+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Kosovo: A Thousand Year Old Border Conflict

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students present proposals and negotiate with other representatives to bring lasting peace to the area through a simulated "Summit Conference."
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Outlines and Organization: Sample Outline

For Students 9th - 12th
Provide your essay writers with a sample essay outline. Richly detailed, this two-page handout not only describes the necessary parts of an outline, but also explains the purpose of each section. A model outline is also included.
+
Lesson Plan
Pennsylvania Department of Education

Using Polygons to Represent Fractions

For Teachers 3rd - 4th Standards
Explore the world of fractions by using pattern blocks to show how different shapes can divide a hexagon. Elementary schoolers work in groups to complete these problems and to answer questions. Later, they work complete an independent...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Locate Key Information in Nonfiction Text

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Interpret nonfiction text with your class. Readers use key information found in nonfiction text to answer questions and problem solve. They utilize the chapter headings, diagrams, glossary, maps, and captions as well as the table of...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Divided We Stand

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students figure out how to arrange seating in a concert hall given specific requirements. They better explain how dividing can allow us to arrive at mathematical solutions quickly and logically.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Problem Solving

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders complete Calculator Explorations, Problem -solving, and the Discussion topic as outlined in the worksheet from Lola May's Teaching Math - Extending the meaning of multiplication and division.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Grade 2: Texas Problem Solving

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders use numerical data about Texas to write and solve real-life problems involving addition and subtraction (or multiplication and division). They work in pairs to choose three numerical facts about Texas to use to make up...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Long Division

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders acquire number sense and perform operations with whole numbers, simple fractions, and decimals.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fly Away With Averages

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students discover the process of finding the mean, median, and mode. Through guided practice and problem solving activities, they use a computer program to input data and create a graph. Graph data is used to calculate the mean,...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Adjusting the Quotient

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Learners solve division problems. In this division lesson, students review estimating and how to figure out if their estimate is too large or too small. Learners solve division problems and use their estimating skills to adjust the...
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Remainder Reminder

For Students 5th - 6th
In this remainder worksheet, students use number sentences to solve a set of 6 problems that use 2 number sentences given at the top of the page. Answers on page 2.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Remainder Reasoning

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this remainders in division worksheet, students solve 5 problems in which the remainder is ignored or used to round up to the next whole number. Students tell how they would solve each problem and what they would do with the remainder.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Problem-Solving for Employment Barriers

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine different employment opportunities and possible barriers that may occur.  In this career skills instructional activity students discuss different barriers and work in groups to overcome these. 
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Money and Sports

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders translate sports vocabulary words from English to Spanish and complete money problems containing decimals. In this money and sports lesson plan, 6th graders use words to communicate to each other.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Laws of Exponents

For Students 8th - 12th
In this exponents worksheet, learners complete problems where they multiply exponents, divide exponents, and work with negative exponents. Students complete 5 problems.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Friendship

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners identify qualities of a friend and discover an acronym to help with problem solving.  In this friendship lesson, students use notecards to identify qualities of a friend and write a definition.   Learners discuss the acronym...
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

The Rational Root Theorem

For Students 11th
In this algebra instructional activity, 11th graders find the rational roots of an equation, by setting it to zero and solving for x. They can also use synthetic division and p/q to help find and eliminate rational root values. There are...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

An Aging Population - Economic Problem or Opportunity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore if the aging population has any effect on the economy and overall well-being of society.  In this economic lesson, students research the economic impact of the older citizens.  They develop their own ideas and share...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Using Excel, the Internet, And Word To Create a Spreadsheet, Chart, And Instructions

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars improve data entry in a spreadsheet.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

In His Own Words: James Madison On the Problem of Faction

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students are introduced to the writings of James Madison and explain why he is often called "The Father of the Constitution". Using primary source documents, they examine his view of the Bill of Rights and what he meant by faction. In...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Team Problem-Solving Fun

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Young scholars work in groups to solve a variety of puzzling activities which include math, spelling, anagrams, and geography. They use cooperative skill to accomplish each task and chart their group progress.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Controlling the Code: Molecules at Word

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners investigate how cells determine which genes will be expressed and which will be silent. In this genetics lesson, students use on-line resources to complete a worksheet and gather information about gene regulation. Lesson...
+
App
ABCya

Math Bingo

For Students 3rd - 6th Standards
It's sometimes the simple games that really grab a learner's attention. With this game-like app, young mathematicians can practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts. When they reach new high scores, they collect...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pokemon Are Smart and Healthy

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students play a dodge-ball type game (with bean bags) as they perform a number of mental math and physical challenges.