The Hopewell people of the central Ohio Valley used right triangles in the construction of earthworks. Pupils use the Pythagorean Theorem to determine missing dimensions of right triangles used by the Hopewell people. The assessment task...

Adjust the melting time of ice without varying the temperature! Learners experiment with different materials to decide how the materials affect the rate an ice cube melts. They then connect their findings to the conductivity of each...

For this diagrams worksheet, students use diagrams to help them solve fraction word problems. Students complete 4 problems on this worksheet.

Upper graders use the properties of right angle trignonmetry to measure objects such as the school flagpole. They solve real world problems using these properties.

Students solve problems dealing with percents using "is over of" algorithm.

Students demonstrate Graham's Law by observing a gaseous diffusion. After a lecture/demo, students perform an experiment then complete a write up activity which is imbedded in this plan to reinforce what they have observed during the...

Student are assigned one of the sections on whole numbers. After reviewing the content, they teach their assigned sections to other class mates. They publish their findings on a PowerPoint slide show to use when they teach their section.

In this recipe worksheet, students will rewrite a Halloween cakes recipe that makes 12 cakes, so that it will make 16 cakes. Ingredient amounts are in metric units.

In this math instructional activity, students solve three digit addition problems. Some of the addition problems require regrouping. The problems are set up to solve vertically.

In this career instructional activity, students are asked to look at the six stages necessary for the success of running a hypothetical new business.

Students create visuals of the effect of a spring scale. In this algebra lesson, students use the navigator to graph the effects created by a spring scale. They draw conclusion from the graph.

After being introduced to the basic trigonometry functions, learners calculate the height of school landmarks. They experiment with different angles to find the correct height.

Students pretend they are about to buy their first new car. They must do all the calculations necessary to estimate the cost of purchasing the car. They see that the math they learn in school really does have real-life applications.

Students perform mathematical operations on complex numbers. After a lecture/demo, students utilize a worksheet imbedded in this plan to gain practice performing operations on complex numbers.

Third graders create a box big enough to hold a million dollars. This is a project fun to do near the winter holidays with inexpensive gifts included in the boxes. This hands-on lesson very effectively demonstrates the concept of volume.

Students locate the many forests located in Oregon. In groups, they use the internet to research employment data on wood products made in the state. They discuss how looking at information presented in a different way can change their...

Students investigate the effect human activities have on the environment. In this geography lesson, students compose an article using data analysis about the environment. This article requires some homework assignment.

Students use ratio and rate reasoning to solve real-world and math problems by reasoning about tables of equivalent ratios, tape diagrams, double number line diagrams, or equations.

Activities and factsheets exploring ratios and proportions in everyday life. Interactive, colorful, and fun.

Learn how to use fractions to interpret food labels and make healthy eating choices.

The Math Page tutorial explains and defines ratio and proportion and includes this practice section at the end of the lesson.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn how to use ratios and proportions to solve problems.

Provides examples and a video lesson that explains ratios and proportions and shows how to solve them.

The mathematics resource consists of an assessment with hints and solutions. Students answer questions that review ratios and proportions.