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Applying Proportionality in Scale Drawings
Sixth graders examine a blue print and discuss the reasoning behind using blue prints. In this proportionality lesson plan, students collaborate with their teammates to create a scale drawing. Once that is complete, 6th graders...
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Decimal Place Value Chart
In this decimal place value chart instructional activity, learners work independently to fill in the blanks on the chart so that the numbers equal out correctly and the missing words are stated correctly.
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My Brother Sam is Dead: A study of the Revolutionary War
Fifth graders complete an analysis of the Revolutionary War through literature. After "My Brother Sam Is Dead," students create a time capsule containing items that would be relevant during the Revolutionary War. They identify key...
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Bullying: What Is It Good For?
Fifth graders examine how to respond to bullying in a proactive manner and to identify how to descrease incidents of bullying at their own school. They participate in a discussion and brainstorming activity, watch a PowerPoint...
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Valentine Centers
In these Valentines related center worksheets, 1st graders will read and follow directions, complete a sequence of events, compare using a Venn diagram, and make a Valentine Butterfly.
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Chapter 2 Test
In this algebra worksheet, students solve fractions, identify properties of numbers and solve 1 and 2 steps linear equations. There are 25 questions.
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South Carolina Voices: Lessons From the Holocaust
Students explore World History by researching the Holocaust. For this Nazi Germany lesson, students identify the ghettos and death camps that many Jewish civilians were sent to in order to be controlled and later killed. Students...
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Salem Witch Trials
Students consider the implications of the Salem Witch Trials. For this literature lesson, students read Arthur Miller's The Crucible and compare the witch trials to McCarthyism of the 1950's. Students rewrite scenes from the play...
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Understanding: Computing
Students examine how a pebble calculator works and compare it to an abacus. After a discussion on the abacus and pebble calculator and how each works, they construct their own pebble calculators. They determine how to represent...
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The Area of a Circle
Eighth graders find the circumference and diameter of several lids, show the relationship of the two measurements and derive the formula for finding the area of a circle. In this area of a circle lesson plan, 8th graders find...
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Linear Equations
In this algebra worksheet, students solve linear equations and graph their answer. They add and subtract integers and compare them using a number line. There are 15 questions with an answer key.
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Not Everything is More Expensive
Students compare prices and determine percent increases and decreases of items in order to make wise purchases. In this percent increases and decreases lesson plan, students calculate the amounts based on grocery store ads.
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Problem Solving
This problem-solving PowerPoint includes detailed steps to follow when solving a math story problem. Each slide describes and gives an example of what a student should ask himself and/or what particular strategy would work in order to...
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Algebra Test
In this algebra worksheet, students solve problems that are rational and irrational. They rewrite fractions as decimals and show understanding of basic number properties. There are 25 questions.
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Earth Forces
Learners use geological techniques such as plate tectonics, mountain building, earthquakes, and volcanoes, in order to explain the earth.
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Quad Squad
Students pretend they have visited a forest research station on an overnight field trip. They study forest fires, use compass directions, read maps, interpret imagery, and think about the impact of fire on ecosystems.
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The Anaconda
Students examine basic facts about the anaconda. They discuss the length of an anaconda, estimate the length of 33 feet, compare their estimate to the actual length, and decorate the paper snake with colored scales.
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Measuring Inches
First graders measure the length of pipe cleaners to form worms using rulers to focus on inches. They record their results and graph the measurement of each pipe cleaner. They measure their pipe cleaner "worms" in various colors and...
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Diatoms of Laboratory Indicators of Water Quality
In this science worksheet, students use the diatoms present in water in order to test water quality and perform data collection and interpretation.
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Favorite Days
Students collect and organize data about themselves. In this data analysis lesson plan, students discuss their favorite calendar dates and explore ways to display the data.
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Beluga Balancing Act
Students study beluga whale populations and the issues they face. In this beluga lesson students compare the issues that the whales are facing and name ways people can help.
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What's Bugging You?
Second graders investigate insects. In this parts of a whole, 2nd graders discuss what the three body parts of an insect are as well as the antenna. Students create their own insect labeling each body part and antenna.
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Oliver Twist By Charles Dickens
In this literature worksheet, students respond to 23 short answer and essay questions about Oliver Twist. Students may also link to an online interactive quiz on the novel at the bottom of the page.