First graders use appropriate vocabulary to compare the measurement of the animal he/she is drawing.

Learners solve problems using mathematical skills. In this math lesson, the students use math concepts, to design a virtual path for a ladybug. The learners will reinforce their skills in algebra and geometry concepts.

Young scholars make and fly a sled kite out of plastic garbage bags, dowel rods, and more. In this kite lesson plan, students plan the kite to have symmetry and make adjustments as they test it.

Students examine soil. In this science lesson plan, students examine the layers of soil. Students collect soil from various locations and separate the layers. Students record and chart their findings.

Students work collaboratively to design and construct a roof out of Legos for a house that was built in a previous lesson. The roof must be structurally sound and pass certain criteria determined by the teacher.

Students use interactive geoboards to identify simple geometric shapes. In this making triangles lesson, students describe the properties associated with geometric shapes. Students develop spatial sense and the mathematical meaning...

Young scholars identify geometric solids. In this geometric shapes lesson, students listen to the teacher read Captain Invincible and the Space Shapes  by Stuart J. Murphy. Young scholars then visit a web site where they identify...

Students explore lines of symmetry. In this symmetry lesson, students divide and combine shapes along basic lines of symmetry. Students explore symmetry in real life objects.

First graders explore the existence of patterns in everyday items. In this science and math integrated lesson, 1st graders match leaves with a name word card and organize them into four patterns. This lesson includes a reading of And the...

Students explore the Elements of Art. In this art lesson, students read the book Katie Meets the Impressionists and brainstorm the different things that artists create. Students observe various elements of art such as line and color and...

Students apply their enthusiasm for imaginary play to create their own imaginary play space. In this novice architectural design lesson, students arrange and glue pre-cut foam shapes to a cardboard base to set up their play space. In...

Students write compliments for the staff at their school. In this compliments lesson plan, students demonstrate kindness by anonymously writing and taping compliments to people's doors around the school.

Students explore geometry by creating a quilt square. In this symmetry lesson, students identify a list of items, designs, insects and animals which have either rotational or line symmetry. Students investigate symmetrical designs on the...

Students are asked to look at differences in people and accept those differences but to examine that people are more alike than different. The lesson plan has the central focus of investigating diversity.

Students make bread and understand that bread gives us energy. In this bread lesson plan, students read the story A Trip to the Market, and learn about the importance of bread. Then they make the bread!

Students create patterns with shapes and words. For 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...

Students build towers from recycled materials. in this building activity, 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. 

Young scholars explore encryption. They discuss the importance of cryptography in our daily lives. Students use games and cryptography to discover transformational geometry and modulo systems. They design their own encryption puzzles...

Pupils participate in guessing their partners' hidden Lego pieces from their verbal clues. They work in partners to accomplish their goals. They are meeting a variety of math standards by completing this lesson.

Students identify and correctly name three-dimensional solids; cones, spheres, and cubes. In this three-dimensional figures activity, students  build a cube by matching colored square faces to a correct word. Students then...

Students study rectangles. In this math lesson, students use numbers, measurements and geometry to draw rectangles of varying sizes.

Students describe, make and compare polygons. In this creating polygons instructional activity, students identify properties of quadrilaterals and describe common features of two dimensional shapes.

In this unit of lessons, students make sense of the Census. They examine why a census is taken and participate in activities.

Young scholars explore geometric concepts by working with Tangram Puzzles. In this Tangram challenge lesson, students use problem-solving tasks that involve physical manipulatives. Young scholars select a picture and use all...