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Measurement 3: Rulers
In this measurement worksheet, students measure the linear distance, in inches, between stated objects. Next, they determine the actual distance, in miles.
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Measurement
In this measurement worksheet, students measure distance with a provided ruler. Using the provided map scale, students determine the actual distance between objects. They may set up proportions to evaluate each situation.
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Tour De Texas
Middle schoolers are given a budget and an alternative-fuel vehicle. Using a map of Texas, they are given a starting point and determine how to arrive at their destination within 72 hours. They use the internet to research the...
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Comparing Ratios
In this comparing ratios worksheet, students solve and complete 3 different problems using the screens shown. First, they write a ratio that compares the shaded part to unshaded part illustrated. Then, students use the same grid to...
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Environment: Water & Air
The introduction to the lesson mentions a sailor's limited capacity to store drinking water on his ship. Pupils then set up an overnight experiment to remove freshwater from salt water by distillation. There is a math and map activity to...
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It's Greek to Me!
Students explore Greek Mythology. In this Greek Mythology unit, students read myths, pantomime vocabulary words, practice research skills, create city-states, and demonstrate knowledge of ratios and proportions. This unit includes many...
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Cartography
Students research about cartography and how to be a cartographer. In this math instructional activity, students draw a map of their classroom. They use a robot to explore navigation using a compass rose.
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Building a Topographic Model
Pupils explore Mount Shasta and various locations on Mars to examine ways geographical data can be represented. They study topographic maps and translating data from 2-Dimensions to 3-Dimensions.
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"it's All in the Cellar"
Seventh graders examine the process of constructing a site plan map at archaeological sites. They discuss the process of mapping techniques and calculation of percentages, create a plan site map of a cellar at Jamestown, and calculate...
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What Do We Do With A Dirty Bomb?
Students examine composition of dirty bomb and its possible effects on a city, and investigate simulations of such an event; students use computational and problem solving skills to assess damage and prepare report proposing solution to...
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Mapping the changes in Canada's population
High schoolers find and analyze data found in the census. They compare the population from 1996 to 2001. They explore the type of data they can find in the Census of Population.
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Math and Measurement
Pupils use the correct tool to measure distances. In this geometry instructional activity, students use an odometer and ruler correctly as they study maps. They describe how far way something is.
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How do we measure global earthquakes?
Students examine three seismograms of a recent South American earthquake recorded by USGS stations. They measure the S-P distance and use a P and S wave travel-time graph to find the epicenter distance for each seismogram. In addition,...
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Similar Triangles - Applied Problems
Students differentiate between similar and congruent triangles. In this geometry lesson, students identify the angles of triangles using the similarity theorem. They apply concepts of triangles to the real world.
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The Greatest Survival Story of All Time
Students use the Internet to read about an explorer's survival in the Antarctic. They try to find a better route for him to have taken.
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Investigation: The Local Bagel Shop
Sixth graders explore economics by solving business math problems. In this ratio and proportion lesson, 6th graders examine different meals to be purchased at a coffee shop and compare which prices make which meals a better purchase....
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As the Bird Flies
Students investigate the properties of lines and congruent triangle theorems as well as apply geometric properties and relationships to real-world mathematical problems. Given two different scenarios, they examine maps that have been...
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Eye From the Sky
Students are introduced to the concept of aerial perspective and scale. Students will use satellite technology to view their neighborhoods and sketch the area surrounding their schools. They will take part in a neighborhood walk to view...
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Burt County, NE, Soil Survey
Learners identify the soil types and textures, and locate the waterways in or near the towns of Lyons and Decatur, Nebraska. They analyze soil profile maps, and answer conclusion questions.
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Language Families
Fourth graders identify and locate the three language families of North Carolina. They calculate the physical area covered by each language family and label them on a map.
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The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
Sixth graders examine the causes of the stock market crash of 1929. For this integrated math/history unit on the stock market, 6th graders study, research, and read stocks, visit a local bank, and create a PowerPoint to show the...
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How Does Your Soil Stack Up?
Students examine the soil in their local area and create a soil profile. They record observations in the field and the classroom. They create their own display of the soil profile as well.
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Aerosol Lesson: Science - Graphing SAGE II Data
Learners examine and plot atmospheric data on bar graphs.
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Date a Rock!
Students figure the number of half-lives since the sample solidified, and therefore the "age" of the sample rocks.