Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Math Games

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders participate in a lesson plan that is involved in the breaking of codes using computer games. They access the internet to play math games. The teacher uses powerpoint to help guide students with common problems in loading...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Respiration Challenge

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students use limited data and their prior knowledge to solve problems focused on various inhibitors of respiration in this instructional activity on cellular respiration in a molecular level. This instructional activity includes a...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Teen and Decision Making

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students examine how the brain develops. In this neurology lesson students read an article citing evidence that the different areas of the brain mature at different rates. They discuss emotional versus logical aspects of decision-making....
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Hurricane Tracking

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students access the Internet to find information on current hurricanes. They get locations, speeds, and air pressures and then plot the location of the hurricane on a hurricane-tracking map. They also access the FEMA website to solve...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pirate Swords

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students read the math problem and retell it in their own words. They brainstorm for ways to solve and use questions to focus on the steps used. Students could use other problems involving pirates from the given website.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Character Education-Honesty

For Teachers 1st
First graders learn the importance of honesty as they practice problem solving, listening, and sequencing skills. The lesson uses the story, " Too Many Tamales."
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mushrooms Can Save the World

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use mushrooms to solve problems. In this environmental instructional activity, students study how fungi have been used to combat environmental problems. Students design strategies that employ mushrooms to combat other...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Binary Counter Circuit

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students count from 0-99 using the binary number system. In this algebra lesson, students problem solve by working with faulty circuits and applying their knowledge f Binary Numbers. They work in team to create a solution.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Renting an Apartment

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students complete math problems. In this decimals lesson, students practice decimal multiplication and discuss decimal placement. Students complete more practice problems and have other students check their answers. Students complete a...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Maggie's Journal Brainteasers

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Maggie's Journal brainteasers worksheet, students solve two word problems with logic and basic arithmetic skills.
Interactive
Curated OER

Word Formation

For Students 4th - 6th
In this word formation worksheet, students choose the kind of words that the bold words are and fill in the blanks with words derived from other words. Students complete 35 problems.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Researching Plant Life

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine the process of photosynthesis. Given websites about plant life, 4th graders retrieve and record accurate information about the parts of the plant and photosynthesis. Students solve a "Plant Life Mystery" from...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Balancing the Scales: Understanding Ratios

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students are introduced to the concept of ratios. In groups, they convert sets of numbers into a ratio. After practicing, they use the ratios and proportions to solve story problems. They also calculate map distances and discover map...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Taxes: Where Does Your Money Go?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study taxes and the role that they place in our lives. In this economic lesson, students explore the reality of taxes, how they work, why we pay them, where the money goes and how to make the most of the money you pay into taxes...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Pecans

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this calculator activity, students complete a task using pecans.  Students complete 4 short answer questions and a "challenge" question using reasoning skills and calculating their responses.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Polynomials and Factoring

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students classify, add, subtract, and factor polynomials. In this polynomials activity, students classify polynomials by creating their own system. During a discussion, the class decides on a common system. They add and subtract...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Addition: How Many Ways?

For Students 2nd
In this addition worksheet, 2nd graders study the various ways to add with different addends. Students are provided with 4 digits in which to write as many possible addition problems as can be made.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Sudorku

For Students 9th - 12th
In this sudoku puzzle worksheet, students evaluate 28 expressions with answers resulting in values of 1-9.  Students solve the sudoku puzzle by filling in the missing numbers.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Weekly Math Challenge

For Teachers K - 5th
Young scholars solve a new math challenge every week. In this math center activity, students explain the process of solving the weekly challenge. Young scholars are assessed on what is included in their challenge notebook. Students earn...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Baseball Lineup

For Students 8th - 12th
In this deductive resoning worksheet, students use 9 clues do determine which player plays each position on a baseball team.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Acid and Rain and Its Effects

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars work in groups for up to three weeks to investigate the possibility of acid rain in your area and to investigate the damage that acid rain can do to buildings, monuments, and plants. Each group prepares a report to local...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Last Will and Testament of Amanda Hugandkiss

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders apply mathematical knowledge and reasoning skills to solve a real life problem.  In this algebra lesson, 11th graders use a variety of problem solving skills to solve non-routine problems of increasing...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Robot Sketcher

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze and solve word problems. In this algebra instructional activity, students explore their reasoning skills as they analyze a problems and come up with the correct steps to solve it. They create a plan and execute it...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Lines and Spaces

For Students 1st
In this reasoning worksheet, 1st graders complete the directions provided using reasoning skills for each. Students focus on 4 problems following the given criteria to complete each.