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Clips, Cards, Rocks and Rulers
First graders use standard and non-standard tools to measure classroom objects. Partners compare data and responds to a journal prompt that provides application to real-world situations.
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Prime and Composite Numbers with use of manipulatives (Elementary, Mathematics)
Students learn what prime and composite numbers are. They learn how to identify them by working in a group and demonstrating an understanding of one work problem with 100% accuracy using the manipulatives provided.
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How Far Can a Frog Jump?
Fourth graders are introduced to how to take measurements in the metric system. After defining new vocabulary, they read a story by Mark Twain about jumping frogs. In groups, they simulate a frog jumping contest in which they made...
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Exercise 23--the Regular Pentagon on a Given Side
Learners examine and study how to recognize the characteristics of a regular pentagon and demonstrate how to construct one. They become aware of associating a regular pentagon to its term of a double map and practice the concept of line...
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Geometry on a Grand Scalle
Students, in groups, construct different angles and shapes on a large scale using string and chalk.
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What is a Pico?
Students label objects in their classroom based on mass and volume using the metric system. They examine the relationship between the numerical value and the corresponding metric unit.
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Water Olympics
A fascinating and engaging instructional activity on the properties of water awaits you. In it, learners engage in four activities that are designed to teach about the properties of water. This exciting plan has worksheets embedded in it...
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Would You Rather?
Get to know your class by asking them what they would rather do. There are 10 different sets of "would you rather" questions sure to encourage giggles and classroom camaraderie. Tip: Have peers build memory skills by attempting to...
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Circumference, Diameter, Radius
Sixth graders will determine the circumference, diameter, and radius of a circle. In this circle lesson plan, 6th graders will measure the appropriate amount to find these measurements on circles.
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"Math Curse" by Jon Scieszka
Pupils practice estimation skills for measurement, and work with metric units of measurement.
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Transformations
Students draw on graph paper. For this geometry lesson, students review types of triangles and quadrilaterals. Students investigate geometric transformations, including translation, rotation and reflection. Students practice each...
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Math and Architectural Design in Relation to Rebuilding The World Trade Center
Young scholars discover building plans and practice reading measurements. For this architectural design lesson, students investigate the areas of the specific World Trade Center locations that need to be rebuilt and determine the...
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Discovering The Ratio Pi And The Diameter
Students relate the ratio of Pi to the diameter of a circle. In this geometry lesson, students investigate the relationship of the chord of the circle the the number Pi. They define ration, chord, circumference and diameter and find...
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Math Technique in Multiplication and Division of Fractions
Students multiply and divide fractions. In this math lesson, students are given explicit visual instruction of how to work with fractions. Intended for learning disabled students, the teacher demonstrates how to manipulate the numbers by...
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New York State Testing Program Math Release questions grade 8
In this algebra and geometry worksheet, students solve seven varying math problems. This worksheet will help prepare students for standardized tests covering algebra and geometry.
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M. C. Escher - Design - Math Integration
Young scholars create a tessellations using rotation and translation. They also create a tessellation using reflection.
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Smile Metric Style
Students take measurements using a metric ruler, find a sum of multiple metric measurements, and use a histogram to graph their results.
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Smile Metric Style
Students practice working with the metric system. Students use a metric ruler to measure and record lengths of group member's smiles, and graph their results. Students find the sum of all the smiles.
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The Centimeter Zoo
In this measuring distance worksheet, students use a centimeter ruler to measure the distance between the dots for the animals in the zoo.
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Math and Science in a Wetland
Learners describe safe practice when doing field and lab investigations in a estuary or wetland. They create a model of an estuary and describe their value and function. They participate in field study in which they collect and analyze...
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"Math Curse" by Jon Scieszka & Lane Smith
Learners use estimation and measurement skills to make predictions and solve problems involving length.
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Building a Ship Lesson Plan
Students draw a ship to scale, and calculate the real life size. They show that measurements on the drawingsare annotated with the distances reported in inches (fractions and decimals), and their real-world equivalents
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Fourth Grade Math: Geometry
In this math assessment worksheet, students answer 5 multiple choice geometry questions. The assessment is on the fourth grade level.
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What a Site!
Fourth graders are introduced to how to properly create a grid site. In groups, they use Cartesian coordinates to establish the boundaries for the grid and photograph the location of artifacts. They exchange their photos with another...