In this parabolas worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 15 different problems related to parabolas. First, they define parabola and its information related to graphing one. Then, students write each equation in standard form. They...

Middle schoolers apply a four step critique process as they observe and make personal decisions about abstract artworks.

Students explore the difference between drawing and constructing a triangle utilizing The Geometer's Sketchpad on the computer. They create, develop and script constructions for both isosceles and equilateral triangles. Each student has...

Students explore geometric patterns. Given three straws of various sizes, students conduct tests, and search for patterns, to determine if the various sizes would form a triangle. They use the Triangle Inequality Theorem to determine...

Fourth graders discover that a polygon is a closed figure formed by line segments, and that the perimeter of a polygon is the sum of the lengths of its sides. They utilize a worksheet imbedded in this plan to gain lots of practice with...

Students estimate and accurately measure the size of angles communicate with the appropriate geometric terms and symbols to describe and name angles, lines, line segments, rays

Young scholars review Gerald Ferstman's work and discuss abstract art. They design and create monoprints on Mylar. They reflect on their work and write about the experience of creating the piece.

Middle schoolers investigate the use of proportion using gesture drawing as the subject matter. They create a painting using the elements of art and principles of design.

For this Algebra II worksheet, students examine questions that are representative of those found on the SAT test.  The one page interactive worksheet contains ten questions.  Answers are not included. 

Students become familiar with the causes for formation of shadows. They create shadows, compare the size and shape of the shadow with the actual object, engage in shadow play theatre, and discover what happens to shadows when there is...

Students calculate pi using data on the circumference and diameter of various objects. They define key vocabulary terms, measure the circumference and diameter of various circular objects, organize the data on a table or chart, and...

Students classify angles. In this angles lesson, students explore the characteristics of angles, triangles, quadrilaterals and circles. They identify polygons and sing a classifying angles song. Students participate in a manipulative...

In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders solve problems in which they find the distance between two points on a coordinate plane.  The two page worksheet contains a combination of eleven multiple choice and free response...

Your eyes each work independently, so how do we only see one image? The quick hands-on experiment encourages young scientists to test their blind spots on each eye individually. After learning where the blind spot is and why it exists,...

Students discover the value of Pi.  In this value of Pi lesson, students measure the circumference and diameter of various circles on their graphing calculator.  Students find the ratio of the circumference to the diameter and...

Students follow detailed directions to use the GeoGebra program. In this mathematics instructional activity, students find the nth term of a sequence, and use line art to approximate a Bezier's curve. Students locate points and segments...

Tenth graders explore and define the radius and diameter of a circle. In this geometry lesson plan, 10th graders calculate the circumference and area of a circle using real world objects and shapes. They discuss chords and lines...

Students examine the history of today's Istanbul. In this historical perspectives instructional activity, students research how Byzantium became Constantinople and later Istanbul as they examine the cultures of the city and create time...

Students study how to mark inclines and construct a mountain profile.  In this topographic map lesson students mark contour intervals and draw mountain profiles. 

Fifth graders create a reflection of a poygon using a Mira. They discover that a line connecting a vertiex of a polygon and the corresponding vertex of its reflection is perpendicular to the line of reflection. Students create a glide...

Students measure and analyze angles. For this trigonometry lesson, students measure angles and distances use non-traditional techniques. They identify the different ratios of sine, cosine and tangent.

Fifth graders use pattern blocks and triagular grid paper to reivew shape names, be introduced to the concept of a tiling of the plane, and determine which pattern blocks tile the plane. They are asked if they comprehend what a...

In this algebra worksheet, students solve equations by graphing an ellipse, circle and hyperbola. They match equations to graphs and define each type of function. There are 20 questions total.

Learners create a timeline on the history of evolution. In this biology lesson, students research their assigned scientist's contribution to evolution theory. They write a three-paragraph analysis about the timeline.