Ninth graders investigate systems of linear equations.  In this Algebra I lesson, 9th graders explore word problems that can be solved by using a system of equations.   The problems involve such topics as cell phone usage,...

In this metric system worksheet, students read about metric and place value relationships, examine some sample problems, and then complete 5 conversion charts.

For this decimal conversion worksheet, students use their problem solving skills to convert 18 decimal numbers to fractions or mixed numbers in lowest terms.

Young scholars read books and make art projects dealing with spiders. For this spiders lesson plan, students learn about the different characteristics of spiders through listening, answering questions, and making spiders.

Sixth graders translate sports vocabulary words from English to Spanish and complete money problems containing decimals. For this money and sports lesson plan, 6th graders use words to communicate to each other.

In this math worksheet, learners find the best estimate by using the skill of rounding. The answers are written in the spaces at the bottom of the page.

In this graphs and money worksheet, students complete word problems about different kinds of graphs and money in those graphs. Students complete 10 multiple choice problems.

Students demonstrate the ability to define key words and verbally recall conditions that must be present for a hurricane to form.

The instructional activity seeks to intorduce to learners the properties of salt water and how to create salt water. Teacher gives backgound information about salt water to students. From that point, learners dscuss what elements are...

First graders explore how to write, read, and identify three-digit numbers.

In this line graph learning exercise, students read through the problems about graphing and line graphs. Students select the best answer to solve the 10 online questions.

Students decide as a group which project to complete related to citizenship. They are to determine how much each project will be worth. They also discover what is important about the projects they are funding.

Students test pH of water before and after it travels through different substrates (igneous pebbles and limestone) to detemine how soluble materials can affect groundwater. They answer questions such as: What happended to the pH of the...

Students engage in a instructional activity that is concerned with the standard of comparing the quantities of whole numbers using different strategies from the concrete to the abstract. They count objects and compare them, use symbols...

Students investigate why San Francisco grew so quickly during the Gold Rush. They

Students calculate percent increases (or percent decreases) for the top 25 companies in terms of advertising dollars spent during a year.

Students develop a graphic way of visualizing the concept of a million by utilizing what had happened to the Nashua River due to the dumping of raw sewage in 1962.

Students recognize that each person has a right to clean, safe drinking water. They explain that changes in behavior may be necessary when considering water usage. They role play a water rights courtoom dispute.

Students are introduced to the early peoples living in the Jewett Mine area. After viewing transparencies, they view pictures of the mine today and its main area of production. For each picture, they develop symbols and captions about...

The Mississippian and Oneota cultures were the first true farmers in the Mississippi Valley. Read about their transition from hunting and gathering, and see what differences in their life styles farming brought about. Find a chart that...