Finding the Volume of a Rectangular Prism: Lesson Plan for 6th Grade
Your 6th grade class will investigate the concept of volume of right rectangular prisms.
Continue Reading6th Grade Math Lesson Plan: Data Collection Methods and Biased Surveys
Encourage your students to view statistics with a critical eye and understand how the methods used to collect data can strongly influence final …
Continue ReadingEvaluating Histogram Shape to Identify Data Distribution: 6th Grade Math Lesson Plan
Give students the tools to view graphed data and recognize distribution patterns. This is a great activity to use when introducing the concept of a …
Continue ReadingIdentifying Statistical Questions and Calculating Median and Range: Math Lesson Plan for 6th Grade
Give your students hands-on experience with asking and evaluating data for statistical questions!
Continue ReadingCreate a Box and Whiskers Plot: 6th Grade Math Lesson Plan
Let students get hands-on experience collecting, recording, and displaying data with box and whisker plots!
Continue Reading1st Grade Math Lesson on Counting Money with "Jenny Found a Penny"
Start by reading a well-done book about a little girl saving her money until she accumulates $1.00. Then do some cross-curricular follow-up activities …
Continue ReadingHundreds Chart Activities for First Grade and Kindergarten Math
Here you will find ideas for getting the most out of the hundreds chart.
Continue ReadingLooking at Both Sides of the Charter Schools Debate
This year 6,000 charter schools are operating in the United States. Approximately 2 million students are enrolled in charter schools with nearly 1 …
Continue ReadingShould You Bring a Pet Into Your Preschool Classroom?
Let’s face it, most children love animals. Going to the zoo or petting zoo is one of the most popular field trips requested by preschoolers. Some …
Continue ReadingKinesthetic Learning Strategies for Teachers and Parents
In this fourth and final segment of our series on learning styles, we turn our attention to kinesthetic learners. These students are “doers” and …
Continue ReadingRecyled Paper & Hula Hoop Chandeliers: A Collaborative Art Project for the Inclusive Classroom
Students of all ability levels can be successful in this team based activity where student combine recycled art with collaborative art to practice …
Continue ReadingUsing Model Magic to Experiment with Textures: Inclusive Art Activity
Students of all ability levels can be successful in this fun art activity that has students explore texture using nontraditional tools.
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