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Prime and Composite Numbers
Sixth graders identify prime and composite numbers and complete an activity problem. Given a 100 chart, they follow directions to create a prime number chart. In groups, 6th graders play a "Prime Take Away" activity to reinforce prime...
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Probability & Game Theory
Students explore the concept of probability. In this probability lesson, students perform various probability experiments including flipping a coin, picking m&m's out of a bag, and the birthday problem.
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Set Theory Review Using the TI Navigator
Young scholars use technology tools and resources for managing and communicating personal/professional information. They select and apply technology tools for research, information analysis, problem solving, and decision making in...
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Probability Theory: 1
In this probability worksheet, students complete probability word problems involving odd and even numbers, dice, decks of cards, and more. Students complete 10 problems.
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Probability Theory
In this probability learning exercise, students answer probability word problems about decks of cards, even and odd numbers, dice, and more. Students complete 10 problems total.
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The Fibonacci Keyboard- Jazz and Math
Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationships of the Fibonacci Sequence. They apply the Fibonacci Sequence and find its relationship to a piano keyboard. They explore various relationships between music and the Fibonacci...
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Sequences - Week 8
In this sequence worksheet, students find the arithmetic and geometric sum of given sequences. They identify the next number in a sequence. This three-page worksheet contains eight problems.
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Mathematics: Domino Theory
Sixth graders use dominos and plastic chips to study common denominators and fractions. They describe how these operations are related to each other.
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Fishy Frequencies
Tenth graders demonstrate that natural selection is an agent of evolution. They quantitatively apply the Hardy-Weinberg Principle to an imaginary population of fish. They utilize math and graphing skills, collecting and analyzing data,...
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Metric Meals
Sixth graders investigate metric measurements. In this metric measurement lesson plan, 6th graders explore mass, capacity, and length. Students examine graduated cylinders and balance scales to obtain measurements. Resources are provided.
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Jazz and Math: Rhythmic Innovations
Students compare and contrast the rhythms of marches and jazz. They watch an excerpt about Buddy Bolden from the PBS Ken Burns Jazz documentary, compare/contrast march and jazz rhythms, complete a worksheet, and notate and perform jazz...
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Better Traffic Flow
Students calculate the maximum number of cars passing a point in a given amount of time. In this better traffic flow lesson, students work with an existing Excel spreadsheet to solve the traffic flow problem. Students read the...
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Linear Systems: Applications of Eiginvalues
In this Eigenvalue and Eigenvector worksheet, students examine the applications of matrix exponentiation. This four-page worksheet provides explanations and examples, as well as three problems to complete.
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Worksheet 15
In this math worksheet, students sketch and label on a number line the regions that converge and diverge with the sequences. Then they examine a smooth function and define its series.
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More Games on Graphs
Students investigate various games employing graphs as game boards. In this game theory instructional activity, students problem solve through the use of graphs. The instructional activity is a list of both indoor and outdoor games to...
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Survival of the Fittest -- Battling Beetles
Learners experiment with traits. In this Science lesson, students test the strength of beetles using M&M candies in lieu of the insects. Learners use the Hardy-Weinberg Equation to calculate possible offspring traits of further...
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Trigonometry
Eighth graders practice calculating the unknown length of a right angle triangle. They also examine the pythogoram theory in groups. They help each other work through the problems.
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Compatible numbers to 20
Pupils practice theories dealing with equals sign used as a balance, inequality symbols and practice utilizing a box or some other geometric shape to represent an unknown number. They assess numeracy problems embedded in language-rick...
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Volcanoes: Sixth Grade Lesson Plans and Activities
Bring a set of pre-lab, lab, and post-lab lesson plans on volcanoes to your earth science unit. Sixth graders explore the three types of volcanoes found on Earth, plot the specific locations of these volcanoes on a map, and investigate...
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Life on Mars
Students research the feasibility of life on Mars and debate what it would need in order to sustain life. They work in teams to predict, research, infer, and explain their theory using models they build.
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Volcanoes: Fourth Grade Lesson Plans and Activities
Young geologists begin exploring volcanoes of different structures and states: active, extinct, or dormant. During the lab, they make three models and compare different types of volcanoes, including composite, cinder cone, and shield....
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Worksheet for Pi
Who needs a pie-eating contest when you have a pi-ology game! Celebrate March 14th with a fun board game about pi and other geometric concepts. As learners answer questions about geometry, they move around the board to collect tokens.
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Plate Tectonics: First Grade Lesson Plans and Activities
A set of first grade geology lessons focuses on plate tectonics and movement of plate boundaries. During the pre-lab, learners experience three types of plate movement through a kinesthetic demonstration. The lab demonstrates stresses...
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Plate Tectonics: Third Grade Lesson Plans and Activities
Third graders examine plate movements and boundaries with a lab that demonstrates how volcanoes and earthquakes are formed. It presents different types of stresses an object can withstand through a hands-on experiment with clay to...