In this place value worksheet, students examine 6 pictures of houses with different window shapes that represent hundreds, tens, and ones. Students answer 6 fill in the blank problems where they discover the three digit number...

Learners solve math problems involving subtracting with regrouping. They practice the steps for subtracting in the hundreds place with regrouping, through teacher guided practice. Independently, pupils complete story problems involving...

Students investigate the surface area and volume of the Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas. They calculate the slant height, lateral edge, and diagonal length of the base. Using this information, students explore other areas of the hotel, such as...

Third, fourth, and fifth graders participate in measurement centers. They visit six different centers: standard and linear measurement, clocks, weight, volume, temperature, and converting measurements. They complete a data collection...

This six-week unit encompasses all subjects with a focus study on world history and the development of ancient civilizations. As gifted and talented students dive into the interesting yet challenging topic of Egypt, they...

As the title suggests, this packet is loaded with activities that can be used at any time. The common element in all the exercises is that they are connected to books by Dr. Seuss.

Students match a fact with a mathematician or scientist using the Internet. They read about a mathematician or scientist that happens to be female or a person of color.

Sixth graders identify parallel and perpendicular lines in the alphabet. In this line properties lesson plan, 6th graders use the letters of the alphabet to show parallel and perpendicular lines. Students open a Geogrid Mat on the...

Students explore the concept of solving two-step equations. In this solving two-step equations lesson, students watch a short video about solving equations. Students view a PowerPoint presentation about solving two-step equations....

Ninth graders access a star worksheet and determine properties of polygons.  In this investigative lesson students complete a worksheet and discuss myths. 

Learners gain an understanding of how meteorology affects our physical world and our lives. They utilize resources on web-based activities and participate in the classroom activities to enrich their understanding.

Students review what a proprietorship is and the advantages and disadvantages of it. In groups, they examine the ways to form and dissolve a proprietorship. To end the lesson, they review what a corporation is, its advantages and...

Students explore the concept of transformations. In this transformations lesson, students construct an equilateral triangle and a square with a circumscribed circle. Students reflect and rotate their constructions.

Learners explore the concept of ordering fractions and finding equivalent fractions. In this ordering fractions and finding equivalent fractions lesson, students play a card game where learners must collect 5 cards with equivalent...

Third graders problem solve using fraction strips. In this adding fractions instructional activity, 3rd graders create fraction strips to help identify fractional sizes (fourths, eighths, thirds) and to solve word problems.

First graders identify the parts of a seed. In this plant biology lesson, 1st graders are given a seed and identify each part of the seed by using a hand lens. Students plant a seed and graph the growth.

Students research an animal. In this research lesson, students utilize various types of technology to gather information about an animal. Students create a class blog and use digital photography for their research.

Students locate objects using a Global Positioning System. In this global geography lesson, students explore latitude and longitude using a GPS in order to locate objects.

Students solve word problems dealing with Charles' Law. In this Charles' Law instructional activity, students observe PowerPoint presentations concerning Charles' Law. They complete a WebQuest and describe the relationship between hot...

Students research three careers and write an essay in which they give specific information about each. For this career lesson, students use career finder to discover information about three careers. Students will discuss each career in...

Learners research information to create a career projects where technological skills will be utilized. In this career projects lesson, students create a project relating to a selected career of personal interest.

Third graders measure the speed of sound using scientific investigative techniques.

Students explore concept of functions as relationships, as machines, as equations, and as graphs.

Students explore patterns and sequences. Given an example of each, they discuss their observations. In groups, students participate in an "Around the World" activity where they rotate to different stations in the classroom to determine...