Students view a demonstration that simulates cloud formation. They read a poem about clouds, participate in a class demonstration using warm water and ice and write a paragraph summarizing their observations.

Students identify the different parts of the circulatory system and their function. They work together to create their own model of the system and use it to determine the rate of blood flow. They answer questions related to their model.

Pupils investigate Differential equations using derivatives. In this calculus lesson, students solve problems of differential equations by taking the derivative and explaining the changes that occurred in the equation and circle. They...

Which unit of measurement would you use? As your scholars begin to understand measuring, it's important they become familiar with the various units. They examine five object images and match them to one of five units: meters,...

Young scholars use estimation and measurement skills to make predictions and solve problems about length. They also analyze data presented to calculate ratios and percents.

Student explore estimation and measurement. In this measurement lesson, 2nd graders measure french fries, graph their data, and determine the size of french fries that is the best value. Students practice how to add prices and calculate ...

Twelfth graders apply perimeter measurement to items found in newspapers and calculate the cost in terms of feet or yards. They share answers and explanations with classmates.

In this perimeter worksheet, students complete a set of 10 short word problems that define certain measurements and ask for perimeter. A reference web site is given for additional activities.

Students calculate the area of different polygons. In this geometry instructional activity, students draw shapes using different scale factors. They calculate and make sure there is enough room for te soccer arena through their...

Students use their hands, feet, computer, and rulers to measure the perimeter of objects. In this measurement lesson plan, students measure objects around the room and computer generated shapes.

Students convert standard units of measurement to metric units using tape measures, meter sticks, rulers, and online conversion calculators.

Young scholars calculate the height of a tree or flagpole. They measure the shadow of the tree or flagpole and the length of a shadow of a meterstick. Using similar triangles, calculate the heigh. Devise two additional ways in which to...

For this Pythagorean Theorem worksheet, students determine the length of a missing side of triangles. They read story problems, draw diagrams, and use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve real life problems. This one-page worksheet...

In this secondary mathematics worksheet, students expand a six-panel play yard by two-panels  Students determine the width of each panel and the area of the expansion. The one page worksheet contains one problem with the...

Students plot the positions of the planet Jupiter while predicting what the configuration system looks like from Earth. In this configuration of satellites lesson, students photograph Jupiter and its moons to record the motions of...

This PowerPoint enables students to review mathematical concepts that were addressed in fifth grade. This is an interactive review game where the class is divided into two teams. The team that answers the most questions right wins. Each...

In this expository comprehension worksheet, students read a 1-page informational article about boa constrictors and then answer 3 short answer and 2 multiple choice questions.

Students calculate whether or not a mole of M&M's fill their high school. They practice factor-labeling, define a mole, and calculate the number of cubic feet per mole of M&M's. To answer the question they measure and calculate...

Students list four ways to identify trees. In this tree identification instructional activity, students use tree identification techniques such as leafs, bark, wood grain, soil type, and climate to create tables and graphs.

In this volume of cylinders worksheet, students solve 6 word problems related to the volume of various cylinders; students find volume, find height, solve reasoning problems and measure to given specifications.

Third graders study partial-products algorithms. In this math lesson, 3rd graders use an algorithm to find the product of factors. Students discuss the relationships between multiplication and division.

Students examine tree-ring dating and discuss the lack of water the settlers in Jamestown faced. They create paper tree rings, simulate rain patterns, and describe the history of construction paper tree sequences.

Students explore estimation. They estimate distance, weight, temperature and elapsed time. Students record their estimates and justify their estimations wtih a written response. After estimating, students take the actual measurements of...

Students identify, monitor, and analyze how seeds grow into plants and reproduce seeds at a quick rate. Students record the rate at which plants grow. Students identify what plants need in order to grow. Students share and discuss their...