Develops proficiency in estimating and measuring length, area, volume, and mass using standard units and unit conversions. Integrates time, money, angle measurement, and data classification through counting and arithmetic applications.
A Kindergarten lesson focused on comparing the length (height) of block towers and determining the difference in length by counting individual block units.
A comprehensive mathematics performance task focused on the perimeter of rectangles, where students act as architects designing a new community puppy park. The lesson includes a presentation, a student workbook with collaborative and real-world components, and a final project guide.
A comprehensive lesson focused on finding the perimeter of regular and irregular polygons, including real-world applications and solving for missing side lengths.
A collection of multi-step word problems involving whole numbers and decimals to challenge student calculation and logic skills.
A comprehensive lesson on adding and subtracting lengths within 100 using real-world construction scenarios, number lines, and step-by-step problem-solving strategies.
A lesson focused on understanding and calculating the difference in length between two or more objects through word problems and hands-on comparison strategies.
A 6th-grade math-meets-history lesson focused on calculating time durations using positive and negative integers as a proxy for B.C. and A.D. eras. Students learn that calculating across the era divide requires addition, while calculating within an era requires subtraction.
Students explore ratios and scale factors by comparing their own body measurements to the Statue of Liberty's massive dimensions, using math to understand how the monument was engineered to such a grand scale.
A math-integrated science lesson where students analyze penguin adaptations, specifically focusing on speed and height data comparisons through word problems. Students use data from a video about penguins to calculate travel times and compare species sizes.
Students explore the extreme weather on Mercury, Venus, and Mars, practicing multi-digit addition and subtraction to calculate temperature ranges and comparing planetary conditions to Earth.
A 3rd-grade math lesson that uses weather science to teach rates of speed (km/h). Students compare blizzard wind speeds to everyday objects and animals, ordering them on a number line and solving comparison word problems.
A high-energy math and science lesson where 3rd graders compare their own jumping abilities to the incredible 10-meter leap of an African Lion, integrating measurement, estimation, and data visualization.
Students explore the incredible jumping ability of the jumping spider, applying multiplication (50x) to their own measurements to understand animal adaptations through a hands-on 'Spider Jump Challenge'.
Students learn to calculate distance using the formula D = S x T through a road-trip themed exploration using maps and real-world scenarios.
A high-energy math lesson where 3rd-grade students estimate and measure distances in meters through a series of 'Olympic' events. Students practice using 1m benchmarks to estimate multiples and calculate the difference between their predictions and results.
Students will apply the Two-Tangent Theorem to solve 'walk-around' problems with circumscribed polygons, learning to define segment lengths algebraically and find missing perimeters.
A 2nd-grade math lesson that introduces bar models for addition through the context of measuring distances in steps. Students watch a video on regrouping with bar models and then perform a 'Classroom Walkabout' to collect their own measurement data.
A vibrant, 1st-grade lesson where students use a catchy monkey-themed video to learn how to write and solve comparative subtraction stories. Students create their own characters, assign lengths to objects, and calculate the numerical difference between them.
Students will learn to solve length-based word problems using number lines as a visual strategy. The lesson includes a video analysis of monkey characters Tico and Mario to distinguish between comparing lengths (subtraction) and combining lengths (addition).
A 2nd-grade lesson on measuring length using feet and inches, featuring a jungle theme and hands-on measurement stations. Students compare lengths and represent data collected from real-world objects.
Students explore the concept of volume by comparing liquid levels in different containers, using inequality symbols and calculating differences between measurements. The lesson features a video experiment on conservation of volume and a hands-on math integration activity.
A hands-on kindergarten lesson exploring the concept of volume through direct comparison, video observation, and sensory play. Students learn to use the terms empty, full, more, and less while investigating how different containers hold liquids.
A lesson for K-2nd grade students exploring non-standard and standard measurement through the lens of the world's largest bird, the ostrich. Students will compare egg sizes, measure circumferences with string, and visualize heights using tape measures and their own bodies.
A 1st-grade lesson focused on using comparative language (big, small, long, short, heavy, light) through the lens of a T-Rex. Students will watch a video, measure a life-sized T-Rex in the hallway, and compare dinosaur stats to everyday objects.
Students will explore animal diversity and measurement by comparing different armadillo species using non-standard units (hands, paper) and standard units (inches, feet).
A 1st-grade math lesson that uses a physical balance video to teach the symbols for greater than, less than, and equal to. Students observe real-world mass comparisons and translate them into mathematical inequalities.
A hands-on introduction to the concept of equality using balance scales and counting cubes. Students explore how to make unequal sides 'fair' and solve for equality by balancing heavy classroom objects with standardized units.
A Kindergarten lesson introducing the concept of mass and balance scales, teaching students that the heavier side of a scale moves downward.
