The last segment of the nine-part unit makes a connection between springs and linear equations. Groups hang weights from the spring and measure its length. Then, using the data collected, they calculate the slope to find the k-value...

To take the longest path, go around—or was that go over? Class members measure scale drawings of a cylindrical vase to find the height and diameter. They calculate the actual height and circumference and determine which is larger.  

In the first of a two-day lesson on transformations with matrix notation the class transforms the unit square using general transformations, then calculates the area of the transformed image. They discover it is the same as finding...

Le Chatelier's interest in thermodynamics and building materials such as cement and plaster led to the Le Chatelier Principle in 1884. Activity 13 in a series of 36 extensively explores chemical equilibrium. Learners read about...

Determine the difference between a sample statistic and a population characteristic. Pupils learn about populations and samples in the 14th portion in a unit of 25. Individuals calculate information directly from populations called...

All sodium carbonate may not have the same amount of carbonate, but it should have the same percent. Learners write and balance an equation to predict the chemical reaction between sodium carbonate and zinc acetate. Through the lab...

Finding the volume is an integral characteristic of a vase. Using the idea that summing the areas of cross-sectional disks will calculate the volume of a rotational solid, pupils find the volume of a vase. Scholars determine the interval...

No graphing calculator? No worries, there's an app for that! Young mathematicians use an app to graph functions. In addition, they can also plot data points.

Knowing math helps you win games. Learners apply conditional probability concepts in an engaging performance task. After playing a game in which players roll a 10-sided polyhedron and then try to place the digits to get the highest...

Using this short review of finding a percentage of a number, learners can practice important skills. There are twelve questions on this worksheet.

For this measures of central tendency worksheet, quick-thinking pupils use mental math to find the mean, median, and range of samples. They use mental math to calculate subtraction problems. They complete 20 problems in which the answers...

Can your class calculate the area of a regular quadrilateral? They can now, with this handy presentation which provides an explanation, the formula, and examples of finding the area of a regular 2-D shape. 

Students comprehend how percent of change and multipliers are used to determine volume for removal and replacement of soils. They calculate soil volume percent changes using data tables. They apply formulas to solve a variety of...

Students review the value of coins prior to adding up values to equal one dollar. Letters of the alphabet are assigned monetary values and students use calculators to add up the value of a word. Students work with a partner to try and...

Students identify the relationships among different parts of a nation's culture. They discover elements of mythology, legends and values.

How tall is the Empire State Building? Lead your class through a collaborative estimation activity to determine the number of quarters it would take to reach the top and teach the following concepts: human capital, human resources,...

In this diameter worksheet, 6th graders find the diameter of 5 circles. Students are given the formula for circumference and circumference information along with a blank box to complete their work. 

Fourth graders complete an experiment on calculating speed.  In this speed calculation lesson students complete an activity in which they have dominoes fall as slow as possible. 

For this 4 times tables game worksheet, students us a multiples grid, calculator and pens to follow instructions and play the game.

Students explore the history of cryptography. They assess function notation and transformation, matrix operations, and the fundamentals of modular arithmetic. Using graphing calculators, students develop their own encryption schemes.

Students calculate elapsed time in a series of activities. In this calculating time lesson, students view a Cyberchase video that demonstrates how to calculate elapsed time. Activities include counting, subtracting and regrouping in base...

Students examine the poverty line. In this poverty line lesson plan, students discover what the poverty line is and how the U.S. government determines it. Students calculate alternative poverty lines and examine their implications.

For this angles and lines:  calculate what is missing worksheet, 6th graders look at four geometric shapes with some information given about angles and lines and calculate the measurements that are missing.

In this volume activity, students calculate the volume of different sized boxes. Students calculate the volume of 3 boxes with the measurements given to them.