Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Land Art

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Young scholars use natural materials outside to create a work of art. In this land art lesson plan, students plan their sculpture inside in one day and create it outside over a period of 2 days.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Energy Inspiration Document and Website Production

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders conduct a web quest to find information on types of energy found in US. In this earth science lesson, 7th graders investigate the environmental consequences of using these resources. They develop a creative presentation...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Dimensional Analysis

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders examine different dimensions and units which go with a particular dimension. They explore the concept of linear measurement versus area. Students estimate area of 3-D objects. They practice converting from one unit of...
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Curated OER

The Sum of All Angles

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students add up the different angles using the angle addition postulate. In this geometry lesson, students differentiate between interior and exterior angles. They calculate the different angles for triangles and use proof to show their...
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Curated OER

Build and Test

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students display what they have learned about bridges as they construct their bridge. They present their projects to the rest of the class. They compare and contrast the construction of the bridges.
Activity
Scholastic

Scholastic: Max's Math Adventures: Max's Fantastical Zoo

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Use this rhyming description of Max's Fantastical Zoo to make some amazing animals from geometric shapes. There is a teacher's guide for easy lesson planning.
Handout
Other

Stat Soft: Statistics Glossary

For Students 9th - 10th
Dozens of statistical terms are defined and illustrated in this glossary.
Website
University of Regina (Canada)

University of Regina: Math Central: Lesson: Mr. Z's 5 Minute Game of Geometric Pandemonium

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Students make a series of geometric drawings of points, obtuse angles, rays, polygons, and the like. Each child is given one but not allowed to show anyone else. The drawing is then taped to the back of the child in front of them. The...
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PBS

Pbs Mathline Lesson: Geometry, It's a Perfect Fit [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
This two-part geometry lesson plan has students identify, describe, and classify two-dimensional shapes. Students engage in hands-on activities including identifying shapes in the classroom, creating patterns with shapes, identifying...