Help first graders gain an understanding of the beginnings of our nation by learning more about Christopher Columbus. They begin by listening to a read aloud of Christopher Columbus and His Voyage to the New World (another title...

Students listen to the book Five Little Monkeys Sitting In a Tree, identify written numbers 0-9 and the symbol for subtraction; students subtract two single digit numbers using manipulatives, and recite the corresponding number sentence.

Third graders develop an appreciate for the various cultures that are present in their local community. Through reading and research, they explain how various culture came to live in their area. At the conclusion of the unit, 3rd...

In this addition worksheet, students add groups of tens and their remainders to determine the missing addends in the pairs of 2-digit problems and then find the sums. Students solve nine problems.

Here is an interesting "trick" your young mathematicians can perform. They are taught how to find any number's "digital root," by following a set of detailed instructions. The process works for any number, and is the type of math puzzle...

In this addition instructional activity, students count each group and write the 2-digit number in the top boxes. Students add the number shown in each table to this number. Students draw a line for each extra 10 added. Students record...

Third graders problem solve using fraction strips. In this adding fractions lesson plan, 3rd graders create fraction strips to help identify fractional sizes (fourths, eighths, thirds) and to solve word problems.

In this linear equations worksheet, 9th graders solve 8 various problems that are related to solving linear equations. First, they look at each equations and determine which variable to get on its own. Then, students solve each equation...

In this math worksheet, students will work with a coach to find the perimeter of different shapes. Students will follow a step-by-step process and notes are provided for the coach.

Students solve problems with fractions without using a calculator. In this algebra lesson, students practice reducing, converting, adding, subtracting and multiplying fractions. They apply the use of fractions to the real world.

Third graders explore math functions by completing problem solving activities. In this division lesson, 3rd graders utilize the division strategies acquired earlier to divide multiple digit numbers by 4's. Students complete problems on...

Need more detail in showing your class how to solve two-step equations and proportions? This lesson plan outlines the steps young mathematicians need to solve simple equations and check their results. 

Fifth graders practice using the English measuring system by creating fractions.  For this parts of a whole lesson, 5th graders combine math key bars to simulate small parts of a bigger item.  Students combine the pieces to...

In this math worksheet, students take away two crayons from five crayons. A series of questions is included on the worksheet to guide students through the process of taking away. Students tell their coach a subtraction story.

Young scholars play a place value game using popsicle sticks and dice. They investigate units and tens.

In this matrix worksheet, learners organize given data into matrices and answer questions from given matrices.  Explanations, definitions, and examples are provided.

Learners study how to calculate elapsed time. In this elapsed time lesson, they determine how to calculate the ending time of an event when they are given the starting time and the elapsed time. They participate in direct instruction,...

Third graders create a pumpkin lantern. They work in groups to illustrate the growth of a pumpkin seed. Students are asked what they think of when they see the color orange. They choice one person from the group to get a piece of...

Students explore and examine the increases and/or decreases for water user groups: irrigation, municipal, manufacturing, steam electric power generation cooling, livestock, and mining. They utilize percentage changes during their...

In this active reading worksheet, young scholars develop strategies to make text relevant to their own lives and experiences. Students make a list of active reading objectives and then list strategies to use to reach the objectives.

Learners review basic operations and use them to solve word problems. In this word problems lesson, students review basic mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Learners then complete an...

Third graders explore the process of place value and subtraction through regrouping and borrowing exercises. Several activities using manipulatives are utilized in the lesson.

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

Eighth graders practice calculating problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. They estimate solutions to algebraic problems. They also graph their solutions.