Students investigate mining and economics. In this mining lesson, students play a game in which they purchase property, mine the property, and pay for reclamation.  Students earn money for each ore mined. 

Each student is given the task of spending $1 million. The way students spend their money is dependent on a theme such as "creating a dream world," "taking a trip," or "doing something to better society." Each student researches,...

Learners explore number patterns. In this number patterns and probability math lesson, students work in groups to describe the patterns present in the first five rows of Pascal's Triangle, then write numbers to continue this pattern....

In this loans and interest charges worksheet, students solve 3 different word problems, each with 2 or more parts to them. First, they determine how many dollars need to be invested in order to provide a child with enough for college....

In this word problem learning exercise, students solve a variety of word problems using money, division, and time problems. A reference web site is given for additional activities.

High schoolers discuss the calculated risk example in Numb3rs about a businesswoman from a company that made its money trading in futures. They use a formula given by the teacher to compute the estimated value of an investment after...

Students gain knowledge of commerce and appreciate the value of money. In this career lesson plan, students role play as storekeepers or shoppers. Students determine where to get the best bargains in their respective roles.

In this rounding worksheet, students solve rounding word problems containing one and two digit numbers about time, money, and more. Students complete 10 problems.

In this mixed second grade math review worksheet, 2nd graders answer 25 multiple choice questions. They work with patterns, place value models, fractions, and money in this 8 page worksheet set.

In this single and compound event worksheet, students read given statements and determine the probability of each event. Statements include data dealing with cards in a deck, coins and dice. Students solve both simple and compound...

In this basic word problems worksheet, 6th graders solve 5 different types of word problems based on information described in each problem. First, they determine the number of books needed to read. Then, students determine the total...

In this interest worksheet, 7th graders solve 10 different problems that include word problems and determining interest rates. First, they determine the principal paid on a certain amount of money borrowed. Then, students determine how...

Young scholars explore the American artist Wayne Thiebaud. They practice addition, subtraction, fractions, money problems, and classification problems by carefully examining his painting entitled Cakes. They create a bold cake painting.

Young scholars conduct probability experiments with dice and coins. They watch a video for a variety of situations where calculating the probability is complicated by total number of possibilities. They solve problems presented in the...

Students, in groups, estimate and check the weights of classroom objects using coins as the standard of measure.

In this math activity, students solve 16 word problems. For example, "Andy has .9 of a dollar. How many dimes is that? How much money is that?"

In this problem solving worksheet, 5th graders focus on using a simpler problem to solve 6 word problems. They work with decimals, fractions, times, and money.

Pupils solve Halloween word problems to work on their math skills. For this Halloween lesson plans, students solve problems involving candy, costumes, money, kids, and more.

Pupils plan a menu considering the number of people to be served and the amount of money they have to work with to buy the necessary ingredients.

Students investigate probability using coins and dice. They collect data, graph, organize and interpret data. They predict, describe, compare, compute and draw conclusions based on what they observe and record.

Students reflect on how many board games they've played have African Americans, their culture or history incorporated within. They identify four street games and three card games that appeal to African Americans. They play the...

Students examine the uncertainties of investing in the stock market. They look at how company profits, good or bad news, and new competition affect share prices. They write and discuss journal entries about share prices before completing...

Learners are introduced to techniques to help with with math and science. In groups, they use a worksheet to discover how to count money. As a class, they watch a PowerPoint to define terms associated with science. To end the lesson,...

In this language arts worksheet, students learn the correct use of a few/ few and a little/ little. Students read the information box about count and non-count nouns and the use of few and little. Then students complete 30 multiple...