+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Is Your Money Rolling Away?

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Young scholars demonstrate how to solve word problems. They will watch the video "Math Can Take You Places" and identify three problem solving strategies.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

"Just Cruising"

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Practice writing the same number sentence in a variety of ways. Learners will explore math cruise ship problems to write equivalent sentences. Then complete word problems which have been included in multiple languages.
+
Lesson Plan
Math Can Take You Places

Picture This

For Teachers 6th - 7th Standards
Engage scholars in a ratio lesson that employs real-world scenarios. Learners will compare the length and width of pictures and use a table to identify ratio patterns. They watch "Math Can Take You Places" and discuss jobs that use math...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Real-World Reasonableness

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders apply math to real-world situations. In this mathematics lesson, 5th graders are read the book, "Math Curse," which discusses ways in which math is used each day. Students then write a sequel to the book in groups,...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Math Game Night

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students plan a family game night. In this problem solving instructional activity, students brainstorm games to play, watch a video to help with room arrangement and determine which room arrangement would work best. When all the...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Sentence Match

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the concept of equivalency. In this math instructional activity, 5th graders write their own word problems and pair them to appropriate algebraic number sentences.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Out to Lunch

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders create a menu. In this math instructional activity, 6th graders use mean, median and mode to determine the prices for the typical cost of an appetizer, entree, kid's meal, drinks and dessert. Students write a number...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Right on Time

For Teachers 4th - 6th
The hour is nigh for your class to practice equivalency problems in the form of time-zone conversions. They write equations to describe elapsed time and apply problem solving strategies, including writing a plan, to solve the problems.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

On the Road Again

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students work with patterns to develop formulas that will help them determine total cost. In this patterning lesson, students watch a video about an NBA trainer. (not included) They work in groups to access the assigned Internet websites...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Identical Twins

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders work with equivalent fractions, decimals, and percents. For this equivalency lesson, 6th graders participate in a number of activities aimed at increasing their understanding of equivalent expressions. They form a human...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Get On Board

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students create a ticket table illustrating the cost of tickets by alternative transportation. In this number sense activity, students write number sentences to compare and contrast difference information in their chart. Students figure...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mavericks and Measurement

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students study the measurement formulas for area and perimeter in real-life situations. In this area and perimeter lesson plan, students design a bed and arrange furniture in a hotel room using area and perimeter formulas for a 7 1/2...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ranchers and Patterns

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders engage in problem solving. In this patterns lesson plan, 5th graders are presented with a problem regarding ranching that they solve as a class. Students watch a video about how patterns are used in the real world. ...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Away we Go

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students work in groups to calculate the costs of a trip to Six Flags amusement park. For this domain and range lesson, students calculate the least and greatest amounts of money needed for tickets, food, souvenirs, and airplane tickets.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Party Time

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students design a budget to plan for a class party. In this problem solving activity, students devise a budget with a limit of fifty dollars for a class party. Students discuss and estimate the amount of money needed for food and...