Students access the Internet to locate data regarding their assigned mathematician. They organize their notes onto a data form, then enter it into a database, and sort the database according to given criteria.

Using the computer and the Paint program, Students explore the different tools available in the paint program, and then create a picture showing two sets of pictures and an equation.

Second graders define the term culture and are exposed to a variety of cultures from around the world. They read books, play Native American games, develop a class book that examines their own culture and, after examining currencies from...

Second graders solve a subtraction word problem. For this subtraction lesson, 2nd graders solve a word problem asking "How much more?" by using the relationship between subtraction and addition.

Students demonstrate problem solving skills. Students complete word problems requiring unit conversions. They convert both metric and standard units. Students must determine necessary information to solve problems.

Fourth graders examine severe weather in Utah. They utilize a variety of sources; websites, newspapers, TV coverage and perform research to study the severe weather patterns ffound in Utah.

Pupils play a game with coins and then use reasoning skills to develop a strategy for winning the game.

Eighth graders visit two websites about France in order to take a virtual trip of France. They answer specific questions about France and state the similarities and differences between France and the U.S.

Fifth graders take addition timed tests every day for a two week period. Using the data from the timed tests, they create a bar graph using Microsoft Excel computer software, a personal bar graph using graph paper and colored pencils,...

Students begin the instructional activity by examining Census data from the state of Ohio from 1990 and 2000. Using a worksheet, they solve problems using the data and a calculator. They share their responses with the class and discuss...

Learners are familiar with United States currency-dollar and cents. They are asked to compare it with currency of another country. Students explore currencies of various countries using the Internet, video, and hands-on activities. ...

Students use, read and write with metric units. They practice converting from larger to smaller units. Afterwards, they construct a scale drawing of a bridge. In addition, they construct these two designs, using the same scale of 1cm to...

Students follow a pattern. In this sorting instructional activity, students are given various objects and they must sort them from smallest to largest.

In this division flashcards worksheet, students cut out a set of 6 division flashcards for practice use. Page has links to additional activities. 

Second graders solve addition problems without using a calculator. In this addition lesson, 2nd graders solve addition problems by "counting on." Students are taught this specific strategy and given the opportunity to practice.

Students follow examples to study basic concepts of statistics. They work independently through the activities.

Students investigate the first Peter the Mint Eagle, who lived at the Philadelphia Mint from 1830 to 1836. They determine how many months Peter was there and use pictures, numbers, equations, and/or words to explain how they came up with...

Students examine total eclipses of the Sun and their limited regions of totality. They explain that this limited view occurs because the Moon is close enough to us for different points on Earth to view it differently.

Students discuss and explore different methods that can be used to estimate from the video. They practice estimation skills by recreating a sample problem from the video. Web sites containing other estimation activities are included

Seventh graders organize a 20 x 17 room with a given set of furniture pieces. Arrangement is to be based on maximum comfort and practicality. This lesson is a good way to teach and reinforce the mathematical concept of area.

Third graders view and measure common body parts to find a fathom, a span, and inch. They discuss the historical information about how standard English measurements came to be and why body parts can no longer be used as a standard...

Second graders collect data on different forms of transportation and create a bar graph or pictograph with the information.

Pupils examine urban runoff and identify peak flows. They examine causes for different flow rates, and complete worksheets and a graph.

Students practice single operation arithmetic ranging from single digit addition to long division of decimals or real numbers using Graphit. They use data sets and rules to graph ordered pairs.