Students brainstorm ways in which to properly introduce themselves to their supervisor. Using a word processing program, they use a business letter format to write their letter and have a classmate review it. They share their letter to...

Students examine the steps to problem-solving and apply them to real-life situations. They discuss the five-step problem-solving chart, observe and record conflicts for three days, and list and discuss how they would solve the conflicts.

Young scholars program RCX cars to relay information to one another via Mail when triggered by light sensors. The light sensors are appropriately spaced to allow for timed triggers.

Students use a computer and math to complete a science project. They review a brief history of computers as well as information on different operating formats will be included. In addition, students complete an overview of the hardware...

Young scholars use real life situations to use their problem-solving skills. They, in groups, explore why rules are a part of life.

Students make a mental map of their neighborhood. Using a software program, they make an aerial and digital map of their school and locate their school on given maps. In groups, they calculate the distances to various locations and...

Young scholars, after reading the explanation given below, use FoilSim to gather and record data on temperature and altitude generated by the FoilSim control panel.

Young scholars explore the concept of linear patterns by moving into different body poses. They also use MathKeys software to create linear patterns across a computer screen. In groups of three they take turns adding to the pattern.

Students compare and describe objects of differing lengths that are presented in a Mathkeys software compare mat. Working in pairs, one student is the chooser who sets up the objects while the other student is the sizer who puts the...

Second graders show combinations for $1.00. For this dollar combinations lesson, 2nd graders use nickels, dimes, and quarters to model and count combinations equaling $1.00.

Fourth graders predict future outcomes with an investigation of the mathematical principle of probability using spinners constructed by them. The spinner is a hands on application an they combine it with writing a ratio for the...

Pupils design a robot that can turn 90 degrees. In this robotics lesson plan, students explain the applications of their invention. They present their design in class.

Middle schoolers are given a budget and an alternative-fuel vehicle. Using a map of Texas, they are given a starting point and determine how to arrive at their destination within 72 hours. They use the internet to research the...

Students practice doubling the numbers one through five while viewing a projected computer activity using MathKeys software. They stamp numbers onto an activity sheet that corresponds to the number of objects on the screen and then write...

Students create a set of cards that represent factors of four and use these cards to play a game in which they practice separating numbers into fourths. They first practice separating numbers into fourths with a projected computer...

Students measure various objects using non-standard units. The goal is for them to practice measuring in order to apply the physical act to various objects found in the classroom. The lesson plan is ideal for the kinesthetic learners and...

Fourth graders investigate the concepts of area and perimeter, and they practice finding the values in various types of situations. They construct different representations of shapes using the area measurements and also explain the...

Fifth graders investigate three kinds of remainders, use computers and counters division mats to explore equal groups. In pairs, 5th graders solve problems at the computer. Notepad is used by the students to explain symbols, grouping,...

Students build two, three, and four digit numbers using base ten blocks and round those numbers. In this rounding numbers lesson, students work in pairs and build numbers using base ten blocks.

Sixth graders identify parallel and perpendicular lines in the alphabet. In this line properties lesson, 6th graders use the letters of the alphabet to show parallel and perpendicular lines. Students open a Geogrid Mat on the computer...

Students collect data about lighting conditions around a room using a light sensor and RCX. They use software to upload and analyze the data in order to draw conclusions about light intensity in the room.

Students sort Lego Duplo pieces after determining the attributes to classify them by. They work in pairs to sort a group of Duplo pieces and explain their process to others.

First graders play a game of hopscotch, but hop to the answer of the addition or subtraction fact the teacher calls out.

Sixth graders explore the relationship between area and perimeter of rectangles. In this area and perimeter lesson plan, 6th graders measure and determine perimeter and area of various rectangles. Students create rectangles with given...