Humans have been developing number systems for thousands of years, and while they can be very different from one another, they can also share surprising similarities. Take your young mathematicians on a journey through the history...

Help young mathematicians acquire key vocabulary with this printable resource. Three different cards are provided for each word; one with only the word, one with the word and a picture, and one with the word, a picture, and a definition....

Dedicate one or two class periods to creating a class glossary of geometry terms. Many geometry terms also appear in our every day vocabulary, but they have very different meanings. For example, the word gross in geometry is very...

Explore multiplication and division using real life problems, including how to find the cost of soap per bar. Individuals or small groups work to find answers. They then share with the class how they found their answer.

Young scholars become forensic investigators. In this crime scene lesson, students go to the science lab which is the "scene of the crime." They collect evidence such as fingerprints, "blood" evidence, chromatography, footprints, and...

Students study Nutrition Facts labels. In this life science lesson plan, students explore Nutrition Facts labels, then determine and analyze the nutrients found in a variety of foods. Additionally students construct bug boxes used to...

Students perform an activity in small groups in order to investigate different types of shapes found in photographs taken with a digital camera. The integration of technology is used to engage students in the lesson.

In order to access all parts of this resource, you need Agent Sheet software; without this software, you may still be able to do these activities, but the Word document is not very detailed regarding the lab. The objective is to observe...

Here is another version of the classic M&M math lesson. In this one, upper graders utilize the ClarisWorks Spreadsheet program in order to document the data they come up with from their bags of M&M's. After making their initial...

How much is a million? This unit has a set of lessons investigating large numbers on the order of millions and billions. A culminating project has groups creating a slideshow and poster about large numbers found in the school and/or...

In this linear equation worksheet, students solve and complete 2 different experiments that include using linear equations. First, they determine the difference between independent and dependent variables. Then, students graph their...

In this using tables worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 10 various types of problems that include using tables to determine information. First, they write an equation to determine the total amount. Then, students define each of...

Students determine statistics based on data.  In this statistics lesson, students use data and record in charts.  Students create graphs based on the statistics found.

Kick-start children's education with this pre-school math unit. Offering 31 different hands-on learning activities that develop young mathematicians' pattern and shape recognition, basic number sense, and much more, this is a...

Young scholars create a template document that contains a 6-column/6-row rubric structure. They modify their template to include scoring categories or criteria, and scoring characteristics for a specific assignment.

Review the 4/4 and 2/4 time signatures in music with a helpful music theory lesson plan. Young musicians experiment with electronic sounds and create their own musical performance using instruments made from materials found in the...

Looking for a fun and creative way to celebrate Pi Day? Then this is the resource for you. From a scavenger hunt and trivia contest to PowerPoint presentations and skills practice worksheets, this collection of materials is a...

All triangles have some things in common. Using these properties of triangles, learners find missing angle measures. Scholars use the Angle Sum Property and properties of special triangles throughout the lesson.

The validity of data depends on the strength of the sample. A collection of instruction and activities focuses on sampling distributions and the analysis of that data. Scholars learn about distribution tests such and Central Limit...

For this graphing inequalities worksheet, 9th graders solve and graph 6 different problems that include two variables. First, they define the given vocabulary terms found at the top of the sheet. Then, students graph each inequality...

In this relations and functions worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 15 different problems that include completing a quotable puzzle. First, they solve each equation by determining the missing value. Then, students match that answer...

In this equations and inequalities activity, 9th graders solve and complete 16 different problems in order to complete a quotable puzzle. First, they solve each of the problems listed and matching that answer to the correct letter of the...

In this geometry worksheet, students locate 12 geometry vocabulary words that are included in a word bank at the bottom of a word search. They find words such as equilateral, isosceles, and scalene which can be found across, down, or...

Learners research newspapers and the Internet to learn about the election. Students work in groups and choose a state that they want to compare to Florida. Learners organize the data they have found into a graph labeling an "x" and "y"...