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International Festival: France
Students explore French culture. In this cross-curriculum social studies activity, students listen to Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans and identify words and landmarks associated with France. Students pronounce several phrases in French,...
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Writing Equations from a Table
Students use coordinates in a table to write equations. In this algebra lesson plan, students discuss rate of change as it relates to slope and x and y values. They plot the points from a table to graph their lines and write an equation...
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Writing Equations Mixed Review
Students write equations based on a pattern. For this algebra lesson, students calculate the arithmetic and geometric mean of a sequence. They rewrite word problems as a linear equation and solve real life scenario based on the given data.
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Lines of Fit
Students graph an equation and analyze the data. In this algebra lesson, students graph scatter plots and identify the line of best fit using positive correlation, negative correlation an d no correlation. They apply their data analysis...
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Value Your Digits
Third graders work with place value. In this place value lesson, 3rd graders write three digit numbers and tell the place value of each number. They compare numbers and money, regroup, discuss the value of coins, and count money.
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Historical Mathematicians Project
Students, in small groups, use the Internet and other traditional sources to research historically significant mathematicians, write a paper, and creatively present research in class.
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Create a Budget
Students develop a budget spreadsheet to manage finances for their business. For this finance lesson, students use a spreadsheet program to create a budget with credit and debit columns. There are step-by-step directions for...
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Solving Equations with Addition and SUbtraction
Students solve linear equations. In this algebra instructional activity, students isolate the variable on one side of the equal sign and solve for x. They rewrite word problems and solve for...
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Analyzinf Equations Through Slope and Y intercept
Students solve equations representing exponential functions. In this algebra lesson, students interpret their equations by analyzing the slope and y intercept. They find the slope using the slope formula.
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Can You Measure Up?
Students use technology to visit websites where they play interactive games, gather information to complete activity sheets, and complete online projects. One lesson using 'Inch By Inch' by Leo Lionni, takes students to an interactive...
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There's No Accountin with Ledgers
Tenth graders create and maintain a ledger, write an essay for the process, and learn to keep financial accounts through the ledger. In this ledger lesson, 10th graders define an accounting ledger and create one for the money they've...
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Dumptown, USA: Making a Ton of Difference
Learners investigate the recycling system in the United States by participating in an online activity. In this environmental care lesson, students research what makes up our trash output in this country and where it goes....
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e, pi, and Exponential Functions
Students investigate e, pi and exponents. In this calculus instructional activity, students define constants and non-constants using, pi, e and exponents as an example. They use the TI to work the problems in this instructional activity.
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The Price of Relief
Students calculate and graph the costs of essential items needed in Kosovar refugee camps on an individual, family, and camp basis. Additionally, students explore how relief organizations and businesses participate in relief efforts.
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Approximation of Pi
High schoolers explore the concept of Pi. For this Pi lesson, students measure the circumference and diameter of a circle. High schoolers record the diameter and circumference measurements from their classmates. ...
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Writing Equations Mixed Review
Students write an equation from a story problem. In this algebra activity, students solve liner equations they have created from a word problem. They read the problem and identify important words as they solve the equation.
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Shop 'Til You Drop
Learners evaluate food prices. In this real world math lesson plan, students compare the cost of various grocery items to determine which is the best deal. They work in groups using grocery ads to decide how to get the most product for...
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Sliding Along
Third graders explore the concept of linear measurements and how they work. Coins are used to reinforce the process.
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Lines of Fit
Learners analyze graphs. In this algebra lesson plan, students find the line of best fit, using scatter plots. They calculate the sale of popcorn as it relates to the price. They then analyze the graphs for positive, negative and no...
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Lines of Fit
Students solve equations dealing with best fit lines. In this algebra lesson, students solve problems by analyzing data from a scatterplot, and define it as positive, negative or no correlation. They classify slopes the same way as...
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Calculating Profits from Selling Virtual Lemonade
Students set up and collect data for a virtual lemonade stand. In this entrepreneurship, economics, and technology lesson, students purchase ingredients, determine costs, and set up a virtual lemonade stand. Students consider weather...
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Complex Area Problems
Learners calculate the area of different polygons. In this geometry lesson, students find the area of complex polygons. They solve word problems using rates and distances.
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Keystone Science School: Sustainable Automobiles
Students explore how to choose the correct car for them based on their needs.
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Lemonade for Sale
Third graders engage in a read-aloud of the book, "Lemonade for Sale." They collect data from the story and turn the data into a mathematical graph. This lesson has a rubric for you and the students to follow-very creative lesson.