Middle schoolers explore the concepts of potential and kinetic energy by bouncing assorted balls on different surfaces and calculating the momentum for each ball. They give examples of collisions and momentum in sports and understand...

Second graders explore financial decision making. In this introductory economics lesson, 2nd graders listen to the book Alexander, Who Used to be Rich Last Sunday by Judith Viorst, and discuss making financial choices based on wants and...

Young scholars take an in depth examine baseball record breakers. They calculate statistics, not just for one year, but over whole careers, to compare some famous players and find who was the best all-time home run hitter.

In this basic mathematics learning exercise, students follow instructions as given to play a math game. They listen for detail in explanations and narratives in various contexts. Students also provide feedback and confirmation of what...

Eighth graders participate in a lesson that is concerned with reviewing basic math concepts using the four operations. The activity is composed of a math game that is played by them.

In this fraction activity worksheet, students play a game that require them to add using fractions and mixed numbers. Students respond to 3 questions regarding the problem solving skills used in the game as well. 

Students compete to solve math problems.

Students compete in an imaginary game show, using an imaginary calculator that only has a few select keys: 2, 6, and the addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication keys. Using only these keys, students are prompted to come up...

Students explore the concept of linear equations. In this linear equations lesson plan, students examine graphic organizers on steps to solve linear equations. Students then practice solving linear equations as they play a math game.

Fifth graders participate in a lesson that is concerned with the mastery of math concepts related to probability. They play a math game that is an adaptation from Rock, Paper, and Scissors.

Students explore fractions by participating in a class math game. In this number sense instructional activity, students identify the numerator and denominator of different fractions while comparing their values. Students read the rules...

Mr. Wormwood, one of the characters in Roald Dahl's Matilda, is not the most trustworthy of characters. Have student groups take on the roles of car salespeople and play a game to see who can make the most profit by selling...

During this game, kids become migratory shorebirds and fly among wintering, nesting, and stopover habitats. If they do not arrive at a suitable habitat on time, they do not survive. Catastrophic events are periodically introduced that...

Convert a table to probabilities. Pupils set up the winning rules for the sums of two dice. Using the rules, the applet fills out a table showing the winners for each combination. Learners determine the probabilities of winning for each...

Learners practice subtraction facts using gummy bears. In this subtraction lesson, students use the gummy bears as a manipulative to solve simple subtraction facts.

Students investigate the art of baseball. In this sports lesson plan, students discuss their thoughts about the sport of baseball and create a baseball word list. Students use pattern blocks and drawing paper to create a...

Learners are introduced to the concepts of magnetism and electronics. As a class, they walk through the steps of the scientific method and define new vocabulary. In groups, they are given a bag of objects and they are to separate them...

Students assess the carrying capacity of the land. For this animal population lesson, students participate in a role-playing scenario to discover the factors affecting animal populations.

Young scholars investigate the four basic operations of mathematics that are addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The use of a technology game is part of the lesson. They demonstrate the proper use of a calculator as part...

While just a game to review multiplication facts, this lesson could be a useful tool in the classroom. After pupils have been introduced to the concept of multiplication, they could use this game to cement their knowledge.  

Sixth graders measure distances on a map using string and a ruler. They complete mathematical word problems about measurement.

Children learning to add numbers up to 11 develop the strategy of using the larger number as the first addend and counting on from there to find a sum. They define addition and review the meaning of the plus (+) symbol. To practice, they...

Kinesthetic learners will have a great time with numbers as they play with colored dough using these numeral recognition mats. The resource outlines number 0-9, each large enough for a full-page. Print them out and laminate, then use in...