Learners solve integers using addition. In this algebra lesson, students add integers using counters. They define and label patterns created by integer operations.

Seventh graders view Edward Burtynsky's artwork that represents ship breaking. They view images of recycling, the water cycle, rusted metal, and ships to determine factors that threaten the existence of a particular habitat of an...

Students investigate the use of patterns and how they are used with stencils in order to create personal works of art. They write the story that is created with the repeating of a pattern. The final composition must be made from 3...

Begin with an introduction to famous deep-sea submersibles. Learners work in groups to gather information on different vessels and then share with the class. Each group then uses water displacement to help calculate the density of...

Middle schoolers create 3-dimensional works of art in the form of slot sculptures. I love this lesson, because it exposes middle schoolers to a completely different form of art. Everything you need to do to successfully-implement this...

In this chemistry worksheet, young scholars focus upon the concepts of mean and standard deviation and how it is used in the laboratory to interpret data.

Fourth graders examine the depiction of North Carolina tobacco farms in several photographs. They work in small groups to prepare an argument for a class debate and create promotional signs to advertise their point of view about tobacco...

Examine and distinguish between words that have similar definitions but different connotations. Middle schoolers define connotation and denotation and participate in a "shades of meaning" contest in small groups. Groups use the...

Fourth graders play a game to practice their decimal number ordering skills. They use their knowledge of the number system to create the biggest decimal number. Students are dealt 3 cards each with the reminaing cards placed face down...

Fourth graders practice working out a hidden number on a calculator by utilizing number sequence in the advanced multiplicative stage seven. They enter a number into their calculator and push the division sign once and go from there.

In this facial expression worksheet, students cut out 12 facial expression cards, 6 positive and 6 negative moods. Teachers can print off a large picture of each expression that is labeled.

Junior scientists work in groups to construct electromagnets. They experiment by varying number of wraps around the nail, the diameter of the nail, and the type of metal the nail is made of to see if any of these factors has an...

Young artists divide a piece of graph paper into sections using rectangles, squares, and triangles. They then fill each section with patterns of shape and color. Elementary graders describe how their patterns are organized. Secondary...

Young scholars review previously taught material by playing a teacher made board game. They answer questions and move their pieces along the path to the end.

Pupils reflect on their past experiences in mathematics classes - both good and bad. They identify what methods, knowledge and strategies have been helpful to them and write about them in a journal to be shared with the current teacher.

Eighth graders do a research project on a particular species of Atlantic seafood and record and graph information pertaining to commercial landings of that species of seafood. They use a website and an Appleworks spreadsheet.

Students examine why a negative number subtracted from another number changes the operation to addition.

Students participate in a lesson plan exploring the concept of using graphs in various types of mathematical problems. They use negative and positive numbers in order to plot a graph. Students should use a place value chart for a...

In this algebra worksheet, pupils identify the factorials of an equations. They solve exponential and absolute value equations. There are 12 questions with an answer key.

Students work in teams, participate in the "Lifeboat Game." Discussion following the game helps students process the activity to realize teamwork skills they used to facilitate meeting their game goal. Students identify and relate the...

In this verb tenses worksheet, students fill in the blanks in 30 sentences with the correct form of the verb in parentheses. It could be a positive or negative verb phrase.

Young scholars identify the basic structural and decorative designs, create examples of line (horizontal/vertical/curved/diagonal), as well as identify and explain the difference between shape and form. Then, they identify and explain...

Students examine consumption habits in developed and developing countries and determine their effects on natural resources. In groups, they assess graphs on the Living Planet Report and observe the connection between consumption and...

Introduce your fifth graders to the coordinate plane, ordered pairs, and plotting points on any of the four quadrants. This wonderful resource makes preparation for your math class quick and easy. It explains everything the class will...