A K-2 lesson where students become 'Sorting Detectives' to discover hidden rules behind grouped objects, using inductive reasoning and attribute blocks.
A hands-on measurement lesson where students use the massive scale of Redwood trees to practice estimation and comparative measurement through interactive physical activities and visual comparisons.
Students will explore the concept of depth using the New Zealand Fiordlands as a case study. They will use non-standard measurements to visualize the 421-meter depth of Patea (Doubtful Sound) by calculating how many everyday objects it would take to reach the bottom.
A hands-on measurement lesson where 1st and 2nd graders use tablespoons to practice ratios and precision, inspired by the math of making homemade watercolors.
A lesson where students explore non-standard units of measurement inspired by Squipe the Squid, leading to an understanding of why standard systems like Metric and Imperial exist.
A 2nd-grade math and science lesson where students explore the concept of relative strength by calculating how much they could lift if they had the power of an ant (50x their body weight).
A creative exploration of why standardization matters in measurement, featuring a wacky world of non-standard units and a deep dive into the Metric System.
Students explore non-standard measurement of mass using balance scales and counting cubes, culminating in a 'Mass Addition' activity where they predict and verify the total mass of combined objects.
A hands-on introduction to measuring mass using non-standard units. Students use balance scales and counting cubes to find the mass of common classroom objects after watching an instructional video on equilibrium.
A 1st-grade lesson on comparing mass using a balance scale. Students learn to use the terms 'heavier than', 'lighter than', and 'equal to' through video observation and worksheet practice.
A fun, hands-on introduction to the meter as a standard unit of measurement, where students learn to identify objects as shorter or longer than 1m.
Students find the area of complex polygons by "slicing" them into familiar rectangles and triangles, reinforcing the additive property of area.
Students use the coordinate plane to plot shapes and find horizontal and vertical side lengths, connecting grid units to area calculations.
Students practice identifying the base and height of triangles in various orientations, reinforcing that any side can be the base as long as the height is perpendicular.
Students discover the area of triangles by visualizing them as exactly half of a parallelogram or rectangle with the same base and height.
Students investigate the area of parallelograms by decomposing them into triangles and recomposing them into rectangles, illustrating the conservation of area.
Students revisit the area of rectangles through the lens of multiplicative reasoning, focusing on unitizing and tiling to build a foundation for more complex shapes.
Évaluation sommative finale pour valider les compétences sur la proportionnalité, les tableaux, les échelles et les pourcentages.
Comprendre les pourcentages comme un cas particulier de la proportionnalité et apprendre à calculer une valeur ou un taux.
Comprendre et utiliser les échelles pour calculer des distances réelles ou sur un plan, en lien avec la proportionnalité.
Introduction à la proportionnalité : reconnaître une situation de proportionnalité et utiliser des tableaux avec le coefficient de proportionnalité.
A comprehensive review lesson for 2nd-grade Tier 2 intervention, covering 2-digit regrouping, word problems, time, money, and measurement.
Students learn the fundamentals of coordinate grids through a guided drawing activity and creative map-making. They will use rows and columns to design a 'Dream Island' and practice locating landmarks using alphanumeric coordinates.
Students explore how Eratosthenes used simple geometry and shadows to calculate the Earth's circumference, blending history with proportional reasoning.
A 10th-grade geometry lesson that bridges the gap between circle area and planetary motion. Students use the string-and-pin method to construct ellipses, verify the area formula \(A = \pi ab\), and explore Kepler's Second Law.
A lesson focusing on literal equations through the lens of physics, specifically the Brightness Formula. Students will master rearranging equations with squares and square roots and applying them to find distances to light sources.
A cross-curricular math and social studies lesson where students act as Park Rangers, collecting and analyzing data from a Yosemite virtual field trip to create data-driven infographics. Students practice unit conversions, data categorization, and geographic analysis.
A 2nd-grade math and science lesson where students explore the size and weight of the Bee Hummingbird using standard and non-standard units, balance scales, and hands-on comparisons.
A 3rd-grade math lesson focused on comparative measurement and scale using Hyperion, the world's tallest tree. Students calculate how many everyday objects it would take to reach the top of the 115-meter giant.
A 2nd-grade math lesson that uses the world's smallest penguin to teach measurement in centimeters and weight in kilograms. Students compare their own size to the 30cm Little Blue Penguin and hunt for objects weighing 1kg.
Students explore the intersection of math and engineering by building a zoetrope. They practice precise measurement to the nearest millimeter and centimeter to create a functional optical illusion.
A 3rd-grade math and science lesson exploring mountain elevations, landform classification, and data visualization using the 1,000-foot rule.
A lesson where students explore the incredible scale of prehistoric sea creatures by comparing them to modern objects and using their own bodies as units of measurement.
