Fifth graders build on what they already know and classify examples of electricity in their lives into two categories: static and current electricity. They explore the difference between static and current electricity and provide...

Third graders solve In and Out function problems. They analyze a chart and discuss the steps to solving the functions, and discuss the patterns and complete the charts. Students then create a book of repeating patterns using magazines,...

For this angles and figures review worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 39 different multiple choice problems. First, they find the length of a line between two given points. Then, students name the type of transformation and the...

In this magic squares learning exercise, students solve 3 magic squares using negative numbers or a mixture of positive and negative numbers. The squares contain 9 boxes and the numbers that go in the squares are provided.

In this checking account register in the financial life of a teenager learning exercise, students read and solve word problems. Students solve 10 problems.

In this lunch menu worksheet, students make a spreadsheet where they count the calories of different food items on the lunch menu, chart their findings, and answer short answer questions. Students answer 5 questions.

Student examine gender in career choices. In this career lesson, students are given a list of careers and asked to put them in groups of male. female, and neutral. Students also look through magazines and cut out pictures of people in...

Students identify, analyze, and multiply matrices. They determine if various indicated operations are possible through classroom discussion and practice. Finally, students determine matrix product dimensions through problem-solving...

Third graders roll a die seven times, each time determining whether to add that number of tens or that number of ones to try to make a sum as close to 100 as possible without going over.

Third graders read and discuss math story problems and analyze if the story is using equal groups or unequal groups. They listen to the book "12 Ways To Get to 11," and simulate the story using beads on a pipe cleaner. Students then...

Students observe the advantages of camouflage. They design a well camouflaged fish of their own.

Students substantiate a generalization by providing supporting details. They apply visual and oral information to a piece of written work and formulate at least three generalizations they think may characterize the experience of...

Students participate in debates related to the history of the United States. In groups, they research their opinion on the purpose of debates and how a debater's posture affect the outcome of the debates. They identify the political...

In this math problem solving problem, students complete a chart showing the total points each of 5 pitchers received in the voting for the Cy Young award. The solution to the problem is included on the page.

Middle schoolers research three careers and write an essay in which they give specific information about each. In this career lesson, students use career finder to discover information about three careers. Middle schoolers will discuss...

In this matrix learning exercise, students organize given data into matrices and answer questions from given matrices.  Explanations, definitions, and examples are provided.

Fourth graders calculate and determine the distances between counties in Utah. Using a map of Utah, they determine the distance between three county seats, the total distance round trip, and label a map with the distances.

Fifth graders examine multiplication. They construct arrays to demonstrate specific multiplication facts. They identify examples and non-examples of arrays. Students use counters to model the commutative property of multiplication.

Fifth graders explore the math concept of graphing integers. For this graphing integers lesson, 5th graders examine visual examples. Students also practice solving problems that their instructors model.

Students are introduced to the concept/idea of a vector, what it represents and why they are used. They develop an understanding of what vectors are, how and why they are used.

Fifth graders investigate the use of patterns in a data set. The set is disolayed visually using cubes. This helps struggling students to see the quantity in order to make comparisons more effectively.

Fifth graders discover in hands-on activities the relationships between the measures. They work in groups to create conversion tables using familiar measuring tools. Students solve problems requiring conversions.