Standard Course of Study :: Mathematics

Aligned lesson plans

What is nutrition?: In I’m on a diet and proud of it: Nutrition through math and science, page 10; Students use all they’ve learned and experienced throughout the I'm On a Diet and Proud of It unit to choose and complete an assessment option that will immerse them in food chemistry and nutrition careers.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Computer/Technology Skills, English Language Arts, Guidance, Healthful Living, and Science); By Karina Colón.

What is a balanced diet?: In I’m on a diet and proud of it: Nutrition through math and science, page 8; Through mathematics and technology integration, students will understand what it means to have a balanced diet, as well as explore the causes and effects of healthy and unhealthy eating habits.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Healthful Living, Mathematics, and Science); By Karina Colón.

Taxes: Students earn classroom dollars, set up a bank book, pay fines, figure interest and pay taxes.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4–6 Mathematics); By Cecelia Zimerle.

Practicing multiples using Pascal's Triangle: This lesson will introduce students to Pascal's Triangle. Students will be introduced to the patterns in Pascal's Triangle and complete a 9 level triangle. Then they will color the multiples of specified numbers. This lesson uses resources of Shodor Education Foundation, Inc. Permission has been granted for the use of the materials as part of the workshop "Interactivate Your Bored Math Students".; Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 Mathematics); By Bonnie Boaz.

Partners in measurement: Students will apply their knowledge and demonstrate their ability to use standard and non-standard customary units in a cooperative measurement activity.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Mathematics); By Vanessa Thomas.

Origami geometry: Students apply their knowledge of geometric terms to follow directions while folding an origami sculpture. Students then solve math problems which relate to the project with follow-up discussions about the project relating to geometric terms such as symmetry, faces, edges, square, triangle, plane, etc.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Mathematics); By Cherl Hollada, Libby Morrison, Michelle Kaczynski, and Susan Pope.

North Carolina numerals: Students will design their own numeric system using North Carolina state symbols.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Mathematics and Social Studies); By Wendy White.

Mass of maize: Students will weigh different products made from corn to determine if a cup of each product has the same mass. Students will use measurement and estimation skills.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Mathematics); By Julie Franklin.

Making change: Students will use plastic coins and paper bills to practice making change with a partner.; Format: lesson plan (grade 2 and 4–5 Mathematics); By Carol Livingston.

How much am I supposed to eat?: In I’m on a diet and proud of it: Nutrition through math and science, page 3; In this lesson, students compare serving sizes with portions, and discover their personal energy requirements through the integration of math and technology. In the end, students will understand diets are as individual as people.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Healthful Living, Mathematics, and Science); By Karina Colón.

How do living things get energy from food?: In I’m on a diet and proud of it: Nutrition through math and science, page 4; This lesson will teach students about calories as a measurement of the potential energy found in food and that everything their body does burns calories.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Healthful Living, Mathematics, and Science); By Karina Colón.

How can I make sure I'm getting what I need?: In I’m on a diet and proud of it: Nutrition through math and science, page 9; Through mathematics and technology integration, students will further understand what it means to have a balanced diet, as well as explore the causes and effects of healthy and unhealthy eating habits, and eating in moderation.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 Computer/Technology Skills, Healthful Living, Mathematics, and Science); By Karina Colón.

Healthy and unhealthy foods: What's the difference? (Part 2): In I’m on a diet and proud of it: Nutrition through math and science, page 7; In this lesson, students will participate in three investigations to discover food sources, as well as advantages and disadvantages of fats.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Healthful Living and Science); By Karina Colón.

Exploring place value with M&Ms: This lesson will use M&Ms to explore place value. The students are given 8-10 M&Ms and assigned a value for each color from one to hundred thousand. The students will then write their number in standard, written and expanded form. The students will also identify the place and value of various digits.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Mathematics); By Amy Bullins.

Does one cup of everything weigh the same?: The student will predict whether one cup of everything weighs the same. Next, the student will estimate the mass of several cups of materials. Then, using a primer balance the student will find the actual mass of each cup of materials in grams. The students will order the cups from lightest to heaviest by mass.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Mathematics); By Christy Bunch.

Beaded bracelet multiplication: Students complete a variety of estimation and multiplication activities to plan, create, and write directions for creating beaded bracelets.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Visual Arts Education and Mathematics); By Dayle Payne.

What's the beat?: This lesson emphasizes the connections between science and mathematics by using a performance, or authentic, assessment format. Students explore applications involving their own heart. In this activity, students use the average adult's number of heartbeats... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Mathematics); Provided by: Illuminations

What if we changed the book? Problem-posing with “Sixteen Cows”: In this lesson that combines children's literature and mathematics, students are challenged to observe a text and make changes in order to create math problems. After hearing the story read aloud, students are invited to brainstorm some literary and mathematical... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts and Mathematics); Provided by: ReadWriteThink

Talking, writing, and reasoning: Making thinking visible with math journals: Students are encouraged to talk about and record their attempts at math problems as they work and record solutions, strategies, and other observations. As an opening activity, students explore their thoughts about math in journals and share them with classmates.... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts and Mathematics); Provided by: ReadWriteThink

More or less estimator: This activity allows the user to estimate quantities and sizes including the number of objects in a set, the lengths of a curve, and the area of a shape (Learn more); Format: activity/lesson plan (grade K–12 Mathematics); Provided by: Shodor