Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Prime Numbers and Factors

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students determine factors of numbers to 100 and identify prime factors; students differentiate prime and composite numbers by the factors of the numbers.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Symmetrical Design: Pennsylvania Barn Signs

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explain and apply the visual arts elements and the design principle of symmetry and apply media, techniques, and processes. In addition, they describe how different materials, techniques, and processes cause different...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Solving Problems

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders become familiar with need strategies for computation of money problems and estimating sums. In this computation lesson, 2nd graders solve real life problems to understand estimation and money problems.
Lesson Plan
Pennsylvania Department of Education

Equal Groups

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students explore statistics by completing a graphing activity. In this data analysis lesson, students define a list of mathematical vocabulary terms before unpacking a box of raisins. Students utilize the raisins to plot data on a line...
Lesson Plan
Ohio Department of Education

Actions with Fractions: Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Common Denominators

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Fourth graders develop a conceptual understanding of fractions and begin to add and subtract fractions with like denominators. Included is a worksheet to assess readiness and a teacher's checklist showing class understanding at a...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Area Model of Multiplication

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Fifth graders build area models to represent multi-digit multiplication. This lesson is not complete, but having pupils learn first through hands-on experiences builds a solid mathematical foundation.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Finding Addition Patterns

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students practice finding the sums of two-one digit numbers. In this addition lesson plan, students also record facts onto an addition chart.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Finding Sums to 6

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Young scholars explore the additive identity property where they add multiple numbers to get to the number 6. In this number 6 lesson plan, students also work on their addition charts.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Urban Safari: A Walk on the Wild Side

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students discover the urban ecosystem through a series of activities. They explore both the biotic and abiotic factors of the urban environment.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Matter

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students complete a unit of activities to learn about states of matter and how to measure matter. In this matter lesson, students complete 8 lessons to learn about matter, its states, and how to measure matter.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Devine Design

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the functions of the different systems in the body. They discover how different systems must work together to make the body function correctly. They identify the needs of the body to help it survive.
Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: Modeling Fraction and Mixed Number Division Using Arrays

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
This video illustrates how to use an array as a visual model for solving a word problem involving the division of fractions and mixed numbers. The problem asks students to determine the width of a rectangular fennec fox den based on its...
Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: Modeling Fraction Division Using Arrays

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
This video illustrates a visual model for solving a word problem involving the division of fractions. The problem asks students to determine the width of a rectangular platypus burrow based on its length and area. In the accompanying...
Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Multiply With Arrays

For Students 2nd - 4th
Practice multiplying 1-digit numbers using arrays. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Divide With Vsuals

For Students 2nd - 4th
Practice basic division using various visuals, such as arrays. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Handout
Cool Math

Coolmath: Coolmath4kids: Division: An Introduction

For Students 2nd - 3rd
Uses visual models to explain what division is and includes sample problems to try. It also offers links to division games.
Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Multiplication Facts With Arrays

For Teachers 3rd Standards
Third graders are expected to fluently multiply and divide within 100. This allows students to practice their math facts and then check their work using area models.
Interactive
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Divide With Visuals

For Students 3rd
Division practice using an array to determine the quotient. There are additional explanations and a video to support learning.
Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Intro to Remainders

For Students 3rd - 5th
Use arrays, area models, and practice problems to understand remainders. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Interactive
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Intro to Multiplication

For Students 3rd Standards
Guided questions with explanations using equal groups, arrays, and repeated addition as an introduction to multiplication.
Interactive
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Intro to Multiplication

For Students 3rd Standards
Explains what multiplication is and how to represent it using equal groups and arrays. Also looks at the strategies of repeated addition and skip counting and how they can be used to solve multiplication problems. Includes practice...
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Napier's Bones

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Use this one page website to learn how to multiply and divide a "new" way. This method was invented over 400 years ago by John Napier. A detailed explanation is only a click away.