Young learners explore friction. They view a video or DVD (bibliography provided) and define terms related to friction, and work in groups to experiment with the effects of friction on speed and motion using ramps and toy cars.

Students collect and analyze data, then draw conclusions from the data and apply basic concepts of probability.

Fifth graders use formulas for calculating areas of squares and rectangles to find area of complex figure, compare their own ideas with their classmates' ideas, and recognize that there are multiple methods for finding area of complex...

Students study the basic elements and concepts of the visual art's perceptual component - such as shape, line and color. They create tessellations that foster problem solving and reflective thinking.

Fourth graders use glyphs as a way to visually represent information about Utah weather. These nonverbal representations help students collect and interpret data in a visual format.

Learners explore the concept of estimating and organizing a group of objects into an array to count the exact number of items. They create their own arrays and practice elements of estimation.

Students explore proportions which are typical of the human body. Given a list of classic proportions from earlier centuries, students work in pairs to test the validity of the proportions. Pupils share their personal measurements. ...

Middle schoolers experience a positive science experiment and study fundamental concepts of measurement.

For this circles worksheet, 4th graders view and study 4 circles and then write down the radius or diameter of each circle and estimate the circumference.

First graders sort, classify, and write about how they sort buttons.

Fourth graders research a Florida fish to determine its length. They display this information on two index cards, which are cut to the shape of the head and the tail and attached to a string that they measure and cut to the correct...

Students make a chart of the life cycle of the painted lady butterflies that the class observes over a period of several days.

Students make wings that produce enough lift to fly a hand held styrofoam glider.

Pupils demonstrate measurement and estimation skills. In small groups, they are given a measurement, predict what object in the classroom is equal to that specific measurement, and record their data in a table that includes the...

First graders use unconventional units of measurement to discover the importance and need for a uniform unit of measurement.

Students make colorful triangles known as Sierpinski's Carpet, using colored pencils and paper.

Second graders determine when estimates and exact totals are appropriate in dealing with money. They simulate keeping a checking account over a period of time and keep a checkbook ledger to record deposits and expenses.

Eighth graders, using a range of data, produce three bar graphs for various scales along the y-axis.

Second graders design a successful kite for Kite Day.

Young scholars practice counting groups of items of six or more. They create equivalent sets.

Young scholars create wrapping clothes using paper or cloth scraps being sure to find or make geometric shapes. They create a visually balanced composition including symmetry,and repeated patterns.

First graders use literature and hands-on activities with maps and globes to explain distance and tools used to measure distance. They select tools to measure various objects in the classroom, then apply those concepts to their map...

Seventh graders reinforce understanding of logical thinking in problem solving.

Young scholars calculate the weight of a motor vehicle using only a sheet of graph paper and a tire gauge. Extensions provided offer additional challenges.