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Constructing and Solving Linear Equations
Students construct and solve linear equations. In this algebra lesson, students solve equations and graph lines using the slope. They identify the different parts of an equation including the leading coefficient.
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How much is a movie worth?
Young scholars discover how much a movie is worth. They use decimals and percentages greater than 100 to complete this activity.
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Virtual Field Trip: Lodging and Meals
Young scholars calculate the costs for lodging and meals for a virtual field trip. They calculate the number of nights lodging needed for road and city travel and the number of meals needed, the costs for each, and input the data using...
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Algebraic Equations
In this algebraic equations worksheet, students read a 2 page explanation of algebraic equations. They then use the information they just learned to solve the following 14 questions in which they solve algebraic equations.
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Using Inequalities to Problem Solve
Learners explore inequalities. In this Algebra I lesson, students solve and graph linear inequalities involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division. Learners use inequalities to solve and graph real-world problems.
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What Can We Lose? What Do We Lose as we Gain Force With A Lever?
Third graders view a demonstration of a teeter totter as a basis for assessing pre-knowledge of a lever. They create a KwL chart. Students work in small groups to conduct a variety of experiments. The first requires students to tie books...
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Miller-Urey Experiment Amino Acids & The Origins of Life on Earth
Students study the Miller-Urey Experiment including its history and criticism. In this origins of life lesson students repeat this experiment to see how it works.
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Fraction of a Number
Students explore how to multiply fractions using color tiles. They use the appropriate strategies for the multiplication of fractions. Students use 40 color tiles to practice multiplying fractions. They practice using various fractions...
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The United Nations
Students are introduced to the role of the United Nations. Using the internet, they research its history and its influence on politics and peace. In groups, they create a timeline of significant United Nations conventions since World...
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Visual Addition
In this math worksheet, learners solve 14 addition problems in which visual clues are given. Students look at the pictures and write the addition equation which matches. Learners add the numbers.
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Charting and Graphing Sales
Students analyze graphs, charts and tables. In this data analysis lesson, students practice creating and analyzing charts, graphs and tables corresponding to sales and surveys. This lesson uses data relevant to students and includes...
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Gyrocopters-Producing Rotary Motion
Students demonstrate rotary motion by practicing with gyrocopters. In this physics lesson students work in groups to construct a gyrocopter and explore how physics effect it torque and inertia.
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Estimating With Fire
Students solve problems with percents, decimals and fractions. In this algebra instructional activity, students convert between fractions, percents and decimals. They estimate their answers and calculate their answer.
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Division With Memory
In this math worksheet, students solve the problems that are created using the Adobe Reader Software. The sheet is intended as a teacher's guide.
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Subtraction With Memory
In this math worksheet, students solve the problems using the skill of subtraction while working on memory. The sheet is a teacher's guide.
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Virtual Field Trip/ Gasoline Cost
Students complete a word problem to determine the cost of gasoline per mile of their virtual field trip. They determine the travel time and gasoline costs for two routes and record the information on a data sheet. They check their work...
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Save Your Change
Learners solve problems involving exponential, logarithmic, and scientific notations. Using calculators, students explore investment problems. They use a formula and logarithms to determine the years to earn a particular income, figure...
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Even And Odd Results Maze
In this math worksheet, students examine the numbers in the maze and determine if they are even or odd. The sheet is a teacher's guide.
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Code Breakers
Learners collect data and make a frequency table, change ratios into percents, and analyze data to make predictions.
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Is Bureaucracy Bad?
Learners examine the term bureaucracy and its role in state government. They study the purpose of regulations and explain the role of regulatory agencies in South Carolina. They describe how administrators act as law makers and analyze...
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Society, Cyberspace and the Future
Young scholars locate information on the rapid growth of world population and consumption needs through the use of Internet, Cd-ROMs, laser dics and other media. They use spreadsheet to present data gathered on world population growth...
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Korean War
Students visualize where the Korean Peninsula is located and what are some neighboring countries. They read a handout giving background information on Korea's 20th centuy history and Truman's Statement and answer questions in their...
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SIM Ecosystem
Students identify and interpret the concept of an ecosystem and the potential impact humans have on ecosystems. They also proficient in organized and methodical Internet searches. Finally, students become proficient with public...
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Calendar Word Problems
In this calendar word problems instructional activity, students examine, analyze and interpret how to solve a variety of word problems involving a monthly calendar.