Students study and observe the patterns made by the areas of the Sierpinski Triangle. Students use the computer to draw two or three iterations to discover the number patterns. Students complete worksheets based on Geometric Fractals.

Seventh graders investigate a ratio found in nature and in numerous pieces of artwork throughout history. The lesson is cross-curricular and builds a sense of appreciation of design for students.

Seventh graders determine whether two triangles are congruent and provide an explanation to why they are not. They apply concepts of measurement of angles and collect evidence of congruent angles in the world.

In these compound word worksheets, students engage in numerous activities to reinforce what they have learned about compound words. Nine worksheet provide various means of reinforcing the concept including word puzzles and...

Students practice grouping in different ways by putting numbers up to 1,000 in the correct place value. In this place value lesson plan, students estimate items in a jar and then count them out by grouping them by 10s.

Third graders make models of fractions and mixed numbers. Using fraction strips and drawing pictures, 3rd graders develop conceptual understanding of the equivalent forms. Students use the number line to represent and compare...

Students distinguish between proper and improper fractions. They create a "Character Clue Box" that represents a fraction. Fractions are picked from a hat and then groups go outside and search for items that represent their fraction....

Don't think negatively about exponents. Young mathematicians dissect a fictional conversation between pupils trying to evaluate an expression with a negative exponent. This allows them to understand the meaning of negative exponents.

Students use clock arithmetic to find remainders. In this patterns in math lesson plan, students explore the relationship between clock arithmetic and remainders using a computer applet. Students also identify patterns in Pascal's...

Students investigate modular arithmetic and how to use it to solve real world problems. For this modular arithmetic lesson, students use computers to work on modular arithmetic after a teacher guided lesson. They complete guided practice...

Fourth graders examine and discuss the purposes and traditions of African ceremonial masks. They design and create African ceremonial masks using various materials.

Young scholars discuss the nature of fractions and compare fractions based on a similar whole to determine relative size.

Students use candy to explore fractions and percentages.

Very simply, fledgling farmers count farm animals, trace the numbers, and then draw a line to connect them to the matching set on the other half of the page. Because the correct number is listed right next to each group of animals, this...

Second graders create an ABAB pattern with their name. In this early elementary math lesson, 2nd graders first model their names in an ABAB pattern with unifix cubes. They then recreate the pattern using letter stamps on KidPix.

Sixth graders, while in the computer lab, participate in the game Mission Magnetite where they utilize percents and fractions to stop Hacker from dropping magnetite on Motherboard Central. They follow the instructions precisely as they...

Students create a class timeline using the patent year for their selected inventor or invention. Using a piece of yarn, they physically create a timeline, and create and answer math word problems using the years from the timeline.

Sixth graders play the game "MultipliACTION," where they use a standard algorithm to multiply numbers. They use the website Mathfrog and select "MultipliACTION." Students fill in the answer boxes, from right to left, top to bottom, or...

Fourth graders study fractions. In this fractions lesson plan, 4th graders define fraction-related vocabulary words. Students use beads to study fractions. Students draw shapes to study fraction equivalency and brainstorm fractions they...

Students recognize numbers and their value.  In this numbers lesson plan, students observe where numbers and how numbers are used everyday.  Students identify why these numbers are important.

Fourth graders break into groups having 10 come to the front and figure out the fraction of students are wearing jeans, glasses, have brown hair, etc. They write the fraction together. Each student then makes a picture and be able to...

Fifth graders discuss the relationship between equivalent fractions, ratios, and proportions. In this fraction lesson, 5th graders answer questions about a punch mixture in order to find the ratio of ingredients.

For this tally chart worksheet, students will read about tally charts and their uses. Students will make a list of when and why they could make a tally chart. Next students will complete a tally chart and write statements about the...

Second graders demonstrate usage of place value by following directions to make different numbers. In this problem solving worksheet, 2nd graders answer five questions by following the rules to create three-digit numerals.