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Time and Timetables
Students, after answering a variety of questions involving time expressed in different ways, draw a table to illustrate time in words as well as digits. In connection, they observe time on analogue watches and clock faces along with what...
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Racquetball With Math
Students explore physical education by participating in a game with their class. In this number sense lesson, students utilize their motor skills while performing a music version of racquetball. Students utilize math skills by...
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Identifying Angles
Students identify names of angles. They use a large clock to demonstrate angles using certain times of day. Given a geoboard, students create figures with acute, right, and obtuse angles.
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Toothpick Tops
Students assembly tops and name them 1 - 12 so that they can compare their results. They guess which top they think will spin the best and then record data on "Toothpick Top" table. Using a stopwatch or clock to measure and record the...
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Baseball Math
Learners collect data on baseball plays. In this statistics lesson, students graph their data and make predictions based on their observation. They calculate what the probability is that a favorable outcome would happen.
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The Distributive Property
Students use a visual to introduce the Distributive Property. The instructional activity is chronologically numbered and follows a distinct plan. The class works with the teacher to complete the instructional activity. The plan is not...
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Cool Tools to Solve Challenging Word Problems
Students explore math functions by completing worksheets in class. In this word problem lesson, students read the story A Remainder of One and practice solving division problems from the story. Students complete a worksheet which...
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Multiplying Exponents vs. Powers of Powers
Use the power of a power property to solve exponential functions. The lesson refers to differentiating between multiplying or adding exponents to find the value, and how to find the product of a power of a power.
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Math in Society
Students critique and compare loan purchases dealing with credit rating, beacon scores, and credit-scoring systems. They define vocabulary associated with the lesson. Students deduce an individuals beacon score.
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Addition and Subtraction in Center Time
First graders complete center activities as they practice their addition and subtraction skills. They listen to Rick Walton's, "How Many, How Many, How Many" before playing games, and completing addition and subtraction worksheets at...
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Problem Solving with the Wilderness Classroom
Young scholars complete 45 multiple choice math word problems. In this math word problems lesson plan, students solve word problems on time, graphing, all four operations, money, and more.
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Introducing the Concept: Percents
Students explore the math concept of percents. In this percents lesson, students examine visual examples of the relationships among fractions, decimals, and percents. Students also practice solving problems that their instructors model.
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Math by M&M's
Students learn Counting and have fun all at the same time. They also learn subtraction and adding at as young as you want. They can eat M&M's when the self-taught lesson plan is finished.
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Sorting
A lesson on classification and sorting is here for you. Elementary schoolers participate in an interactive computer game in which they sort books by theme. They take a trip to the library to observe and discuss how books are sorted, and...
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Sampling Rocks
Students collect and sort rocks based on visible characteristics. In this statistics instructional activity, students determine adequate sample size and categorize rocks based on characteristics. The book Everybody Needs a Rock is read...
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Patterns Patterns Everywhere
Upper graders work with number patterns. In this pattern lesson, learners recognize and continue number patterns and find the rules. They do some as a class and complete an assessment.
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Math-Addition
Second graders practice adding numbers that add up to less than 100. For this addition lesson, 2nd graders use candy to practice adding after participating in a demonstration lesson. They complete a worksheet, and an assessment.
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Migrating Math
Students practice estimating distance traveled while walking. Also can be used to introduce backpacking/hiking or as a daily warm-up. Measure the blacktop/cafeteria/playground, then determine how many times around make a mile.
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Body Math
Students solve simple math computations while practice their throwing skills. They explore how to subtract, add,divide,and multiply, while playing a fun fitness oriented game.
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Shelves and Drawers: A Fraction Lesson
Second graders explore fractions as something shared evenly. In this fractions lesson, 2nd graders watch a video and discuss how bookcases and drawers could be divided evenly.
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Math: Odd Object Out
Students discover how to classify and categorize items by sorting various objects. As they sort the items, they explain how the items are alike. By repeating the sorting procedure several times, students determine there are numerous...
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Baseball Math
First graders solve baseball-themed addition problems. Working in pairs, 1st graders drill each other on simple addition facts using baseballs. At the completion of group time, students introduce their partner and share their...
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Guided Reading Lesson: Here Comes the Bus
Young scholars discover basic concepts of print. In this early literacy lesson, students discover basic high frequency words. Young scholars make predictions as they read. Cross-curricular activities provided.
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Every Graph Tells A Story
Seventh graders explore linear equations. In this graphing lesson plan, 7th graders explore constant rates of change. Students discover the real-life application of graphs and demonstrate their ability to read graphs and write...