Students classify, weight and organize items during this lesson. This lesson works great as or with an introduction of the Periodic Table of Elements.

Pupils investigate the rigid motions of reflection, rotation, translation, and dilation. This investigation be accomplished through classroom instruction and exploration using Geometer's Sketchpad.

Eighth graders research box plots on the Internet. They gather real life statistics and analyze the collected statistics by making multiple box plots on the TI-83 calculator.

Eighth graders create and maintain a spreadsheet budget based on a predetermined salary. They have an opportunity to make "investments and purchases." Budget records be kept for an imaginary 4 month period.

Students read special purpose map, use place value to hundred thousands, and write numbers to hundred thousands.

Learners collect and organize data from classmates, display data on simple chart, and plan class birthday party.

Twelfth graders identify the parts of an algebraic equation. They consider the many uses of algebra in daily life. They play a game, Algebra Match, where student pairs work to solve equations listed on index cards.

Students plot the positions of vessels given bearings in the form of landmarks. They explain how the debris field can help solve the mystery in how the ship sunk.

High schoolers develop a working model computer program of a recycling center addressing the material management, work schedules and business finances of running the recycling center.

Young scholars identify the structure and key parts of tables and charts. They determine which data is meanjngful and make comparisons with the data. They describe the scope of the AIDS plague throughout the world.

Students explore the relationships of space through movement. Two perform movement improvisation based on over/under. The activity improves hand-eye coordination, cooperation, and communication skills. The timing of the dance also...

You're going to wish you had a watermelon for this lesson! Class members read about watermelons and make a salad in class to sample. They also perform estimates, measurements and calculations on a watermelon. They predict what percentage...

Students are introduced to lines, rays, line segments and planes. They explore the differences between lines, rays, line segments and planes. Students pracice graphing lines, rays, line segments and planes.

Students awareness is raised when they are called to look after one's surrounding and have a good attitude toward helping others and working cooperatively. Students write down times of day and how that time was wasted and time helping...

Fourth graders Split a 2-digit number into tens and ones. They use The Multiplier to partition and solve 2-digit by 2-digit multiplications. They describe how to solve 2-digit by 2-digit multiplications using a diagram.

Students explore basic algorithms for addition, subtraction, and multiplication. They use models to demonstrate solving two-digit by two-digit multiplication. Students demonstrate vertical formats to solve multiplication problems.

Third graders use the lesson to support division of whole numbers where there is either no remainder or whole number remainders. They are able to slit division problems into parts using known multiplication and division facts.

Students sort medications by likeness and use. They compare and contrast using a Venn Diagram, and find the differences and commonalities of over the counter and Rx medications.

Students utilize number sense applications to multiply two digit numbers. They use "The Multiplier" and Internet source to partition and solve 2 digit by 1 digit multiplications. Students describe how to solve 2-digit by 1-digit...

Students explore the concept of algebra in real world situations. In this economics lesson plan, students design, plan, run, and evaluate a small business. Students will create a product, market the product, and try to make a profit.

Young scholars explore the concept of 2-variable equations and expressions. In this 2-variable equation and expression lesson, students translate 2-variable word problems into 2-variable equations and expressions.

Students investigate a family profile and design a menu plan. In this consumer science lesson, students plan and prepare a weekly menu based on a family profile.

Sixth graders develop long term finance goals and understand why they are important. In this character education instructional activity, 6th graders compare the benefits of perseverance versus impulse spending. Students set five personal...

Students explore the concept of daylight. In this daylight lesson, students compare the amount of daylight on a particular day in Anchorage compared with daylight where they live. Students color maps of the US according to amount of...