Given a set of criteria, individuals determine how to arrange males and females in a dormitory. They must meet the requirements and communicate their plan clearly.

To take the longest path, go around—or was that go over? Class members measure scale drawings of a cylindrical vase to find the height and diameter. They calculate the actual height and circumference and determine which is larger.  

Explore different representations of numbers. Scholars convert between fractions, decimals, and percents, and then use these conversions to plot the values on a horizontal number line.

Explore the unique characteristics of polymers. A complete instructional activity begins with a presentation introducing polymers. Following the presentation, young scientists develop a laboratory plan for creating substances using...

Investigate the growth rates of alien animals. Pupils study fictional animals from another planet to determine how much they grow per year. The investigators plot the growth of their animals over a period of time and then compare...

Which deal is best? Learners determine which of two companies has the best deal for a particular number of shirts. They begin by creating a table and equations containing each company's pricing structure....

Students examine the history or relations between China and Tibet. For this research skills lesson, students investigate the relationship between Tibet and China as they explore provided Internet links. Students write position...

Third graders write out the multiplication facts of six; repeating them aloud. They then play a makeshift football game. They draw the field on construction paper and use figurines to represent players. They roll the dice to determine...

Learners explore the concept of credit. In this credit lesson, students discuss the necessities to start-up a new business. Learners discuss cost of a new business, loans, and credit. Students create their own business and apply what...

Young scholars develop a rubric or scoring guide to assess newpaper articles. They rate the story and write the reasons for the rating. An Essay Scoring Guide is attached for reference.

Learners make stem and leaf charts to determine the measures of central tendency using test score data. They analyze the data to draw inferences which they share with the class. They complete the associated worksheets.

Third graders explore their addition and subtraction skills. In this number sense lesson, 3rd graders analyze different scoring possibilities for a basketball game. This lesson incorporates the use a video titled "Blossom and...

Students create table to display GED Testing data located in paragraph provided by teacher, use information in table to create appropriate graph, and determine percentage difference between passing scores and failing scores.

Students assess samples of writing for each trait and discuss rationale for scoring. They comprehend that the traits of writing offer a common language for revision. Students are shown how to asses their writing and what makes good...

Students practice finding factors for numbers. In this factor lesson plan, students draw a card and list all the factors for that number. Each person scores points depending on the number of factors they have written correctly.

In this online interactive English skills worksheet, students answer 13 fill in the blank questions that require them to match the school and office supplies pictured to their names. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

Fourth graders explore patterns by participating in a class math activity. In this early algebra lesson plan, 4th graders utilize a die and chart to keep record of a snake game in which students must utilize a math function to solve a...

Students compete in a Money Math Olympics. Students work in teams to compete for speed and accuracy working math problems. Students keep track, in their math journals, of the number of problems solved accurately. Teams with the 3 highest...

In this science project worksheet, middle schoolers construct a container that will prevent an egg from breaking as it is dropped from a spot selected onto a target. Then they score each by measuring the distance between the furthest...

In this online interactive grammar worksheet, students respond to 6 fill in the blank questions regarding the appropriate use of apostrophes. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

Seventh graders examine landforms. In this world Geography lesson, 7th graders research and create a physical model of a chosen landform. They then draw a 2-d paper map of that model.

Students plot points on graph paper to make designs. They color their designs.

Fourth graders are assigned an unique theme, symbol, or character in Great Expectations. They becomes the class expert on that facet of the novel while learning the basic skills needed to write a research paper.

First graders watch the teacher model how to draw pictures and write words in a First, Next, Then, Last - 4 block graphic organizer. They write and draw in their own 4 block papers.