Students analyze characteristics of geometric shapes. They find shapes in their environment, and communicate why it is like the shape of their choice and not like another shape.

For this right triangles worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 12 various types of problems. First, they solve for x given each of the right triangles shown. Then, students determine the length of the shorter diagonal given the...

Students challenge their math knowledge through a series of lessons designed to engage critical thinking and reasoning skills. In these problem solving lessons, students work with the Pythagorean Theorem, time zones in different regions...

In this math worksheet, students will work with a coach to determine which shapes (in a box of shapes) are congruent. Students will follow a step-by-step process and notes are provided for the coach.

In this lunar boulders worksheet, learners use an image taken by the LRO satellite of the surface of the moon to find the scale of the image and determine the number of boulders and their approximate sizes.

In this adjectives worksheet, 3rd graders, working in groups of two or three, utilize a cats poster to explore the world of adjectives. Students study the poster and answer twenty-five questions associated with adjectives.

In this rules of the game worksheet, students create a foldable demonstrating the laws of superposition and the principle of folding. Students will answer questions as it relates to rock layers and the principle of folding.

Students conduct an experiment to create a special gift. In this special gift instructional activity, students make a gift for someone using water, Epsom salt, essential oil and food coloring. Students can create a card to go with their...

Twelfth graders solve problems by finding the maximum and minimum. In this calculus lesson, 12th graders analyze certain animals identifying their maximum and minimum points. They also use bubble as part of their real world application...

Elementary schoolers examine the attributes of triangles. In this triangle lesson, learners compare regular triangles and right triangles. They explore vertices and angles and investigate obtuse and acute angles. Pupils draw multiple...

In this 2-D shapes worksheet, students match a set of descriptions to shapes given. A reference website for additional resources is given.

Students play a game in physical education class. They try to steal "jewels" from the other students in order to become the new "King or Queen of the Jewels."

Students investigate the different type of architectural designs for fireplaces. They participate in a discussion that starts with several key questions. The lesson progresses and students complete the worksheet accompanying the lesson.

Third graders view examples of previous miniature stain glass designs. After making their own frame out of craft sticks, they create their own design using colored paper. They outline each piece with a black marker and share them with...

In this Blakesley Hall activity, students respond to 15 short answer and drawing questions regarding their observations of the hall.

Students discover the game of chess. In this critical thinking lesson, students learn the rules for each chess piece and the game as a whole. Students use critical thinking, problem solving, logic, and reasoning skills to improve their...

Young scholars read a New York Times article about plans for oil drilling in the Arctic. They examine and debate both sides of the plan to explore for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

Students investigate ways to save our environment by creating a recycled product.  In this sustainable materials lesson plan, students create a magazine holder by recycling a large cardboard box and gift wrap or wallpaper....

In this writing instructional activity, students make a list of all the things that make them sad, happy, lonely, angry, afraid and silly. Students then write 6 short poems and put them together to make their own personal book of poems.

In this right triangles learning exercise, 10th graders solve and complete 14 various types of problems. First, they find the perimeter of the isosceles trapezoid shown. Then, students find the measures of each marked side of a right...

In this geometry lesson, 10th graders fold a dollar bill to make a tetrahedron. They analyze geometric shapes and apply it hands on.

In this geometric applications worksheet, students find the length of a missing side of a right triangle. They determine the perimeter of a polygon and find the distance between two lines. This two-page worksheet contains 28 problems.

In this math worksheet, students learn basic geometric shapes by drawing them as they sing a class song. Students draw a rectangle, square, circle and triangle as they sing the song to the tune of "On Top of Old Smokey."

Second graders examine a "Gregory Griggs" poster and related vocabulary. They listen to the nursery rhyme to discover how many wigs Gregory Griggs owns and play listening and rhyming games. Afterward, they pretend they are Gregory...