Students use reciprocal learning to coach one another in review of their prior learning about decimals. In this peer reciprocal learning decimal review activity, students participate in conversation, accountability, roles and...

First graders study number pairs and identify number pairs that sum to numbers from 10 to 30. They use number pairs to solve addition and subtraction problems. They make sensible estimates and check the reasonableness of answers.

Students explore place value up to ten-digit numerals. Students will listen to information on the place value system and use money to bid on prizes, accurately explaining the value of their money using the place value system. They will...

Students explore the different techniques for solving Word Problems.

Fourth graders advance to new levels in the lesson we're dealing with here. It is the fourth of a sequence of six dealing with the same theme. These develop from Level 2 to Level 5. In the process they involve number concepts at the...

First graders make sensible estimates and check the reasonableness of answers. They make up, tell and record number stories up to 9 about given objects. They skip count in twos, threes and fives.

Students explore basic algorithms for addition, subtraction, and multiplication. They use models to demonstrate solving two-digit by two-digit multiplication. Students demonstrate vertical formats to solve multiplication problems.

Students are introduced to the problem by playing a guessing game of "I am a number, which is half of 6 and 6, what am I?" They explain their answers and see if anyone else had an alternate solution checking for reasonableness.

Students sort medications by likeness and use. They compare and contrast using a Venn Diagram, and find the differences and commonalities of over the counter and Rx medications.

Young scholars use Olympic athlete statistics to make algebraic calculations. In this algebraic equation lesson, students use algebra to calculate athlete speed and calories burned.

Second graders design and construct homes for the three pigs. Each of the homes is made and filled with patterns that we explore. They continue a sequential pattern and describe a rule for this.

Fourth graders Split a 2-digit number into tens and ones. They use The Multiplier to partition and solve 2-digit by 2-digit multiplications. They describe how to solve 2-digit by 2-digit multiplications using a diagram.

his unit uses two of the series of four Divider learning objects to support the students division of whole numbers where the quotient is a mixed number (whole number and fraction). The Divider encourages the students to split a division...

Students study money and its value and usage in the world today. In this economic lesson, students research money as they learn what it stands for, why it is important, how it is valued and what it represents in the United States.

First graders study money. In this addition lesson, 1st graders count and add two-digit numbers using dimes and pennies.

Third graders use the lesson to support division of whole numbers where there is either no remainder or whole number remainders. They are able to slit division problems into parts using known multiplication and division facts.

Students sort and count objects. In this sorting skills lesson, students work in small group with various objects that can be sorted and counted in groups.

Students estimate the time needed by the Corps of Discovery to complete its expedition. They problem solve and estimate the distance covered by the Corps on its expedition. They compare their findings to the expedition's actual rates...

First graders examine the use of number lines in problem solving situations in this series of lessons. They participate in activities in which they move forward and backward on number line on the playground before doing paper and pencil...

Student solve problems using a flow chart. They solve real-world problems by using a diagram or model. They create their own diagrams for problem-solving. They explain how they drew the diagram and solved the problem.

Students explore finding the percent of a numbers. They survey their peers to determine modes of transportation used in getting to school. Afterward, students organize information and create graphs and charts. They explore alternative...

Students use fraction circles to observe fractions in smaller parts and to complete charting and word problem activities. In this fraction lesson plan, students complete chart problems, word problems, and fraction comparing problems...

Students combine different foods to make possible lunches and determine the specific combinations of lunches that can be made from a finite set of foods.

Third graders identify the phases of the moon. They use technology to access websites on the Internet dealing with the moon.