Students collect data on calorie intake. In this algebra lesson, students use the collection of data to make better eating decisions. They investigate the nutritional value in food using a graph and draw conclusion from their findings.

Students use cross-multiplication to find the unknown respiration rate of an astronaut. In this multiplication lesson plan, students also use the same process to find missing values in proportions.

Learners discover the need for a universal measurement system. They practice using basic metric units in measuring distance and weight.

For this from three to thirty by threes worksheet, students practice completing a multiplication table utilizing only multiples of three.

In this matrix worksheet, students solve a system of differential equations, find eigenvalues and eigenvector in two problems, and solve a word problem using a system. 

Middle schoolers gather information by analyzing graphs, diagrams and pie charts. In this graphs and diagrams lesson, students complete addition and subtraction problems. Middle schoolers discuss a pie chart. Students use information to...

Learners use a book or magazine to research the use of letters. They complete a worksheet and compare their results.

Learners practice and review fractions in a game format.

Students see that there are mathematical rules that can affect our use of the English language. Calculate the probability of picking any letter at random from a piece of English literature.

In this from five to fifty by fives worksheet, students practice completing a multiplication table with only multiples of five for its inputs.

Young scholars analyze information to determine good and bad debt. They calculate percentages when given interest and return on investment information. They also analyze positive and negative debt/return information to determine the...

Fourth graders calculate the angles and construct a pie graph of the percentages of the elements in the continental and oceanic crusts. Then they analyze the results. They can be assigned the task of researching the percentages.

Students observe a simulation of a cyclone to examine a method of pollutant recovery in cleaning industrial air pollution. They examine how engineers develop technology to reduce air pollution and determine percentages for technology...

Students research the animals at SeaWorld and then relate the info they have found into various types of graphs; line, circle and bar. This lesson combines math and science nicely. They access a website imbedded in this plan to do their...

Students become part of the solution as they practice figuring percents. The number of men versus women present in the room and their heights can be used to form the basis of this investigation.

Students investigate the relationship between temperature and humidity. The graphs of weather data gathered and plotted for for an assigned period of time are analyzed and the interpretations shared with the class.

In this percent worksheet, learners review and study what percent means, what percent strips are, making sense of percents and estimating percents. Students complete ten word problems.

Students make predictions based on survey results. They calcuate sample proportions. Students estimate the number of voters in their district preferring the democratic candidate using their sample results. They review sample proportions...

In this calculus worksheet, students sketch graphs of given exponential functions. They compute the principal needed to have a given ending balance when the interest is compounded at varying times. Students use a simple exponential model...

High schoolers explore the concept of experimental and theoretical probability. In this experimental and theoretical probability instructional activity, students collect data by conducting a survey of their classmates. High schoolers...

Learners discuss the appropriateness of using a specific tool to measure and define an object. After measuring the area of their classroom and the objects in it with the appropriate tools, they create a floor plan that makes the most...

Seventh graders investigate the concept of probability. They use the game of hangman to create engagement and context for conducting the instructional activity. They create a spreadsheet with data that is given. Students make predictions...

Students investigate the concepts that are related to finance and how it is used in the world. They take part in activities that are focused around the use of a spreadsheet while using a T-chart to simulate a ledger of credits and debits.

Students practice performing various accounting functions. Given analysis records, they prepare cost and revenue analysis based on specific criteria. They complete handouts and review their answers as a class. They also discuss the...