Students practice ways to better manage their time. They keep track of their current use of time. Students prioritize and schedule events and use a daily planning calendar to schedule their time.

Students define matter, the chemical properties of matter, and the physical properties of matter. They name physical and chemical properties of matter (by classifying using a Tree Map). Students determine the mass, volume, and density of...

Students explore the communication methods of truck drivers and  their experiences. In this truck driving instructional activity, students use a website, Twitter, and Podcasts to learn about the job of a truck driver and their...

Students investigate the history of fighter kites and build their own.  For this aeronautics lesson, students discover how other countries utilize fighter kites and where they originated.  Students create their own fighter...

Students use pattern blocks to help them complete fraction problems. In this fraction lesson plan, students complete problems on worksheets provided.

Fifth graders use data from an Excel document to analyze and predict trends in batting averages.

Students investigate methods of estimating through cooperative group activities, hands-on activities, the use of tables and graphs and an interactive video.

Young scholars run their own lemonade stand and are to figure out what to sell the lemonade at to gain the maximum profit.

Students explore a variety of crops that are used in our food products utalizing a box of the cereal, Honey "Bunches of Oates." Percentages of each of the three different kinds of flakes present are calculated.

Students investigate decimal values to the thousandths using a handheld. A web page is read, animation is used, and knowledge gathered utilized in a game.

Students construct a spacecraft out of Lego blocks and other materials. They work on their models in small groups while building. They become familar with the planets while working cooperatively.

Students use graphs to calibrate an RCX car. They must then program the car to traverse a maze using their calibrations

Students develop a line graph based on distances that an RCX car drives in specified amounts of time. They then are given a specific amount of time for the car to drive and be asked to extrapolate the car's distance from the graph.

Young scholars are shown 3-5 different types of crunches as well as the correct Fitnessgram curl-ups. They do sets of different types of crunches and count the total number by using multiplication skills. Studnets do multiple sets and...

Students explore decimals. They use personal computers to compare decimal numbers and examine place value. Students participate in an animation game to complete decimal problems.

Learners read, "TheDoorbell Rang" by Pat Hutchins and relate this story to a time when they had to share something equally between friends or family members. They then complete a worksheet in which they represent sharing situations using...

Fifth graders use place value clues to find a given number. In this place value lesson plan, 5th graders work with the MathKeys program using place value clues and base-ten blocks to build a number and determine its value.

Fifth graders identify and explore the components of solving a problem. Students conduct a survey to collect, analyze and interpret data based on a given problem. Also, 5th graders use a variety of strategies to solve math problems,...

Young scholars study the monetary value of a penny, nickel, and dime. They simulate a candy store by calculating the proper amount of money needed to purchase candy. After viewing a video, they complete the "Handful of Coins" pictograph .

In this word problem worksheet, students problem solve to find the answers to 4 examples. They use a variety of strategies including solve a simpler problem, and using logic in their work.

Fifth graders examine ecosystems in their schoolyard. In this nature and ecosystem lesson, 5th graders map their schoolyard into workable plots. They classify plants and animals found in the plot. They revisit their site every two weeks...

Students review number sets and complete a Venn Diagram for number sets. In this number sets lesson, students review integers, whole numbers, and elements. Students use computers to create a Venn Diagram for number sets. Students...

Fifth graders investigate the area of a triangle. In this geometry lesson plan, 5th graders practice finding the area of a triangle using the correct formula: 1/2bh.

Students examine percents. In this percents activity, students will estimate percentages. Using advertisements from a newspaper, students problem solve to determine the final price of a sale item.