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How Do I Measure Up? (Intermediate)
Fifth graders compare the relationship between meter in music and measurement in math. They practice sightreading music by determining the number of beats per measure, clapping and counting the rhythm.
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Measuring Rainfall
Learners investigate the amount of rain that falls in their area through the construction and monitoring of a rain gauge. The gauge is observed for one week, recordings are made, and observations described in a chart.
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Organ System Interactions
Eighth graders who have studied all of the organ systems now discover how they all are related and work together in the human body. They discuss a variety of situations in which more than one system plays a part. They identify the...
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Congruent Triangles Postulates
Students discover three lettered postulates that prove triangles congruent.
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What's Its Slope
Students identify the slope of a lines.In this algebra lesson, students define the meaning of slope and write an equation given the slope. They graph linear functions using the slope and y-intercept.
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New York State Testing Program - Mathematics Test Book 1 6th Grade
In this 6th grade math instructional activity, 6th graders solve 25 multiple choice questions. Students determine coordinate of figures, use units of measure, expand exponents, etc.
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Introduction to Polynomials
Students analyze the graphs of polynomial functions, examine vocabulary associated with polynomials, and determine the maximum number of real roots possible for a polynomial
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Demonstrating the Kinds of Energy
Students experiment with inner tubes, weights, flasks, and pistons to demonstrate the gas laws. In this molecular motion lesson, students demonstrate pressure as a force per area. They conduct an experiment to show the relationship...
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Making Topographic Maps and Mountain Profiles
Students study how to mark inclines and construct a mountain profile. In this topographic map lesson students mark contour intervals and draw mountain profiles.
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"Math Curse" by Jon Scieszka
Students practice estimation skills for measurement, and work with metric units of measurement.
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Another King George?
Learners study the differences between presidents and kings, and constitutional monarchs and despots. They examine why the US has a president instead of a king.
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Life in a Geometrical Town
In this geometry worksheet, students create a map that uses various geometrical concepts. The final project is the creation of a "geometrical town." Rubric for grading is included.
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New York State Testing Program: Mathematics Book 1, Grade 4 2010
In this 4th grade math standardized test practice worksheet, students solve 30 multiple choice math problems based on New York academic standards.
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Monet's Garden
Fourth graders review impressionism and one of the well-known artist of this period, Claude Money. They explore "en plein air," an outdoor painting technique that Monet employed to create his work. They also experiment with warm and...
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New York State Testing Program: Mathematics Book 1, Grade 3 2008
In this 3rd grade math standardized test practice instructional activity, students solve 25 multiple choice math problems based on New York academic standards.
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New York State Testing Program: Grade 3 Mathematics
In this New York testing worksheet, 3rd graders solve a total of 25 multiple choice problems covering a wide variety of grade 3 concepts.
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Mathematics Test Grade 4 Book 2
In this mathematics test grade 4 book 2 instructional activity, 4th graders solve 9 problems in standardized test format and show their work.
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New York State Testing Program: Mathematics Book 2, Grade 5 2007
In this 5th grade math standardized test practice learning exercise, students solve 7 multiple-step open-ended math problems based on New York academic standards.
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New York State Testing Program: Mathematics Book 2, Grade 5
In this 5th grade math standardized test practice learning exercise, students solve 7 multiple-step open-ended math problems based on New York academic standards.
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New Your Testing Program, Mathematics Test Book 1, Grade 7
In this grade 7 comprehensive test of math skills, 7th graders complete 30 multiple choice questions from a variety of topics.
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Tooning In to Morals
Students discuss cartoons and the moral lessons they can teach. They imagine and draw a cartoon figure who could impart a lesson of some kind to younger Students.
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Now Hear This!
Students observe the differences between low- and high-frequency sounds. They research and compare the characteristics of various animals that rely on infrasonic sounds to communicate.
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Geometry: Area Project
Sixth graders identify and use area formulas for finding the area of geometric shapes.
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Pi Day (March 14)
Fourth graders determine the value of ? by measuring the circumference and diameter of circular objects such as soup cans, Oreo cookies, etc..