Students arrange coins based on their value.  In this coins lesson, students trace and record the value of each coin.  Students count up to find the total value of all the coins.

Fifth graders play a game using origami cubes with fractions and decimals written on them.  In this ordering lesson, 5th graders order the fractions and decimals while earning points for their team. 

Fifth graders calculate the diameters and radius of planets as a book is read to them. In this diameter and radius lesson plan, 5th graders read the book Space Circles and calculate the measurements based on the information in this book.

Students investigate concepts of working with fractions. They compare different fractions and put them in chronological order. The quantities are compared as either being larger or smaller also.

Students solve math word problems. In this cool tools lesson, students are introduced to the K-N-W-S method.  Students work in groups and complete a worksheet using this method of learning. 

Young scholars build and program a LEGO robotic car as well as measure and graph its speed. They acquire familiarity with principles of construction, motion, design and problem solving. They compare a robot's speed over two different...

Fifth graders demonstrate the concept of perimeter and area using manipulative. For this area and perimeter lesson, 5th graders explore area and perimeter through the exploration style of teaching using eatable and non-eatable...

Fifth graders write numbers in standard and expanded form.  In this writing numbers in standard and expanded form lesson, 5th graders write integers up to billions in word form and standard form.  Students use number cards to...

Students collect data to create different types of graphs-line, pie, and bar graphs. They use StarOffice 6.0 to create graphs.

Students examine the relationship between probability and geometry to solve problems. In this geometry and probability lesson plan, students investigate the effect of changing percentages on a spinner to the probability of landing on a...

Students use the design process to investigate physical science.  In this force and motion instructional activity, design a track to achieve a specified outcome. Students complete additional experiments with speed and...

Students review adding without regrouping the numbers. They are divided into groups and have to write the answer to the problem given on their papers.

Fifth graders investigate the mean of a data set.  In this fifth grade mathematics lesson plan, 5th graders determine the mean of sets of numbers using a calculator.  Students use a blank role book page to create grades for...

Students study graphs and learn how to display information into a graph. In this graph lesson plan, students construct a graph of their own sorted data, and pick out things in graphs that are inconsistent.

Students, with a partner, examine the relationship of fractions to whole numbers through the use of Fraction Pizza software by Panasonic.

Fifth graders explore fractions of whole numbers as they make fraction bead necklaces.

Students complete various activities for probability. In this probability lesson, students use coins, cubes, peanut butter and jelly, playing cards, number cubes, darts, and a Gauss Curve to study probability. Students must orally...

Fifth graders identify a set of data from a real world problem. In this statistics instructional activity, 5th graders identify the range, mode, median and mean using some manipulatives. They write words randomizing the letters.

Students review how to use an inch ruler and listen to the story, Inch by Inch by Leo Lionni. In this measuring lesson, students work in small groups to create an Inch Poster. Students then use an inch ruler to measure different objects...

Fifth graders design their own house, while also using problem-solving skills involving perimeter and area. They exchange houses with a partner and find the perimeter and area of the window, doors, and front side of the house.

Students learn how to measure the diameter and circumference of a circle. In this circle lesson, students organize their data to create a graph. Students utilize their graph to make an inference about the slope of pi.

Students identify the main ideas or topics of a lesson or unit using the plus, minus and interesting graphic organizer. In this main idea or topic lesson, students examine the use of the PMI graphic organizer. They describe the item they...

Fifth graders study six major biomes, graph temperature and rainfall, and present their findings to the class.