Fifth graders take a close look at the types of ships that travel through the Hudson River Valley on the Hudson River. They utilize worksheets embedded in the plan in order to answer questions about exactly what is being shipped, and how...

Periodically ship the class a trigonometric application. Pupils model the level of water in a port. Using their models, learners determine the times that a ship can safely navigate into and out of the port, along with determining other...

Using boats along in the Port of Albany as the focus, learners practice adding single-digit numbers and interpreting data. This lesson comes with the worksheets, resource links, and other materials to make it a worthwhile experience.

Students use the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus to solve problems. In this calculus lesson, students use the TI to solve the graphing porting of the problem. They practice graphing functions and discuss their place in the real world.

Ocean explorers or mathematicians research the wreck of the CSS H.L. Hunley. They investigate the actual dimensions of the Hunley using math and measuring skills. Afterward, they sketch a large scale drawing of the submarine outdoors on...

Learners practice generating parabolas with a motion sensor while determining the vertex form of the equation. They compare it to the regression equation from the calculator onto a data mate software. Each student completes several...

Do you need to create custom line plot worksheets for your math learners? Use this template to create the line plot. Include up to five questions below the plot. 

Count the frogs! This template is all you need to help your counters create adorable number books. Each of the six pages features 1-5 frogs with the number written out. Learners must not only write the number in numerical form, but also...

What a fun way to practice counting for youngsters! Especially effective for kinesthetic and visual learners, this activity has scholars stacking "books" on a "bookshelf." Templates are provided for the bookshelves and books; consider...

How many is this? Practice number value recognition between 0 and 20 using this interactive activity idea. It's all here for your easy use: cut and laminate the twenty-one individual cards, each labeled numerically 0-20. Also cut out the...

This worksheet provides a downloadable template for a seasonal concentration game. Groups of learners match the dots on pumpkin cards. Related printables provide a template for Pumpkin Concentration with number words. Concept could be...

How many windows does this school bus have? If your class is new to counting, this will be a fun way to get them some practice. Cut out and laminate the spinner template and set it up to spin (instructions written out if you need them)....

Ten frames are a great way to help visualize simple math problems, evidenced in this clear and concise word problems learning exercise. Each question features two ten frames for learners to use as they solve. All numbers are 20 or less....

Practice expanded and standard notation in this beach-themed addition activity. You will need to cut out the shell templates, which are in three groups: ones, tens, and hundreds. Learners choose one from each group, then use the...

How many items can your learners find that are approximately one inch in length or width? Using this graphic organizer, they find nine, labeling and drawing each. A line that is 1-inch is provided at the bottom of the page, or you could...

Send your scholars on a measuring scavenger hunt with this interactive worksheet! They use a graphic organizer to record their findings as they search for items which are less than, more than, or just about one inch long. For each, they...

Looking for a festive way to practice doubles subtraction? This pumpkin concetration game requires minimal set-up and can be brought out anytime for fun practice. Consider laminating the printed template so they last longer. Partners...

This activity is print-out ready for when your learners need to practice doubles addition. A template provides the cards, which can be laminated and used throughout the year. Partners flip over cards to try and match the equation (1+1,...

Cruise ships offer many engaging opportunities for real-world math adventures. These large, floating cities use resources with numbers into the thousands place. Young mathematicians are asked to calculate numerical information...

Here's a creative lesson that lets pupils be creative as well! While considering many different factors, learners devise a plan to increase the efficiency of container shipments. The design of the activity encourages creative,...

Rivers aren't just a place for animals to live, they also provide industrial transportation. The class will examine the Hudson River on a map, discuss all the commercial vessels that use the River to transport materials, then complete a...

This simple instructional activity has young mathematicians consider all of the expenses, and monetary rewards a typical lobsterman encounters when going about his business. Given a few pieces of information, pupils must figure out a...

Students explore the loss and gain made in the stock market as they invest a sum of money and report the results as percentages instead of points.

Students calculate the square root of a given number using carpenter's square measurements. In this math lesson, students relate this method on the Pythagorean theorem. They answer practice problems after the exploration activity,