In this quilting worksheet, students follow the directions to re-create the official quilt of Alabama, The Pine Burr Quilt. They use geometric shapes and stitching directions to make quilt squares.

Learners construct a weather vane using their knowledge of some geometric shapes. In this weather lesson, students work in pairs to create a weather vane in order to measure wind direction. Learners follow precise...

Seventh graders engage in the practice of a Math lesson. Students practice the use of circle graphs in class and on homework as an extension. The lesson includes a classroom management portion. The assignment for the lesson is for the...

Third graders problem solve using drawings and map interpretations. They preview graphs and Cartesian geometry. They follow directions on a map using a grid and compass references while simulating they are reading a pirate map.

Students build a kite while integrating math and science. In this kite building activity, students construct a blueprint and apply mathematical formulas while constructing a kite. They use appropriate flight and kite terminology to...

Students investigate the rigid motions of reflection, rotation, translation, and dilation. This investigation be accomplished through classroom instruction and exploration using Geometer's Sketchpad.

Students listen to the story Pumpkin Eye by Denise Fleming to enjoy the colorful illustrations and to learn about an important ingredient in a pumpkin squares recipe the class will be using. In this cooking lesson, students assist the...

Second graders use a computer program to follow directions and graph their favorite things into a bar graph. In this graphing lesson plan, 2nd graders have 30 choices of favorite things to graph.

Second graders comprehend how to use two different kinds of graphs. They complete a worksheet with the help of the teacher and a bag of jellybeans and then another worksheet without the direction of the teacher. Students listen as the...

In this motions in geometry worksheet, students draw translations, rotations, and reflections. This three-page worksheet contains examples, instructions, and 6 problems. The last page contains answers.

In this colors and shapes activity, students follow the directions to color each of the six shapes in a design the correct color.

Fifth graders are given a set of manipulatives to use to develop patterns. In groups, they follow the directions to determine which blocks go with which pattern and put them into the correct sequence. To end the lesson, they complete a...

Students experience life as an interior designer. In this math lesson plan, students calculate area and perimeter in inches as they use problem solving skills to design a room.

Fourth graders discover how to cook rice. In this cooking lesson, 4th graders discover how to cook rice correctly. Students read and follow cooking directions and discuss how their rice turned out.

Tenth graders experiment with detection techniques for black holes by modeling the rotation of galaxies with larger and larger masses in the center. They discover while some events cannot be directly observed they may be observable in...

In this coloring learning exercise, students will listen to the teacher give directions about which numbered spaces to color yellow, red, green, and blue.

In this geometry worksheet, students differentiate between direct and indirect measurements. They create a table with their findings. There are 9 questions.

Students evaluate directions by participating in a maze activity. In this labyrinth lesson plan, students identify the history of mazes and labyrinths and utilize Google Earth to examine real life mazes. Students create their own...

Students create podcasts of information for reviewing fractions and decimals in this math-based creative project. The instructional activity uses GarageBand, iTunes, iTalk, and Keynote to accomplish tasks.

Learners interact with science and math classes around the world by doing the same experiment and communicating their results. They use iChat AV and an iSight camera to share relevant information about their area, decide on the...

Eighth graders solve equations according to the order of operations. They discuss reasons for following directions by using an analogy of baking a cake. After practicing PEMDAS, 8th graders create and decorate a poster with their own...

In this math learning exercise, students go through the process of learning how to borrow in subtraction to the hundreds place. Students are instructed to break down the numbers and "draw squares, sticks and dots" before crossing out...

Pupils work together to build tetrahedral kites. They must follow directions and the provided materials. They discover the engineering concepts needed to make the kite.

In this math caterpillar counting game, students cut out three pages of game pieces. Directions are provided about how these pieces are to be used in a counting game.