Students calculate the time difference between Beijing, China and their local community. They discuss how time difference affects intercultural communication.

Fifth graders work on the different possibilities of reaching the number 100. The class is divided into homogeneous groups for cooperative learning. The lesson uses discussion questions to help with problem solving.

Middle schoolers add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers. They find the square and the cube of numbers. They create a game incorporating computation on rational numbers. Everyone works together to write and evaluate...

In this finding the sums of word problems worksheet, students add the one-digit word numbers and numerals and use the pictures to assist them. Students solve four problems.

Compose and decompose sets of 13 and 14 and compare sets of each with your little learners. They use objects to construct sets of 13 and 14, record their answers, and compare sets in several different ways.

Middle schoolers examine the growth of marigolds in a greenhouse environment. They chart data in spreadsheets showing plant growth over time and under a number of conditions. They record measures of plant height and greenhouse temperature.

Students complete fraction word problems using TI-Explorer Calculators.

Students calculate baseball statistics. In this data analysis activity, students use baseball statistics to calculate the batting average and slugging percentage. Students visit www.funbrain.com to play a math baseball game.

Students plan a trip.  In this trip planning lesson, students use a map to find where they would like to visit with a pretend family of 4. They get a specific amount of money and time and need to decide where they will stay and what...

Students make fudge after reading fractional values in recipes and finding equivalent fractions to those presented in the recipes. They study measurement abbreviations.

Students examine fractions in this lesson. They practice with how to reduce and perform operations on fractions.

Seventh graders practice math skills while they become familiar with Texas' Boom & Bust economy and the natural history of the east Texas Piney Woods.

Learners improve data entry in a spreadsheet.

In this finding the product worksheet, students multiply two-digit numbers times two-digit tenths and add a decimal to the answers. Students solve 49 problems.

In this finding the product activity, students multiply two-digit numbers times two-digit tenths without and with regrouping. Students solve 49 problems.

In this finding the products worksheet, students multiply two-digit numbers times two-digit tenths with and without regrouping. Students solve 49 problems.

In this finding the product worksheet, students multiply two-digit numbers times two-digit tenths with and without regrouping. Students solve 49 problems.

In this finding the product worksheet, students multiply two-digit numbers times two-digit tenths with and without regrouping. Students solve 49 problems.

In this finding the product worksheet, students multiply two-digit numbers times two-digit tenths with and without regrouping. Students solve 49 problems.

Students construct aluminum foil boats that float while holding the greatest number of pennies. They investigate the concept of water displacement, record their results, and watch a Bill Nye video on buoyancy.

Learners collect and record data. In this early data analysis lesson, students gather data about their partners face. As a class, the learners use tally marks and pictographs to record the data and answer question about the information...

Students find percents and unit price using popcorn.

Students, in groups, determine the volume of a box large enough to hold a million dollars. They calculate the dimensions of a bill and the volume of the money.

Learners explore the relationship between mass, volume and density. They use model boats to discover how changing mass and volume affect density. This is a very engaging lesson which provides great demonstrations and hands-on activities.