Curated OER
Similar Triangles - Applied Problems
High schoolers differentiate between similar and congruent triangles. In this geometry instructional activity, students identify the angles of triangles using the similarity theorem. They apply concepts of triangles to the real world.
Curated OER
Fighting Obesity with Footsteps
Analyze the influence of culture, media, technology, and other factors in health through the use of pedometers and daily walking/jogging logs with this activity. The key focus is in dealing with obesity and how small steps can help...
Curated OER
Foods and Languages of the World
Students create their own ice cream sundae given various toppings from around the world. In this foods and languages of the world diversity lesson plan, students develop an understanding of diversity in culture, family structure, ability...
Curated OER
An American Spy with Money To Spend
Sixth graders use their imagination, math, reading, computer, geography, and social studies skills in this unique, innovative, and fun lesson where students pretend to be international spies!
Curated OER
Change & Conservation of City Landscape
Seventh graders participate in fieldwork by observing and photographing buildings.
National Geographic
National Geographic: Measuring Distances on a Map
Activities will enhance students' understanding of how to read the map scale and apply it to measuring distances between locations.
Other
Ordnance Survey: Map Zone: Measuring Distance
Read how to measure distance on maps using straight lines, string, or a ruler in order to strengthen students' mapping skills.
PBS
Pbs Mathline: Blazing the Trail Lesson Plan [Pdf]
Using a scale, determine the distance between landmarks on a map. Printable lesson plan.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Living in the Mill: Length, Area, Volume, Time
On this interactive site students learn to estimate lengths and distances using kilometers, explain the difference between perimeter and area, and measure the volume of a 3D object by counting the cubic centimeters.