Welcome! Sign In or Try it Free!
Search Over 150,000 Teacher Reviewed Lesson Plans and 75,000 Worksheets
- Grade Range
- 12th
- Rating
Students gain a better understanding and appreciation for Calculus by studying mathematicians credited for the invention of calculus, including the period in which they lived and the significant mathematical problems they were attempting to solve. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
- Rating
Students search for the answers to worksheet questions about the history of astronomy. They use the Web and later share their answers with each other. This is a great introduction to astronomy activity. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd
- Rating
Students explore the contributions of women to mathematics by writing a research paper, presenting a summary to their peers, and sharing an activity with their peers. They use a variety of reference materials to gather information for research topics. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th
- Rating
Students investigate the history of Islam, the five pillars of Islam, and the Crusades of the Middle Ages. They research and examine Islamic art, analyze maps, sequence events, create posters, and analyze Islam's contributions to culture. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 12th
- Rating
Students research history of popular toys to learn when those toys were first introduced. They use measurement skills to create an accurate timeline. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th
- Rating
Students use the internet to research the history of cultures throughout the world. In groups, they disucss the meaning of various symbols and view Tenochtitlan as a center of power and wealth. They use everyday materials to create a model of the city and share it with the class. To end the lesson, they write an evaluation on their work and answer discussion questions. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
- Rating
Students explore the nature of mathematical proofs and mathematical inquiry. They complete the activity "Using the Pythagorean Theorem". They read selected articles and participate in class discussions. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 2nd - 4th
- Rating
Students study types of soil, rocks, mapping skills, cultural traditions, and economic resources of a community in relationship to the gem mining in the area. They read about the history of the area, examine rubies mined there, speak to a local miner and evaluate soils in the areas near the mines. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 12th - Higher Ed
- Rating
Students explore the significance and geologic history of the Kerguelen Plateau Large Igneous Province, as revealed by Ocean Drilling Program (ODP) Legs 120 and 183. They examine all the source material and write an essay addressing the important points presented. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th - 9th
- Rating
Students measure and study in small groups the differences between milimeter, centimeter, meter, etc. They will also study the history of measurement and come up with definitions and approximations for units such as a bushel or peck. They will then in their small groups create a math crossword puzzle using the new measurement terms. Full Review »
Link to This
Email This
Share