Two of the best words any one can hear– treasure hunt! Your class will be excited to practice graphing on a coordinate grraph as they identify and write coordinates for landmarks they see on a treasure map. They trace their route to the...

Third graders cut a map of a pond into grid squares. They count the total number of squares and calculate the probability of drawing a pond piece vs. a shoreline piece. They draw 10 pieces and compare the results with the original...

Students use pattern blocks and triangular grid paper to review shape names, be introduced to the concept of a tiling of the plane, and determine which pattern blocks tile the plane. They are asked: "Have you ever seen a floor or a wall...

Students practice various math skills by using manipulative activities. In this math manipulative lesson, students sort shapes, build hexagons, and build shapes using manipulatives. These activities would be great for parent ed or...

In this math worksheet, students learn to graph ordered pairs. Students examine a graph with 3 labeled points and tell the ordered pairs for each. Students also plot 8 ordered pairs on a graph they draw themselves.

Students discuss square numbers. For this math lesson, students find square numbers and support their answers. Students find sums and products that are square numbers.

Students work in pairs, to make a square on the geoboards with a rubber band (or draw one on the dot paper). It can be any size and in any location and share their answers with the class.

Third graders understand the perimeter by units and now find perimeter by addition. In this perimeter lesson, 3rd graders relate their prior knowledge to adding the sides of the perimeter by answering a series of questions.

In this bar graph worksheet, students use a bar graph showing pictures taken on a vacation to complete 6 related questions. Answers are included on page 2. 

Third graders explore tessellations and the spatial concepts used in creating them.  In this tessellations lesson, 3rd graders rotate, reflect and transform shapes to create tessellations.  Students become familiar with the...

In this coordinates worksheet, students solve the subtraction problems in the box that is called out by the coordinate. Students complete 16 problems.

Learners study Native Americans of Virginia. In this Virginia history instructional activity, students take on the role of archaeologists as they analyze a site and its artifacts. Learners use the information to draw conclusions about...

Pupils design different shaped plots and determine the perimeter, area and shape of each. They compare the shapes that have the same area but may have different perimeters.

In this addition and subtraction activity, students write addition and subtraction number sentences that relate to each other and solve word problems. Students complete 6 sets of problems.

Third graders compare and contrast the attributes of two-dimensional shapes. Using a tetrominoes game, they create two-dimensional shapes to cover up a game board. At the conclusion of the game, 3rd graders discuss the patterns they...

In this bar graph learning exercise, students answer short answer questions about bar graphs. Students answer 1 question about a bar graph about a cat, and 3 questions about a bar graph about U.S. rivers.

In this in between 26 and 61 worksheet, students color all of the numbers that come between 26 and 61 yellow and all other numbers pink. Students have 12 numbers to color.

In this addition game worksheet, students call out answers to simple addition problems using coordinates that correspond with problems. A website reference is given for additional activities. 

In this coordinates worksheet, students solve the time problems in the box that is called out by the coordinate. Students complete 16 problems.

In this coordinates worksheet, students solve the percentage problems in the box that is called out by the coordinate where they change the percentages to decimals. Students complete 16 problems.  

Learners visit various websites to calculate the area of circles, triangles, rectangles, trapezoids, and parallelograms. They explore math problems and play interactive games dealing with geometry.

Learners convert their physical models of a playground from a previous instructional activity into a map of the playground that includes a scale and key. They examine and discuss examples of maps, view an image to map photo essay, and...

Students explore the solar system. In this planets lesson, students learn about the other planets in the solar system. They watch a video clip from National Geographic on the solar system, compare and contrast the planets and create a...

Students explore printmaking which began with the ancient Chinese who carved seals from stone, inked them and used the seals as identification symbols. They produce a print in this lesson.