Students, using Pascal's triangle, find the number of items given each day in the song, "The 12 Days of Christmas."

In this four student problem learning exercise, students determine the number of combinations to satisfy a given situation.  This one-page learning exercise contains 1 multi-step problem.  The answer is provided at the bottom...

Students find the total cost of the items in the song, "The 12 Days of Christmas."

Second graders build number sense in an activity that requires the matching of base 10 representations to numbers. It is the teachers responsibility to gauge student understanding and involvement while class members work in groups.

Students apply their knowledge of math to the real world. In this algebra lesson, students explore different way to incorporate math topics into the real world. They create a score or progress sheet to mark their progress.

Students solve word problems using words and mathematical symbols. In this algebra lesson, students verbalize what they do to arrive at their answers. They set up their problems algebraically as they apply their knowledge of math to...

Learners participate in a game using 12 manipulatives.  In this addition and subtraction instructional activity students play a game originated by the Native Americans and  look at a number of items and calculate how many...

Students read a book about Ryan O'Keefe, a young man who wants a pair of basketball shoes promoted by a basketball star. They explore about spending, saving, opportunity cost, and trade-offs as they study Ryan's decisions throughout the...

Students use technology to visit websites where they play interactive games, gather information to complete activity sheets, and complete online projects. One instructional activity using 'Inch By Inch' by Leo Lionni, takes students to...

Students listen to From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil F. Frankweiler and discuss wants and needs.  In this iincome and expenses lesson, students relate the adventures of the children in the book to a real life financial...

Students examine concepts of personal finance. In this personal finance lesson, students use Valerie Tripp's, Meet Molly, An American Girl, to learn about saving and spending after World War II. They compare financial decisions after...

Fourth graders locate Antarctica and recognize it as the setting of Mr. Popper's Penguins. In this Mr. Popper's Penguins lesson, 4th graders understand the financial decisions made by Mr. Popper. Students discuss wise spending. Students...

Fifth graders examine primary sources to explore the events leading to World War II. In this World War II lesson, 5th graders  develop questions and research answers from information found in primary documents. Students view a video...

Students measure angles, perimeter, area and volume. In this geometry lesson, students define different ways to measure and solve for the perimeter, area and volume of geometric shapes. They analyze and process information to help them...

Learners analyze the patterns in polygons and relate it to the rate of change. In this algebra lesson plan, students discuss the relationship between the data and the graph of the data.

Students review census data to correlate to emigration in Kansas. In this Westward Expansion lesson plan, students analyze a painting and create definitions for emigration and discuss why people emigrate. Students read and analyze 1855...

This lesson plan enables teachers to use blues music to explore the history of African Americans in the 20th century. By studying the content of blues songs, students can learn about the experiences and struggles of the working-class...

In this money situations worksheet, students read money word problems and then list the benefit, opportunity cost, risks, and responsibilities for each one. Students do this for 6 questions.

Students read a novel about savings and complete activities to define short and long term saving goals. In this income and savings lesson, students read A Gift for Mama and answer discussion questions for it. Students define the terms...

Students reason mathematically as they solve problems dealing with probability of an even occurring. In this probability lesson, students differentiate between different rankings of candidates running for leadership. They identify...

Learners investigate measurement through the use of literature through this series of lessons.

Learners identify word problems that show stereotyping and calculate the percentages.

Students acquire knowledge and literacy (through multiple intelligences) in social studies, language arts, science and math as we study the Oregon Trail. This type of lesson is strong in its attempt to be accessible to all learners.

Students analyze the advantages of regular saving and how savings grow with compounding. After reading the story "The Hundred Penny Box", students define the terms "interest," "interest rate," and "compounding." Through several...