+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Time - How Long Will it Take?

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Youngsters think about the length of different periods of time. They label the seven most common units of time measurement, then answer eight questions that have to deal with those same units of time. A good worksheet!
+
Lesson Plan
1
1
Illustrative Mathematics

Toilet Roll

For Teachers 9th - 11th Standards
Potty humor is always a big hit with the school-age crowd, and potty algebra takes this topic to a whole new level. Here the class develops a model that connects the dimensions (radii, paper thickness, and length of paper) of a common...
+
Unit Plan
Curated OER

Drive the Data Derby

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Three days of race car design and driving through the classroom while guessing probability could be a third graders dream. Learn to record car speed, distances traveled, and statistics by using calculation ranges using the mean, median,...
+
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

The Slope of a Non-Vertical Line

For Teachers 8th Standards
This activity introduces the idea of slope and defines it as a numerical measurement of the steepness of a line. Pupils then use the definition to compare lines, find positive and negative slopes, and notice their definition holds for...
+
Lesson Plan
Bowland

DanceStar

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Express dance moves mathematically. Scholars dissect dance routines and express them using mathematical notation, such as translations and rotations. They use video clips to investigate seven different dance genres.
+
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Interpreting and Computing Division of a Fraction by a Fraction—More Models II

For Teachers 6th Standards
No more inverting and multiplying to divide fractions. Applying concepts of measurement division from the previous lesson plan, pupils consider partitive division using fraction bars and number lines. They first convert fractions to like...
+
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

More About Similar Triangles

For Teachers 8th Standards
Determine whether two triangles are similar. The lesson presents opportunities for pupils to find the criterion needed to show that two triangles are similar. Scholars use the definition of similarity to find any missing side...
+
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

The Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 8th Standards
Is it a right triangle or not? Introduce scholars to the converse of the Pythagorean Theorem with a lesson that also provides a proof by contradiction of the converse. Pupils use the converse to determine whether triangles with given...
+
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Cones and Spheres

For Students 8th Standards
Explore methods for finding the volume of different three-dimensional figures. The 20th instructional activity in the 25-part series asks learners to interpret diagrams of 3-D figures and use formulas to determine volume. Scholars must...
+
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Describing Center, Variability, and Shape of a Data Distribution from a Graphical Representation

For Teachers 6th Standards
What is the typical length of a yellow perch? Pupils analyze a histogram of lengths for a sample of yellow perch from the Great Lakes. They determine which measures of center and variability are best to use based upon the shape of the...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Worksheet 8: Functions and Falling Bodies

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
In this math worksheet, learners answer 6 questions having to do with continuous and differentiable functions, falling bodies, and derivatives.
+
Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Arc Length and Area of a Sector

For Teachers 9th - 11th Standards
What do skateboarding and baked goods have in common with math? You can use them to connect half-pipe ramps and cakes to arcs and sectors. Pupils compare the lengths of three different ramp options of a skate park. They calculate the...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Finding Your Center of Gravity: Science, Math, Measurement, Math

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students use bathroom scales, rulers and boards to explore how to measure their own center of gravity.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Liquid Measurement

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore liquid measurement. In this liquid measurement lesson, students discover the formulas for conversion. Students are given problems and use the formula to convert the measurements.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Frequency Distributions and Measures of Central Tendency

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders use the Internet to research information on NFL players and construct frequency distributions from the data. They calculate the mean, medium and analyze their data.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Measurements

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders brainstorm a list how they use measurements everyday. Using string, they cut a piece long enough as their height and complete ratios using their arms and legs about old tales about measurements. They compare and contrast...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Ruler: The King of Measurement

For Teachers 1st
First graders discover that the ruler is an important source of measurement. In this measurement concepts lesson, 1st graders discuss the function of rulers and practice measuring and recording sizes of objects. They learn a song to...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Length, Weight and Measures

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students complete measurement activities. For this measurement lesson, students watch online clips about measurements. Students view items and discuss taking measurements of them. Students discuss what units of measurement and equipment...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Candy Bar Math Fun!

For Teachers K
Students practice math. In this measurement instructional activity, students measure their favorite candy bars to the nearest inch. They work independently to compare the different lengths of the candy bars they measure.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Measuring Up with Apples

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders estimate and measure various classroom objects using an apple as their tool for measuring, and record their measurement results on a data worksheet.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Measuring a Mummy Case

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students calculate the size of a mummy case and its contents using ancient Egyptian measurements.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Measurement of All Things: Atmospheric Detectives

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students identify the characteristics of aerosols. Using remote sensing, they participate in an experiment in which they determine how the sun's radiation and elements in the atmosphere interact with one another. They also research the...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Shadow Knows: Student Worksheet

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In this math worksheet, students will work in small groups to measure the height of objects, such as trees, using their shadows. Students will be able to determine heights of objects that cannot be directly measured.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Applied Science - Science and Math Post Lab

For Teachers 2nd - 7th
Young scholars utilize a balance scale. In this applied science instructional activity, students compare the weights of two objects using an elementary balance scale. Young scholars balance the scale with weights to find how heavy an...

Other popular searches