Should states or the federal government have more power? With this fantastic online interactive, your pupils will be charged with the task of identifying arguments that support either federal or state power.

It's a piece of pizza! Pupils learn about a sector of a circle as a slice of the circle and determine how to find its area. Scholars continue to find out how to calculate the segment of a circle based on the sector's area. At the end,...

Students draw and measure angles. In this angle measurement lesson, the teacher demonstrates how to form and measure angles while explaining the parts of an angle, then students practice.

In this geometry worksheet, students identify different kinds of triangles. Students are given four triangles with their measurements and are to determine which triangle it is by choosing from six different kinds.

Although it was written to use in a science class, this measurement lesson plan is adaptable to Common Core standards in math for measurement and data. Youngsters are introduced to two types of measurement systems. They use both the...

Help your young scientists learn which materials are affected by magnetic fields with an activity that presents the information about different types of materials — diamagnetic, paramagnetic, and ferromagnetic — and their interaction...

Geometry is full of shapes, figures, and corresponding things here and there. The guide shares all of the key pieces of geometric information in a nicely color-coded and labeled sheet. 

It's frog party time! With frog banners, frog juice, and a triangle hunt, your garden party is sure to be both entertaining and educational. The lesson connects geometry, earth science, and delicious snacks to teach kids about ecosystems...

Five weeks of daily activities for the month of May! With a new activity for each day of the month, your youngsters will utilize a variety of skills and practice everything from sight words and spelling to counting by twos or coloring...

It is impossible to cool down a glass of water by adding ice. Young scientists explore heat transfer through videos, experiments, and interactive games. They quickly catch on that the water melts the ice and things aren't always as they...

In this data chart instructional activity, students read the directions and study the examples to learn the difference between qualitative, quantitative, discrete and continuous data. Students answer 24 questions. This page is intended...

In this types of triangles worksheet, students solve 6 short answer problems. Students identify the type of triangle being described according to side length or angle measure.

Students classify triangles by the length of their sides. In this geometry lesson, students use a white board to demonstrate the angles of various triangles. Students construct an equilateral, isosceles, and a scalene triangle.

Students explore the measurements of capacity by constructing a creative project in the shape of a man. The man has body parts that represent different units of measurement and can be used to make conversions. This is highly concrete and...

Third graders examine the non-standard method of measurement and compare it to the metric system of measurement. In this introductory module lesson, 3rd graders discover the scientific observation. Students also develop communication...

First graders conduct a poll about how people like their eggs. In this graphing instructional activity, 1st graders collect data about how they like their eggs. Students use a picture of themselves to place under the type of egg they...

Students review the procedure for determining appropriate types of measurements for given situations and measurement conversions. They figure perimeter, area, and volume of 2 and 3 dimensional objects.

Students calculate the standard and metric measurements of a playground. In this measurement lesson plan, students use GPS coordinates and graphing calculators to determine the dimensions of an area outside of the school in both standard...

Third graders conduct experiments in matter to create chemical changes resulting in gases. By mixing solids and liquids, they create a chemical reaction and capture the gas in balloons. After observing the balloons fill with carbon...

After reviewing characteristics of seven types of triangles, young geometers discover how to find the missing angle of a triangle. Then, they practice identifying triangles, find missing angles, and find missing side lengths of...

The Milky Way gets great reviews on Trip Advisor — 100 million stars. The activity allows scholars to rethink their assumptions and prior knowledge. Pupils observe a set of two lights at equal distance and brightness, but they believe...

What do math, bungee jumping, and Barbie® have in common? Young adventure seekers use rubber bands as bungee cords to predict a thrilling, but safe, jump for their doll. First, test jumps are conducted with a few rubber bands. Then more...

There is more than one way to measure an amount, as learners discover by applying multiple measurement tools in these activities. Centimeter cubes, cylinders, beakers, and measuring cups are used to find the volume of regular and...

Why do you weigh more in space? Each individual in your class explores this question and others as they determine the mass and weight of different objects using two types of scales. They perform conversions and discuss their...