Students explore the concept of modular arithmetic and cryptography. In this modular arithmetic and cryptography activity, students use applets to explore modular arithmetic using a clock and Caesar Ciphers. Students exchange their...

High schoolers explore the concept of the bell curve. In this bell curve lesson, students discuss the controversy associated with the bell curve. High schoolers use an applet to explore a normal distribution. Students discuss mean,...

Students make a bar graph. In this graphing instructional activity, students discuss why bar graphs are used and are shown bar graph examples. Students create their own bar graph to compare the heights of different things around the...

Students discuss the nature of fractions and compare fractions based on a similar whole to determine relative size.

Students examine an area overrun by English Ivy. They explore how invasive species affect an ecosystem. They also study about the lack of biodiversity and how to measure it out in the field.

Young scholars use roll playing to discuss the merits of tearing down these dams so that the Elwha River can run free. The activity is presented in the form of a council meeting to encourage students to try to build consensus in finding...

Students use clock arithmetic to find remainders. In this patterns in math lesson, students explore the relationship between clock arithmetic and remainders using a computer applet. Students also identify patterns in Pascal's triangle...

Students explore the concept of functions. In this function lesson, students determine if the graph is a function by using the vertical line test. Students use an applet to explore the vertical line test on a variety of graphs.

Learners explore the concept of fractals. In this fractals lesson, students discuss Sierpinski's Triangle using an applet. Learners discuss the patterns involved with fractals. Students discuss the area of Sierpinski's triangle as the...

Pupils explore the concept of linear functions. In this linear functions instructional activity, students translate linear functions from tables to graphs to equations. Pupils use an applet to write a function rule for a linear...

Learners explore the concept of Mandelbrot sets and Julia sets. For this Mandelbrot and Julia set lesson, students use a function integrator applet to investigate two-variable function iterations. Learners use Julia set and Mandelbrot...

Young scholars study how to calculate elapsed time. In this elapsed time lesson plan, they determine how to calculate the ending time of an event when they are given the starting time and the elapsed time. They participate in direct...

Students build World War II directional signs. In this World War II instructional activity, students explore the geographic locations of the war as they analyze primary sources and conduct research regarding places of significance in the...

Tenth graders have been introduced to the concepts of translation, reflection, and rotation, and have practiced translating, reflecting, and rotating two-dimensional objects on the coordinate plane.

Students explore solid waste background information. They are presented with a well balanced picture. Students review ideas on how to use solid waste issues in many fields including math, science, English, social studies and home...

Students explore life forms in different environments. After exploring different biomes within their state, students research different plant and animal species within each biome. They prepare a group report on one feature of the region...

The student will learn how ranchers on the western frontier helped saved the bison from extinction.Hand out student worksheets. Have pupils read the information about bison on Student Worksheet A before completing Student Worksheet...

In this biomes learning exercise, students color the map of North America according to the biome clues. Students then answer questions about the North American biomes.

Learners explore the concept of the coordinate plane. In this coordinate plane lesson, students graph points on the coordinate plane using an applet. Learners graph functions using an applet. Students play a Maze Game where they must...

Students explore the concept of probability. In this probability lesson, students simulate a controlled forest burn using an applet. Students vary the probability of trees burning and predict what will happen.

Students explore the concept of fractals. In this fractals lesson, students play the "Chaos Game" via an applet. Students place dots on the screen to recognize that they have created Sierpinski's Triangle.

Young scholars explore the concept of perimeter. In this perimeter lesson, students discuss how to find perimeter of various shapes. Young scholars use the Perimeter Explorer applet to find the perimeter of various shapes.

Learners explore the concept of probability in sports. In this probability in sports lesson, students research a sport that they enjoy. Learners find probability information related to their sport. Students share their findings with the...

Middle schoolers explore the concept of patterns. In this patterns activity, students use applets to manipulate tessellations. Middle schoolers predict the next number in a sequence by recognizing patterns.