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Three for the Money: The Degree/Diameter Problem
Pupils explore the concept of vertex-edge graphs. In this vertex-edge graphs lesson, students try to construct a graph with a given diameter, number of vertices, size, and planarity. Pupils construct various vertex-edge...
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Paying the Exact Amount
In this problem solving skills worksheet, students solve 6 math word problems that require them to add and subtract using monetary amounts.
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Is the Price Right?
Learners listen to the book, Arthur's Funny Money, then play The Price is Right game to estimate and to chart the price of items to the nearest $1.00 and $10.00. They check their estimates by counting out the actual amount in play money.
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Counting by 10s, 5s, and 1s
Learners practice counting by 10s, 5s, and 1s in order to prepare for counting and adding the values of coins.
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Number Bonds To 10 And 20
In this number bonds to ten and twenty worksheet, students working in pairs begin to read the instructions to and play the two games 'Card Match' and 'Climb the Money Ladder'.
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Eating Away from Home
Students consider the implications of eating out. In this family budgeting lesson, students determine how to make better meal-budgeting choices as they play a game called "Let's Eat Out".
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Food Needs, Food Wants
Students explore wants and needs. In this family budgeting lesson, students play the Food Money game to help them distinguish between food wants and needs. Students discuss their impressions of the game and food budgets.
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Monetary Policy
Students develop an understanding of monetary policy. In this monetary policy lesson plan, students define economic indicators and specify the economic conditions they reflect. Students explain the three functions of the system and play...
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Let's Try Various Calculations
Students explore math facts. For this calculation and math facts lesson, students play a board game in which addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division math facts are practiced. A copy of the game is included.
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The Apple Blossom Problem
In this apple blossom problem, students examine a given situation in a board game. They determine the best way to win the game and the expected payoff. This one-page worksheet contains 1 problem.
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Cookie Mining
Young scholars investigate mining and economics. In this mining lesson, students play a game in which they purchase property, mine the property, and pay for reclamation. Young scholars earn money for each ore mined.
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Jesse's Big Change
Students explain assets, liabilities and expenses. They record information on income statements and balance sheets and brainstorm opportunities to make money work for them.
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Earning an Income
Fourth graders study the role of money in society and define how to earn an income. In this human capital instructional activity, 4th graders read the book Shoeshine Girl and discuss it. Students discuss various economic concepts and...
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Catch The Leprechaun
Students play a version of the game tag to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. They chase and tag a designated leprechaun who is holding a gold coin.
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Narrow It Down
Students participate in a logic activity in which they identify items. In this logic activity, students work in groups as they play a questioning game that is similar to "Twenty Questions." They ask questions and rule out items in a...
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Mehen - Egyptian Activity Sheet
In this Egyptian game worksheet, students cut out the game board and the game pieces and follow the directions to play "Mehen", the snake game.
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Discovering Decimals
Students investigate decimal values to the thousandths using a handheld. A web page is read, animation is used, and knowledge gathered utilized in a game.
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Discovering Decimals
Students explore decimals. They use personal computers to compare decimal numbers and examine place value. Students participate in an animation game to complete decimal problems.
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First Grade Mathematics Quiz
In this grade 1 math quiz, 1st graders complete a 15 question multiple choice quiz covering a variety of grade 1 concepts.
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Sentence Match
Fifth graders explore the concept of equivalency. In this math lesson plan, 5th graders write their own word problems and pair them to appropriate algebraic number sentences.
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Decimals for Lower Elementary
Learners investigate decimal operations, including addition and subtraction. They participate in interactive games, story problems, and math mysteries.
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Probability Fun
First graders use probability terminology to describe all possible outcomes of certain events. In this probability lesson, 1st graders use counters to create a pretend "purse" of objects. Students create their own probability...
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Place Value Chart
In this math worksheet, students understand that the position of a digit determines its value. Students examine a place value chart from ones to hundred billions. There is room to separate a number, write it in words and write it in...
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Sales Tax and Discounts
Middle schoolers explore the concept of sales tax and discounts. For this sales tax and discounts lesson, students pretend to gamble in groups to win fake money. Middle schoolers must tax their winnings. Students collect receipts. Middle...