A hands-on measurement lesson for 2nd graders comparing standard units (cm, g) to the world's largest insects using video observation and station-based activities.
A hands-on measurement lesson where students compare their own size to prehistoric giants like the T-Rex and Brachiosaurus using both standard and non-standard units.
A 4th-grade math and science lesson that uses the Humpback Whale as a real-world context for measurement, estimation, and ratio calculations. Students compare their own size and the weight of common objects to comprehend the scale of these marine giants.
Students explore the massive scale of Giant Sequoias through measurement and estimation, culminating in a hands-on outdoor activity to map the dimensions of the General Sherman tree.
In this lesson, students will use proportional reasoning and basic multiplication/division to compare ocean depths (200m and 1,000m) to familiar real-world objects like school buses and buildings. They will watch a video introducing the three main ocean zones and create a visual infographic representing the scale of the underwater world.
Students investigate how Mount Everest grows 4mm per year through hands-on measurement and math. They will visualize geological time by measuring string to represent 100 years of mountain growth and discuss why geological changes feel invisible to the human eye.
A high-energy math lesson where 4th graders compare human running speeds to the surprisingly fast 19 mph hippopotamus and other dangerous animals using word problems and data visualization.
Students train like metric athletes to master measuring length in centimeters and mass in grams using hands-on investigation stations and a mystery-solving video.
A 2nd-grade lesson exploring how different systems of measurement (Metric and Imperial) can measure the same object using different units, featuring a video call with a giant squid named Squipe.
Students explore the massive scale of the Great Barrier Reef by comparing its length (2,300 km) to local geography using maps, strings, and rulers. The lesson uses a driving analogy to help students visualize vast distances and understand the importance of large habitats.
A hands-on introduction to the metric system where students learn to select appropriate units (mm, cm, m, km) for length and practice the skill of estimation versus precision measurement.
A final assessment and review day to track progress towards identifying coins and performing money calculations with 80% accuracy.
Applying both addition and subtraction to multi-step real-world scenarios using a set of interactive scenario cards.
Practicing subtraction skills to calculate change and budget remaining money from a $20 limit.
Introduction to adding money amounts up to $20 using a calculator based on shopping lists and grocery scenarios.
Focuses on identifying the names and values of pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters through matching and visual aids.
A week-long series of activities focused on identifying math operations in word problems, counting mixed coins, and determining if a purchase is affordable within a budget. Includes a teacher guide, graphic organizers, and practice worksheets themed around a neighborhood corner store.
Advanced elapsed time practice focusing on five-minute intervals, providing the highest level of challenge in this unit.
Materials for mastering elapsed time in 15, 30, and 45-minute increments using scenarios and analog clocks.
A high-energy, Valentine's-themed 'Price is Right' game designed to last up to 120 minutes, covering item pricing, logic, and estimation.
This lesson introduces spatial and temporal concepts through active guided practice, a cut-and-paste sequencing task, and a collaborative station game. Students will identify relative positions and order events chronologically.
A set of materials designed to help students master elapsed time within one-hour intervals through real-life scenarios, visual models, and systematic data tracking.
A lesson focused on mastering the addition of whole dollar amounts up to $1,000, featuring computation practice, word problems, and a comprehensive assessment.
A lesson focused on identifying and counting the specific coins and bills needed to purchase items in a real-world store scenario.
A fast-paced, teamwork-based simulation where students run market stalls, calculating totals with tax and providing accurate change to customers.
Master essential math conversions for everyday adult life. This lesson covers length, time, currency, and temperature transformations through practical reference tools and real-world exercises.
A 4th-grade history and math lesson where students use a timeline of the Seven Wonders of the World to practice calculating elapsed time across B.C. and A.D. eras.
A 1st-grade lesson focused on sequencing months of the year using a 'Calendar Detective' theme and a narrative-driven video. Students will learn to identify months that come before and after given targets, understanding the cyclical nature of the year.
A 1st-grade lesson exploring the 12 months of the year and the cyclical nature of the calendar, focusing on how the year 'loops' from December back to January.
A hands-on geometry lesson where students act as urban planners, using 2D and 3D shapes to design a functional city while calculating area and perimeter.
Introduction à la distribution normale, au calcul des scores Z et à l'utilisation de la table de probabilités pour l'inférence.
Apprendre à choisir le bon graphique pour le bon type de données : histogrammes, boîtes à moustaches et diagrammes de dispersion.
Calculer et interpréter la moyenne, la médiane et le mode, ainsi que la variance et l'écart-type pour décrire la forme d'une distribution.
Comprendre la nature des données : variables qualitatives vs quantitatives, échelles de mesure (nominale, ordinale, intervalle, rapport) et introduction à l'échantillonnage.
