Ninth graders select and build one of five different paper airplane designs and test them for distance and for time aloft. Part of this activity is designed to explore NASA developed software, FoilSim, with respect to the lift of an...

Students comprehend the basics of soil testing. They relate the use of grids and plotting to soil samples. Students comprehend how contaminants flow through soil. They discuss factors such as: slope of the pan, time, and the amount of...

In this secondary mathematics activity, students assess their readiness for the SAT test.  The one page, interactive activity contains ten problems.  Solutions are not provided. 

In this shape capture game worksheet, 8th graders work in pairs to plot quadrilaterals, then guess ordered pairs for each other's shape in order to locate the vertices on the grid;  can be used with other shape as well.

Students explore geometry by participating in a school measuring activity. In this perimeter activity, students discuss the techniques and methods used in order to measure a large perimeter or geometric figure. Students utilize grid...

In this multiples of 3 worksheet, learners use a multiples of 3 grid, a calculator and counters to follow instructions and play the game. A reference website for additional resources is given.

In this 4 times tables game worksheet, learners us a multiples grid, calculator and pens to follow instructions and play the game.

In this multiples of 4 worksheet, students use a calculator, multiples grid and counters to follow directions and play a game.

In this 5's times tables learning exercise, students use a calculator, multiples grid and colored pens to follow instructions and play the game. A reference website for additional resources is given.

In this multiples of 5 worksheet, students use a multiples grid, calculator and colored pens to follow directions and play a multiples game. A website reference for additional resources is given.

In this multiples of 10 game worksheet, students use a multiples grid, calculator and counters to follow instructions and play the game. A reference website is included.

In this multiples of 2 worksheet, students use a multiple grid, calculator and counters to follow instructions and play the game. A reference website for additional resources is given.

In this transformations worksheet, students sketch transformations of given graphs in four problems.  In one of these problems students match graphs to equations.

Students explore the concepts of length, perimeter and area. Students develop an understanding of length, perimeter, and area. Students calculate the area and perimeter of random shapes and calculate the area and perimeter of a triangle...

Students learn about artist Larry Schulte and view examples of his work. They create addition sentence for the first seven numbers of the fibonacci sequence and use unifix cubes to build that sentences. Students color and create three...

Students practice making three hockey traps in a row. In this hockey instructional activity, students are split up into offensive and defensive players. Students complete three consecutive traps.

In this grammar worksheet, students create sentences by using the adjectives they chose on cards from a game card grid that is provided. They get points for correct adjective use.

Students use compasses and grids to map the locations of artifacts found in a simulated dig site. In groups, they role-play as future archeologists excavating a school site. Groups begin at their assigned datum and site the artifacts...

In this ratios worksheet, students answer questions about the ratios of the area of each section of a garden and then complete their own garden in a grid. Students answer 5 questions.

Pupils observe number sense by participating in an estimation activity. In this blood cells lesson, students identify the importance of blood cells in the human body and discuss how tiny they are. Pupils utilize paper dots as a visual...

Using a twelve foot knotted rope, students form a 3-4-5 right triangle. Following a discussion of observations about the lengths of the sides of the triangle, students use grid paper, scissors and a centimeter ruler to draw and measure...

Sixth graders explore the use of shapes to create geometric patterns. they start with a simple example of dividing shapes in half to create two new ones. This can be extended to creating intricate patterns.

Fifth graders use pattern blocks and triagular grid paper to reivew shape names, be introduced to the concept of a tiling of the plane, and determine which pattern blocks tile the plane. They are asked if they comprehend what a...

Students explore the concept of geometric patterns. In this geometric pattern lesson, students use Microsoft Excel to explore geometric patterns. Students analyze growth rates of pattern growth. Students create their own patterns and...