Welcome learners to the world of algebra. Use a instructional activity that poses a situation involving the profit from creating greeting cards to teach about algebra. It requires scholars to use linear functions and inequalities to...

How has the concept of race changed over time? Explore the genetic, cultural, and social aspects of race through a series of impactful activities. Scholars discover how race is influenced by inherited traits, examine census records to...

Middle schoolers discover why it's important to establish a positive credit history and understand the value of credit reports to lenders and borrowers. They apply legal guidelines to establish the uses of a credit report other than...

In this sequential order worksheet, 2nd graders cut out the eight steps in putting together a greeting card and paste them on the chart at the right of the worksheet.

What do lemurs do best? They move! Lemurs like to jump, run, hop, and climb and it's your class's job to document seven fun lemur behaviors. The class starts by discussing why lemurs are considered primates, and then they isolate seven...

Just how big would it really be? Young mathematicians determine if different toys are proportional and if their scale is accurate. They solve problems relating scale along with volume and surface area using manipulatives. The...

Students factor and solve quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson, students identify the domain and range of the quadratic function. They graph the parabola and identify the vertex.

Counting from seven to twelve in French is the foundational skill of a lesson from the BBC. Learners respond in French to the question, "How much is that?" (Ça fait combien?). The "Notes" and "Reinforcement" sections have inventive...

Not only will your young Spanish speakers develop shopping/ money vocabulary, they'll practice basic math as well! This plan will take no longer than 10-15 minutes and just has learners look at different products and do simple math. If...

Fifth graders solve a math word problem using previous knowledge of fractions and basic addition in this short lesson for the 5th grade classroom. The lesson can be used as practice for state and national tests that require problem...

Eighth graders explore the concept of the divine proportion/golden ratio. In this Fibonacci Sequence exploratory lesson, 8th graders measure the length and width of various objects to see which items have a divine proportion. Students...

Students explore the concept of the golden ratio. In this golden ratio activity, students measure objects to determine if their measurements fit the golden ratio. Students calculate the average measurements of the class.

Students examine how to determine which strategy to use to solve word problems. In this word problem strategy lesson plan, students listen to a lecture on the process of using different strategies to solve math problems. They look at...

Students construct sets of numbers up to 10, write the numerals up to 10, and count up to 10 rationally. They use ten frames and also make bean sticks. Communication is the Process Standard featured in this lesson. Finally, students...

Fourth graders evaluate various graphs for the best way to reflect statistical data. They use a spreadsheet to organize data and generate varied graphic representations. They select the graph they feel best shows their results.

Eighth graders practice calculating the unknown length of a right angle triangle. They also examine the pythogoram theory in groups. They help each other work through the problems.

First graders use real coins or concrete models of coins to solve problems involving the purchase of items. They use cons and simulate going to a bargain store to purchase items. Students record the total cost of items. Pupils make a...

Second graders describe a polygon in the form of a riddle.

Learners write letters to town officials and local businesses asking for favorite dessert recipes. They tabulate their responses in a spreadsheet. Students turn their survey results into colorful graphs.