Fourth graders use two activities to draw four different conic sections. One activity is of a physical nature and one is traditional paper and pencil.

Fourth graders complete a worksheet where they calculate costs of items in a school store by using multiplication. In this multiplication lesson plan, 4th graders find the total cost of all the supplies and the cost per item.

There is a lot to learn about fractions, and this is a fun way to do it! Individuals participate in a Cyberchase activity to describe a fraction in terms of sharing parts of a whole. They determine the meaning of the parts of a fraction,...

Welcome to Fraction City! This is an incredibly interactive and fun way to teach properties of fractions, and reaches multiple learning styles. Scholars create "blocks" by folding strips of paper in various increments (thirds, fourths,...

Young scholars listen to Gill's story and determine how many number points she has. They then find the number of points their own name has and get into groups where all the name points are the same.

Students 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.

Pupils read about and discuss how chemical engineers use different states of matter to create substances. In this chemical engineering lesson plan, students also give examples of the 3 kinds of matter.

Practice factoring numbers by using graph paper, manipulatives and computer applets.

Students explore circumference and diameter. In this math lesson, students apply their knowledge of circumference and diameter to solve mathematical riddles. Students apply this knowledge to find circumference and diameter of various...

Young scholars follow directions to make two- and three-dimensional shapes. Focusing on polygons, they use the shapes to solve real-world problems and review with the class. They read two of Shel Silverstein's poems and discuss the...

In this working with millions worksheet, 4th graders look for patterns when working with millions, and use mental math to determine a number. They add and subtract numbers from a number in the millions before using a set of clues to...

Students investigate basic concept of fractions by using a version of the game Jeopardy. The game is played using a television monitor or projector for the integration of technology. The activity is highly engaging and can hold student...

Students complete multiplication problems in real life situations. In this multiplication lesson plan, students complete 2 digit problems in a "Carnival Candy" problem.

For this mystery number worksheet, students begin with a 3 digit number and using the code key, find the sum or difference in each shape as a spiral puzzle is solved.

Students predict what sort of activities can be accomplished during the allotted time. In this time lesson, students record their predictions and perform the activities they predicted that they could accomplish within the 20 minute time...

Looking to introduce some text-based questions into your ELA lessons? Practice the kinds of skills the Common Core demands with the seven text-based questions and the essay prompt provided here. Designed to be a three-day lesson plan,...

Help your class make sense of nutrition labels with the ninth lesson of this series. After explaining the different information provided on packaged food labels, perform an activity that demonstrates the amount of sugar in a single can...

Students make Moebius strips and use them to demonstrate the interconnectedness of an environment. They explore the natural cycles (water, oxygen/carbon dioxide, carbon, nitrogen) within the environment. They describe how the cycles are...

Students use four different computer estimation applets with several classroom estimation activities.

Students examine how businesses and corporations contribute or sponsor activities for the common good. They read annual reports of major corporations to determine how they contribute to focused activities for the common good.

Students use their creativity and logic skills as well as their knowledge of coin values and history to solve a variety of riddles. The lesson prompts students to compose their own riddles, exchange them with classmates, and solve them.

Students use their five senses to experience different types of rocks. In groups, they compare and contrast the information they collected. They observe rocks in their local community and describe their uses to the class.

Fourth graders study fractions. In this fractions lesson, 4th graders define fraction-related vocabulary words. Students use beads to study fractions. Students draw shapes to study fraction equivalency and brainstorm fractions they use...

Students explore measurements by analyzing geometric shapes. For this surface area lesson, students identify the terms volume, weight, perimeter and area in order to find the requested measurements of specific polygons. Students utilize...