Second graders explore estimation and rounding concepts using goldfish crackers and a song! They solve problems by estimating and rounding numbers and pick numbers within reason to represent certain objects.

Youngsters improve their measuring and counting skills using sunflowers. They view pictures painted by Van Gogh. Everyone works in groups to measure sunflowers and record their findings, and they all use sunflower seeds to create...

Students explore counting money. In this money counting and gingerbread house construction instructional activity, students use a calculator to determine how much and what type of candy they can buy given 25 cents.  Students...

Students identify various patterns. In this patterns instructional activity, students assemble paper flowers by using patterns. Students discuss how they constructed their flower.

In this comparing volume worksheet, students answer the volume questions by comparing the illustrated containers to determine which holds less or more according to the word problem.

Second graders make a chart comparing Roman numerals and our number system using toothpicks and construction paper. This clever lesson has students use toothpicks to create Roman Numeral translations for standard numbers.

Students explore fossils by participating in an in class experiment. In this archaeology lesson, students utilize dough and classroom objects to create fossil imprints after hiding the toy/fossil in the dough egg. Students categorize the...

Students create their own play dough to use for art projects. In this art lesson, students measure, pour and mix the ingredients to make their own play dough. Then, students use the clay to create their own sculptures.

Students listen to the book, "Oobleck," by Dr. Suess before experimenting with mystery powders. They determine the proper ratio of powder to liquid to make the Oobleck.

Students try different mediums to create works of art. Have students then decide what colors to put onto the glue. The colored sand can be sprinkles on by hand of shaken on by using salt or pepper shakers.