Students discover the process of finding the mean, median, and mode. Through guided practice and problem solving activities, they use a computer program to input data and create a graph. Graph data is used to calculate the mean,...

In this math worksheet, students look for the words that are related to the math words used in the practice of geometry. They also practice spelling.

Sixth graders measure the width of the Moon. For this Moon measurement lesson, 6th graders observe the Moon and complete a formula to calculate the width of the Moon. 

Eighth graders measure the circumference and the diameter of circular objects and record the measured values of the circumference and the diameter in a table. They then record their measurements in centimeters and use their data to...

Students use a globe to determine why contact between the old world and the new world took a long time. In this map skills lesson, students analyze routes between regions to determine why it took so long for the old world and the new...

Students discover the meaning of discipline in this teacher preparation lesson plan. In addition, they investigate why children misbehave and evaluate solutions to the problem. Next, students explore discipline methods that are...

High schoolers are able to explain why football running backs benefit from having a lower center of gravity when opponents are trying to tackle them. They explain why racing cars are designed to have a low center of gravity. Students...

Students view photographs on Web module, practice answering questions of analysis, and identify artistic qualities of photographs by applying the analysis of elements of art.

Students draw a map to scale. They illustrate knowledge of how to use DOGS TAILS on a map. Students identify the main parts of a map. They identify and illustrate the major features necessary for sustaining a quality of life for a society.

Students investigate the basic properties of pendulums as a function of spreadsheets. Working in groups, they measure the period for a pendulum at six different lengths and record the results. They prepare a file using Microsoft Excel...

In this word root worksheet, students complete 5 sentences, filling in blanks with "circ" words from a word box, then complete a challenge activity, creating a similar activity with 3 additional words.

Third graders are introduced to different types of transformations. As a class, they describe how a stuffed animal slides across the floor and use themselves to demonstrate as well. Individually, they flip and turn in different...

Students study the concept of magnetic and electric field.  In this magnetic lesson students participate in a lab using magnets.

In this transformations instructional activity, students review the terms and example diagrams for a translation, reflection, and rotation. Students then identify the coordinates for a triangle after completing the given transformations...

In this number recognition worksheet, students read the descriptions of the math terms and try to guess what each term is. Students circle the third letter in the boxes to check their answers.

Students use video cameras as a way to analyze and understand motion.  In this motion lesson students complete an activity that helps them better understand motion  and calculate time.

Students think about rapid transit systems and to design one for the kids in their own community. They start off with a discussion of the New York City subway system: why it was built, how it was built, how it changed the city.

Students write a piece of free-verse poetry that incorporates or focuses on an idea about light. They brainstorm twenty phrases about light as a pre-writing activity.

Students examine how artists use the picture plane to depict two and three dimensions. They view online images, discuss how space is used to depict three-dimensional space, and create a painting.

Young scholars review the symbols and legends of a map. In groups, they follow a set of directions to create a map showing the route to a specific place. They present their map to the class and review the basic components of a community.

Sixth graders understand the patterns of change observable on Earth as a result of the movement of the different bodies in the solar system. They identify the physical characteristics of the different components of the solar system.

In this math terms puzzle learning exercise, students read the description for each math term. Students try to guess what each term is. Students circle the third letter in the box to check their answers.

Practice using your graphing calculator for drawing and labeling points, lines, planes, and angles. If you get stumped or if you would like to check your work, then select the View Solution button, which is located directly under each...

"Ask Dr. Math" is posed with a question of finding the distance between a point and line in space. Read about the solution.