Are there different types of energy? Yes there are! Learn about the differences between heat, sound, light, and movement energy as they relate to electricity. This informative presentation could provide more detail explaining how light,...

It's not a short cut, just good old fashion number sense, but kids will love it. This presentation does a wonderful job describing the divisibility rules by showing how each one works, reviewing the rules as a collective and providing an...

Your class has gathered their data, so what's the next step? They need to display and analyze their data, and a bar chart is a perfect tool for the job. This resource provides the step-by-step instructions those kids need to construct a...

Multiplying decimals by 10s, 100s, and 1,000s is easy once a student knows how to manipulate the decimal point. This short presentation covers this exact topic and does a good job of helping to show learners how easy it is to manage the...

The leprechauns have hidden a set of words by scrambling them up and putting them into a word search! Task your pupils with the job of discovering the correct spellings and finding the target words in the search. 

Because there is only one place-value problem here and a detailed explanation below, use this as an all-class warm up. Learners write 369 in expanded form with a little assistance by a place value table. They can fill in the hundreds,...

Which of these is the best tool for the job? Learners examine a measurement scenario and determine which of five tools would be the right choice. There is only one problem, and the worksheet includes pictures. Because the answer is...

Which of these tools would work best? As scholars learn about measuring, be sure they know the proper tool for the job. There are three multiple-choice questions here prompting pupils to determine proper tool-measurement pairs. Would...

Every measuring job requires a tool, but which is the right one? Scholars read four measuring tasks and select the proper tool for each. Next, they switch the exercise by choosing from a list of measuring tasks given a tool. Note there...

Would you measure ice water with a different tool than the height of a door? Of course! Scholars examine five measuring tasks and match them to the proper tools for the job. Three of these are length scenarios, one volume, and the last...

Project this visual fraction problem for the entire class, covering up the explanation below. Learners examine two rectangles segmented into equal parts, each with part shaded. They convert each into fractions and reduce to lowest terms...

Building a strong classroom community is a huge part of our job. This idea lets the kids help define the rules, ideas, and behaviors that they want in their classroom. They'll work together to design a bulletin board that...

Youngsters construct a map of treasures that they find along a nature trail as they hike. They also make sketches and create place names of some of the spots along the trail. Once back in class, pupils use their treasure maps to help...

It is the job of your mathematicians to figure out how fast Anya is riding her bike when meeting her friend. The problem shares the distance, time spent riding, and Taylor's speed leaving the last variable for your learners to solve. Use...

After elections, the total amount of votes is not specified but the ratio of votes is. Your learners' job is to determine the fraction of votes John received above half of all votes. The problem can be solved abstractly or by other...

What’s the difference between primary and secondary source materials? Here’s a handout, designed as a reference for learners, that does a good job of distinguishing between primary and secondary source materials and providing examples of...

Pupils discuss how employess are evaluated on their performance at least once a year. They discuss how employers base advancement and promotions on outstanding results or employee evaluations. They explore other job opportunities and...

Students review job benefits and define key vocabulary words such as health insurance, life insurance and retirement. They practice the dialog used during employment and they identify key terms found on a group of posters.

Students identify the importance of job evaluations for promotions and retention. Students play the game Round Robin to become familiar with the vocabulary, definitions, sentence structure and pronunciation.

Students discuss the importance of understanding both oral and written instructions. They practice job instruction vocabulary typically associated with employment. They role play different scenarios with the vocabulary and discuss that...

Students explore the importance of classroom jobs and having a leader. After listening to a book, students discuss teamwork and responsibility as well as the jobs and responsibilities described in the story. They determine how to...

Students discuss the word "promotion" and brainstorm ideas to create a class list on job promotion requirements. They work in groups to play a game and use sentences using the words "since" and " ago."

Students discuss the importance of safety on the job. They analyze current safety regulations at their current jobs. They discuss what OSHA is and why the U.S. has this administration. They examine employee's rights in a variety of areas.

Students explore the many ways people support themselves and their families. In this economics lesson plan, students review newspapers and compare types of jobs. Students create daily schedules for an adult worker and role play job...