In this distance worksheet, students determine how to find the distance between points.  They use the distance formula and justify their answers. This two-page worksheet contains 2 problems.  Answers are listed on the last page.

Ninth graders study the Big Bang theory.  In this big bang theory lesson students research the Internet and complete several activities and create a presentation.

Seventh graders study ratios, scale and distances according to a three dimensional model.  For this exploratory lesson students create their own constellation and prepare an oral presentation that describes their model. 

In this national parks tour instructional activity, students explore possible routes to reach a designated location.  Students determine the trip with the shortest driving time.  This one-page instructional activity contains 1...

In this pedometer worksheet, students determine the distance walked.  This one-page worksheet contains 1 word problem.  Answers are provided at the bottom of the page.

Students calculate a toy car's velocity and acceleration. In this force and motion lesson plan, students build ramps and attach a dropper to a toy car, which is released down the ramp. Students calculate and graph velocity and...

In this scale drawing worksheet, students determine the actual distance when given a scale drawing. They draw objects to scale. This one-page worksheet contains 8 multi-step problems.

For this reasoning worksheet, 3rd graders analyze a sketch of a house and two feeder houses in order to answer 4 mathematical word problems related to distance.

In this scale problem worksheet, 6th graders solve 9 different problems that include reading a map scale of a neighborhood. First, they determine the distance between each person's home as illustrated. Then, students determine the...

In this trees worksheet, students show their understanding of measurement by solving 6 fill in the blank problems for distance, girth, and height.

In this velocity worksheet, students determine the average velocity for a trip, graph the distance traveled as a function of time, estimate the slope and identify the instantaneous rate of change of the function. This two-page worksheet...

In this rate instructional activity, students read short word problems, and write equations to solve the problem. Equations include distance problems and rate of travel.

Students analyze information in two-way tables to find distances and travel times, answer questions involving total journey times, practice calculating average speeds, and examine fuel consumption of cars, mileage allowance, and fuel...

Learners explore the relationship between distance and elapsed time. After writing a quadratic equation to exemplify the relationship discussed, students use inverse matrices to solve the unknowns. Using a motion detector and CBL...

First graders study and describe simple machines such as the hammer, screwdriver, nutcracker, bottle opener and scissors and select the appropriate tool for a particular type of work.

Students use the reaction time to figure out problems. They use the following example to get them started with reaction time: the edge of a ruler is placed near a person's thumb and index finger and, without warning, the ruler is...

Pupils create a model of the distances of the planets in the solar system using sheets of toilet paper and markers. Generally accepted orbital parameters are applied.

In this problem solving worksheet, students complete 10 problems about speed, distance, time, measurement, and more. There are no answers provided.

Pupils explore the concept of coordinate proofs. For this coordinate proofs lesson, students write coordinate proofs using properties of distance, slope, and midpoint. Pupils discuss why it is sometimes beneficial to double the...

In this heat transfer activity, students observe photographs of the various ways heat is transferred. Included is a radiator giving off heat that rises and cools as it settles, the sun radiating heat to the earth and a house absorbing heat.

In this measurement worksheet, students measure distance with a provided ruler. Using the provided map scale, students determine the actual distance between objects. They may set up proportions to evaluate each situation.

Learners use a model to determine the distance between the sun and plants in our solar system. They determine a scale to use that represents the distance between the Earth and sun. Students calculate the scale distance that each planet...

Students apply what they recall about objects in motion by animati ng sequences of pictures that model a set of physical conditions. They animate the orbital motions of the Earth, the space shuttle, and the Moon based on calculations of...

Fifth graders investigate how to find the average and the concept of a per unit quantity and its applications. They also make connections of using population density and how to find the speed with its relating formula. This is bringing...