High schoolers experiment and compare results of two populations. In this men and women populations instructional activity, students examine the difference in hand span for men and women.  High schoolers calculate a norm based...

Students evaluate trash. In this Science lesson, students collect and weigh trash from their classrooms. Students categorize the trash and the corresponding weights, recording the information on a data sheet.

Upper graders access the Microsoft Word program and create patterns by utilizing certain keys on the keyboard. They create picket fences, smiley faces, and hearts. It seems that this lesson has as much to do with keyboarding skills as it...

Need more detail in showing your class how to solve two-step equations and proportions? This lesson plan outlines the steps young mathematicians need to solve simple equations and check their results. 

High schoolers investigate qualitative and quantitative data. In this statistics lesson, students gather data on heights and weights of people and graph the distribution. High schoolers discuss the differences between qualitative and...

Pupils define the counting principle and how it relates to integers. In this algebra lesson, students add and subtract using the addition and multiplication principles. They solve problems using combination and permutations.

Students use economic reasoning to analyze both the short-term and long-term benefits and opportunity costs of educational choices, identify incentives that may influence students' career decisions and solve an "economic mystery"

What's in a name? Pupils create a data set based on the number of letters in classmates' names. Each group then uses the data to create a visual representation, such as a histogram, circle graph, or stem-and-leaf plot.

Fourth graders play a dice game as a group and record the number rolled. They report their findings and discuss terminology and ways of writing what the odds are of getting certain numbers.

Elementary schoolers explore the concepts associated with comparison shopping, and the concept of need versus want. They also look closely at the power of advertising and become more aware of the messages that ads present. After taking...

Students consider probability problems with unexpected and surprising answers.

Students explore the concept of fractals. In this fractals lesson, students play the "Chaos Game" via an applet. Students place dots on the screen to recognize that they have created Sierpinski's Triangle.

Students explore the concept of using consumer data and statistics to aid in the consumer decision making process. In this consumer data and statistics lesson, students research consumer data and statistics. Students analyze the data...

Pupils collect data and analyze the data using a graph. In this statistics lesson, students use combinations and theoretical and experimental probability to analyze their data. They observe a remote controlled robot as they collect data.

Students investigate the probability necessary to win the lottery. They view a PowerPoint Presentation, evaluate combinations, calculate lottery probability, conduct analysis of a fair game, and design a lottery to meet various...

Learners perform simulation of video games as they explore statistics. In this algebra lesson, students relate concepts of statistics and data collection to solve problems. They decide their next step based on the previous assessment of...

Students analyze and interpret graphs. In this graphing lesson, students view a video and construct their own graphs (line, circle, bar) from given sets of data. 

Students investigate modular arithmetic and how to use it to solve real world problems. In this modular arithmetic lesson plan, students use computers to work on modular arithmetic after a teacher guided lesson plan. They complete guided...

Students explore the concept of modular arithmetic and cryptography. In this modular arithmetic and cryptography lesson, students use applets to explore modular arithmetic using a clock and Caesar Ciphers. Students exchange their ciphers...

Students discover the concept of elapsed time. In this calculating time instructional activity, students utilize the Internet to complete record sheets based on the concept of elapsed time. Finally, the students answer questions on their...

Students explore number relationships by participating in a data collection activity. In this statistics lesson, students participate in a role-play activitiy in which they own a scrap material storefront that must replenish its...

Students practice creating bar graphs using a given set of data. Using the same data, they create a group frequency chart and histograms. They must decide the best graph for the given set of data. They share their graphs with the...

Most adults remember learning about the Pythagorean theorem, but they don't all remember how to use it. The emphasis here is on developing an intuitive understanding of how and when to use the theorem. Young mathematicians explore...

Third graders create a bar graph to record how many kernels were in a wheat stalk. They write in math journals two questions from interpreting the graph. They solve math problems from other students.