Bridge the gap between graphical and algebraic representations. Learners complete six lessons that begin by pointing out connections between the key features of a polynomial graph and its algebraic function. Later, pupils use the...

Let imaginations run wild as participants design animal pens. A performance task challenges young mathematicians to determine the perimeter or a missing side length of different animal pens. They then design pens that meet given...

Finalize the plans before playing in the sand. Learners design sandcastles using geometric and composite figures. They create blueprints, including the scale, and three-dimensional models of their castles. Finally, scholars calculate the...

Let's go for a run. Small groups determine a way to collect data to determine the time it would take to run a set of stairs. After creating a plan, teams collect data and graph their results, calculating the equation of best fit and...

Here is an online lesson plan on data representation. In it, learners access websites embedded in the plan which lead them through a variety of activities around data representation and statistics. The activities are quite good, and...

Learners brainstorm healthy food choices. In this health science instructional activity, students calculate how much of each food group they need daily. They plan a menu based on the "MyPyramid for Kids" food guide.

Students practice counting, reading, and writing the numbers 0 through 5. In this basic counting lesson, students review a counting book, use macaroni as a manipulative, and learn a song as a means to learn and practice writing and...

Seventh graders use online math games to practice understanding the skill of estimation and order of operations. In this activity, 7th graders use the internet to play online games to strengthen their understanding of these...

Students practice subtraction. For this computation lesson, students learn how to subtract by watching an illustration using balls. Students are shown how to write a number sentence and complete a subtraction worksheet.

Fourth graders study a division algorithm. For this math lesson, 4th graders solve division problems using partial quotients. Students solve division problems and check their answers with the class.

Young scholars draw a floor plan of their choice.

Learners create graphs about themselves to learn more about one another. For this early childhood math lesson, students record information about one another as they make picture graphs.

Students learn to prepare a play dough recipe in order to enhance their measurement, reading, and creative-thinking skills. In this lesson on making play dough, students measure and add the different ingredients, while simultaneously...

Students discover how floor plans for houses, specifically, bedrooms are made. In groups, they compare the characteristics of floor plans and zoning ordinances in order to meet the needs of those using it. To end the lesson, they...

Students identify Fibonacci's sequence of numbers and use the pattern to write poetry with one syllable words. For this math and writing lesson, students identify Fibonacci's sequence of numbers and learn about this early mathematician....

Learners engage in a lesson which is a straight forward, teacher centered, grammar lesson focusing on written and oral production of the target structure. After a lecture/demo, students work individually on an exercise imbedded in this...

Young scholars use family names to gather and analyze data. In this counting lesson, students use graph paper to help organize their data and then, in a staircase fashion, organize the names from longest to shortest so they can answer...

Students examine immigration patterns in Canada and the United States. In this immigration lesson, students compare and contrast immigration patterns and policies in the 2 countries as they conduct research using print and Internet...

Fourth graders practice multiplication and division with cooking recipes. In this math instructional activity, 4th graders look at a recipe and change it so that it works for twice as many people or half as many people. 

Young scholars study Native Americans of Virginia. For this Virginia history lesson, students take on the role of archaeologists as they analyze a site and its artifacts. Young scholars use the information to draw conclusions about the...

Those extra large markers or "bingo dabbers" are so much fun to play with! Let learners use them to dab groups of five and practice skip counting by 5s to 100 or to 200. 

Students analyze satellite image data of Volcan Villarica. In this earth science lesson, students identify dangerous areas surrounding the volcano. They propose a new safe location for the town.

Young scholars design and build water balloon catchers from random scrap materials, while taking into consideration a multitude of variables including: cost, maintenance, total capacity, etc.

Students use Venn diagrams to represent classifications of shapes and to use counting arguments to find the number of objects in a given set.