Students explore the concept of solving two-step equations. For this solving two-step equations lesson, students watch a short video about solving equations. Students view a PowerPoint presentation about solving two-step equations....

First graders integrate math with an upper body movement exercise.

Students pretend they are about to buy their first new car. They must do all the calculations necessary to estimate the cost of purchasing the car. They see that the math they learn in school really does have real-life applications.

Third graders create a box big enough to hold a million dollars. This is a project fun to do near the winter holidays with inexpensive gifts included in the boxes. This hands-on lesson plan very effectively demonstrates the concept of...

Students discover ways to use fresh fruits in a healthy snack. In this cooking lesson, students are given recipes to make smoothies using different types of fruits.

In this adding fractions worksheet, students read about the process of adding fractions with like denominators, examine some sample problems, and then solve 4 problems independently.

Students make chocolate chip cookies. In this cooking lesson, students follow a recipe by doing each step in sequence.

Learners create complimentary color portraits using crayons in this elementary school Art lesson about the use of complimentary colors. The lesson includes an example of complimentary art, recommended books, and a downloadable color wheel.

In this math worksheet, students participate in an investigation of Smarties candy. For example, students estimate how many candies they have in each color, count the actual number, and record the information in a tally chart.

Second graders study money amounts less than a dollar. In this math lesson, 2nd graders practice counting coins. Students read various stories and discuss how money was used in the stories.

Students investigate vegetables. In this multi-subject lesson plan, students learn about vegetables and participate in several activities using vegetables. A list of 7 materials is included.

If possible, acquire a handful of wheat kernels from a local farmer or seed dealer. Hand them out so students can feel them and see what they look like. Share background information. 2. Draw a wheat kernel on the chalkboard, or use the...

Fourth graders estimate various measurements. In this lesson on measurement, 4th graders estimate the length and mass of multiple objects. Students discuss the difference between a guess and a reasonable estimate and discuss using...

Students use a pH indicator to measure the pH of some fruits, common beverages, and borax. Students discover how to differentiate between an object that is an acid or a base.

Students consider the concept of ocean pollution. In this ocean lesson, students participate in a hands-on demonstration in order to replicate an oil spill and its effects on marine life.

Third graders create fractions from concrete materials, then use paper fractions.

Young scholars define and identify endothermic/exothermic reactions. Using a series of experiments, they construct and interpret potential energy diagrams for their reactions.

Students investigate artifacts and reconstruct them. In this artifact lesson plan, students research archaeologists and Native American groups. Students plan a design for a clay pot which represent the Native American artifact.

Students make something that will last forever. In this art lesson, students make a handprint out of clay.

Students, with help of teacher, create pretzels shaped like letters. They then bake the pretzels and create words with the pretzel letters.

Students examine how some of their food comes from plants by baking bread. They listen to teacher read alouds that set the stage for the activity.

Students perform serial dilution of food coloring experiment with partner, examine concentration levels, and differentiate parts per million (PPM) and parts per billion (PPB). Students complete pre-lab and post-lab questions and data table.

Students recycle old paper into new. In this sustainability lesson, students take old newspaper and recycle it into new paper.

Students read about hamburgers and analyze a healthy diet as well as the importance of nutrition. In this nutrition education instructional activity, students read the background information about hamburgers and their nutrition facts....