The students compare themselves and their shadows to various objects big and small. Students use their data to set up proportions to solve.

In this comet worksheet, students solve 3 problems using a composite image of the Temple 1 comet. Students determine the scale image, the size of the nucleus of the comet and the height of a cliff on the comet.

Your learners will construct the perpendicular bisector of a chord. They use Cabri Jr. to construct a circle and a perpendicular bisector of a chord. They then measure lengths of the chords and perpendicular bisectors. Learners use...

Fourth graders use problem solving, decision making and basic math skills to calculate calories used during different activities. They determine the relation between food intake and activity. Students also figure out the activity,...

Learners examine soil samples and make observations. In this soil lesson, students participate in experiments to determine the components (mineral matter, organic matter, water air) in the soil. Learners analyze a pie graph on the...

Elementary mathematicians identify and share patterns found in multiplication. Through memorization drills and games, they identify the increments in which numbers increase when multiplying. Using a multiplication chart, learners...

Seventh graders, after completing a warm up on if you have three more diamonds than two times what Jon has, and you have 17 diamonds, how many diamonds does Jon have?, generalize a method for solving algebraic equations to model a given...

Students identify plots on a graph while playing a game on a large coordinate grid and then on smaller grids.

Students demonstrate grouping pretzels into twos, fives and tens, then eat their groups of pretzels! After a lecture/demo, students work in groups practicing the proper grouping.

Ninth graders examine mathematical patterns. In this algebra lesson, 9th graders collaborate to think outside the box and share solutions to problems they have encountered. Students use popsicle sticks to solve various building problems...

Students use this hands-on math center to explore estimation and counting by tens with Goldfish.

Students are involved in hands-on activities to determine how course conditions affect bobsled, luge, and downhill ski races.

The book, Doctor Ted is used to kick off this lesson on Community Helpers. Young learners make connections to their own life by dictating a story of their own, and inventing other jobs that Ted can do.  

Here is an outstanding lesson plan on food groups, nutrition, and diet. In it, learners focus on hamburgers! They take a close look at the products that go into making a hamburger, conduct taste tests on samples, discuss the nutritional...

Students examine how a pebble calculator works and compare it to an abacus. After a discussion on the abacus and pebble calculator and how each works, they construct their own pebble calculators. They determine how to represent...

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...

Students practice estimating distances by analyzing a map. For this length measurement lesson, students view a map with a distance key and use their measurement skills to estimate the distance between two cities. Students utilize an...

In this Riemann sum instructional activity, students use the Riemann sum to determine the volume of a square pyramid and the estimates of area around a circle. This four-page instructional activity contains 18 problems.

In this linear systems worksheet, students solve systems of equations using three different methods: substitution, adding and subtracting, and graphing. This two-page worksheet contains three multi-step problems.

Students explore Renaissance architecture. In this Renaissance lesson, students view a slideshow featuring architecture of the era and then discuss the math skills used to the build the structures. Student build their own replicas of...

Students construct parallel lines using a protractor and a straightedge. In this geometry lesson, students identify the properties of parallel lines. They use Cabri to graph and observe the lines.

Students explore the history of Pythagoras and his contributions to mathematics. In this middle school geometry lesson, students use one inch tiles to investigate the Pythagorean Theorem and to find the length of the sides of a right...

Sixth graders sketch their own kites by creating a scale drawing of an original design.  In this designing kites lesson, 6th graders draw a rough sketch, then accurately draw their design on large paper with a ruler, measuring...

Sixth graders explore space science by measuring distances between planets. In this solar system lesson, 6th graders view a Bill Nye video and discover the conversion between the metric system and imperial measuring systems. Students...