In this finding the perimeter and area of irregular figures instructional activity, students review the steps for each calculation and solve the problems. Students solve both perimeter and area for seven problems.

Students build polygons on their geoboards. In this geometry lesson plan, students build and then draw it on paper and label it. Students then switch with a partner to try an make a symmetrical shape.

Students evaluate the jobs that their parents do. In this literature-based social studies lesson, the teacher introduces the concept of work both at home and on the job and leads the children in the creation of a Venn diagram to aid in...

In this rounding worksheet, learners solve 40 problems in which whole numbers are rounded to the nearest 10. 100 or 1000. Students also round to the nearest dollar.

In this geometry worksheet, students create a map that uses various geometrical concepts. The final project is the creation of a "geometrical town." Rubric for grading is included.

Students discover coordinates as they explore Chicago. In this math lesson plan, students give the coordinates of a point, plot a point, and use the coordinate system in locating places on a map.

In this coordinate grid graphing worksheet, students plot the given points onto each of 6 coordinate grids. All points are located in quadrant 1. One point is plotted on each grid. Answers are given by clicking the appropriate place on...

In this plotting points on a graph worksheet, students plot 6 points on 6 graphs.  Students plot x and y-coordinates in the first quadrant.

In this geometry worksheet, students are given points to plot on a coordinate plane. They identify plotted coordinate pairs. There are 10 questions.

Students explore how people work together to create a better world. In this working for the common good lesson, students recognize how we are all connected and illustrate ways they can give of themselves for the common good. They...

Students observe the difference that one person can make. In this Civil Rights Movement lesson, students discuss the concepts of segregation and boycotting. They compare and contrast two African American women who were pivotal to the...

Learners identify the need to maintain and protect our natural resources. In this natural resource lesson, students study pictures of the effects of pollution on animals and water. Learners brainstorm a list of ways water is an...

Students study responsible stewardship and natural resources. In this natural resources lesson, students share their motto's about the environment with the class. Students then discuss the regulations in 'Rules and Regulations for...

Students examine the concept of Divine origin as it relates to tolerance. In this tolerance lesson, students learn to explain the creation of humanity in the Divine image. They discuss how to live with the tenet of loving your neighbor...

Students demonstrate how to use the map grid system. In this map skills lesson plan, students are given coordinates to locate several locations on a world map. Students use the map grid system to identify these locations.

Learners demonstrate how to use the global grid system. In this map skills instructional activity, students use a world map to locate various locations. Learners identify locations based on the global grid system. Students complete a...

Students identify popular foods in Japan. In this social studies lesson plan, students read the story How My Parents Learned to Eat and discuss ways that the Japanese eat their food. Students research popular foods in Japan.

Students explore the needs of the homeless. For this philanthropy lesson student read chapter 1 of Trevor's Place and discuss facts regarding homelessness. Students write their impressions about homelessness in journals.

Students investigate the meaning of friendship and how to make friends. In this friendship activity, students make Venn Diagrams showing the similarities and differences of characters in two stories. They discuss their own circle of...

Sixth graders explore geometric figures. In this geometry activity, 6th graders manipulate properties and relationships of geometric figures to identify objects on the coordinate planes and describe where figures sit on the planes.

Second graders identify different polygons and their attributes. In this geometry lesson, 2nd graders get to know polygons by studying the vocabulary and finding polygons in their classroom. They create these shapes and then find their...

Students investigate shapes. In this dimension and orientation of shapes lesson plan, students identify and color shapes, use shape stamps to form animals, glue shapes together to make other objects and describe how shapes are used.

Seventh graders find the area of irregular polygons. For this lesson on calculating area, 7th graders use the adventures of Lewis and Clark as motivation to learn how to calculate the area of irregular polygons.

Ninth graders design a safe passage through a 2-D obstacle. In this geometric math lesson plan, 9th graders engage in a hands on activity to better understand the concept of geometric and algebraic perpendicularity. Students will work in...