Investigate the proportional relationships of length, area, and volume. Learners use the dimensions of rectangular prisms to create ratios and proportions. They compare the different ratios to solve more advanced problems.

Four-leaf clovers are lucky, and finding them can be tricky. Look no more, because here is a four-leaf clover division practice learning exercise. Young mathematicians solve division problems in a 19x20 grid before coloring each square a...

Just how durable could a hollow ball bearing be? Learners model the strength of the walls of a ball bearing as a function of the radius of its cavity. They use their models to make reasonable conclusions about the probability of failure...

Take your class on a North American adventure with a currency conversion problem. Pupils are asked to change US dollars into Canadian dollars and then to Mexican pesos. The commentary includes two solutions, converting by unit rates and...

Twelfth graders, who teach GED classes, discuss math as an individual problem solving process rather than as a single method of getting the right answer. They visit Websites dealing with math problem solving situations and answer...

Students are given a set problem, they use the scientific method to solve the problem using all steps of the scientific research. Students list the steps of the scientific method used in solving a problem. They are given a selected...

Students practice solving systems of linear equations using the substitution and elimination methods. They determine if the system has one, infinite or no solution. Students also graph the linear equations.

Students solve math word problems. In this cool tools lesson, students are introduced to the K-N-W-S method.  Students work in groups and complete a worksheet using this method of learning. 

Students examine the scientific method and lab procedures. They solve problems using experimentation, observation, and the scientific method.

Students are introduced to the concept of a catapult and how it is used with the help of a media presentation. They use catapults in a large, open area and record the distances objects travel. Students use the scientific method while...

In this systems of equations worksheet, learners solve 4 systems of equations problems using the elimination multiplication method. Students solve 2 word problems by setting up and solving a systems of equations.

In this electrical mystery activity, students watch a television broadcast called "The Case of the Electrical Mystery". They answer 8 questions about how detectives solve problems presented in the segments. Topics include hypothesizing,...

In this scientific method worksheet, students fill in 10 blanks with terms related to the scientific method. Then they determine if 3 sentences are true or false and they match 6 terms with their definitions.

Students solve word problems involving money using all four operations listed, and convert pre-decimal currency into decimal currency. They discuss how dockyard mates were paid and the equivalence with today's money, and complete a...

In this scientific method worksheet, students read "The Lipstick Experiment" and then complete the 2 student tasks on the worksheet. They then answer the 5 questions regarding what they just read. The answers are on the last page.

Students explore the concept of algebra topics. In this algebra topics lesson, students solve linear and quadratic equations. Students solve systems and factor equations. Students practice problems involving perfect square trinomials and...

Students differentiate between a feral cat and a domesticated cat. In this cat lesson plan, students use the scientific method, calculate averages, solve story problems, and learn how a caretaker can help a feral colony live safely.

Middle schoolers apply the steps of the scientific method to an experiment. They complete an instructional activity of scientific inquiry and use a spreadsheet software to create a graph illustrating data gathered.

Students use the partial products algorithm to complete multiplication problems. In this partial products lesson plan, students are introduced to the algorithm and connect the relationship to multiplication and division problems.

Students discover the habits of panthers by solving fictitious crime mysteries.  In this animal life lesson, students utilize their research from previous lessons to solve mysteries in a panther activity.  Students answer...

Students solve equations through trial and error. In this algebra activity, students first estimate their answers and then calculate it to check their work. They solve problems involving roots and integers.

Middle schoolers research the conditions in which molds thrive. They apply the scientific method to develop a hypothesis, conduct research and test results.

In this polynomials activity, 9th graders solve and complete 24 different problems that include various polynomials. First, they determine which of those listed are binomials. Then, students simplify numerous polynomials by...

Students evaluate a playful case study about a dog searching for fetching sticks to identify the steps in the science inquiry method. They read the case study and fill in a worksheet with the examples of questions, observations and...