Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Magic Mountain Coaster Computation

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students use the Internet to do research on the roller coasters at Magic Mountain Amusement Park. They must use mathematical formulas to calculate the highest and fastest coaster at the park.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Graphing Review

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students review the principles of graphing linear functions. They discuss plotting points on a coordinate plane, solving using a table, and then graphing. Students solve problems and determine the slope of the line, y-intercept and if...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Our Food and Microorganisms

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students answer questions about how microorganisms can affect our food supply and how they can be controlled. The first set of inquiry activities are directed by the teacher. Subsequent activities are based on students generating their...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Women in the Labor Force

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the differences men and women experience in the work force. They study the relationship between education and the likelihood of employment.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Federal Programs And Reform

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners investigate the current welfare system in Utah. They research and discuss the different type of programs that are offered. They conduct an analysis of the reports that are provided. The standard of living is also investigated...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Prediction Using On-Line Stories!

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders analyze the elements of an online story. In this online story lesson plan, 5th graders analyze the title, pictures, and other information for an online story. Students predict what the text is about and complete a...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Hunt For Supertwister

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students identify the best time of year and place to position spotters for possible tornado outbreaks. They research tornado formations, spotting, and safety. Students present their information using a poster, a mock-up of a newspaper,...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Managing Distractions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars explore and analyze different ways to work through various distractions while studying even in the quietest of areas. They practice concentrating on strategies that assist them in controlling the distractions in their...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Revolutionary Idea

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Pupils take a field trip to watch a reenactment of the Revolutionary War. In groups, they participate in the same daily chores as the soldiers and examine the contributions of the colonies. To end the lesson, they eat a typical colonial...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: A Million Flee Pakistan-Taliban Fighting

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English instructional activity, students read "A Million Flee Pakistan-Taliban Fighting," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 10 true or false questions about the...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: Brazil Votes on Gun Ban

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English activity, students read "Brazil Votes on Gun Ban," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Wind, Pressure, Force, Calculus and Engineering Connections

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders solve first order differential equations using the separation of variables technique. In this calculus lesson, 12th graders explain the connection between math and engineering. They brainstorm what engineers do in real life.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

MOBILITY, Traveling Lightly: What’s My Footprint?

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students calculate their carbon footprint. In this environmental technology lesson, students listen to a lecture on climate change. Students brainstorm solutions to reduce environmental impact based on travel options. Students calculate...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: The Year 2007 to be the Hottest Ever

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "The Year 2007 to be the Hottest Ever," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Arithmetic: Unit Rates

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson, students learn to find unit rates. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and attempt practice problems.
Lesson Plan
OER Commons

Oer Commons: Calculating the Unit Rate of a Ratio Situation

For Teachers 7th Standards
Seventh graders find the unit rate of a ratio situation.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Unit Rates

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart teaches students what a unit rate is and how to find a unit rate from real-world situations. Activote assessment is included.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Arithmetic: Identification and Writing of Equivalent Rates Grade 8

For Students 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Define and identify unit rates, then find equivalent rates.
Interactive
Calculator Soup

Calculator Soup: Unit Rate Calculator

For Students 9th - 10th
Find the unit rate or unit price with this calculator.
Activity
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Unit Rate

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Find a quick, concise explanation of unit rates. An example is given and clearly explained.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Smart Shoppers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this activity, students will compare ratios with different denominators, and then with common denominators. They will also find unit rates.
Activity
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Ratios and Rates 2

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Sixteen problems present a variety of practice simplifying ratios and writing ratios as unit rates. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the "View...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Dividing to Find the Unit Price

For Students 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students practice using division to find the unit price.
Unit Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Feel Better Faster: All About Flow Rate

For Teachers 9th - 10th
All of us have felt sick at some point in our lives. Many times, we find ourselves asking, "What is the quickest way that I can start to feel better?" During this two-lesson unit, students study that question and determine which form of...