Printable Paper Rulers

Take a health-conscious approach to math and predict obesity in 2015 based on current data. Your learners can calculate their prediction through different methods and should be ready to discuss what factors can contribute to obesity....

Students create form/3-D space on a 2-D surface using pencil and the value scales. Use of grid lines is used on a picture and on paper. Overlapping is discussed along with the value scale and how it is used to show an object to have...

Define area and calculate the area of squares and rectangles with your class. The activity begins with direct instruction, but learners get some hands-on practice finding area, too. They measure construction paper shapes with a ruler.

Students are given play money for a reward for good behavior. This money is used to "buy" pencils, paper, and other supplies that the students need. A classroom discussion about the students' responsibility for their own supplies...

Students use percents, calculate percents, and visually represent percentage values. They create a budget and discover how to use software applications to create pie graphs to represent percentages.

Students measure accurately to design a basket and examine the history of basket making.