Lesson Plan
Curated OER

"Take my Advice": Poems with a Voice

For Teachers 5th - 12th Standards
Discuss the meaning of the phrase tone of voice with the class. They respond to a variety of scenarios where a particular tone would be prevalent. They then read "Mother to Son" without knowing the title and answer some questions about...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Getting Ready to Become An Adult

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars participate in a problem solving activity and discuss how effective their solution was.  In this getting ready to become an adult instructional activity, students read Ta-ne-e-ka and use guiding questions to address...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pizza Fraction Fun

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students solve for fractions using a pizza. In this fraction lesson plan, students listen to a read aloud, decorate pizzas, then cut their pizzas apart to show equivalent fractions. Once their pizzas are cut apart, they share different...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Order of Operations

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders perform the Order of Operations. Given various story problems, groups of students solve equations requiring division, multiplication, parenthesis, exponents and other mathematical processes. They discuss the order of...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Pizza: Fractions

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this identifying fractional parts of pizzas word problems learning exercise, students read the word problems, observe groups of three pizzas, and choose the one that illustrates the answer. Students solve 5 problems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Numerical Analysis: Polynomial Interpolation

For Students Higher Ed
In this polynomial worksheet, students identify the interpolated and extrapolated value of given equations. This four-page worksheet contains approximately ten problems. Explanations and examples are provided.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Grandfather Tang

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders read Ann Tompert's book, Grandfather Tang's Story, and complete math word problems based on the story. In this word problems lesson plan, 3rd graders use tangrams in the word problems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Too Many Tulips

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this graphing information worksheet, students read 6 sentences and then fill in the chart with the appropriate information from the sentences.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Convert Whole Number to Roman Number

For Students 4th
In this number conversions worksheet, 4th graders read the given whole numbers and then convert those numbers to Roman numerals. Students complete 10 problems.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Children's Literature Across the Curriculum Ideas-You Cheat!

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students read the book, You Cheat! by Jamie Gilson. They complete a variety of cross-curricular activities surrounding sibling relationships and other concepts included in the book. Included are reading, art, math, science, writing,...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Centipede's 100 Shoes

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students solve equations with the help of their teacher. In this simple equations lesson, students listen to the story Centipede's 100 Shoes by Tony Ross and use the scenarios given in the book as addition and subtraction problems....
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Book Title: You Can’t Buy a Dinosaur with a Dime

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore the concepts of multiple digit addition and subtraction. In this addition and subtraction lesson plan, students read the book You Can’t Buy a Dinosaur with a Dime and then discuss methods for solving a particular...
Interactive
Curated OER

Simplify Expressions using Distributive Property

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online math worksheet, learners simplify expressions by using the Distributive Property. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties. A terrific...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Quilt Geometry

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore lines of symmetry, congruent polygons and patterns. They listen to "The Seasons Sewn," observe a PowerPoint presentation, and identify congruent polygons and visual patterns. Through an internet activity, 7th...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Puzzle Potpourri

For Students 5th - 8th
In this math word problems worksheet, students solve math word problems which are read like puzzles in groups. Students complete 5 word problems containing one to three digit numbers.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Combinatorial Games

For Students 4th - 8th
In this combinatorial games worksheet, students play math games titled Nim and Isomorphism. Students read 5 sets of directions.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Snowman

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students read books, learn about the letter s, and eat snow all to learn about snowmen. In this snowman lesson plan, students also view ice melting and sing songs.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

1st Grade Problem Solvers

For Teachers 1st
First graders investigate, represent and solve problems using number facts, operations, and their properties. They solve on-step addition and subtraction number sentences and word problems using concrete materials. Students construct...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Thinking About Credit

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of credit. In this credit lesson plan, students discuss what it means to buy items using credit. Students discuss how interest accrues and how much is really being paid with a credit card. Students calculate...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Drum

For Teachers K
Students complete a variety of activities related to the folktale from India, "The Drum." They listen to the story and answer comprehension questions, construct a coffee can drum, and complete a phonics and matching worksheet.
Website
American Museum of Natural History

Being an Astronomer: Neil deGrasse Tyson

For Students 6th - 12th
An interview delves deep into the life of famous astronomer Neil deGrasse Tyson. 
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Lollies!

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students are shown 4 lollipops and asked to tell you all the ways they could share them between 2 students; understanding the difference between sharing and sharing evenly. They read the math problem and share solutions.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fictional Narrative Writing in Mathematics

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders discuss variety of fictional writing genres and connect each to familiar story that has been read, use creative and analytical skills to develop original piece of fictional writing that incorporates math skill, and share...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Coupon Clippers: Understanding Comparative Shopping

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders participate in a shopping spree after listening to Pigs Go to Market: Fun with Math and Shopping. After the story is read aloud, 3rd graders answer discussion questions and review key vocabulary. Students complete provided...