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Approximation of Pi
Learners explore the concept of Pi. In this Pi lesson, students measure the circumference and diameter of a circle. Learners record the diameter and circumference measurements from their classmates. Students enter the data into lists...
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Charting Historical Gas Prices
Students investigate the historical and current prices of a gallon of gasoline. Using an online tool, they calculate the inflation-adjusted cost of gasoline over the years, and create a graph to demonstrate the actual cost vs. the...
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Let's Take a Trip!
Sixth graders plan a trip for a family of four choosing their travel plan by studying maps to decide upon a route and visiting Websites to get airline and travel schedules. They use ratios and proportions as well as converting fractions...
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Lewis and Clark: Prized Possessions
Students consider the role of Sacagawea as part of the Corps of Discovery. In this Lewis and Clark expedition lesson, students discover details about Sacagawea's wampum belt and then create their own wampum belts using their computer and...
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Finding Verbs
In this grammar learning exercise, students review how to recognize verbs in sentences and then find and circle the verbs in twenty sentences.
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Barter Day
Students explore trading and bartering. They participate in a Barter Day in which they bring in hand crafted or homemade wares to school to barter with classmates.
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Using Integers to Show Differences
In this integer instructional activity, students use integers to show differences in temperatures by solving 7 short word problems. They find the differences in 7 more equations.
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Using Integers To Show Differences
In this working with integers worksheet, students determine the change in temperature in each of 8 problems using integers. They use an integer line to find the differences in 5 problems.
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Challenging Images
Learners demonstrate the meaning of self-esteem and individuality. In this character education lesson, students discuss the meaning of self-esteem and self-image. Learners are divided into small groups and are shown photographs of...
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2 X 2 Linear Systems
Students solve 2 X 2 systems graphically and algebraically. They investigate parallel systems. They solve application problems using 2 X 2 systems.
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Weaker Dollar, Stronger Returns
In this economics worksheet, students read a 1-page article titled "Weaker Dollar, Stronger Returns," and then respond to 4 short answer questions about the article.
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Unit 4: Worksheet I - Algebraic Equations
For this algebraic equation worksheet, students read a story problem. They write algebraic equations and solve for the unknown. Students also use a guess and check table to solve problems. This one-page worksheet contains three story...
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Three-Digit Addition and Subtraction With Regrouping
Second graders access prior knowledge of addition and subtraction using two-digit numbers and calculate easily with them. In this three-digit addition lesson, 2nd graders learn to add and subtract three-digit numbers with and without...
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Risk-It
Students participate in a game in which they are introduced to the Federal Reserve system. After indentifying new vocabulary, they decide which categories to choose from and select a spokesperson for each team. They play the game...
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Washington & His Troops
In this United States history worksheet, students utilize a word bank of 10 terms or phrases to answer 10 fill in the blank questions pertaining to the Revolutionary War as George Washington takes control of his Troops. A short answer...
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Event of the Century
Young scholars practice budgeting skills. In this event planning lesson, students plan all aspects of an event of their choosing. Young scholars establish a budget for the event and create portfolios that document their plans.
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Sharing Our Legacy of Giving
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students research or interview a local philanthropist. Students write a biography about the philanthropist and share it with others.
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Let's Take a Trip!
Sixth graders plan trip for family of four, and choose best travel plan by studying maps, considering different routes, and visiting Web sites to get airline and travel schedules.
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Counting and Calculating
In this math worksheet, students follow the basic activities that are shown in the planning guide written for the teacher. The plan is written in the form of a unit.
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Chapter 11: Practice Worksheet - Word Problems
In this practice worksheet, students read word problems, write an equation representing the problem, and solve the equation. Problems contain rate of change, simple and compound interest. This two-page worksheet contains 13 problems.
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Applications of Quadratic Functions
In this math activity, learners investigate the quadratic functions. They solve the word problems while writing the new algebra expressions.
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Vocabulary Building Worksheet
In this vocabulary worksheet, learners match words to definitions, solve riddles and complete fill in the blank sentences. Students do the same activities for 4 sets of 20 words.
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Philanthropy in Song
Students discover the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students define the word philanthropist through song.
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2 x 2 Linear Systems
Students graph 2x2 systems and solve them algebraically. They investigate parallel systems by solving equations.