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Two Digit Subtraction
Second graders identify two digit numbers and work with two digit subtraction problems. They use manipulatives to demonstrate each problem.
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Place Value Popsicles
Students play a place value game using popsicle sticks and dice. They investigate units and tens.
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Let's Cook
High schoolers practice converting measurements into metrics. In groups, they translate a recipe from English into German and convert all measurements into metrics for the recipe. They examine the difference between United States and...
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Addition
In this addition instructional activity, students enhance their simple addition skills using addition strategies to solve the two worksheets of addition problems.
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Hands-On Geometry
Tenth graders construct a variety of geometric shapes and designs using a Mira, Clinometer and Geometry Flash Cards. They complete a worksheet.
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Equivalent Fraction Bingo
Young scholars participate in a game of Fraction Bingo. In this fraction lesson, students review equivalent fractions and use these skills to play Fraction Bingo.
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Snuggle Up To Pattern Blocks
Pupils view and discuss a video about the use of pattern block shapes to form pictures. They, in groups, form garden and quilt designs using pattern blocks and then decorate the room with their art.
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Something is Different: Same/Different
In this different/same activity, student draw an X on the picture in a box that is different from the others, 6 sets total. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Patterning
Students sort collection of objects by various characteristics, explore and create patterns using objects, and reproduce and extend patterns with objects.
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Triangles
Third graders recognize geometric shapes with acute angles, make geometric shapes with acute angles on geoboards, and draw acute angles on geopaper.
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Relative Weight
Second graders distinguish the difference between pounds and ounces and arrange manipulatives from heaviest to lightest.
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Fleece, Feathers, and Fur
Students improve vocabulary and explore predicting and categorizing after reading the book, Is Your Mama a Llama?
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What's Your Symbol?
Sixth graders investigate how colors, objects and geometric shapes have been used symbolically in art during specific time periods. They use this information to create symbolic artwork and write a descriptive/informational piece...
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Conic Sections
Learners, while using a graphing calculator, graph systems of conic sections as well as identify their solutions. They complete various word problems dealing with conic sections with their calculators. In addition, students sketch graphs...
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Cancer in My Classroom I
Student explore cancer, its causes, and various types. Students research compare/contrast a health cell to a cancer cell. They compare treatments available for childhood cancers.
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Time for All Ages
Fourth graders discover time keeping by analyzing technological advances in history. In this time lesson, 4th graders create and complete a KWL chart based on their research of a famous timekeeping invention, such as a sundial....
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Review of Systems of Equations
Students work to complete various algebraic equations using different methods. Given a word problem, students create a poster identifying the various parts of the equation as well as the solution to the problem. Posters are presented...
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Connecting the Dots? Geometry and Architecture
Students examine the connection between geometry and architecture. In this geometry and architecture lesson, students view a video which details a geometry class design project. Students then use the Internet in a scavenger hunt to find...
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Introducing Models to Elementary School Students
Students explore the concept of models. In this model lesson, students examine 3-dimensional models of various objects and body parts to better understand the natural world.
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Roll It! Creating an Entrance Ramp
Students explore the concept of triangles. In this triangles lesson, students are to propose a plan for a ramp at their school. Students use the Pythagorean Theorem and trigonometry to determine the length, height, and angle...
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Geo Jammin' - Day 3, Lesson 9: Attribute Attitude
Second graders read poetry and build their vocabulary through use of the puppet Geo George.
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Geo Jammin' - Day 5, Lesson 17: Geo Sakes Alive!
Second graders, given geometric instructions, try to create their own Geo George puppet.
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Geo Jammin' - Day 4, Lesson 13: Where, Oh Where, Can the Geo Be?
Students listen to a story "My Crazy Dream" with an intent to identify shapes in ordinary objects. They raise their hands when they've heard an object whose shape they can identify. They discuss their findings.
