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Dividing by Two-Digit Divisors
In this math worksheet, students collaborate with a "study buddy" or "coach" to learn to divide by 2 digit divisors. Students follow the steps to go through the long division process. There are 4 problems.
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Study Buddies- Estimating Products
In this math worksheet, students work with a partner to practice estimating products using rounding. They discuss the process of rounding and whether multiplying the rounded numbers is easier or more difficult than multiplying the...
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Make a Match
Second graders examine the relationship between addition and subtraction. For this number sense lesson, 2nd graders practice their computation skills and use various strategies (including manipulatives and calculators) to...
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Springbreak Trip
Twelfth graders plan and calculate the cost of taking a specific Spring Break trip, with a certain budget and given set costs. they determine miles traveled, gas costs, hotel expenses, etc.
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Take Away Bar 2
Students use an Internet tool, The Take-Away Bar" to solve subtraction problems. They use mental strategies to subtract a two-digit number from a larger two-digit number. Students write and solve subtraction problems. They describe...
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Study Buddies: Adding Decimals
For this math worksheet, students will work with a coach to add numbers with decimals to the hundredths place. Students will follow a step-by-step process and notes are provided for the coach.
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Estimation
Fourth graders view a variety of rice products and calculate their cost. For this rice math lesson, 4th graders estimate cost and multiply to find 8 of each item. Students estimate using different amounts of rice products. Students...
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Why Is My Bread Fuzzy?
Students explore the organisms that live on counters or surfaces in the classroom. In this mold experiment, students observe mold in different conditons. Students record their observations on a worksheet. Students understand how...
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Estimating Solutions to Word Problems
Fourth graders explore number sense by completing word problems in class. In this estimation instructional activity, 4th graders define terms such as sum, difference, estimate and best. Students complete estimating worksheets based on...
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Vegie Gardening
Learners investigate the concept of Veggie Gardening and develop the plans for a successful yield of crops. They answer some practical questions and then apply the information to the horticulture garden. The project includes finding the...
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Budget Finances
Students role play the role of a recent graduate of high school living on their own. Using play money, they are given one month's salary and they discover they own their own house or apartment and owe money on a car loan. They develop...
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Mechanical Science - Small Engine Operation
Students experiment with two- and four-stroke engines. They conduct experiments to determine how atmospheric pressure affects the engine's running capability. Further tests are conducted to asses proper llubrication and its affects on...
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Explain Plant Chemical Processes
Students discover plant chemical processes through three lab activities. Overheads, data sheets, and teaching procedures provided for the unit covering photosynthesis, respiration, and transpiration.
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Examining Estimation
Second graders participate in various activities which help them explain and explain the difference between an estimate and an exact amount.
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Estimation With Percents
Students examine percents. In this percents lesson, students will estimate percentages. Using advertisements from a newspaper, students problem solve to determine the final price of a sale item.
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Flip Flop
Students participate in a stretching warm-up exercise. In this physical education lesson, students warm up the large muscle groups by standing on their hands and legs in a belly up position or a belly down position. Students flip their...
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The Real Deal On Circles
Fifth graders investigate circles and area. For this geometry lesson, 5th graders find the area, diameter and circumference of a circle. They estimate the data and then calculate it.
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Tzedakah: How Can We Help?
Students identify nutritious meals and the prices of a healthy meal. In this nutritious meals lesson, students work in small groups and plan a menu for a nutritious meal. Students figure the total cost of the meal and collect money to...
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Mountain of Ice
Students graph and analyze chemical concentrations from ice core data. In small groups they prepare their graphs using colored pencils, and discuss the results.
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Taste the Rainbow
Students practice estimating and graphing by utilizing Skittles. In this statistics lesson, students complete worksheets based on the likelihood of a certain color of skittle coming out of the bag. Students create a graph...
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Discovering Growth Patterns
In this statistics worksheet, students examine data on a variety of subjects related to growth patterns and apply the data to 4 different graphs.
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Multiplying Decimals
In this math worksheet, learners complete a page that provides a step by step explanation of how to multiply decimal numbers to the hundredths place. Students answer 8 questions and may choose some extension activities with a partner.
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Perform Accounting Functions
Learners practice performing various accounting functions. Given analysis records, they prepare cost and revenue analysis based on specific criteria. They complete handouts and review their answers as a class. They also discuss the...
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Investigate Factors Affecting Nitrates in Groundwater
High schoolers participate in an experiment in which they investigate the factors affecting the levels of nitrates in groundwater. Using examples, they explain the nitrogen cycle and identify the sources of chemical nitrogen...