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Charting the Heights
Students enter data regarding the height of classmates into a spreadsheet. Formulas will also be entered to find the median, mean, and mode of the data.
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Graphing Fun
First graders analyze objects and make a graphing picture to analyze the data. In this graphing lesson, 1st graders complete an object graph assessment, a picture graph assessment, and a bar graph assessment to analyze their given objects.
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Irregular Fractals
High schoolers explore the concept of irregular fractals. In this irregular fractals activity, students discuss how to find fractal dimensions through teacher led discussion. High schoolers calculate fractal dimensions of various fractals.
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Chart Trivia
Students practice addition and subtraction problems and answer questions using greater than and less than. They chart information to create a graph on the computer.
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Tallying Animals
Second graders draw a picture of a pond scene which includes various animals. They exchange pictures and tally the number of animals drawn. Then they record the number on a chart and write a story about their pictures.
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Geometric Shapes at the OK Corral
Students explore regular geometric shapes. In this shapes lesson, students investigate geometric shapes in the world around them. Students differentiate between regular and irregular shapes.
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Stem-and-Leaf Plots
Young scholars are introduced to stem-and-leaf plots and calculating the mean, median, and mode from the plots.
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Patterns
Students explore the concept of linear patterns by moving into different body poses. They also use MathKeys software to create linear patterns across a computer screen. In groups of three they take turns adding to the pattern.
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Tango's Story
Fifth graders listen to "Grandfather Tang's Story" and use tangram pieces to create animals described by the main character.
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And the Number Is
Students identify the numbers 1-10 while listening to a counting song. They practice counting items using the numbers 1-10.
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Which Color Will You Pick?
Students create a spreadsheet to chart the different colors found in a package of M&M's or Skittles. They collect data, create appropriate charts, and use percentages to describe quantities.
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Triangle Explorer
Students calculate the area of triangles using a variety of materials including computer applets.
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Venn Diagram Lesson Plan
Students use Venn diagrams in order to classify different objects and numbers. They then use "Venn Diagram Shape sorter" applets on the computer.
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Bargain Hunter
Students engage in a classroom shopping adventure to search for the best bargains.
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Put Your Heart Into It
First graders sort Valentine candies according to kind. Data is inserted into a spreadsheet and displayed in various graphic formats.
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Review for the Algebra One SOLs
Students review the standards for Algebra I. Using the text, they discover two problems that match each standard and solve them showing all steps on paper. They create a PowerPoint slide for each problem and go through the correct...
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Pyramid Play
Students investigate the concept of the Food Pyramid. They use a game as a tool of discovery in order to classify different types of food in the pyramid. Upon completion of the game the students construct their own models of it.
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Understanding Fractions
Students add and subtract fractions and multiply and divide fractions using pattern blocks.
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Statistics and Shopping
Pupils examine statistics and data analysis concepts from the practical questions that arise in everyday life.
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Speaking Geometrically
Fourth graders are introduced to the vocabulary needed to identify the attributes of two and three-dimensional figures. They work together to create a word wall, which contains the geometric terminology being learned.
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You May Already Be a Winner!
Second graders flip coins and tally the outcomes. They play the You May Already Be a Winner! game with cards under their chairs. Some cards are winners, some might be and the others are not. They play to explain the probability concept.
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Grade Data Analysis and Probability
Eighth graders display the outcome of given events by creating and reading tree diagram. They explain the relationship between addition and multiplication.
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Unexpected Answers
Students explore and complete a variety of activities demonstration probability. They make observations about the results of the activities. Students complete and discuss conditional probability. Also, students draw conclusions about...