Third graders use estimation, fractions and decimals to determine the perimeter of objects in the classroom. They are given a worksheet with a list of the items on it. The worksheet has columns beside each of the items for estimation and...

In this care homework worksheet, students add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers with decimals.  They solve problems involving mixed numbers.  Students find the area and perimeter of triangles and rectangles.  This...

Students practice adding and subtracting numbers with decimals. In this decimals lesson plan, students use grid paper and money to learn how to add and subtract decimals.

Fourth graders develop the concept of adding and subtracting decimals. In this decimal lesson, they participate in a teacher directed demonstration of how to add and subtract decimals. They work in teams as each person performs one step...

In this pressure and kinetic theory worksheet, students review Dalton's Law of Partial Pressure, the Kinetic Molecular Theory of Gases, and Graham's Law of Effusion. Students then solve 5 problems using these equations.

Fifth graders add fractions. After a class discussion on real life application of fractions, the teacher uses fractions strips to model adding fractions. In pairs, 5th graders model adding fractions by drawing diagrams. They justify...

Students combine imagination, block manipulation, and computer applets to investigate fractions.

Fifth graders review adding, subtracting, multiplication and division of fractions and decimals through a variety of activities and exercises.

Students identify items commonly sent to landfills and summarize percentages/fractions of different items in landfills Students create a pizza pie graph of landfill components

Students determine that limited resources require choices. They study the basic concept of a budget and use addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division (with whole numbers, fractions, decimals and/or percents, mixed numbers) to...

Young scholars discuss the difference between earned and unearned income. They use addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division (with whole numbers, fractions, decimals and/or percents, mixed numbers) to solve real-world math...

Students practice underhand throwing skills, identify values of musical notes, and add values of notes (adding fractions). students should be familiar with the names of notes and their values in 4/4 time.

Students learn skills necessary for adding or subtracting fractions.

Math novices examine how math can help them in real-world situations. They listen to the book The Math Curse by Jon Scieszka, solve various word problems from the book, explore various math websites, write original math word problems,...

What connection does the quadratic formula have with a quadratic equation? Using a matching activity, pupils construct the algebraic derivation of the quadratic formula in this Algebra II lesson task. The task provides two variations of...

In this elementary math learning exercise, students review subtracting decimals as they complete 25 problems. The problems require students to subtract digits ranging from 10-99.

Students multiply by one-digit whole numbers.

Students explore consumer math by participating in estimate exercises. In this currency lesson plan, students identify and define each piece of U.S. currency and their value to the monetary system. Students complete several money...

Second graders explore how to incorporate a new type of technology, the cash register and/or a calculator, as a motivational tool for solving real life problems. They practice estimating money and counting back change from $20.00.

Students find percents and unit price using popcorn.

High schoolers observe projectile motion and calculate the speed of a baseball based on the time and distance traveled. They record the time, measure the distance, and draw the path of the ball's travel on a data table.

Students, in groups, determine the volume of a box large enough to hold a million dollars. They calculate the dimensions of a bill and the volume of the money.

Young scholars write math questions that pertain to the Lewis and Clark Expedition.  In this math lesson, students utilize resources in the classroom to help write mathematical questions and answers that relate to the Lewis and...

Middle schoolers relate recycling to waste reduction. In this science lesson, students talk about the environment and how recycling certain natural resources actually saves on energy.  They also discuss what type of recycling causes...