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New York State Testing Program-Grade 6
In this sixth grade mathematics worksheet, 6th graders evaluate their knowledge of grade level mathematics expectations. The sixteen page worksheet contains ten problems, several of which are multi-tiered assessment. Answers...
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Mathematics Test Book 3
In this mathematics worksheet, students solve problems involving the Pythagorean Theorem, simple interest, distance formula and measurement conversions. This 20-page worksheet contains 10 multi-step problems.
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New York State Testing Program Grade 8 Mathematics Test
In this eighth grade mathematics learning exercise, 8th graders are presented with questions indicative of those on the eighth grade mathematics examination. The twelve page learning exercise contains six free response questions...
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New York State Testing Program Mathematics Test Book 3
In this eighth grade instructional activity, 8th graders assess their knowledge of the major topics of algebra and geometry covered in eighth grade. The lesson contains twelve questions and a mathematics reference sheet.
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New York State Testing Program-Grade 8
In this eight grade learning exercise, 8th graders assess their knowledge of the core material from their subject matter. The twenty page learning exercise contains twelve problems. Answers are not provided.
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New York State Testing Program-Grade 8
In this eighth grade activity, 8th graders solve problems that represent the grade level expectations for mathematics in New York State. The twenty-four page activity contains sixteen free response questions. Answers are not...
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New York State Testing Program Grade 8 Math Sample Test 2005
In this New York state sample test activity, 8th graders solve thirty-three sample math problems designed to help students prepare for the grade eight math test. Tips for taking the test are provided.
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New York State Testing Program Math Release questions grade 8
In this algebra and geometry worksheet, students solve seven varying math problems. This worksheet will help prepare students for standardized tests covering algebra and geometry.
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The Cuban Revolution
In this Cuban history worksheet, students respond to 8 short answer questions about the Cuban Revolution and the American response to the conflict.
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Virtual Connections
Students use prior knowledge to develop a survey on their peers' habits and preferences regarding video games and online gaming. They examine the social aspect of online gaming by discussing "Where Warriors and Ogres Lock Arms Instead of...
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Magnetic Polls
Students explore the New Hampshire primaries and the polling process by analyzing polling information, examining the effects of polls, and creating graphs that represent polling data.
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Proof of the Primate-ive Roots of AIDS
Students explore recent breakthroughs in H.I.V. and AIDS research, as well as research various epidemics that have devastated the world population at various points in history.
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Toy Making and Resourcefulness
Students demonstrate their understanding of resourcefulness by making a toy and describing how they were resourceful. They find Malawi on a map and tell the interesting things about the book Galimoto.
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The Power Behind the Throne
Students choose a professional field of interest, consider what modern day or historical figure they would most like to assist, research the economy & its effect on support staff/entry-level jobs in that field, and create a strategy...
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Orienteering Your School
Students use a compass to move from one point to another point. The procedure can be a valuable tool to help students become more observant of their surroundings.
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Starvation in the Ghettos
Students investigate how human beings survive under camp and ghetto life's extreme condition while understanding the USRDA requirements. They recognize the suffering and loss of life due to the lack of adequate nutrition.
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Time, Talent, Treasure and Economics
Students work cooperatively to create a quilt. They choose a pattern and determine the specific skills and steps needed to produce that quilt. Labor is divided equally between group members and a quilt is created assembly line style....
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Martin Luther King Day
Students examine the contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. They conduct research, participate in a discrimination simulation, write a poem, and create a collage.
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Fitness Lab
Students complete several physical fitness stations. Students identify which activities increased their heart rates from a resting level. Stations include jumping jacks, sit-ups, running in place, stretching, and body fat measurements.
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Jack and the Beanstalk: Plant a Bean and Watch It Grow
Students plant bean seeds, watch them grow, and measure them with non-standard objects. They describe the bean's growth in a journal and record the growth on a calendar.
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Collision Course
Students measure the speed of moving marbles and use the results to calculate velocity and momentum. They analyze the events preceding a Japanese train crash.
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Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Young scholars develop strategies for adding and subtracting fractions. They search for and generalize patterns.
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Triangles
Third graders recognize geometric shapes with acute angles, make geometric shapes with acute angles on geoboards, and draw acute angles on geopaper.
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Sundials: Observing and Using Shadows
Students build sundials and observe changes in shadows over the course of one or more days. They identify patterns in the shadows and discuss how shadows may be used to tell time.