Counting by 10's is easy for students of this age. Knowing that base 10 can be used to help multiply and divide in the higher numbers by decomposing is critical. This lesson sets the base for future work.

The objective of this lesson is for students to, "explore spatial relationships by determining the area of various shapes and creating tessellation patterns." Using a variety of hands-on activities, students apply concepts of geometry,...

Join Max and Ruthie on a snow day math adventure and see how many things can happen in just one day. Teachers will like this lesson's approach to experiencing and telling time. Use the teacher's guide, activity sheet, and extra...

NZMaths, a New Zealand teacher resource, provides lesson plans for students in algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, statistics, logic and reasoning.

NZMaths is a New Zealand teacher resource that provides lesson plans for students in algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, statistics, logic and reasoning.

This New Zealand Problems website is an excellent resource for lesson plans in problem-solving. They are organized into the following categories: algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, statistics, and logic and reasoning.

In this lesson, students units use different units to measure the same object.

This lesson plan is designed to guide students in practicing their basic arithmetic skills by learning about clock arithmetic and cryptography. Linked resources include helpful applets.

Grams are a useful measurement in determining nutritional content of food.

This video lesson [1:04] will walk you through using a ruler to measure the distance between endpoints. It is 3 of 10 in the series titled "Measuring a Line Segment." Students can answer review questions when finished....

This video lesson [2:15] will walk you through using a ruler to measure the distance between endpoints. It is 2 of 10 in the series titled "Measuring a Line Segment." Students can take a short review quiz when finished....

In this lesson, learners use math and physics skills to follow directions when making cookies. This is a very detailed and structured lesson!

Students will research prices of used cars to discover how automobiles lose their value over time. Students will create a chart to record their information, use their chart to graph their data, and find measures of central tendency of...

In this lesson, students create a class mural by using scale, ratio, and proportion. Media resources and teacher materials are included.

Pancakes anyone? Students explore estimation and measurement by learning how to make pancakes. A hands-on lesson designed for students in grades 3-5 where students are engage in hand-on experiences involving measuring volume, converting...

Straightforward lesson that introduces students to pi by letting them measure real objects and solve a challenge problem. Includes instructions and a "Data Sheet" for keeping track of measurements. Available in English and Spanish.

Simulation where learners apply mathematics and economics concepts in the lemonade business. Learners set up a virtual lemonade stand and must determine production costs, product variables, and profits. Students record data collected on...

How much water do you use everyday? Find out in this engaging investigation, where you compare your water usage with your classmates and other people around the world. An exploration filled with lots of math and science that students are...

In this year long learning project integrating mathematics and science, students solve environmental problems using data collection and problem solving concepts. Designed for upper elementary gifted students. Interactive components and...

At the end of this lesson, students will have a better understanding of the size of the African elephant. This could be used in an animal science unit, a measuring unit in math, an extension to literature, or for social studies...

In this video segment from Cyberchase, the CyberSquad and Digit construct a physical profile of the person who kidnapped Choocroca, a giant cybercrocodile. [2:49]

This video lesson [1:15] will walk you through using a ruler to measure the distance between endpoints. It is 5 of 10 in the series titled "Measuring a Line Segment." CCSS.Math.Content.3.MD.B.4 Generate measurement data by measuring...

History and mathematics merge in this lesson that explores the origin of the calendar. Learn how it all got started in this detailed lesson that includes a simple months of the year game and a more challenging time conversion game. Both...

This New Zealand Measurement lesson plan offers an excellent opportunity for young students to explore, in a hands-on context, the concept of volume using non-standard units. There is also a Home Link available to send home for parents...