Students utilize the scientific method to discover the age of an item.  In this historical dating instructional activity, students compare and contrast a 400 year old cabinet to one made within a few years by using carbon dating....

Students collect, organize, and display data using a bar graph, line graph, pie graph, or picture graph. They write a summary describing the data represented and compare the graph to another graph in the class.

Students identify the parts of a flowchart. In this sequencing lesson, students define and then create their own flowcharts. 

Third graders practice creating bar graphs by conducting a taste test.  In this graphing lesson, 3rd graders taste several different brands of peanut butter and discuss among their classmates which tastes better.  Students...

Sixth graders solve and analyze fractions. In this algebra lesson, 6th graders solve fractions using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. They work in groups and do peer-review.

In this order of operations (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) worksheet, students solve 3 word problems demonstrating their understanding of the concept.

Students explain and appreciate the use of statistics in everyday life. They define basic terms used in statistics and compute simple measures of central tendency.

Learners examine the Egyptian method of multiplication and independently multiply any two numbers using the Egyptian algorithm.

Students create graphs and tables, as well as interpret and make inferences from the data shown to determine when and where graphs and tables are most useful.

Eighth graders become familiar with Punnett squares, specifically purpose, application and interpretation. Key terms from previous lessons (included below) are reviewed/reinforced before data is applied to a Punnett square and interpreted.

Students select a geometric figure and find an example of the figure in their surroundings. They photograph the figure and write a proof to accompany it. They match photos to proofs.

Students sort medications by likeness and use. They compare and contrast using a Venn Diagram, and find the differences and commonalities of over the counter and Rx medications.

Second graders use pedometers to record and graph various activities. Students discuss various activities that can be done during recess and the types of movements that are associated with each activity. They predict which activities...

Students experience creating their own graphs on graph paper and the computer program "Graph Club." They approach this task by utilizing food as their primary source for the activities. In addition, they interact with their peers as they...

Students explore the concept of the stock market. In this stock market lesson, students discuss the stock market and how it works. Students hypothesize what makes a stock price go up or down. Students watch a short video about the...

Students learn that the price of an item is defined by its supply and demand. In this lesson students graph the relationship between demand and supply of various products, students also consider hidden costs.

In this middle school/Algebra I worksheet, students use the sieve of Eratosthenes to determine the prime number less than two hundred.  The one page worksheet contains one problem.  Answer is not provided. 

Students determine whether or not to save or spend and defend a decision.  In this personal finance lesson, students identify opportunity cost of various spending and saving decisions. Students read a story where two girls share...

In this budget worksheet, students create a budget for 2 girls that are trying to escape and use their allowances as the income they have. Students create a budget based on their income and expenses. They also answer 7 short answer...

Young scholars investigate how the economy works by role playing in their class.  In this money management lesson, students read parts from a script for use in a role playing lesson simulating the Federal Reserve and their payment...

Pupils redesign the classroom space. In this geometry lesson, students part take in making classroom rules and assigning value to the space in the classroom. They investigate measuring and problem solving in this lesson.

In this secondary mathematics worksheet, students determine all the parameters by which a student could score 112 points on the American High School Mathematics Examinations.  The one page worksheet contains one problem with...

Students read and evaluate a piece of expository writing. They participate in a class discussion of the outlining process and individually outline a piece of expository writing. Finally, the students create an outline for the purpose...

Students practice addition and subtraction problems and answer questions using greater than and less than. They chart information to create a graph on the computer.