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One-Digit Addition and Subtraction No Regrouping (A)
In this math worksheet, students solve 81 problems in which one-digit numbers are added and subtracted. Problems are in a vertical format with addition and subtraction mixed in each row.
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Of Mice and Men: Chapter 4 Reading and Study Guide
In this comprehension check worksheet, students define 5 vocabulary words, define 2 literary terms, and respond to 15 short answer questions pertaining to chapter 4 of Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men in order to help them better understand...
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Of Mice And Men: Chapter 1 Reading And Study Guide
In this comprehension check worksheet, students define 4 vocabulary words, define 5 literary terms, and respond to 20 short answer questions pertaining to chapter 1 of Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men in order to help them better understand...
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Needs and Wants
Students demonstrate responsible consumer choices. In this social studies lesson, students read The Lorax and discuss wants and needs. Students discuss how to save natural resources by making informed consumer choices.
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Comparing and Ordering Greater Numbers
Students compare and order greater numbers. In this place value lesson plan, students use a place-value chart to identify which set of numbers has the greatest value.
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Unauthorized Immigration and the U.S. Economy
High schoolers examine unauthorized immigration in the United States. In this current issues lesson, students examine 4 letters written to the editor regarding unauthorized immigration. High schoolers act as editors and analyze the...
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Transport, Past and present
Learners view the reverse side of coins and discuss vehicles shown. in this past and present transportation lesson, students complete worksheets matching current and past transportation.
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"Using Manipulatives and/or Technology to Solve Math Problems" by Cooking Dinner
Learners explore math functions by preparing a meal. In this food measurement lesson, students examine a recipe for a meal and alter the size of the recipe based upon the amount of servings needed. Learners utilize manipulatives to...
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Percents and Discounts
Learners convert between decimals and percents. In this algebra lesson, students define percent as it relates to sales and tax. They calculate the percents of number using multiplication.
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Exploration, Development and Planning for the Future
Students research their strengths and weaknesses and helps them make a career choice.
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Three-Digit Addition and Subtraction With Regrouping
Second graders access prior knowledge of addition and subtraction using two-digit numbers and calculate easily with them. In this three-digit addition lesson, 2nd graders learn to add and subtract three-digit numbers with and without...
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Pounds and Ounces: It's All About Weight
First graders explore number sense by participating in a measurement estimation activity. In this weight lesson, 1st graders discuss the differences between measurement units, both English and Metric. Students examine a loaf of bread to...
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How was the Constitution Used to Organize the New Government?
How did the United States Congress determine how the new president and vice president would be named when the nation was first established? Who would provide money for the government, and how would the executive branch be organized?
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Pocket Change
Students practice identifying coins and their values. In this money identification lesson plan, students play a game, where they toll a coin, determine the value, and compare totals to win.
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Coin Carnival
Students investigate the value of coins. In this coin value lesson plan, students read The Penny Pot by Stuart Murphy. Students expand on skills learned in the book and engage in activities to determine the value of a mixed set of coins...
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Super Bucks
Students examine paper currency for its artistic value. They design their own piece of currency based on the artistic methods used in the design of real money.
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Shopping for Candy
Students explore counting money. In this money counting and gingerbread house construction lesson, students use a calculator to determine how much and what type of candy they can buy given 25 cents. Students construct gingerbread...
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Spending Plans
Students explore the concept of dividing their money into categories, namely "save," "spend," and "share." They engage in activities that help them explain that money is limited in quantity and must be divided for different purposes.
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Nickel/Penny Grab
First graders examine the coins nickels and pennies. In this math lesson plan, 1st graders compare the value of the two sets of coins and determine their value. Additionally, students explore counting sets of coins that have pennies...
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Going Shopping
Students investigate the value of money. In this money lesson plan, students simulate going shopping in their classrooms for various objects. Students use play money to pay for the objects.
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Battle of "The Cents"
Learners explore money. In this counting money lesson, students play a card game using the rules of "War." Learners turn over cards, determine the money value represented, and the student with the highest value keeps the cards.
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The Big Buck Adventure
Young scholars practice making change, and adding and subtracting money. In this money lesson, students listen to a reading of The Big Buck Adventure by Shelley Gil. They access teacher assigned web sites to practice making change,...
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How do You Stack Up? Revisited
Students estimate the thickness of coins. For this stack up lesson, students stack pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters. They calculate and record the thickness of each coin. Students stack coins and estimate the height of the stack.
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Making Choices
Second graders explore financial decision making. In this introductory economics lesson, 2nd graders listen to the book Alexander, Who Used to be Rich Last Sunday by Judith Viorst, and discuss making financial choices based on wants and...