compare water use in Lesotho to water use in the United...

Get out that sewing machine it's time for a textile project. The class learns how to use a sewing machine, read a pattern, and create a simple article of clothing. They identify the sewing machine parts, use an iron, and think about...

Apply the principles of geology to a series of collaborative, hands-on class activities. Young earth scientists learn more about igneous, metamorphic, and sedentary rocks before classifying and weathering rocks that they find....

Groups of students rotate through five classroom stations to estimate, measure, and record volume, length, weight, mass, and area using both customary and metric measure. They evaluate their data to determine how close their estimates...

Consider biomass as an alternative energy source with this PowerPoint. Environmental science pupils discover the potential of converting gases produced by landfills into useful energy. They compare and contrast environmental and economic...

Young scientists race from Earth to Mars and back, trying to complete mission objectives while avoiding radiation in this game for 2-4 players. To identify the winner, players must graph their mission points and radiation points at the...

Young mathematicians extend their knowledge of rational numbers on a number line to graph inequalities by first using number cards to compare rational numbers. They finish by using similar reasoning to graph inequalities on a number line.

Students are given data and are to calculate averages and yearly totals of how many cars travel the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. They also make a graph of the data.

Pupils convert recipes for tortillas. They calculate the amounts of ingredients as they convert recipes and write an explanation of the task to demonstrate their calculations. After reviewing their calculations, they demonstrate how...

Students calculate the mean, median, and mode in a set of numbers. In this data analysis instructional activity, students put a set of numbers in ascending order and perform calculations to find the mean, median, and mode.