In this scientific notation instructional activity, students read about the discovery of new planets. They use scientific notation to identify the number of miles from one planet to the next. Students determine how long it would take to...

In this linear programming worksheet, high schoolers define variables and write a system of inequalities for the given situation. They model the solution through graphing. This two-page worksheet contains six multi-step word problems.

In this division instructional activity, students solve division word problems. They divide one digit numbers into three digit numbers. There are six problems to solve.

For this equations and mental math practice worksheet, learners sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.

In this algebra activity, students calculate the different time of the day that different countries see the sun. They convert between different time zones. There are 3 questions with an answer key.

In this math lesson, students calculate the cost of bridge construction and time of completion. They solve and write short answers to 5 questions using mathematical operations.

Students create a dream vacation.  In this traveling technology lesson, student use the internet, travel brochures and maps to research and create a dream vacation.  They determine the complete itinerary and the total cost.

In this basic math skills worksheet, students use division, decimals and multiplication to calculate the speed of sound in water and compare it to the speed in air. They calculate distances sound travels in water and the time it takes...

In this travel time of light worksheet, students read about the NASA satellites and space probes that transmit radio signals at the speed of light across huge distances. Students solve 3 problems about data transmission from space to...

Students identify the different factors affecting the size and shape of ocean waves. In this math lesson plan, students calculate wave speed and wavelength given a mathematical formula.

Learners conduct an experiment. In this light lesson, students work in groups to see how light travels in a straight line and how light reflects.

In this math review worksheet, 4th graders answer multiple choice questions about place value, fractions, rounding, and more. Students complete 10 multiple choice questions.

Students use calculator and non-calculator methods for analyzing data. They apply data collection and analysis in a study of mass and weight. Students enhance and apply the concept of line of best fit. They master graphing in a plane,...

In this exponent rule instructional activity, learners solve 21 multiple choice exponent rules.  Students simplify exponential expressions involving dividing powers with the same base.

This worksheet is actually an entire chapter focused on math problems involving, shortest path, minimum connector, traveling salesman, and Chinese postman problems. There are multiple activities, exercises, and examples to get students...

Students are asked to describe to a partner how he or she walks to school or the bus stop. They are shown on the overhead an one-inch grid paper, and at the intersection of two lines on the grid paper, students are shown a house and...

Students demonstrate and understanding of the three types of angles using triangles and quadrilaterals. In this angles lesson plan, students learn about acute, obtuse and right angles. They use cut-outs to find the areas of triangles and...

In this word problem worksheet, students solve one word problem by finding the shortest route following certain restrictions.  The fully worked out solution using a tree diagram is provided at the bottom of the page.

Sixth graders apply the division and multiplication of decimals to convert dollars to various international currencies. In a travel simulation activity, they convert money, distance, and temperatures. During their "trip," students...

Fourth graders identify the attribute of volume of an object. Units of measurement are reviewed and utilized in this instructional activity.

Slow and steady wins the race? In the assessment task, scholars calculate the rates at which different snails travel in order to find the fastest snail. Hopefully, your class will move much more quickly in finishing the task!

Young scholars study the importance of global ocean currents, sea water chemistry, and cultural issues surrounding sea ice. In the field, students travel to the floe edge with their teacher and an elder to drill holes in the ice and...

Go on a moon mining expedition from the safety of your classroom with this space exploration simulation. Using simple models of the moon's surface prepared ahead of time by the teacher, young scientists are challenged with locating and...

Develop a model for prep. The resource provides examples of how items reflect modeling and data analysis for Smarter Balanced assessments. Items use on-grade or below-grade content to focus on the modeling aspect. The questions revolve...