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Sudoku
Students work on sudoku puzzles. In this algebra lesson, students complete a puzzle by finding the missing numbers in a square. They use logic to solve these puzzles.
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Heavy Issues
Fourth graders compare the difference between the mass of people, vehicles and trains in order to explain why it is important not to trespass on railroad tracks.
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Cardinal Directions
Students draw items on a map in specific places to show their knowledge of cardinal directions. In this simple map skills lesson plan, students draw a cloud, a tree, a house, and a lake to show North, South, East, and West.
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Arithmetic Complex Numbers
Students convert quadratic functions from standard form to vertex form. In this algebra lesson, students solve polynomials using synthetic and long division. They derive and apply the remainder theorem and factor theorem.
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Solving Algebraic Expressions
Students simplify equations and expressions. In this algebra lesson plan, students add, subtract, multiply and divide as they solve expressions. They relate factoring to solving polynomials.
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Math Crossword Puzzle
This math vocabulary and computation crossword puzzle has learners read 12 clues, solve them and put the answer in a crossword puzzle. There is no word bank for the puzzle which features basic math vocabulary. Example: Do this to get a...
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3-D Attributes
Students explore geometric solids. In this geometry lesson, students listen to the book The Greedy Triangle by Marilyn Burns, then work in groups to sort geometric solids into various categories. Students define geometric solids...
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Trina's Triangles
Practice evaluating polynomial expressions at the same time you find Pythagorean Triples. Look for patterns and find examples when the "formula" does and doesn't work. Finally, verify the formula by proving the identity true.
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Arithmetic Artistry
Students create a classroom quilt that illustrates the many unique ways that students use math skills.
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Solving Equations by Factoring
In this solving equations by factoring activity, learners solve and complete 10 different problems. First, they solve each equation using the Zero product property. Then, students define a variable and use an equation to solve the...
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Calculating Baseball Statistics
Students calculate baseball statistics. In this data analysis activity, students use baseball statistics to calculate the batting average and slugging percentage. Students visit www.funbrain.com to play a math baseball game.
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Looking at Exponential and Linear Models
In this shopping center worksheet, students use exponential and linear models to complete word problems about a shopping center. Students complete 6 problems.
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Homonym Hop
In this homonym practice worksheet, students follow the provided instructions to play a homonym game. A game board and cards for the game are provided.
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Algebraic Word Expression Virtual Worksheet
For this algebraic word expression worksheet, students write each word equation in symbol form. They complete 21 expressions on-line and print the pages as needed.
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Relief Maps
Students study geographical maps and their functions. In this geography lesson students work in groups to build a map to scale.
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SAT Grid Ins Practice Test 09
In this SAT practice activity, learners solve 10 grid in problems. Students find surface area, slope, mean, factors, etc.
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Central Tendencies and Normal Distribution Curve
Fourth graders are given data (class test scores) to determine central tendencies, and find information needed to construct a normal distribution curve. They become proficient in calculating mode, median and average.
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1 VS the Mob
Students prepare to become the first to cover four adjacent products, horizontally, vertically or diagonally by selecting factors that make the needed products. They play this game to acquire a healthy appetite for competition between...
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Graphs
Learners graph ordered pairs to model the relationship between numbers. After observing the patterns in ordered pairs, they describe the relationship, and create graphs from a data table. Students describe intervals in the graph, and...
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Logarithmic Functions as Inverses
In this algebra activity, students solve logarithmic functions. They graph their solution using log properties. There are 6 questions.
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DOWNHILL DISCOVERIES
Students studykinetic energy, friction, drag and acceleration by relating it to the Winter Olympics. In this physical properties lesson plan students create tracks and determine how the course conditions affect bobsled, luge...
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Complexity
Students perform mathematical operations on complex numbers. After a lecture/demo, students utilize a worksheet imbedded in this plan to gain practice performing operations on complex numbers.
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Puzzled?
First graders practice identifying simple geometric shapes. As a class, they discuss positional words and review the words for simple shapes and their characteristics. They work together to create their own puzzle using the shapes.
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Downhill Discoveries
Students are involved in hands-on activities to determine how course conditions affect bobsled, luge, and downhill ski races.