We are bombarded with media images expressly designed to influence viewers. Learning how to analyze the intended effects of these images is essential and the focus of an activity that asks viewers to use the provided questions to guide...

Translate vectors to find equivalent ones. An interactive shows 10 randomly displayed vectors. Pupils grab the vectors and move them to group them with similar vectors in magnitude and direction. Scholars find the groups of vectors that...

The 23rd segment in a series of 25 presents random samples from two populations to determine whether there is a difference. Groups determine whether they believe there is a difference between the two populations and later use an...

Does the symmetry and transitive property apply to similarity? The 10th segment in a series of 16 presents the class with a group of explorations. The explorations have pairs show that similarity is both symmetrical and transitive....

Generating a system of shapes. Groups work together to create a number system using three different shapes as symbols. The groups should come up with the rules that generate all the possible permutations of the three shapes.

Party with number balloons! Young learners study four groups of illustrated balloons with numbers on them, and write the numbers in sequence from smallest to greatest, or greatest to smallest. For extra fun, have them color the balloons...

Class members investigate the Jim Crow Laws, Executive Order 9066, the Chinese Exclusion Act, and the Indian Removal Act to gather information about not only the challenges encountered by diverse groups of Americans, but their...

Apply pupil understanding of exponent properties to prove the relationships. In the sixth lesson of the series, individuals are expected to prove relationships using mathematical statements and reasoning.

A timeline can be a powerful learning tool because it reveals a pattern in events. While few would consider St. Augustine, Florida a hotbed of the 1960s Civil Rights Movement, a selection of background information and a timeline of...

Entertaining as well as educational, this math activity about decomposing numbers is bound to capture the engagement of young learners. Given a cup and five two-color counters, young mathematicians simply shake and spill the cup,...

Why do cultural misunderstandings happen? What causes stereotypes, and what is dangerous about them? After viewing some possible explanations to these questions provided by young adults around the world, your learners will discuss how...

Set up your class to read Esperanza Rising, by Pam Muñoz Ryan, through a class read-aloud and exploration of the setting. The detailed instructional activity outlines each step. First, class members read over the first few pages and...

Get learners to analyze two-digit numbers based on place value, and use manipulatives to add and subtract both 1 and 10. A place value chart is available, and you can project it during guided practice. Through visualizing...

Learners explore their counting skills. In this counting activity, students group objects in sets of 10 to practice counting them. Learners also practice graphing the sets of objects they count.  This activity incorporates...

Mornings can be hard with sluggish mathematicians. Get them thinking using this set of 14 morning math problems. Pass these out or simply project them and have students complete individual problems in their notebooks. Skills include...

In this kinds of sentences worksheet, young scholars study examples of declarative, interrogative, imperative and exclamatory sentences. Students read ten sentences and tell what type they are and put in the ending punctuation.

In this group into fives or tens worksheet, students circle groups of fives or tens to count the total number. In this drawing worksheet, students find ten groups of five.

Young historians explore the identity of the early United States in this four-part lesson series. Working in groups of three, learners research the political, economic, and cultural atmosphere of each member of the...

Students investigate the concept of ten and how it is part of the real number system. They find the quantity of ten using as many combinations as possible. They can count using manipulatives, write on paper, or by doing mental math.

What is the League of Nations, when did it begin, and what is it's purpose? Young political minds can explore the answers to these questions through political cartoon analysis. Included are several political cartoons, an analysis...

In this Algebra II/college level worksheet, students factor polynomials by pulling out the GCF and by grouping.  The two page worksheet contains seventy–two problems.  Answers are provided. 

Unlock the keys to fluent multiplication with this upper-elementary math lesson. After an introduction to the five properties of multiplication, students match cards with different math problems to posters describing each...

Preschoolers and kindergartners can master numbers 1-10 with a set of math worksheets. Each page features one number that kids trace, represent with tally marks, and write what number they will have after adding or subtracting 1.

Students write numbers and create drawings that demonstrate the grouping of objects. They write the numbers 1-10 on their paper, list a different object next to each number, and create an illustration that demonstrates the correct number...