Sixth graders investigate unit pricing to find which cup of coffee is a better buy. They use ratio and proportions to solve problems involving a change of scale in drawings, maps, recipes, etc. Students determine the unit cost of items...

How can 5th graders show understanding that 30 x 225 is half of 60 x 225 without completing the computation? They can use an area model and draw it out. An array, or an open array, is an area model that allows for young learners to...

Students determine differences in concentrations. They have to state the problem they feel exists, consider possible solutions, and develop a plan to come up with for containers whose labels have fallen off. Students base this off the...

Students write a fictional story into a comic book format. In this creative writing instructional activity, students analyze example comics and discuss the format. Students create a comic book using imaginary characters that find a...

In this chemistry activity, students determine the pH of a buffer solution to several problems given. Students write a balanced ionic equation for several aqueous solutions.

In this equations as relations worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 8 different problems that include writing equations as relations. First, they determine the ordered pairs that are solutions for each given equation. Then, students...

For this word problem worksheet, 2nd graders read each problem and set up the correct subtraction problem to find a solution. Students complete 3 single digit subtraction problems.

In this general mathematics worksheet, students multiply fractions, including whole numbers and mixed numbers.  The one page interactive worksheet contains five problems.  Solutions and answers are provided. 

For this literacy/writing worksheet, students compose a book report. Students identify the following literary elements: main characters, setting, beginning, problem and solution. Students then compose paragraphs for each of these...

In this story elements worksheet, students respond after reading Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes. Students identify the setting, main characters, problem and solution. Students write their notes in purse shapes.

Students read a book titled This is the Tree about a baobab tree and draw a picture and label the tree. In this tree lesson plan, students also write a paragraph explaining why they drew that tree. 

If you are looking for a way to lead students in a discussion as they read the book Letters from Rifka by Karen Hesse, you will find this resource invaluable. Learners can organize their progress through the book and answer...

Students are read the book "Mole Hill" by their teacher. As a class, they identify whether statements are true or false based on the story. They also examine any problems or solutions mentioned and identify points to write a letter. ...

Students discuss common problems and interests with their classmates as a vehicle for problem solving. After sharing their problems, students work in groups to brainstorm possible solutions to their problems. This lesson is intended...

Students identify their local, state, and national officials. They create a short blurb about each official and their function in office. Students choose an issue of concern they would like to write to their local official about,...

In this division word problems worksheet, students use the given word problem and find the interpret the remainder for the division problem by following the understand, plan, solve, and look back steps.

Students identify a community environmental problem and possible solutions. They analyze the connection between the problem and the solutions and the importance of it to the local community. Students then draw a picture of an...

Students study the problems in their school and work on solutions for those problems. In this writing process lesson, students analyze a problem and work as a team to find a solution.  Students present written and oral work to...

Eighth graders complete an Interdisciplinary Unit on the Muckrakers and the Progressive Movement. Students describe life in America and how Progressive Reformers changed it. identify specific problems and propose solutions. Students...

Students become familiar with the process of subtracting fractions.  In this subtracting fractions lesson, students complete examples and then write a story problem. Students continue to practice while sharing their problems.

In this multiplication of decimals learning exercise, students solve and complete 33 various types of problems. First, they find the missing number for each sum marked. Then, students use Egyptian multiplication to find the sums for each...

For this chemical compounds worksheet, students write the formulas for the given covalent compounds and then write the names for the chemical formulas given. This worksheet has 16 problems to solve.

In this division with remainders worksheet, students read and solve 6 story problems. Students divide to find the solution and write the remainders.

Students read a story and complete a story map.  In this diversity and acceptance lesson, students read Arthur's Nose, make a story map, research Aardvarks, complete a Venn Diagram comparing Arthur's nose to other animals in the...