Pupils review horizontal and vertical shifts of a parabola and how they effect a specific quadratic formula. They play a basketball review game in which they try to find the right quadratic equation for a given problem in order to earn...

Learners differentiate between translation, reflection and rotation. They explore the 3 types of transformation using Cabri Jr. and build on previous knowledge in this lesson.

In this adding practice learning exercise, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems using any method they wish.

Fourth graders investigate the life cycle of a tree by researching the Internet.  In this plant life lesson, 4th graders observe The Life of a Tree website and discuss the life of a tree from sprout to death.  Students create a...

In this rates activity, students solve 10 multiple choice problems. Students find the unit price of an item to determine the best buy.

Students view and identify the colors on the color wheel. After viewing a PowerPoint, they discuss the reasons why animals become endangered. They examine the life and works of Andy Warhol and review contour drawing. To end the lesson...

Students read, "TheDoorbell Rang" by Pat Hutchins and relate this story to a time when they had to share something equally between friends or family members. They then complete a worksheet in which they represent sharing situations using...

Pupils collect data from tossing a ball into the air. Using a data collection device, they graph the data, set a window, and analyze the height of the toss, how long the ball was in the air, etc. They then find an equation that models...

Students investigate the effects of bullying. In this character education lesson, students role play various situations and discuss how to resolve them properly.

Students understand the value of the work of artists and apply their knowledge to their own work. In this print making instructional activity, students experiment with materials to create fabric prints.

Students participate in a game to build self esteem, self awareness and listening skills. In this citizenship activity, students search for representations of their favorite things in the classroom, hide them in a shoe box and lets the...

Students explore the music of Fela Kuti. In this music instructional activity, students listen to the fusion protest music of Fela Kuti of Nigeria. Students reflect on Kuti's music and message.

Students investigate what is the same and what is different in the daily lives of children around the world. In this citizenship instructional activity, students develop compassion for others through understanding how their lives are the...

In this fraction equations worksheet, students solve problems where they multiply and divide fractions. Students complete 14 problems.

In this cause and effect worksheet, students read sentences and write the cause and effect present in each one. An answer key is included.

In this math worksheet, 6th graders complete multiple choice problems about measurement, money, and more. Students complete 15 problems.

Students are divided into 6 groups with each group rotating to a different lab. The labs can be run over the course of a few days; or spread out for a longer period of time.

Students view the excerpt from NickNews entitled, "Winners and Losers." In groups, they categorize a variety of words and images relating to weight, healthy eating, and healthy lifestyle. They discuss adopting positive eating habits,...

Students work in pairs to determine the age of a tree using two different methods in this experiment. They collect data about how trees change over time.

Students understand that a spreadsheet can be used to find the best scale to use in a model. They place the distances of the planets of the solar system to the Sun in one column of the spreadsheet. Students try different scales so that...

Learners practice finding the areas and patterns within a square and explore the concept of quadratic functions. They observe and record the area values in a table, plot a graph of Area versus Distance and complete a variety of student...

In this subtraction and pounds instructional activity, 2nd graders solve 2 word problems involving subtraction, pounds and the theme of Thanksgiving.

In this solving proportions using cross products practice instructional activity, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.

For this understanding fractions worksheet, students read about fractions and respond to 16 multi-step, word problem, and fill in the blank questions.