Students practice with a variety of simple equations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Explanation is followed by each block of equations given to solve. They are set loose to complete additional equations for...

Students demonstrate a higher level of thinking in writing a poem that delivers a message of wisdom and is metaphorical in meaning. They study the use of metaphors in poetry as well as the meaning and use of concrete and abstract words...

Middle schoolers practice calculating the slope of a line. They explain how the formula is derived and identify properties that are associated with positive, negative and undefined slopes. They complete an online activity as well.

In this math worksheet, students practice solving the problems by using addition with the word expressions. The answers are found on page two.

In this vowel sounds worksheet, students practice saying the vowel sounds by reading the vowel letters in each line. Students read 7 lines of vowels.

Young scholars brainstorm a list of items that should be a priority for the government to help its citizens. Using an out of date budget, they identify individual line items and the conflicts involved in making a budget work. They...

Students draw on their knowledge of Impressionist and Asian landscapes to reflect on the differences found in the two genres of landscape painting.

Young scholars describe major topographic features on the Patton Seamount, and interpret two-dimensional topographic data. They create three-dimensional models of landforms from two-dimensional topographic data.

Third graders research and write about Cyrus Dillan. They explain one of Dillan's sculptures. Students locate six constellations and two planets. They research and write about the daily life of the Pawnee.

Students investigate the reasons for taking a census and determine the problems that are involved in the process. They examine the population figure for Montana and Lake county before using the information to complete the included...

Students learn new vocabulary words in ways that are fun and enriching. They brainstorm lists of words to be used in sentences, stories, or conversations.

Students collaborate with other schools to gather temperature data from a large number of locations. They determine how the average daily temperature of a location is affected by how close you are to the equator.

Students complete a unit of lessons on basic roof framing. They discuss the various styles of roofs, identify the styles in the neighborhood, cut out rafters using circular saws, and assemble roof rafters.

Students identify with various programming texts; introduce material in different orders; and emphasize different concepts. Students read an introduction to LiveTexts; complete various activities; discover and apply its Global features...

Students read the story of the Children of Agape. They read excerpts from Hallie Geier's journal, Fierce Wonderings and consider what "we are together" means to them. In addition, they assemble a puzzle.

In this Halloween counting and coloring worksheet, students count up the number of Halloween images and write the number on the line. Students color the Halloween pictures according the specific colors.

In this Algebra I activity, 9th graders explore the basic of beginning algebra:  the order of operations, integer operations, translating phrases and sentences, and solving basic one-step equations.  The six page activity...

Learners use runaway slave advertisements to discover how the language varies from the 18th to 21st century. Using primary source documents, they research the brutality of slavery and the desire of those in slavery to be free. They...

In this addition activity, learners review two steps to rewrite addends. Students rewrite the addends and then add the eight problems.

Students study the battle for the Serapis. In this measuring distance lesson, students find the North Sea on a globe and find various locations.

This turn-key unit on ratios and unit rates walks through a 30-lesson unit on teaching proportional reasoning, with each lesson broken into detailed teaching notes and time allotments for all parts. An unbelievable resource when taken...

For this adding and subtracting decimals instructional activity, students add and subtract numbers with decimals in word problems. Students complete 12 word problems.

With so many math standards to fit into a school year, it can be difficult keeping track of what you have and have not covered. This collection of Common Core checklists allows you to maintain a running record of when each...

Translate the Common Core math standards into a series of achievable "I can" statements with this collection of classroom displays. Offering posters for each standard, this resource is a great way to support your seventh graders as...