Eleventh graders investigate the way credit cards work when collecting interest. In this algebra lesson, 11th graders investigate the growth of interest exponentially when using a credit card. They calculate what the cheapest rate is to...

Fourth graders analyze statistics of Native Americans by creating graphs.  In this data analysis activity, 4th graders define different statistical terms and practice finding those statistics from groups of numerical information...

Students investigate the effects of salinity on icebergs. In this hands on lesson, students design and conduct an investigation into how the amount of salt in ice affects its buoyancy.

Students explore Aboriginal culture by participating in an art activity. In this First Nation history lesson plan, students utilize the Internet to research images and designs from Native American culture. Students create images on...

Students solve problems using ratios and proportion. In this algebra lesson, students analyze skittles and their different colors as they apply the properties of ratios and proportions to solve their problems.

Students explore the value of money. In this money instructional activity, students investigating combining amounts of money and making change. Students count sets of money and make fair trades. Resources are provided.

Students read and highlight important information gathered from text.  In this reading strategies lesson, students define classify and then classify the important information they find. Students share and reflect on their answers.

Middle schoolers simulate crater formation through a lab activity. For this space science lesson, students calculate how much energy is transferred during meteorite impact. They identify different factors affecting the size and depth of...

Students calculate the strength of gravitational force exerted on the moon by the sun and earth. In this orbital lesson students view a demonstration to see the gravitational forces between bodies.

Fourth graders examine and identify chemical and physical changes in a variety of substances. They observe a vinegar and baking soda demonstration, and a water, laundry detergent, and Epsom salt mixture demonstration. They discuss the...

in this math activity, students combine the factors of mixed numbers in order to get the correct products. The answers are also accessible.

For this problem solving worksheet, 4th graders utilize counters or pennies to learn about the parts of a whole in 4 groups of 3 circles that equal 12 counters.

In this math learning exercise, students look for the fractions that are equivalent by correctly calculating the missing numerator using multiplication.

For this math worksheet, students find the answers to the division problems for the whole numbers and fractions. The answers are also available.

Practice using parallel structure. Learners correct faulty parallelism in an extensive list of sentences. The faults in each sentence are sometimes subtle, so scholars will need solid background knowledge on parallel structure to catch...

Young scholars discover the two types of division problems.  In this number division lesson, students identify repeated subtraction and sharing division problems.  Young scholars create word problems utilizing the two different...

Students use candy to explore fractions and percentages.

Students develop strategies for adding and subtracting fractions. They search for and generalize patterns.

  Students practice measurement.  In this fractions lesson, 6th graders measure volume of a liquid, e.g. 1/5 liter, and learn the vocabulary of fractions (numerator, denominator). Students solve sample problems in small...

Fifth graders solve division problems using partial quotients. For this long division lesson, 5th graders practice seeing division as a process of repeated subtraction and estimation. This lesson provides a script for the teacher.

Students explore partitioning and equivalency.

Sixth graders review equivalent fractions by using folded paper and shading in different amounts. In this fractions lesson plan, 6th graders review fractions with the paper, and then go onto internet sites to practice concepts on...