Statistics in the wrong hands can be a dangerous thing. The first installment of a five-episode series explains the basics of statistics. The instructor focuses on the usefulness of statistics and how to identify misuse of stats.
Develop a new measure of the properties of an object. Scholars develop a definition and formula to measure the bumpy-ness of an object. They utilize their formulas to find the property for several spherical objects.
Solid figures are all around us! Reinforce knowledge of 3-D shapes with a nine-problem worksheet that requires scholars to label everyday objects with their shape name.
Build math vocabulary with a collection of flashcards designed to support the Houghton Mifflin sixth grade math curriculum. Eight sets of cards cover a multitude of concepts. Terms appear alongside their definition and labeled picture representations.
Eight sets of vocabulary flashcards make up a collection designed to accompany Houghton Mifflin's second grade math curriculum. Each set offers two types of cards: a bold-faced word card, and a definition card equipped with a labeled example.
Eight sets of math vocabulary flashcards make up a collection designed to accompany Houghton Mifflin's first grade math curriculum. Each set offers two types of cards: a word card printed in bold font, and a definition card equipped with a labeled example.
Fourth graders apply knowledge of the elements of design and hand building techniques in clay to illustrate the concept of negative space by cutting shapes out of the form to create an intricate pattern.
Students practice different brush strokes and create an individual ceramic piece. In this ceramics lesson, students utilize different brushes and brush strokes to create a decorative ceramic piece.
Students observe negative space in drawing. In this negative space lesson plan, students discover that sketches include negative space or background. Students produce a drawing while paying attention to the negative space.
Young scholars explore language arts by analyzing images of space. In this prepositions instructional activity, students view a slide-show of space related photographs and practice using prepositions to identify their time and location....
Fourth graders create symmetrical art. In this symmetry lesson students discuss a Joseph Overstreet painting. Students work with positive and negative space in their own project.
Scribble art allows learners of any age to problem solve in order to express their creative thinking skills. They create a simple scribble, then elaborate on it by adding color and shape. Full instructions and extensions are included.
In this music appreciation worksheet, students listen to In the Hall of the Mountain King from Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 by Edvard Grieg. Students read about the composer and the piece before answering one question.
For this music appreciation worksheet, students listen to Marche Militaire by Franz Shubert. Students read about the composer and the piece and complete a one page activity sheet about the music.
Take a trip down Pearblossom Highway with this instructional activity about comparing and contrasting. Using David Hockney's Pearblossom Hwy and another image of the same highway (photograph or other image), students compare and contrast...
Students design their own emblem. In this introduction instructional activity, students get to know one another by designing an emblem that combines symbols that represent themselves. They express themselves to their classmates.
First graders listen to the story, Each Peach Pear Plum by Janet and Allen Ahlberg, then give appropriate responses to questions asked about the story. They investigate what compound words by participateing in a variety of activities.
In this Fruit Word Search worksheet, students look for 12 different types of fruit. Examples include apple, plum, lemon, and grapes.
In this positions and instructions worksheet, 1st graders use the clues to help them determine the correct name of the fruit that each example refers to.
In these printing and spelling practice worksheets, learn to spell and print the following words: apple, apricot, banana, grapes, lemons, peach, pear, pineapple, strawberry, and plum.
First graders read a story. In this character recall lesson, 1st graders preview the book Each Peach Pear Plum, read the story and recall as many characters as possible. Students write the sounds they hear in each character name and...
Students investigate pattern books. In this literature lesson, students read the book Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See? and use echo and choral reading strategies. Students identify the pattern in the text and write about the...
Learners consider goods and services that might be at the base of successful Web-based delivery services geared to students their age while they are in school. They act as entrepreneurs to develop plans for such services and create advertisements.
Students identify and discuss what judges listen for in a musical performance. They sing vocal exercises, sing solo acapella, and as a group.
Combine your lesson on patriotism with a lesson on comparing and contrasting. Focusing on The Star Spangled Banner, Take Me Out to the Ballgame, and The Old Folks at Home, this lesson prompts learners to compare and contrast each song...
Ninth graders explore Maya Angelou's I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. For this reading comprehension lesson, 9th graders reach chapters 16 and 17 and complete reading check questions. Students discuss themes that reflect the historical...