Students are introduced to techniques to help them solve word problems in a more effective way. As a class, they perform the techniques together solving problems involving the concept of money. They review how to write a dollar amount...

Fourth graders are introduced to the concept of the seasonal round and how folklife traditions vary from season to season. They begin charting dates of personal interest on seasonal round calendars by starting with birthdays. Students...

In this probability worksheet, students give a number for the probability of 11 events happening. The worksheet explains that probabilities may be expressed in fractions and decimals.

Students construct data tables using the results of previous experiments. In this graphing lesson, students plot data and interpret the results. Students discuss how they organized their data.

Pupils demonstrate how Native Americans were philanthropic. In this philanthropy lesson, students read Squanto's Journey and brainstorm ways that the Native Americans were helpful towards the Pilgrims. Pupils reflect on the long-term...

Second graders use The Berenstain Bears' to learn about money management. In this money management lesson, 2nd graders read The Berenstain Bears' Dollars and Sense book and complete the 'Rainy Day' worksheet. Students then discuss the...

Students solve probability problems. In this fraction and probability lesson, students review how to simplify fractions and learn how to express probability as a fraction.

Pupils make cards as a form of good will. In this card making instructional activity, students brainstorm a list of people who would benefit from an anonymous card. Pupils deliver the cards anonymously and observe the reaction of the...

Young scholars explore transformations.  In this mathematical transformations instructional activity, students define quadrilaterals, convert centimeters to meters, and complete a transformations worksheet.

First graders use portable media players to improve their reading fluency. In this reading fluency activity, 1st graders use a media player to read and record passages throughout the year to improve their reading fluency.

Students explore measurements and geometric formulas. In this geometry lesson, students investigate pi as it relates to geometry. They collect data and use a chart to organize the data.

Students demonstrate how to give compliments. In this character education lesson, students are given an envelope with strips of paper to write compliments on. Students are asked to give one compliment to each classmate. The students...

Students discover details about the San Francisco earthquake of 1906. In this natural disaster lesson, students visit selected websites to analyze primary sources related to the personal accounts of the earthquake. Students then discuss...

Students have tournaments in teams after learning information about The Middle Ages. In this Middle Ages lesson plan, students learn that tournaments are mock battles, but that they will have these battles by answering questions in teams...

Pupils predict the number of cells after a series of cell divisions.  In this cells lesson students create a graph of their results and create a patterned drawing. 

In this mutually exclusive probability worksheet, students solve for the probability of sixteen mutually exclusive events.  A short explanation is provided.  Additionally students can find hints and check their solutions by...

Pupils calculate the normal distribution. In this statistics lesson, students use the normal distribution to estimate binomial distributions. They define when to use NP and n(1-p) to make approximations.

Learners solve problems using the Pythagorean Theorem. In this geometry activity, students identify different parts of a right triangle. They use the Pythagorean Theorem to calculate missing angles and sides.

Students study letters. In this pronunciation lesson, students discover what the letter /m/ looks like and what sound it makes. They work as a class on various activities to identify the letter /m/ and the sound it makes in words. This...

Students study language. In this letter identification instructional activity, students practice pronouncing and recognizing the letter "m." They work as a group to actively particpate in various drills the teacher presents. This...

Students are reintroduced to the soft letter "G" and identify appropriate letter sounds in words. In this soft letter "G" lesson plan, students identify the two sounds the letter "G" can make. Students practice saying the two sounds of...

Eighth graders engage in a game which focuses on the binary number system. Have one student leave the classroom. They remain in the class and decide on a number between 0 and 32. They come back inside and tries to figure out the number.

Third graders listen as teacher snaps her fingers in a certain pattern and then join in as they become familiar with the pattern and then repeating it. They observe a patterns of shapes and repeat after the teacher has explained it....

Students simulate stars in the Milky Way Galaxy using newspaper prints. In this space science instructional activity, students compare the number of 'stars' on their page to familiar things. They calculate how many pages they need to...