Ninth graders participate in a discussion about the migration out of the Atlantic region in Canada. With a partner, they interview those who have left the area and identify the pros and cons of starting over in a new place. ...

Pupils, in groups, research various Native American tribes. They wirte a report about the tribe which includes information about their food and ceremonies, among other things. They create a diorama and a poster that shows how they lived...

Students identify two and three dimensional shapes and use appropriate geometric vocabulary to write a description of the figure by taking pictures of geometric figures in their own environment.

Students collect car cost comparison data from the "Car Wizard" web site to use as problem solving and for calculations related to math.

Middle schoolers conduct Internet research to identify the cultural aspects of the Miao minority group from China. They, in groups, create a brochure with their research and write an essay on the predicted future of the Miao culture.

Seventh graders practice their spelling skills. In this word patterns and analysis lesson, 7th graders  examine the unstressed -er, -or, and -ar. Students listen to a mini lesson regarding the endings and then complete a worksheet....

In this Recent Trends in Family Life worksheet, students respond to eight questions with short answers. Suggested point values are provided for responses.

Students investigate the reports of local weather. They identify types of weather data and correlate it to the conditions. Using the data students draw a picture of the current weather. They conduct the same investigation for all four...

Students generate patterns from a structured problem, finding a rule for the general term, and expresses it in words and symbols. They then devise and use problem solving strategies to explore situations mathematically.

Sixth graders practice solving math problems by utilizing a data table. In this number sense lesson, 6th graders create a table using the numerical information about a fictitious farm's inventory. Students complete the empty segments by...

Students use NASA satellite data to compare water vapor over the United States.  In this data analysis lesson students use an Excel spreadsheet to map their data. 

Students explore the concept of multiplication by using pizza. They read an article discussing how math is used everyday. They try to determine how many pizzas they would need to feed the class.

Students construct three-dimensional solar system mobiles.

Young scholars research a country using the Travel Languages Web site. Using MS Publisher, they create a travel flyer about the country. Using Inspiration, they develop a concept map of what they learned about their country.

In this doubles addition instructional activity, students add doubles of one digit numbers up to the number 10. Students complete 10 addition problems.

In this fact families worksheet, students solve 10 problems in which single digits are added with sums to ten. Students then check each problem using subtraction.

Young scholars use scientific methods to investigate the effects of overpopulation of seed plants on growth in a limited living space. Students relate seed plant population findings to that of other organisms.

The tutorial explores patterns. Learners become pattern detectives who identify and extend different patterns.

This task challenges a student to use knowledge of number patterns and operations to identify and extend a pattern.

This lesson plan on early patterning is well written, well planned, and extensive. The math content is substantial for this age. There are lots of connections to other content areas. Materials needed are readily available or provided for...

This task challenges a student to use knowledge of geometric and numerical patterns to identify and continue a pattern.

CarolHurst.com provides a sample chapter from Picturing Math, which teaches geometric concepts using picture books and activities.

This interactive website offers young students an opportunity to discover the pattern and predict who will come next. Feedback and guidance are given for each response. It also offers three increasingly difficult levels that are available.

This website helps students work with word patterns by having them create limericks and sentences. Students receive feedback and guidance as they work their way through the activities.