+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Quick Questions

For Teachers K - 6th
Students ask their classmates survey questions. In this survey lesson, students come up with a question and possible answers. Their classmates mark their answers and the class discusses what they notice. 
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Rate It - Working With Positive and negative Numbers

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
Young scholars practice rating things using numbers between -2 to 2. In this rating lesson, students determine what a rating scale is before rating things such as the weather, a book, or a day using the numbers -2 to 2. They examine the...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Six Squares

For Teachers K - 6th
Students create different shapes on grid paper.  In this two-dimensional geometry lesson, students take turns outlining a shape made of six squares on the graph paper.  They identify all shapes they see once everyone has had a turn.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Team Up

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students discover how to break into equal teams. In this dividing instructional activity, students break different numbers of people into equal groups. Students draw pictures to represent their division and discuss what to do when an...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Count Around

For Teachers K - 1st
Students explore counting.  In this numeration math lesson, students read a question that poses a "counting" question, count the identified classroom objects, and write their answer on a sticky note.  Students place their note under the...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Counting Books

For Teachers K - 6th
Students create counting books. In this counting book lesson, students make their own book which counts on each page and has a corresponding picture. These books can count by 1's, 2's, 5's, or even fractions. 
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Getting to Know You

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students create survey questions for their classmates. In this survey lesson, students pick a yes or no question and find what fraction of the class responded yes. They discover how the wording of a survey question can affect the answer. 
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Give Me a Minute

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students categorize data. In this categories lesson plan, students get a specific topic and they have a minute to list as many items that fit under this topic. They compare lists with a classmate and discuss whether all answers work.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mystery Jars: Make Your Own

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students explore the concept of estimation. In this estimation lesson, students create their own estimation jars and fill them with objects of their choice. Students then count the exact number of objects and trade jars to repeat. 
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Narrow It Down

For Teachers K - 6th
Students participate in a logic activity in which they identify items. For this logic activity, students work in groups as they play a questioning game that is similar to "Twenty Questions." They ask questions and rule out items in a...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Paper Bag Skits

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students discover math measurements by creating a skit with classmates.  For this geometry lesson, students utilize objects in a paper bag and index cards to create a short skit focusing on debate over the size of the objects.  Students...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pour Some

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Young scholars compare their desired portions with the actual serving size. In this lesson on serving size, students compare their desired portion of a given food with the actual serving size listed on the Nutritional Facts label.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Roaming Robot

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students give directions to help a classmate find an object. In this direction lesson, students tell the finder where to travel and how many steps to take. More difficult directions include angled turns.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Say It With Shapes

For Teachers K - 6th
Students create patterns with shapes and words. In this patterns and shapes lesson, students recieve an envelope with shapes with words on them. Students make patterns with the shapes that also create a poem. Students can add to the poem...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Soaring Towers

For Teachers K - 6th
Pupils build towers from recycled materials. in this building lesson, students build the highest tower they can from varied materials. They focus on shapes and which items should go on the bottom to make a strong base. 
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ten Pennies

For Teachers K - 6th
Students play logic and strategy games with pennies. In this pennies worksheet, students play one game called 'From counting to arithmetic', and one called 'Counting and mental math'.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Shortest Distance Problem

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve 1 shortest distance problem. This is a challenging problem that requires students to apply knowledge and use their critical thinking skills. A fully explained solution is included.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Duplicating Segments and Angles

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders investigate geometric construction.  In this geometry lesson, 10th graders explore the procedure for copying an angle and a segment.  The lesson emphasizes the difference between a sketch, a drawing, and a construction and...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Balancing a Budget

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate money management.  In this secondary mathematics instructional activity, students participate in a cost-of-living budget simulation in which they calculate monthly and yearly projected costs.  Students investigate...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Creative Dramatics

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students practice simple addition through the use of creative dramatics. In this creative dramatics lesson, students work in groups to form human configurations that allow a certain number of points to be touching the floor. They work...
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Math Club #24: Magic Shapes

For Students 7th
In this magic shapes worksheet, 7th graders work in groups to solve 9 magic square puzzles requiring logic and problem solving.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fractals Rock

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students identify the repeated sequences of a pattern. In this geometry lesson, students identify fractals in patterns and nature. They construct a fractal tree and make conjectures.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fractals Rock: Investing the Fractal Tree

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate the relationship between fractals and sequences. In this geometry instructional activity, students build a fractal tree. They investigate different career fields where fractals are used in the real world.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Quadratic Formula

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students solve quadratic function by completing the square. In this algebra lesson plan, students use the quadratic formula to factor quadratics and find the roots. They graph the parabola and identify its properties.

Other popular searches