Students investigate patterns in the Food Pyramid.  In this patterns in the Food Pyramid lesson, students sort food into different food groups.  Students make patterns with food from different food groups.  Students...

Young scholars identify geometric solids.  In this shape lesson, students explore the characteristics of geometric solids.  They locate pictures of shapes on the internet, and identify the shapes.  Young scholars draw...

Young scholars design a new classroom workplace. In this architecture lesson, students use area formulas to identify the problem with the existing desks in their classroom. Young scholars design their own solution volume formulas to...

Students collect and analyze data using a graph. In this algebra lesson, students explain their findings orally and with a graph. They use their knowledge to solve real life scenarios.

Students identify the parts of an engine using a graph. In this statistics lesson, students make a graph from their collected data. They calculate the volume of a cylinder using a line of regression and a scatter plot.

Students complete subtraction problems where they use goldfish crackers as their manipulatives in the problem. In this subtraction lesson plan, students use words and pictures to also show their problems.

Students use a balance to complete subtraction problems and weigh out the items they take away. In this subtraction lesson plan, students use a pan balance and record their equations.

Students estimate the amount of money they have in groups of pennies, nickels, and dimes. In this money lesson plan, students then count up the amounts they have and exchange money amounts.

Young scholars learn the difference between perimeter and area by watching a video and a hands on activity.

Students use Geometers SketchPad to find the area and perimeter of several shapes. In this geometry activity, students determine area of rectangles and progress through irregular polygons. None of the referenced worksheets are included...

As an experiment is demonstrated for them, students write down their observations and brainstorm questions that can help them understand what they saw. After watching the experiment again—which demonstrates a soda can collapsing due to...

Students discuss skyscrapers and listen as the teacher introduces the project. They use the Internet to perform research on one skyscraper. Students use information they gather to create a brochure of their building . They create an...

Students construct a bridge that can hold 100 pennies. In this math lesson, students evaluate the strength of their bridges. They predict how much weight a bridge can hold based on its design.

Sixth graders complete a lesson plan on the properties, types and amounts of water on Earth. In groups, they travel between stations to identify water resources in Illinois and pollution sources. They complete the lesson plan with a...

Students work together to create a model of the Earth. They label and identify each layer and describing its properties. They discover how engineers use models to test different concepts.

Young scholars independently investigate the Pythagorean Theorem. They are given a set of triangles that involve whole number Pythagorean Triples. The main focus of the lesson is exploration rather than discovering the Pythagorean Theorem.

Learners explore the concept of factoring trinomials.  In this factoring trinomials lesson, students use the Mack Method to factor trinomials.  Learners watch a video on how to factor a trinomial with a coefficient of 1 with...

Pupils explore the concept of trapezoids.  For this trapezoids instructional activity, young scholars identify legs and bases of a trapezoid.  Pupils discuss the similarities and differences between isosceles trapezoids and...

Middle schoolers review the procedure for determining appropriate types of measurements for given situations and measurement conversions. They figure perimeter, area, and volume of 2 and 3 dimensional objects.

Pupils explore another meaning of subtraction as it pertains to the inverse of addition. In this what balances lesson, students identify the concept of subtraction as a balance. Pupils use subtraction facts to generate addition facts....

Students examine how multiples of the denominator indicate that a fraction can be renamed as a whole number, and convert improper fractions to mixed numbers. Independently they read examples, and complete a variety of problems on a...

Pupils use rounding and compensating with whole numbers and explain how to use the empty number line to show additions and subtractions. They round and compensate in relation to decimal subtraction Background

Students use fractions strips to demonstrate addition and subtraction of fractions. They explore finding common denominations, examining equivalent fractions, and simplifying fractions. Students may work in groups or independently.

Students use the six step scientific method to experiment with the differences in adhesives. Students test for tack, shear, and peel in these activities.