Inquiry-based learning and investigations form the basis of a deep understanding of quadratic functions in a very thorough unit plan.  Learners develop recursive and closed methods for representing real-life situations,...

Circles are the foundation of many geometric concepts and extensions - a point that is thoroughly driven home in this extensive unit. Fundamental properties of circles are investigated (including sector area, angle measure, and...

Learners tackle a wide range of intimidating topics in this comprehensive unit that spans piecewise functions, absolute value of functions, and inverse functions (among other topics). Investigative group work alternates with more...

Logical thinking is at the forefront of this jam-packed lesson, with young mathematicians not only investigating geometric concepts but also how they "know what they know". Through each activity and worksheet, learners wrestle with...

Through a variety of hands-on activities and physical scenarios, this far-reaching unit leads learners through an exceptionally thorough exploration of circles and parabolas as conic sections. Geometric construction techniques are used...

Young scholars study the penny, nickel, dime and quarter, one each day for four days, using a magnifying glass to identify the similarities. Then students discuss differences and value and learn a 'rap' to memorize values.

Students study the diverse population of Mexico and compare it to that of the United States. They sing traditional songs of Mexico including the national anthem and memorize simple Spanish vocabulary and express greetings, age, likes,...

Seventh graders practice the skill of writing a personal narrative. They bring in an object that is related to themselves. Then students discuss the importance of the items and then write a personal narrative about the objects. As an...

In this self-assessment worksheet, middle schoolers recount their 10 most memorable and positive experiences of acceptance. An example is provided.

Students learn, memorize, and replay a rhyme. In this Halloween-themed lesson plan, students discover Halloween rhymes and songs while they pretend to be the characters that chase ghosts away.

Students investigate musical instruments and sounds by defining musical terms.  In this music appreciation activity, students define many vocabulary words and utilize a study sheet for memorization.  Students are quizzed on the...

Students practice memorizing items. In this memory lesson, students look at a group of items for a set amount of time then the items are taken away. Students then try to remember the item that way taken away.

Students utilize art skills to create a holiday gift.  In this arts and crafts lesson, students create a memorable gift for their mom or dad using construction paper, paper plates and finger paints.  Students deliver their palm...

Eighth graders investigate math operations by creating a fold-able guide.  In this order of operations lesson, 8th graders discover the correct order to solve a problem by memorizing the phrase "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally," or...

Students memorize the multiplication math facts and learn many different ways of visualizing and practicing the multiplication concepts. They begin practicing with arrays, skip counting, and moving manipulatives for the 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Students create and memorize movement phrases within a specified structure and develop duets from the solo phrases.

Young scholars investigate the nervous system and how physical distractions influence mental performance. They work in pairs as a researcher and subject and memorize a series of words with no distractions. After repeating the list of...

In this chemistry worksheet, students identify various puns to assist them in memorizing the numerous elements of the Periodic Table and their symbols. There are 44 to memorize on the sheet.

Students use well known songs to help them learn new vocabulary and apply meaning to the words. They make associations to the songs in order repeat and memorize new words. They use the Star Spangled Banner as an example in this lesson plan.

Young scholars study of the First Amendment, Tinker, Hazelwood and the Colorado Student Free Expression Law. They discuss the ramifications on the student press and recite their memorized First Amendment rights. They discover what...

In this letter r worksheet, students study the upper case letter. Students recite and identify the letter for practice and memorization.

In this letter s worksheet, students study the upper case letter. Students recite and identify the letter for practice and memorization.

For this letter t worksheet, students study the upper case letter. Students recite and identify the letter for practice and memorization.

In this letter v worksheet, students study the upper case letter. Students recite and identify the letter for practice and memorization.