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Quadratic Equations and Functions

For Teachers 8th - 11th
This comprehensive lesson plan reviews solving and graphing quadratic functions and functions of higher degree.  Using the vertex form of a quadratic functions, one finds the vertex, minimum or maximum, and axis of symmetry. A few...
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Thinning and Transplanting

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify and observe one plant per section in their quad and to transplant the surplus seedlings to empty quads and interpret why this is important. They then discuss the purpose of thinning and transplanting. Finally, students...
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Extra Information in Word Problems

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students recognize additional information in word problems. In this problem solving lesson, students focus on four questions to assist them in determining extraneous information in word problems.
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The Beet Goes On

For Teachers 1st - 5th Standards
Root vegetables inspire the series of activities included here. Class members participate in activities related to language arts, social studies, science, visual art, and math. At first, the long list might feel overwhelming; however,...
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"More Than One"

For Teachers K - 3rd Standards
Help your class learn the spelling rule for adding -es to plural nouns and third-person singular verbs. The resource suggests using songs daily to reinforce the rules. The songs are contained in a Sing Your Way Through Phonics 2-CD set...
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The Complex Numbers

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve 16 problems involving imaginary numbers. In the first three, students find the square root of 3 negative numbers in terms of i. Nine problems involve addition, subtraction, multiplication and...
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The Pearl: Problematic Situation

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Is money the root of all evil, or the answer to everyone's dreams? Analyze the role of money in John Steinbeck's The Pearl with a writing prompt where kids imagine that they have won the lottery, and must think about the ways it will...
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Root, Root, Root for the Nutrients

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pupils observe the growth of a seed, predict what will happen when seeds are planted without soil, and conduct an experiment using a hydroponics system.
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A Leaf, a Stem, a Root, Oh My!

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students conduct Internet research on plants and complete a WebQuest on vegetable plants. They use a graphic organizer to display their findings, observe actual vegetables and design a salad, noting which part of each plant is included.
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Riddles and Words

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students play vocabulary game in which they create riddles and answers.
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Ancient Mediterranean Lands: Rome

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders research ancient Roman civilizations, trade routes, aqueducts, and agriculture. In this Ancient Rome lesson, 7th graders view a picture of the Roman Aqueduct Pont du Gard and discuss its use in ancient Rome. Students read...
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A Seed Grows

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders begin the instructional activity by planting their own bean seed. Individually, they make predictions about how many leaves and roots their plant might grow and each day record their observations. They graph the results of...
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Spheres

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers work algebraic expressions with various types of powers to find the solutions. They Students also become familiar with problems that involve the square roots of numbers. The work should be completed with computational...
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Wacky Weed Parts

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students view picture of weed and identify roots, stems, flowers, leaves, and seeds, describe function of each different weed part, and discuss how different parts of weed work together to benefit plant in its new environment.
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The History of Dentistry

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore about dentistry's ancient roots and modern history. They read a brief history and answer questions on a comprehension work sheet. Also, students explore dentistry by reading the Historical Overview on the History of...
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Fundamentalism

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore the historical roots of fundamentalism and determine whether fundamentalism is a religion or a political ideology. They will examine different religious fundamentalist movements around the world noting any...
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Peace de Resistance

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the roots and resolutions of past personal conflicts in Macedonia. Students develop skits that reflect some of the central themes and issues involved in the Macedonian-ethnic Albanian conflict. They perform skits for...
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Measurement: Lesson 2

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders complete math problems given in this lesson, where they find the perimeter and area of specific figures. They estimate the perimeter and area of shapes and figures and then complete the mathematical formula to find the...
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Parts of a Plant

For Teachers K
Students record observations about parts of plants including leaves, roots, stems, and flowers. They use Kid Pix to draw a picture of a plant and to label the parts of the plant.
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The Plastic Bag Greenhouse

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders observe plants and record their growth. They describe the parts of plants in detail including the roots, stems and leaves.
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Shinto: The Way Of The Gods

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers research and analyze the roots of Shinto in this instructional activity about Japanese cultural practices and philosophy. Possible instructional activity enrichments and/or extensions are included with the instructional...
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Lands That I Love

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create a graph showing their family roots. They read about how immigrants can develop strong feelings for two countries. They discover the importance of their earliest memories.
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The American Rainbow

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders are introduced to the concept of ancestry. Using their own family, they gather information related to the family roots. In groups, they locate the countries on a map and discuss the concept of migration. They identify...
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Lesson 5: The Quadratic Formula

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students plot quadratic curves to distinguish how different values of a affect a graph. They solve quadratic equations by completing the square. Student's recognize the connection between the roots and the corresponding graph's...

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