In this mental math worksheet, students use mental math methods to solve problems. Students complete 1 addition, 1 multiplication, and 1 subtraction problem using these methods.

Young scholars explore the concepts of multiple digit addition and subtraction. In this addition and subtraction lesson, students read the book You Can’t Buy a Dinosaur with a Dime and then discuss methods for solving a particular...

Learners use several examples to create a method for adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators. They present these methods to the class and then practice applying methods to sample problems.

Fourth graders use number facts to estimate quotients. In this division instructional activity, 4th graders examine long division problems to determine which multiple of ten will help them determine a number that is close to a quotient....

Learners solve division problems. In this division lesson, students review estimating and how to figure out if their estimate is too large or too small. Learners solve division problems and use their estimating skills to adjust the...

In this estimation with decimals worksheet, students complete problems where they estimate all four operations and word problems with decimals. Students complete 12 problems.

In this math worksheet, young scholars learn how to find the perimeter of a polygon. Students read the information and answer 6 questions in which the perimeter of figures is calculated.

In this estimation instructional activity, middle schoolers estimate expenses of different items by solving word problems. Students estimate expenses for 5 problems.

In this decimals worksheet, students complete a test asking them questions on rounding, sums, and metric units involving decimals. Students complete 20 problems.

Students describe the basic senses and then use their senses to describe what they learned.

High schoolers discuss global effect of AIDS epidemic, explain how HIV infects the body, and identify the symptoms of AIDS.

Students research and collect data regarding temperature changes for a specific location and find the mean, median, and mode for their data. In this climate change lesson, students choose a location to research and collect data regarding...

Students create, present, revise, and defend a Federal budget.

For this math worksheet, young scholars solve eleven math problems from a variety of topics. For example, students estimate the product of a multiplication problem.

Students are introduced to the concept of weathering. In groups, they use the internet to research the various types of weathering agents and their effect on different materials. Using photographs, they discuss the role humans play in...

Students construct or draw an invention of their own design.  In this problem solving lesson, students define the word invention, discuss famous inventions, invetors, and how inventions come about.  Students work in groups to...

Eighth graders investigate the Pythagorean Theorem and practice applying the theorem to various triangles. Finally, in the next lesson in the sequence, 8th graders create a song or a story to help them remember the Pythagorean Theorem.

Students explore the world around them and identify their five senses and the parts of their bodies that are associated with each sense.

In this decimal vocabulary worksheet, students match a set of 27 words to their correct definitions. Answers are included on page 2; a reference web site is given for additional activities.

Students use the Internet to investigate earthquakes and plate tectonics. In this plate tectonics lesson, students complete a web quest with multiple links and activity types relating to earthquakes and volcanoes. They connect the...

Students examine how democracy stands the test of time. In this technology lesson, students research inventions and contributions of the 20th century in order to gather information to write a persuasive essay on the topic.

Students shoot Bill of Rights videos. In this Bill of Rights lesson, students film digital segment that illustrate the meaning of the first 10 amendments. Students integrate the video clips into PowerPoint presentations.

Eleventh graders explore the economic growth from 1878 to 1893. In this social studies lesson plan, 11th graders discuss how the improvements lead to an inequality in wealth and the problems that it caused.

In two groups, students research the history and current building of clipper ships. In this inquiry lesson, students present information and compare and contrast the technological revolution with the development of clipper ships....