Investigations into Estimations

Students study data on the nutritional value of Burger King meals in order to discover its nutritional value and also to compare the meals, using mathematical computation, to the recommended daily diet. In this data handling lesson,...

Develop young mathematicians' ability to compare fractions with investigation into the number 1/2. After brainstorming a list of fractions equivalent to 1/2, children identify a pattern in the numerators and denominators that allows them...

Agriculture surrounds us every day; incorporate measuring tools into a study of Oklahoma's agricultural industry! Small groups read an informational text (included) before visiting stations where they investigate prices of various...

How fast does water cool? First fifth graders will draw a line on a graph that predicts how fast they think water can cool from boiling. Then they plot the actual data on the same graph to see if their estimate was correct.

In this math instructional activity, students complete a variety of activities using Smarties candy. For example, students estimate the number of each color, count the actual amount, and record their results in a tally chart.

The final activity in a five-activity theatre arts unit asks learners to investigate how theatre incorporates skills from other disciplines. Primary graders create word problems related to ticket sales. Middle schoolers explore stage...

Young mathematicians explore two-digit subtraction. They will investigate multiple ways to subtract numbers involving regrouping. Resources are provided.

Students explore measurements.  In this geometry lesson, students investigate the relationship between area, volume and weight.  Students practice unit conversion within the context of a hands-on application.  Students practice using a...

In this data analysis worksheet, 5th graders record their hypothesis, data, and results from an investigation into the surface area of leaves. They record the length of each sample, the estimated area, the actual area, and the perimeter...

What energy conversions occur in the operation of a device? Small groups investigate devices and the energy conversions that occur. The groups create energy flow diagrams with added conversion processes for each of the devices...