Students discover building plans and practice reading measurements.  In this architectural design lesson, students investigate the areas of the specific World Trade Center locations that need to be rebuilt and determine the cost....

Students explore the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright through literature and analyze photographs. In this photography analysis lesson plan, students read aloud Frank Lloyd Wright and answer questions for the text. Students visit a...

Students examine folk’s tales for Cause and Effect. In this literature lesson, students read "The Origin of Fire" and "The Origin of Medicine” and look for cause and effect. They use a TI Navigator to write down their findings.

Students study fractions. In this art instructional activity, students fold paper, use origami, making new shapes and discuss the area of the shapes created.

Young scholars study barrel sponges. In this science and art instructional activity, students discuss what sponges are, create their own sponge, and share what they created with the rest of the class.

Students solve systems of equations. In this precalculus instructional activity,students solve linear equations using matrices. They use the Gaussian elimination method to identify the missing variables and simplify the linear equations.

Students solve word problems using the correct math symbols. In this algebra lesson, students use the TI calculator to graph their equation and analyze it. They find the line of regression and use to draw conclusion.

Studens collect and graph data. In this algebra lesson, students use a CBL and CBR with a TI Calcualtor to observe linear graphs. They use the correct vocabualry as they discuss the collected data.

Students examine the attribute of equilateral triangles. In this equilateral triangle lesson, students examine a number of paper triangles to determine how they are classified. They determine how triangles are depicted in Navajo rugs.

Students investigate triangles. In this shapes geometry lesson, students define and state the attributes for equilateral, scalene, and isosceles triangles. Students locate the prefix "tri" in a variety of words and make connections with...

Young scholars work in groups to research clocks and practice telling time. In this telling time lesson, students use the computer program ProQuest to study circles, including radius and diameter, and practice drawing circles using a...

Students explore the concept of triangle inequalities.  In this triangle inequality activity, students cut spaghetti noodles into given lengths.  Students use the noodles to complete a worksheet about triangle...

Pupils explore the concept of trapezoids.  In this trapezoids instructional activity, students identify legs and bases of a trapezoid.  Pupils discuss the similarities and differences between isosceles trapezoids and right...

Eighth graders investigate the Pythagorean Theorem and practice applying the theorem to various triangles. Finally, in the next lesson in the sequence, 8th graders create a song or a story to help them remember the Pythagorean Theorem.

Students identify and discuss the basic shapes used in artistic still-life compositions.

Students listen to a story "My Crazy Dream" with an intent to identify shapes in ordinary objects. They raise their hands when they've heard an object whose shape they can identify. They discuss their findings.

Tenth graders investigate the Pythagorean Theorem. Then they type up a formal paragraph proof of a proof of their choice.

Students calculate the area of triangles using a variety of materials including computer applets.

Learners investigate the supposed traveling path of a meteorite. They use sound in order to triangulate the path. The results of the experiment are written on a map to display the path of the meteorite. The culminating activity is when...

Students apply the formulas for the area of parallelograms and triangles. Through guided practice, students discover the correct way to apply the formulas. Working in pairs, they write their own problems featuring the formulas.

Third graders use fractions to describe part of a set. In this fractions activity, 3rd graders are introduced to fractions through a book and use pattern blocks to describe a fraction as a part of a set. This activity includes a scripted...

Fifth graders practice using estimation. In this estimation lesson, 5th graders add, subtract, multiple, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Students decide upon instances when estimation is more appropriate than...

Students, in groups, use song lyrics and math to descrie two and three dimensional shapes.

Students use wax paper to look at different properties of circles such as chords, tangent lines, inscribed angles, and inscribed angles in a semi-circle, as well as finding the center of the circle, and use GSP to investigate cyclic...