There are zero reasons not to learn about zero coupon bonds. Given information about the interest rate and closing price of a zero coupon bond, future investors determine the purchase price of the bond. They then consider the...

Students examine a density demonstration involving ice cubes and beakers of water and alcohol. After observing how one ice cube floats in water and sinks in alcohol, they determine which mixture of the two would suspend the ice cube in...

Ten divided bars are given for students to practice number bonds. They will create all number bonds for ten, as well as write the corresponding equation. This would be a fantastic instructional activity to complete with unifix cubes.

Support first grade math vocabulary with a reference page divided into three sections—the vocabulary word, its definition, and a picture representation. Terms include number bonds, arrow notation, commutative property and more! 

In these creative hands-on activities, students construct several different molecular models that represent substances that play an essential role in our nutritional needs. Using gum drops and toothpicks, students design the models....

High school economists learn about the stock market in a project where they "buy" and track stocks. The author of this resource reports it is the high point of her 12th grade economics course, but no resources are attached. After viewing...

In this logarithm worksheet, 8th graders solve 10 different word problems related to various logarithms. First, they determine the amount of compounded interest that will be in an account after a number of years. Then, students determine...

Students engage in a instructional activity introducing them to the concept of Risk and Return. Risk and return is a basic principle that should be understood before investing money. They utilize an interactive worksheet imbedded in this...

Students identify, research and interpret the national debt and deficits of the past through today and why it has risen significantly in the last 20 years. They analyze the size and impacts and discuss the various policy measures for...

Students describe and define chemical reactions. They design a laboratory experiment, collect data and analyze data.

Students explore the concept of budgeting. In this budgeting lesson, students read an article about preparing for retirement. Students create a budget of household expenses during retirement and create a savings plan for that budget.

In this simple interest worksheet, students use leveled problem solving and solve the six problems that contain numbers for simple interest.

Pupils use given data to compare baseball players. They create box and whisker plots to compare the players and determine which they feel is the best player. Students use calculators to make box and whisker plots. They write paragraphs...

Students make a rocket out of paper. They follow the given instructions and test to see if it will fly. They write about the experiment and are given the opportunity to change their varibles to make their rocket work.

Students research the economic importance of the major reservoirs in Illinois. In groups, they manage a budget for one of the lakes to promote tourism in the area. They also work together to create advertisements.

In this even and odd worksheet, students cut out 20 pieces of mail and study the address. Students paste (or just sort) the mail according to whether it would be delivered to the even side of the road or the odd side. The directions are...