A comprehensive proficiency scale and learning progression for 3rd Grade area standards, focusing on relating area to multiplication and addition.
A comprehensive look at how 5th-grade mathematics is applied in various professional fields, featuring real-world problem-solving and career research.
A lesson combining math and science where students use multiplication and area concepts to design and calculate the power output of solar panel arrays.
Strengthens geometric reasoning through 'Shape Sort' tasks, focusing on the properties and classification of polygons.
Develops data literacy through 'Story of a Graph' activities where students connect real-world scenarios to visual representations.
Explores the meaning of the equals sign and balanced expressions using 'True/False Equations' to move students toward algebraic reasoning.
Focuses on fraction fluency and conceptual understanding using 'Quick Images' and 'Number Line Talks' to build a solid foundation in part-to-whole relationships.
A quick, functional introduction to interpreting bar and pie charts using real-world life skills scenarios like budgeting and time management.
A collection of 10 distinct data analysis work samples featuring bar and circle graphs, designed for MCAS Alt portfolio evidence. Each sample focuses on identifying key information, making comparisons, and calculating totals.
This lesson focuses on standard 3.GM.B.4, helping students master the estimation and measurement of liquid volumes and mass using metric units. It includes a detailed proficiency scale, practice activities, and assessment tools.
An integrated Math and History lesson exploring the Sumerian base-60 number system, its mathematical advantages (divisors), and its lasting legacy in modern timekeeping and geometry.
A 3rd-4th grade lesson exploring ratios and multiplication through the lens of insect strength, specifically focusing on how ants can lift 50 times their body weight.
Students explore the conservation of liquid volume and the importance of standard measurement units (milliliters) through a hands-on estimation activity and video analysis.
This lesson focuses on mastering unit conversions through dimensional analysis, specifically converting Imperial units to Metric as a prerequisite for using the Kinetic Energy formula. Students watch a targeted video segment and engage in a 'Dimensional Dominos' activity to practice conversion chains.
A math and science lesson for grades 2-4 that uses rhinoceros weight data to teach comparative measurement and mass. Students compare rhino weights to common objects like cars and themselves through word problems and visual estimation.
A math-focused exploration of orbital mechanics using the International Space Station, where students use multiplication and division to calculate speed, distance, and time in space.
Students will apply their knowledge of coordinate grids to map the constellations mentioned in the 'Patterns in the Night Sky' video. They will plot specific (x,y) coordinates for Ursa Major (Big Dipper) and Orion, measure angles between stars using protractors, and calculate light-year distances using a simplified scale.
A math intervention lesson focused on converting data into pie graph components through fractions, decimals, percentages, and degrees. Students follow a structured workflow modeled after a financial budget scenario to master circle graph construction.
A 7th-grade math lesson focused on constructing circle graphs using protractors. Students calculate percentages and degrees from their personal daily time data and learn to accurately measure and draw sectors.
Students will learn to calculate central angles for circle graph sectors by converting percentages to degrees using the formula $360 \times \text{decimal percent}$. The lesson includes a video tutorial, a practical calculation activity based on a school day dataset, and a verification check.
Students will learn to identify and calculate angles on an analog clock face, connecting geometry concepts to everyday time-telling. They will use the '30-degree rule' to determine the measure of angles formed by clock hands.
A high-energy geometry lesson where 5th graders use masking tape to create complex intersecting line art, then analyze and classify the resulting angles. Includes a video-based interactive quiz and a peer-to-peer 'Quiz Key' challenge.
Students become 'Angle Detectives' to master the art of measuring angles with a protractor, focusing on the tricky inner vs. outer scales and calculating measurements for angles that don't start at zero.
A math-integrated lesson exploring the magnitude of the Amazon rainforest and the statistical impact of deforestation using large numbers and percentages.
A hands-on geometry lesson where students 'perform surgery' on cylinders to discover how their 3D forms relate to 2D nets, specifically connecting circumference to rectangle length.
Students will derive the surface area formula for cylinders by mapping the general prism formula (S = 2B + Ph) to circular components, using a visual net-based approach.
A middle school geometry lesson where students explore the surface area of cylinders through the lens of packaging engineering, distinguishing between lateral and total surface area.
Students will learn to use rhythm, rhyme, and mnemonics to memorize mathematical formulas, specifically focusing on the circumference of a circle before writing their own mathematical verses.
A festive school-wide or multi-grade lesson celebrating Pi Day (March 14th) through music, fact-finding, and the creation of a massive, colorful paper "Pi Chain" representing the digits of the most famous mathematical constant.
A 6th-grade math lesson where students use the formula C = πd to find the circumference of various circular farm objects. The lesson includes a catchy song, a pi-digit memorization challenge, and hands-on station work.
