Lesson Plan
Curated OER

On Jupiter

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars tour Jupiter. In this scenario based instructional activity, students examine the size of Jupiter and make models of the other planets in the solar system to show how large Jupiter is compared to the other planets.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pause for Thought

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students discover the customs of Ramadan. In this Muslim beliefs lesson, students research the listed Web sites about the history of Ramadan, the evolution of calendars, and the separation of church and state.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Quiz: Astronomy

For Teachers 3rd
In this science worksheet, 3rd graders will focus on various aspects of astronomy. Students will respond to ten questions all pertaining to stars, constellations, planets, and our solar system.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Social Darwinism and American Laissez-faire Capitalism

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students investigate Social Darwinism. In this government systems lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture on the details of Social Darwinism and American laissez-faire capitalism. Students respond to discussion...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Working on the Moon

For Teachers 4th - 10th
Students take a mission to the moon. In this space science lesson plan, students visit selected websites to discover information about Earth's moon and the solar system. Students may take virtual missions to the moon and share...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Add It Up In Number Ville! Adding 2-Digit Numbers With and Without Regrouping

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students explore adding 2-digit numbers. In this math instructional activity, students identify 2-digit numbers and use base ten blocks to practice adding. Students use addition to break a code.
Lesson Plan
Pacific Science Center

Worlds in Comparison

For Teachers 4th - 12th Standards
Young astronomers follow a step-by-step procedure for dividing a lump of dough into parts, resulting in a scaled volume set of puny planets. Along with the printable directions is a template chart of planet names on which learners can...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

MP3 Purchase Plans

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Use algebra to solve real world problems. Mathematicians practice use of graphs, tables, and linear functions to solve a problem regarding mp3 purchase plans. They work in groups to solve the problem and present their findings and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Linear Systems

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students solve and graph linear equations. In this algebra lesson, students solve systems of equations using elimination and substitution. They graph their answer and identify the point of intersection.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Linear Inequalities

For Students 8th - 9th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve linear inequalities. They graph their solution on a coordinate plane. There are 6 questions with answer key.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Integrated Algebra Final Exam

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this integrated algebra worksheet, students solve problems involving system of equations, quadratic equations, inequalities, surface area, and radicals.  This 28-page worksheet contains 39 multi-step problems.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fruits and Vegetables in the Food System

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners examine the importance of local markets. In this horticulture lesson, students examine the importance of local markets and food systems that can provide profit for growers, freshness, variety and quality.
Worksheet
Curated OER

The Largest Metric Measurements

For Students 4th - 5th
In this measurements worksheet, learners recognize metric measurements. Students choose the largest metric measurement in each of the fifteen problems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Inequalities

For Students 9th
For this inequalities worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 18 different types of problems. First, they use systems of 2 equations/2 unknowns to solve each word problem shown. Then, students graph each and identify the vertex plus 2...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

I Can Do This! Systems of Equations

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students solve systems of 2-by-2 linear equations using tables, graphs and substitution. In small groups, classmates work together to discover strategies for solving equations. They use a calculator to graphically represent their answers.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Our Solar System

For Students 6th - 10th
In this solar system worksheet, students read about the planets, asteroids, meteoroids, comets, and the moon. Then students complete 25 multiple choice, 4 true or false, and 3 short answer questions.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Our Solar System

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Learners analyze the theories of the formation of the universe and solar system. Students analyze planetary motion and the physical laws that explain that motion: Rotation, Revolution, Apparent diurnal motions of the stars, sun, and...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Using the Stock System

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this compounds learning exercise, students learn the rules for naming compounds, the stock system. Students apply these rules by writing the names or formulas for the 20 given compounds.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Using Metric Measurement at the Zoo

For Students 6th
In this using metric measurement at the zoo learning exercise, student solve twenty multiple choice problems about the weight and length of zoo animals using the metric system.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Determining Red-Shift in a Receding Star

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars practice manipulating algebra formulas with more than one variable. They examine the topics of velocity, wavelength and frequency. They determine the amount of red-shift in a receding star.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A History of Conflict Resolution and the Jury System

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students study the history of the jury system in the United States. They enact a number of different types of trials including trial by jury. They complete a worksheet that compares the trials systems before writing a persuasive essay...
eBook
Rice University

Elementary Algebra

For Students 8th - 10th Standards
Find all the Algebra 1 content in one location. A helpful eBook contains the content typically found in an Algebra 1 course. Concepts range from solving and graphing linear equations to solving and graphing quadratic equations....
eBook
Rice University

Algebra and Trigonometry

For Students 10th - Higher Ed Standards
Move on into trigonometry. An informative eBook takes the content of a College Algebra course and adds more relating to trigonometry and trigonometric functions. The content organization allows pupils to build upon their learning by...
Assessment
Inside Mathematics

Printing Tickets

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Determine the better deal. Pupils write the equation for the cost of printing tickets from different printers. They compare the costs graphically and algebraicaly to determine which printer has the best deal based upon the quantity of...