Ninth graders solve equations with variables on both sides of an equation. In this algebra lesson, 9th graders use more than one step to arrive at their final answer. They solve linear equations by addition, subtraction, division and...

Students use coordinates in a table to write equations. In this algebra lesson, students discuss rate of change as it relates to slope and x and y values. They plot the points from a table to graph their lines and write an equation for...

In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students solve multi-step inequalities in one variable.  The one page worksheet contains a combination of eleven multiple choice and free response questions.  Answers are included. 

In this tangents learning exercise, learners determine the length of a missing side of a right triangles.  They use tangent lines to solve problems.  This two-page learning exercise contains 11 multi-step problems.

Students will determine if triangles are congruent and state the appropriate congruence theorem. In this geometry lesson, students will determine what information is needed to determine if a pair of triangles are congruent using ASA,...

Students will determine if two triangles are congruent and which property is used. In this lesson on right triangles, students will determine what additional information is need to make a pair of triangles congruent.

Students examine how to apply conservation of energy and properties of matter to a spectroscope.  In this energy lesson students build their own spectroscope and observe three kinds of spectra.

Students explore the Harlem Renaissance. In this American history lesson, students examine a poem by Langston Hughes and identify the characteristics of the Harlem Renaissance. Students research and report on a famous Harlem artist.

Learners explain the importance of having Marine Protected Areas. In this ecology lesson, students research MPA's in any of the Great Lakes. They play a MPA simulation game and identify MPA's on the map.

This is a one-page worksheet in which students practice working out the percentage changes in the stock prices of major corporations such as Sears, etc. This is useful in a business or economics lesson.

Students compose a simple melody using the notes of the D Major Scale. Criteria/Rubric for evaluation is provided with variations depending on skill level of students. A minimum of one forty-five minute class period is needed for this...

Students use data about their birthdays to create graphs. In this collecting and communicating information lesson plan, students make a class list of their birthdays. Students use the information to make a bar graph showing the information.

Learners complete a t-chart identifying the advantages and disadvantages of having indentured servants. In groups, they research the use of serfs and slaves in various cultures and share their responses. To end the lesson, they...

In this subtraction instructional activity, students use a spinner to spin to a number between 1 and 9. Students draw that number on the picture of the open hand. Students then find out how many beans are in the other hand by subtracting...

Students examine the giant squid and its habitat. In this giant squid lesson, students discover the size, behavior, and natural habitat of the giant squid. Activities range from scientific information to myths and folklore. Students...

Students explore World War II. In this World War II instructional activity, students discover how volunteerism demonstrates civic responsibility. The instructional activity uses World War II-era posters to appeal to the learners and...

Students explore the parts of a flower. For this flower structures lesson plan, students study a model of a flower and dissect a flower. They label each structure of the flower and observe the pollen grains and ovules under the...

Students observe a precipitation and neutralization reaction and learn to filter the products of the precipitation reaction. In this precipitation and neutralization lesson plan, students create curds and whey using milk and vinegar....

Students examine the history of Chinese American artist Xu Bing. In this multicultural lesson, students collaborate in small groups to identify letters in the artist's work, and brainstorm how they would create their own images from...

Eighth graders explore the actions needed to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor.  In this US History lesson plan, 8th graders analyze documents pertinent to the Congressional Medal of Honor.  Students examine the process...

Students recognize inductive and deductive reasoning and analyze common fallacies in critical thinking.  In this argumentation and logic instructional activity, students use role playing activities and specific instances of...

Students reflect on the events that lead up to the Cuban Missile Crisis in the early 1960s.  In this history lesson plan, students explore the conflicts between the United States and the Soviet Union revolving around missiles in...

Students graph compound inequalities. For this algebra lesson, students solve equations with inequalities and graph the results on a number line. They distinguish between "or" and "and"

Students graph compound inequalities. In this algebra lesson, students solve equations with inequalities and graph the results on a number line. They distinguish between "or" and "and"