Arr ye matey, it's time for some trig. Learners first read up on the 2010 attack on the USS Nicholas by a group of pirates and the testimony of one of the witnesses. They use right triangle trigonometry to determine if the account is...

There are so many ways to help our students build strong memory skills, one of which is to teach them a memory song. Sing this silly pirate song with your class. They will need to remember all of the things that interrupted the pirate....

Students read the math problem and retell it in their own words. They brainstorm for ways to solve and use questions to focus on the steps used. Students could use other problems involving pirates from the given website.

Students performing a scene about pirates and spend time making a measuring meters incorporating the main character, Captain Blood to add interest. They use meter sticks measuring items from the play and record their answers in meters.

In this percentages worksheet, students read about paranoid pirates and their claims of treasure and complete percentage problems based on their desired amount. Students complete 21 problems.

Understanding when to divide by two or one-half can be confusing. Here is an activity that gives four different scenarios. It is up to your number crunchers to decide if they divide by two or one-half. The easiest way to approach the...

Second graders measure classroom objects using metric and English rulers to find object which meet preset lengths given to each small group. The group draws pictures of the objects they found meeting their preset limits and present them...

Two of the best words any one can hear– treasure hunt! Your class will be excited to practice graphing on a coordinate grraph as they identify and write coordinates for landmarks they see on a treasure map. They trace their route to the...

Students recognize the features of geometric shapes.  For this geometric shapes lesson, students listen to Captain Invincible and the Space Shapes. Students create solid figures with marshmallows and toothpicks.  Students...

Second graders explore and solve an algebraic word problem. They listen to a poem about pirates, describe the word problem in their own words, and independently solve the problem using colored rods to represent the pirates and treasure...

Young scholars explore the effects of a declining fossil fuel system would have on the world. They read the line graph and other information to answer questions about fossil fuels. Students use mathematics to analyze graphical data and...

Students identify geometric solids. In this geometric shapes lesson, students listen to the teacher read Captain Invincible and the Space Shapes  by Stuart J. Murphy. Students then visit a web site where they identify types of...

Third graders problem solve using drawings and map interpretations. They preview graphs and Cartesian geometry. They follow directions on a map using a grid and compass references while simulating they are reading a pirate map.

High schoolers investigate the history of money as it was back then compare to now. In this algebra lesson plan, students analyze the type of money used in medieval times, the value of the currency and the coins used. They make a budget...

In this greatest common factors quiz worksheet, students solve 20 problems that require them to identify the greatest common factors for lists of numbers. Students also use their problem solving skills to solve 4 word problems.

Using a popular topic, the movies, your class can meet a Common Core criterion. They compare box office movie returns, adjust older movies' incomes for inflation, and in this way use the four operations to solve real-world problems. This...

In this units of time worksheet, students cut out ten strips of time and then match up the strips of time to their actual times.

Students solve fraction mysteries.  In this fractions lesson, students read Math Maven's Mysteries and use problem-solving and critical thinking skills to solve the mysteries. 

Use visuals to help your scholars complete these three addition word problems. For each, images guide beginning mathematicans to a sum of two numbers, none of which are higher than six. Although the worksheet doesn't specify, there is a...

Young scholars create their own pie chart about their total health, being comprised of physical, social, and mental health. They label each section physical, social, and mental, and label each section with the percentage they are...

In this problem solving strategies worksheet, students solve and complete 10 different word problems that include working backwards. First, they determine various numbers by following the instructions and then working backwards to check....

Students engage in an integrated lesson plan with a unit on inequalities.This math computer-based software lesson plan will utilize Reader Rabbit Math! The lesson plan is designed for students that are learning inequalities and basic...

In this math worksheet, students read and analyze 14 real life word problems. Students decide on a strategy and perform the basic addition or subtraction operation. Some can be calculated mentally.

Students rewrite word problems using expressions and equations. For this algebra lesson, students use the correct variable to solve and write equations. They use the TI to graph their solution.