This Algebra instructional activity focuses on writing algebraic expressions to represent real-world problems, using the properties of numbers to simplify expressions, and evaluating equations by isolating the variable.

Third graders will be able to use strategies to solve real-world problems involving area and perimeter.

We obviously don't want to feel responsible for the warming climate, but are we? In this lesson plan you will analyze CO2 data sets and study barriers involved in teaching about global climate change. PBS TeacherLine also provides a...

NASA and PBS have joined forces to provide a lesson plan that will enable students to analyze data that documents a warming planet. Videos and other necessary documents for the lesson plan are provided. PBS TeacherLine also provides a...

Discover how math is required for quality construction when a Master Carpenter shares his experience and expertise. This video focuses on explaining slope as rise over run and shows how slope comes into play when building homes to take...

Examine some of the complexities and complications inherent in the development of a micro engine. This video focuses on how MIT researchers have to consider proportions comparing volume and surface area when factoring heat loss, taking...

In this exercise, students will learn how to find the length of one side of a polygon when the perimeter is given. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to watch a tutorial video, get hints, and try questions...

Lesson plan examines the possibility that the contemporary climate change is due to natural solar cycles. Objectives are to review the evidence of total solar irradiance, analyze data to understand the influence of solar variability, and...

The principal purpose of the task is to explore a real-world application problem with algebra, working with units and maintaining reasonable levels of accuracy throughout. Aligns with N-Q.A.3, N-Q.A.1, and N-Q.A.2.

Learn about probability concepts with these two real-world learning tasks: "Fred's Fun Factory" and "But Mango Is My Favorite."

The purpose of this task is for students to find the distance between points that lie in all four quadrants of the coordinate plane. Aligns with 6.NS.C.8.