Amaze your classes with the ability to find side lengths of triangles immediately — they'll all want to know your trick! Learners use the Pythagorean Theorem and special right triangle relationships to find missing side lengths.

Challenge the young mathematicians to find the exact coordinates of a dilated point. The fifth segment in a 16-part series introduces the class to the converse of the Fundamental Theorem of Similarity. Scholars use the theorem to...

Order up a resource on absolute value and order. The 12th installment of a 21-part module investigates the relationship between absolute value and the order of numbers on a number line. Scholars determine how the actual values and the...

In this language arts worksheet, students practice sequencing, finding action words and following directions as they make Instant Whip ( a dessert). Students cut picture cards and sequence the steps, then read the recipe and make the...

Students begin their examination on the conflict in the Middle East. Before beginning, they complete a survey and discuss their answers to hopefully reduce their bias about the region. They examine the problem in the Middle East from the...

In this following directions worksheet, students color 6 birds 6 different colors by following the instructions underneath the birds. A very good basic skills worksheet.

In this craft worksheet, students gather materials and read the directions in order to construct a bunny flower vase. Some patterns are included.

Pupils demonstrate effective listening skills. In this listening skills lesson plan, students line up at the end of a court, and listen for instructions to run to the correct line labeled "desert," "island," or "stream."

Seventh graders listen to a set of instructions and complete a drawing. In this listening skills instructional activity, 7th graders listen to a set of oral directions and follow a command. Students then listen to a second set of...

Seventh graders discuss the importance of following instructions without procrastination. They explore careers where following instructions can make a difference between life and death. Students identify important details in written...

Third graders read and follow multi step directions in order to make friendship bracelets. In this friendship bracelets lesson plan, 3rd graders are assessed on if they made the bracelet correctly and in the right order.

Fourth graders observe and understand forces applied to an object and the change in speed or direction of the object. In this forces lesson, 4th graders divide into groups and play at various sports stations. Students mark push or pull...

Fifth graders create dichotomous keys to create classifications of students in the classroom by writing instructions. For this classifications lesson plan, 5th graders learn how dichotomous keys are used in science observations.

Students read an article on the history of the peanut butter and jelly sandwich and transfer the information onto a graphic organizer. They write instructions on how to make a sandwich and switch with a partner. They make and eat...

Students culminate a study of the water cycle by following step-by-step directions to make a three dimensional cloud. On the model, they draw a diagram of the water cycle and label it, and add a written report they completed in a...

Third graders write paragraphs describing activities for classmates to perform using toys such as balls, jump ropes or hula hoops. They take turns reading their paragraphs while other students follow the directions.

Students use their listening skills in order to follow diretions to create a paper snowflake. They listen as the directions are read, use their scissors and create a snowflake using a cofffee filter. Students practice using their fine...

Students follow directions and adhere to the classroom rules while completing movement and equipment challenges. In this movement lesson plan, students follow the commands of the teacher and perform these movements safely.

Students evaluate directions by participating in a maze activity. In this labyrinth instructional activity, students identify the history of mazes and labyrinths and utilize Google Earth to examine real life mazes. Students create...

Pupils participate in a reading lesson that works on social and academic skills. They increase reading comprehension with direct instruction with the group reading of a folktale. Then students research their own stories to tell.

Learners participate in a lesson that explores the concept of using multiplication with decimals. They practice using the operation using whole numbers and progress to the use of decimals. The lesson includes dialogue for the teacher to...

Middle schoolers investigate the concept of probability. They use example problems in order to measure the likelihood of various outcomes. The instructional activity includes dialogue to be used by the teacher during direct instruction....

Students investigate the concept of the Pythagorean Theorem. After conducting independent practice to find the hypotenuse of a triangle, they work with the teacher using examples in the lesson plan. The direct instruction is delivered...

Students engage in a lesson plan that is concerned with the concept of similarity. This takes higher order thinking skills and being able to separate into categories. Specifically in this lesson plan they are introduced to the scale and...