Students study the retreat of the Nez Perce Native Americans into Montana while tracing their journey on a map. They use the law of cosines to solve problems based on the navigational methods of the Nez Perce. They work with both the law...

Fifth graders investigate and practice the foundational math skill of division. They make cognitive connections to how it is related to multiplication. Independent practice is done using the computer program provided by Houghton Mifflin

Students in a teacher education program develop a technology based lesson plan. After the lesson is created, they develop their own performance assessment. They identify the characteristics of good assessment instruments and model best...

Second graders, while in the computer lab discuss Fraction Action by Loreen Leedy, practice solving problems involving fractions. They explore non-unit fractions by describing parts of a set utilizing their attributes to categorize the...

Third graders explore the place values of four digit numbers by writing four digit numbers and examining the effects of rearranging the numbers' digits. They practice making their four digit number with base-ten blocks then rearrange the...

Fifth graders use place value clues to find a given number. In this place value lesson, 5th graders work with the MathKeys program using place value clues and base-ten blocks to build a number and determine its value.

Students conduct a lab experiment using the scientific method. For this interdisciplinary lesson plan, students will test the difference in popping white and yellow corn. Students will write their lab report in their science, math,...

Fifth graders recognize shape and number patterns. In groups, 5th graders use strategies to find patterns. They extend the patterns and give explanations as to how they found the pattern. Students use the computer and the hundreds...

Fifth graders practice using the English measuring system by creating fractions.  For this parts of a whole lesson, 5th graders combine math key bars to simulate small parts of a bigger item.  Students combine the pieces to...

Students participate in a project which incorporates science with reading, writing, social studies, and technology. Through several activities over a 15 day period, they explore the computer, digital camera, computer software programs...

In this math learning exercise, students evaluate and compare the ratios. They also compare the fractions by solving the proportions.

Students solve a system of two unknowns.  In the Algebra lesson, students use a on line computer applet/program to solve a system by the elimination method.  The student's work is self checking, giving immediate feedback. ...

Eighth graders complete seven work stations that highlight math activities while they focus on the rules for Internet use and classroom rules for working in cooperative groups. After completing the activities, they complete a self-...

Students graph a linear inequality and describe its solution set. They solve a system of linear equalities graphically and symbolically. Students set up and solve a system of linear inequalities using linear programming techniques. ...

Learners practice graphing linear inequalities and explain their solution sets to the solving of a system of linear equalities graphically and symbolically. They utilize programming techniques in setting up and solving systems of linear...

Students create arrays using Microsoft Excel. In this technology-based math lesson, students expand their knowledge of multiplication by creating arrays on the computer using a spreadsheet program such as Microsoft Excel.

Students design a blueprint of a building. In this measurement lesson, students design a building on paper. Students copy their building's measurements into the Microsoft Paint program and write word problems about their buildings....

Students are assigned to shape groups and explore three-dimensional shapes. They review math skills and two-dimensional shapes.

Students use technology to input, retrieve, organize, manipulate, evaluate, and communicate information; apply appropriate technologies to critical thinking, creative expression, and decision-making skills. They collect and explore data...

High schoolers investigate trends in agriculture.  In this secondary mathematics lesson, students evaluate agricultural census data from 1982 to 2202 as they compare the properties of the mean and the median.  High schoolers...

Students prepare to take the GED by reviewing basic math concepts. In this geometry lesson, students review vocabularies such as formula, perimeter, circumference and other important geometric terms. They convert between the English and...

Eighth graders engage in hands-on activities to determine the surface areas of various objects. Using boxes, they cut them so they can lay flat and measure all the various shapes, which can be calculated and added together to equal the...

Students investigate the use of hydroponic gardening on the world food supply. In this hydroponic gardening lesson, students make a garden out of a soda bottle, grow a cilantro plant, and compare hydroponics with regular gardening using...

The Black Death epidemic is responsible for more than one million deaths in the United Kingdom. An inquiry-based activity has young scholars explore the rate of disease spread. They then analyze graphs showing data from epidemics such as...