Annenberg Foundation
A Nation Divided
Can a presidential election cause a civil war? Learners research the events surrounding the presidential election of 1860 in a lesson that explores America's history. Using maps, videos, and primary sources, they uncover, brainstorm, and...
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Spheres
Young scholars work algebraic expressions with various types of powers to find the solutions. They Students also become familiar with problems that involve the square roots of numbers. The work should be completed with computational...
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Base 3
Learners investigate this problem that aims to give a better idea of our decimal system by looking at a comparable system - the base 3 system. By seeing how base 3 numbers work students should have a better appreciation of base 10...
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Problem-Solving Strategy: Use Logical Reasoning
In this logical reasoning worksheet, students utilize the problem-solving strategy of logical reasoning to answer 2 short answer mathematical questions.
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Computation Review of Decimals and Fractions
In this computation review of decimals and fractions worksheet, 6th graders solve four columns of twelve problems of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division on six pages.
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Review: Simplifying Fractions
In this simplifying fractions learning exercise, learners review how to simplify before multiplying fractions. Students respond to 4 multi-part questions that require them to simplify fractions prior to multiplying them.
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Simultaneous Equations Using Elimination
Students solve a system of two unknowns. In the Algebra lesson, students use a on line computer applet/program to solve a system by the elimination method. The student's work is self checking, giving immediate feedback. The applet...
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Sieve of Eratosthenes
Young scholars investigate numbers, ways of representing numbers, relationships among numbers and number systems. They comprehend the meaning of operations and how they relate to each other.
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Matching Fractions Vocabulary
In this matching fractions vocabulary worksheet, 6th graders match eighteen words about fractions in one column with definitions in the other column.
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Simplifying Rational Expressions.
In this algebra activity, student simplify rational expressions. They use properties of exponential functions to solve. There are 79 questions.
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Phone Button Boggle
In this phone button boggle worksheet, students identify the number of math words they can find on a phone keypad according to given directions. This one-page worksheet contains one problem. Answers are provided.
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Fickled Fractions
Students explore which fractions are made real in our world. They also show the relationship of cross multiplication and equivalent fractions To reinforce fraction skills.
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Computations with Fractions Vocabulary Crossword
In this fractions crossword, students fill in the blanks to the crossword with vocabulary words representing the computations of fractions. Students complete 17 spaces in the crossword.
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The Number Sequence Problem
In this number sequence activity, students identify the next number in a sequence. This one-page activity contains 1 problem. The answer is provided at the bottom of the page.
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Fractions Basics
In this fractions activity, students fill in blanks in sentences with the correct terms that relate to fractions. A reference web site is given.
National Endowment for the Humanities
From Courage to Freedom: The Reality behind the Song
Learners study how Frederick Douglass uses language to describe a realistic picture of slavery in his writings which are primary source documents. They examine his use of word choice, imagery, irony, and rhetorical appeals and use slave...
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Asthma Survey
Learners collect survey data on the prevalence of asthma in a community. They summarize and display the survey data in ways that show meaning.
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Math Mania
Fifth graders review adding, subtracting, multiplication and division of fractions and decimals through a variety of activities and exercises.
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Mr. V's 'Math Awareness Game'
Students play a math game to reinforce math skills. They calculate a problem, if they have the card with the correct answer, they hold that card up. All incorrect cards go to the student holding the correct answer or the teacher.
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Math Awareness Game
Students participate in a math game. In the game, any math problem is allowed as long as the answer is between 1 to 100.
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Rainforests of the World
Fifth graders view a National Geographic video about the rainforests of the world. They create a mural of the different types of fauna.
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Divisibility Checks: Paired Activity
In this division game instructional activity, students will work in small groups to play a game about dividing numbers. A teacher's guide with game instructions is included.
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Introductory Algebra Chapter R Review
In this math worksheet, students solve the problems and simplify the fractions. Each of the sets is related to the instructional objectives.
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When Germs Attack!
Students explore the hidden world of microbes and how our bodies spring into action in response to diseases. This ten lesson unit presents data on several microbial diseases and the reaction of the body's immune system.