Students examine the lines of latitude and longitude on a map, and explain why these lines might be useful. In this lesson students also explore websites that provide information to improve their understanding of how and why latitude and...

Students discover how air pressure effects flight.  In this physics lesson, students create two types of airplane wings so they can observe the way air pressure creates lift.  Students utilize a printout to create the airplane...

Students investigate the dangers Coral Reefs face by investigating satellite images.  In this environmental protection lesson, students utilize the Internet to discover the types of satellites and sensors used to provide...

Students study area and quadrilaterals. In this multiplication and area lesson, students use Polystrip models to change rectangles to form different parallelograms. Students find the area of the models use a Geometer Sketchpad to find...

Students explore a math concept. In this math lesson, students practice matching a number with its corresponding word. Students can work independently or with teacher help.

Students explore the concept of multiplying polynomials. In this multiplying polynomials lesson, students watch a video clip about basic math skills. Students work in groups on an exploration about why a binomial squared equals a perfect...

Second graders use a number line to practice subtraction.  In this subtraction lesson, 2nd graders use a number line to count backwards.  Students participate in mad math activities and solve problems.

Students define new words such as computer, internet and technology to begin the lesson. In groups, they discuss the definitions with the class and take a survey on the same topics. They discuss the ways technology and the internet can...

Students expand their knowledge of quadrilaterals and identify basic symmetrical forms. Over three weeks, they explore the math, application, and discussion of symmetry. After conducting Internet research, students create symmetrical...

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...

Young scholars convert fractions to decimals. They are shown how to convert fractions to decimals through teacher demonstration on the board. A 20-problem worksheet and answer key are included.

Kindergarteners practice matching words and symbols by playing an index card activity. They create flash cards numbered 0 to 20 and challenge each other in groups to identify the values of the numbers. Learners utilize beans or buttons...

Students work with hundreds place value, create and manipulate three-digit addition problems, and add three-digit numbers.

Students discuss the definition of economics and study how current and historic societies have had economic systems. They determine necessary classroom jobs and attach ddaily or weekly salaries to those positions. Students are introduced...

Students create a timeline of events happening around the world. In this timeline lesson plan, students use Microsoft Publisher to create a timeline of events happening around the world as they live their lives presently.

Students explore counting methods of the ancient Maya, and practice identifying Maya number glyphs.

Learners use the study sheet in the lesson to examine the different place values discussing examples on the board. They then complete the problems on the worksheet independently.

Young scholars develop an understanding of monetary policy. In this monetary policy instructional activity, students define economic indicators and specify the economic conditions they reflect. Young scholars explain the three functions...

Young scholars explore the concept of factoring composite numbers. In this factoring composite numbers lesson, students factor composite numbers. Young scholars learn about composite numbers.

Students explore the concept of prime and composite numbers. In this prime and composite numbers instructional activity, students determine if a number is prime or composite.

Students explore the concept of representing numbers in standard, word, and expanded form. In this number representation lesson, students express a number in standard, word, and expanded form.

Pupils explore the concept of factoring numbers. In this factoring lesson plan, students factor numbers. Pupils create a list of factors for each number.

Middle schoolers explore the concept of converting improper fractions into mixed fractions. In this conversion lesson, students convert improper fractions to mixed fractions.

Students identify aquatic insects. In this organism lesson, students locate aquatic insects near a local waterway and collect them. Students graph the amount of insects that they collected.