In this problem solving activity, students solve and complete 4 different types of word problems. First, they determine the responses to various questions as described. Then, students find the amount of an item needed to complete another...

Third graders create a box big enough to hold a million dollars. This is a project fun to do near the winter holidays with inexpensive gifts included in the boxes. This hands-on lesson very effectively demonstrates the concept of volume.

In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students solve problems involving direct variation.  The two page worksheet contains a combination of twelve multiple choice and free response questions.  Answers are included. 

Students describe the differences between an estimate and a guess. They create reasonable estimates based on comparison and activities. Students explain how estimation is helpful in showing the relative size on a scale. They also...

Young scholars determine that two figures are similar or congruent by investigating figures that are similar and figures that are congruent. They prove that two figures are similar or congruent by using definitions, postulates, and...

In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students solve application problems involving percents, percent error, and percent of increase or decrease.  The two page worksheet contains a combination of fourteen multiple choice and free...

Students find the cost of an outfit. In this percentages lesson, students look at ads, pick out an outfit, and find the sale price. They create a commercial and complete 4 included worksheets. 

Student identify the solution using geometric mean. In this geometry lesson, students create right triangles where the altitude of the triangle is the side containing the right angle. They modify shapes using Cabri software and observe...

Students explore the concept of Venn Diagrams through word problems. In this Venn Diagram instructional activity, students solve word problems about groups of people using Venn Diagrams. Students use survey results about MySpace and...

Seventh graders use the internet to investigate the salaries of professional football players. They calculate how much the top five paid athletes in football earn for one game and for one minute of playing time. Students determine the...

Students examine folk’s tales for Cause and Effect. In this literature lesson, students read "The Origin of Fire" and "The Origin of Medicine” and look for cause and effect. They use a TI Navigator to write down their findings.

In this similarity worksheet, students determine the length, area and volume of similar figures. This three-page worksheet contains explanations, examples, and 20 problems. Answers are provided on page three.

Students construct three-dimensional models of the three pyramids at Giza. They research the building of the pyramids and record the height, base and angle measurements of each pyramid. They create a file of facts regarding the pyramids.

Students solve problems dealing with percents using "is over of" algorithm.

In this algebra worksheet, students rewrite word problems using algebraic symbols. They solve for the amount of population or money over a period of time. There are 10 questions with an answer key.

In this Algebra II/Pre-calculus learning exercise, students explore radian measure of an angle and convert between degree and radian measure. The seven page learning exercise contains explanation, examples, and nineteen multi-part...

Middle schoolers find percents and unit price using popcorn.

Middle schoolers use the Internet to gather information on tides and then use this information to determine the period of revolution of the moon around the earth (part 1) and the relative pull of the sun and the moon on the tides (part 2).

In this algebra worksheet, students convert between units. They write expressions and simplify them. There are 4 problems with an answer key.

Third graders discuss light sources and collect data about energy sources. They compare data and create a multiple line graph showing energy used by light sources for each student in the group. They present their graphs and write a...

Pupils calculate the size of a mummy case and its contents using ancient Egyptian measurements.

In this similar figures worksheet, students identify corresponding sides and corresponding angles of given polygons.  They identify similar figures.  This three-page worksheet contains 18 problems.

Students perform an experiment. In this combinations lesson plan, students complete an experiment where they find out how many ice cream cone combinations they can make with 5 different flavors of ice cream and 4 types of cones. They...

In this Algebra II instructional activity, 11th graders solve problems involving direct variation.  The two page instructional activity contains explanation, examples, and twenty-one problems.  Answers are not included.