Handout
McGraw Hill

The Units of the English System

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
Go from feet to inches to yards and back again with this notes and activity combo resource. Several pages of examples regarding unit conversion of the English system are given, followed by different pages of problems. There is a nice...
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Molly's Run

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
A simple lesson with a lot of support behind it. Your learners will find out how long it takes Molly to run a mile by choosing their solution method. The activity can be used as a lesson or as an independent assignment. Preface with...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

More for my Money

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students solve problems involving ratio and proportion. In this algebra lesson, students analyze the currencies found in different countries. They create formulas to convert between the different currencies and use ratio and proportion...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

PrimeTime Math: Cliffbound!

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students are involved in a cooperative learning environment that analyzes fractions, ratios to time and distance, equivalent fractions and numerical relationships and expressions in quantitative problems. They take notes, relate...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Water Usage and Conservation

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate water usage at school and at home. They use graphs and tables to evaluate water usage. Students describe possible water conservation measures. They use graphs and tables to relate data as part of a written report.
Worksheet
Helping with Math

Percentages: Calculating Percent - 2

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Here is a worksheet on which math classes practice calculating the percentage of different numbers. Some of the percentages involve decimals, so this would not be an assignment for first-time percent calculators! You can print the...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Scaling Down the Solar System

For Teachers 4th - 5th Standards
Learners work collaboratively to gain a better understanding of the vastness of space by scaling down the solar system. They measure by inches, gain an understanding of space, and model the distances of the planets from the sun.
Assessment
Noyce Foundation

Photographs

For Teachers 6th - 7th Standards
Scaling needs to be picture perfect. Pupils use proportional reasoning to find the missing dimension of a photo. Class members determine the sizes of paper needed for two configurations of pictures in the short assessment task.
Assessment
Noyce Foundation

Sewing

For Teachers 6th Standards
Sew up your unit on operations with decimals using this assessment task. Young mathematicians use given rules to determine the amount of fabric they need to sew a pair of pants. They must also fill in a partially complete bill for...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Prime Time Math

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders use educational software in order to practice lesson plan objectives. They define rate and ratio. Students solve distance problems given two variables. They also use a problem solving strategy that can be defended in its...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Sizing Up the Supersize Croc

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine and compare traits of humans and crocodiles.  In this crocodile lesson students use a ratio to estimate the height of a person and compare that to a crocodile. 
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Smaller Than One

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders practice converting a fraction into a decimal and a percent. They explain relationships among rational numbers. They order and compare whole numbers, fractions (including mixed numbers), and decimals using a variety of...
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Voting for Two, Variation 2

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
John won the election, but by how much more? Your learners will calculate how many votes each candidate received in order to determine the difference. Use with other lessons provided in the series to practice different variations of this...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Watering Soil

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this watering soil activity, students complete a simple activity, following directions to use a watering can to sprinkle, pour slowly, then pour "faster" onto soil and write about what they notice. Teacher guide is on page 2.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Stars and Stripes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners design a United States flag using reasoning. They describe their design to make it easy for it to be duplicated. They share their designs with the class.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Getting Percentible

For Teachers 4th
This unit explores the connections between percentages, decimals, and fractions. It focuses on strategies for solving problems involving percentages and applies these strategies to real life contexts.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mathematics Within: Algebraic Patterns

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students investigate the concept of using proportions to compare quantities while also practicing calculations for foreign exchange rates. They develop the skill of solving for unknown quantities of money while using an algebraic equation.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Water - Planning for the Future

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore and examine the increases and/or decreases for water user groups: irrigation, municipal, manufacturing, steam electric power generation cooling, livestock, and mining. They utilize percentage changes during their...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Percentages: Decimals To Percent

For Students 4th - 7th Standards
For this percentages worksheet, students write twelve decimals as percentages and twelve percentages as decimals. Students check their answers with the key when they are finished.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Every Breath You Take

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the nature of the air we breathe by observing petri dishes that have accumulated particulate matter from the atmosphere. Students make mathematical calculations and inferences about the effect of this matter on...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

MOBILITY, Traveling Lightly: What’s My Footprint?

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students calculate their carbon footprint. In this environmental technology lesson, students listen to a lecture on climate change. Students brainstorm solutions to reduce environmental impact based on travel options. Students calculate...
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Curated OER

“I Can” Common Core! 6th Grade Math

For Teachers 6th Standards
Help your sixth graders reach their Common Core math standards by providing them with a checklist of "I can" statements for each standard. As each concept is covered, kids can check it off, as long as they can do what it states. 
Worksheet
Curated OER

Calculating Total From Percents

For Students 3rd - 4th Standards
Using this short review of finding a percentage of a number, learners can practice important skills. There are twelve questions on this learning exercise.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Percentages: Calculating Percent-1

For Students 3rd - 7th Standards
In this percentages worksheet, students calculate percentages in eighteen problem solving percentage equations. Students show each step of their work.