Young scholars find patterns relating the lengths of the sides of squares to their areas. In this squares and square roots lesson, students draw squares and find their areas. They estimate the sides of square when given the area. Young...

Learners study how shapes can be divided into equal parts, that each part be equal to its counterpart, and combining parts equals one whole. They make the shapes out of modeling clay and take digital pictures of its parts to create an...

Students research the history of the quilt in American History and view a PowerPoint Presentation. They create a quilt square with colored paper using polygons, transformations, rotations, and reflections on the computer and on a...

Students discover fractions by creating models. In this fractions lesson, students read Give Me Half! by Stuart J. Murphy and view a video about what fractions actually represent. Students divide a square piece of paper a certain amount...

Young scholars explore fractal geometry. They do online explorations of fractals to discover applications of fractal geometry for a report.

Double click that mouse because you just found an amazing lesson! This cross-curricular Ornithology lesson incorporates literature, writing, reading informational text, data collection, scientific inquiry, Internet research, art, and...

Students explore fruits and vegetables.  In this nutrition instructional activity, students generate a list of all known fruits and vegetables.  Students cut out and compile pages for a weekly fruits and vegetable...

Students explore math functions by completing a worksheet in class. In this spatial movement instructional activity, students utilize a four square grid and a penny to practice moving the coin horizontally, vertically and diagonally as...

Students practice counting sets of items by 10's.  In this counting lesson, students create flash cards that show a zero while hiding the first number in order for students to practice counting by 10's.  Students practice...

Young scholars collect data regarding fire safety and create a graph. Working in small groups, they administer a survey to family and friends regarding their attitudes toward fire safety. After data has been gathered, students graph...

Students explore quantum physics by participating in several class activities. In this space-time lesson, students discuss the concepts of time traveling and the anatomy of an atom. Students draw geometric figures and utilize string to...

Fifth graders read postcards and find their locations on maps. They use the pictures and text on the postcards to write about imaginary vacations. They compute the mileage and compare it to TripMaker data.

Students participate in designing a city layout using grids and coordinates. They work on a city space and create a grid on a life size layout on the gym floor.

Students use pattern blocks and triangular grid paper to review shape names, be introduced to the concept of a tiling of the plane, and determine which pattern blocks tile the plane. They are asked: "Have you ever seen a floor or a wall...

Students examine the European Union and how it adopted a single currency, the Euro. They research a number of websites to explain the Euro and its current value.

Ninth graders explain how wind can produce electricity. In this geometry lesson, 9th graders construct their own pin wheel turbine and calculate its power. They discuss the pros and cons of using wind generator.

Students demonstrate how to alphabetize animal names. In this word study lesson, students identify animals that live on the farm and conduct a favorite farm animal survey. Students order animal pictures in alphabetical order.

Sixth graders explore scientific observations by analyzing a group of data. In this fingerprint identification lesson, 6th graders identify the reasoning behind fingerprinting and create their own ink fingerprints. Students discuss the...

Sixth graders read the legend of King Arthur. They complete comprehension activities and research life in the Middle Ages. In groups, 6th graders complete several projects including making shields, crowns, and stained glass art designs.

Students complete multi-curricular to learn about senses and sensory words. In this sensory words instructional activity, students discuss the five senses and the anatomy of a tongue. Students complete a food tasting activity and find...

Students explore the attributes of the human nose. In this 5 senses lesson, students participate in a smell guessing game prior to discussing the anatomy of the nose and creating a sense of smell book page.