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What does it mean to grow? To germinate? For the plan detailed here, class members investigate the growth process of an oak tree while focusing on the beginning stages of planting and germination. They plant seeds and record observations...

Looking to enhance your math curriculum? Then this collection of Saxon math worksheets is for you! With over 700 pages of content, you find will materials covering any topic you can imagine relating to upper-elementary and middle school...

Fifth graders study measurement conversions in hands-on activities. In this measurement conversions instructional activity, 5th graders create a KWL chart about measuring liquids. Students participate in hands on activities using liquid...

Fifth graders discover in hands-on activities the relationships between the measures. They work in groups to create conversion tables using familiar measuring tools. Students solve problems requiring conversions.

Take young scholars on a trip through history with this unit on the mathematics and architecture of the Mayan civilization. Starting with a introduction to their base twenty number system and the symbols they used, this eight-lesson unit...

Youngsters engage in a relay race where they dip a sponge in water, run to a bucket, and squeeze out the sponge. They have five minutes to take turns transporting water to the goal. Whey the time is up, each team measures the total...

Students recognize basic geometric shapes. They research the positions of planets in our solar system and find information on early theories about the location of planets and the sun. Students visualize planets as they might appear in an...

Pupils of all ages can explore the arithmetic used to crochet. In this math lesson, students learn to crochet and practice math as they crochet. They use math skills to count stitches, count rows and use multiplication and division to...

Students make jewelry using different shapes from magazines, tissue paper, cardboard, and other materials. In this making jewelry lesson plan, students complete this hands on activity to discuss how shapes are used.

Students practice studying for their ISAT test by celebrating before the Super Bowl.  In this test preparation lesson, students collaborate in teams to answer flashcard questions for different subjects they will be tested on.  Students...