Third graders recognize that the larger the denominator of a fraction, the smaller the piece you have.  For this fraction lesson, 3rd graders compare fractions and order them from largest to smallest. Students complete an exercise...

Young scholars explore graphing. In this graphing lesson, students sort Skittles candies and use the color groups to create a bar graph. Rubrics and extension activities are provided.

Students measure a set of Russian dolls using the metric system. In this measurement lesson plan, students identify certain relationships between sets of measurements by measuring a set of Russian dolls and presenting their findings to...

Students perform an experiment. In this combinations instructional activity, students complete an experiment where they find out how many ice cream cone combinations they can make with 5 different flavors of ice cream and 4 types of...

Students explore the concept of perimeter. In this perimeter lesson, students discuss how to find perimeter of various shapes. Students use the Perimeter Explorer applet to find the perimeter of various shapes.

Third graders discuss light sources and collect data about energy sources. They compare data and create a multiple line graph showing energy used by light sources for each student in the group. They present their graphs and write a...

Young scholars establish a strategy for adding simple fractions. They convert improper fractions to mixed numbers and interpret drawings and storyboards.

Students demonstrate fraction symbols. In this fractions instructional activity, students use paper strips to represent various fractions. Students then use fraction circles to compare various given fractions.

Students calculate the size of a mummy case and its contents using ancient Egyptian measurements.

Students determine and compare hieroglyph content and frequency to an alternative alphabet based on symbols that mimic sounds of the alphabet.

Third graders create a box big enough to hold a million dollars. This is a project fun to do near the winter holidays with inexpensive gifts included in the boxes. This hands-on lesson very effectively demonstrates the concept of volume.

In this recipe worksheet, students will rewrite a recipe for making 16 biscuits so that it will only make 12 biscuits. Then students will rewrite the recipe to make only 4 biscuits.

Did you know that chefs must know how to use ratios in order to prepare meals? Learn the value of understanding how to write ratios, ratio proportionality, and ratios in lowest terms in this interactive lesson. Based on real world...

This short exercise gives the student a ratio in reduced terms, and then gives the students a replacement value for one part of the ratio. The student is then to input the other part of the replacement ratio so as to keep the two ratios...

The Math Page tutorial explains and defines ratio and proportion and includes this practice section at the end of the lesson.

This page explores how ratios can be written as fractions. The site also discusses proportions and reducing ratios with problems and examples.

Activities and factsheets exploring ratios and proportions in everyday life. Interactive, colorful, and fun.

A collection of teacher resources to aid in teaching and reviewing ratio and proportion in math. There are worksheets, PowerPoint presentations, activities, and smartboard activities available for the teacher to download.

Make Texas chili as you learn about ratios in this interactive lesson. Students get immediate feedback on their responses and teachers have access to online assessment.

This site contains a lesson about ratios and unit rates as well as guided and independent practice for students to review the skills.

A comprehensive lesson on algebraic thinking where students create and identify patterns using proportional reasoning. Research based, this lesson includes technology connections, items for discussion, and extension activities.

Demonstrate the ability to apply the use of decimals, fractions, ratios and proportions to situations based upon given information about planets in the solar system.

Learn how to use fractions to interpret food labels and make healthy eating choices.

This example provides a clear explanation of how to compare figures to see if they are similar and the formula to determine if the ratios are equal. Interactive practice activities are provided.