University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: m.c.escher: Mathematics and Visual Arts
This cross-curricular middle school unit integrates mathematics and visual art. Through the study of the M.C. Escher?s work, learners explore tiling from both a mathematical and artistic point of view. Points for discussion and...
Other
University of Central Florida: Mathematics Classroom Uses for the Digital Camera
This site has a few creative lesson plans on using the digital camera in a mathematics classroom. Includes geometry and measurement activities. (The link for the counting book does not work in archived version of site.)
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: The Cylinder Problem: Elementary Lesson
Use this lesson plan to help students learn about cylinders. Students will be creating cylinders, and comparing them and their capacity. This engaging, hands-on lesson will hold student interest and be very beneficial to student learning.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Interactive Geometry: 9.7 Design Problems in Three Dimensions
Learn the mathematics behind modeling in three dimensions to maximize or minimize one aspect of the situation.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: Surface Area and Volume
Students explore surface area and volume through this instructional activity and worksheet activity.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Distributive Property, Day 1
Children need to move from the manipulative expressions of the distributive property into the mathematical equations eventually. This lesson is the first step in leading them to that goal.
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Aaa Math Lessons
AAA Math's interactive tutorials and lessons assist students grades K-8 improve their understanding of a wide range of arithmetic topics. Students are provided with immediate feedback as they complete the "Learn," "Practice," and "Play"...
Mathigon
Mathigon: Geometry: Symmetry in Physics
This lesson focuses on symmetry in physics. The laws of nature are the name given collectively to the physical rules (usually expressed as mathematical equations) that try to explain everything we observe in the universe.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: Tessellations Geometry and Symmetry
This lesson plan deals with tessellations and their geometric concepts. Upper elementary and middle school students will also explore polygons, symmetry, analyze patterns and explore the role of mathematics in nature and culture.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Discovering Pi
This lesson allows young scholars to discover the number Pi. By measuring real life objects, students will get to see where the number Pi comes from as well as how the circumference formula is derived.This lesson plan was created as a...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Thinking Outside the "Box"
The middle schoolers will find the area of each two dimensional figure on a net of a rectangular prism. In groups, students will cut out the net and create a rectangular prism. Groups will then discuss how to find the lateral area and...
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: Translations, Reflections, and Rotations
Middle schoolers are introduced to translations, reflections, and rotations and how to explore them in real-world scenarios.
University of Texas at Austin
Mathematics Teks Toolkit: Oh No! My Ominoes!
Explore pentominoes by determining congruent and non-congruent shapes.
University of Texas at Austin
Mathematics Teks Toolkit: Exploring C/d= Pie
A collection of circular objects will be used to explore circumference and diameter of circles.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Investigation of Special Segments of Triangles
This lesson will enable students to investigate three special segments of triangles in a very concrete way. The students will fold paper triangles to create the segments. This lesson would be a great way for students to explore the...