Math Lesson Plans

Addition & Subtraction:

• A lesson on how to incorporate addition and subraction into everyday life
• Another Arithmetic lesson involving writing and fairy tales
  
• A lesson on addition and subtraction using calculators
  
• A Lesson on Subtraction that uses area codes
  
• A Math lesson on Addition and Subtraction
  
• This fun idea involves throwing balls into divided boxes to determine numbers to add
  
• A Math lesson that takes advantage of the War Card Game
  
• Here's a Math Card Game idea - War with Addition, Subtraction, or Multiplication
  
• This idea on Decimal addition and subtraction is called Bingo Blitz
  
• Here's an idea for "Math Skeeball"
  
• This Easter Egg Hunt lesson helps to review basic Math Facts
  
• Here's a Math game idea for Adding and Subtracting
  
• This Addition / Absolute Value lesson plan uses a song to help teach the concepts
  
• Here is a lesson on how to incorporate addition and subraction into everyday life
  
• In this cooperative learning lesson, students estimate the number of objects in a box and add them together by grouping
  
  

Algebra:

• Integer Operations / Equations are the focus of this lesson
  
• This lesson teaches Variables and Solving for Unknown Variables
  
• A great lesson for teaching algebra using toothpicks
  
• This is a Pre-Algebra Pythagorean Theorem lesson
  

Date & Time:

• A fun idea for an online lesson on Leap Year
  

Decimals:

• In this math game idea, the object is to pin the decimal on the back of a whole number
  

Estimation & Rounding:

• An Estimating lesson using money
  
• This Multidisciplinary lesson deals with the Esimation of a Pumpkin's Weight as it is carved
  

Fractions & Percentages:

• A Math lesson on percents and fractions
  
• A Math lesson called "Fractions All Around Us"
  
• A brief, but fun idea for teaching Fractions in a "Fraction Hunt" Puzzle
  
• Here's an idea called Equivalent Fraction Go Fish
  
• This lesson is on Multiplying Fractions using Manipulatives
  
• This Greatest Common Factor review idea will engage the writers, artists, and actors in your class
  
• This lesson idea reviews ratios
  
• Try "Fraction Matchin'" to practice adding/subtraction fractions with unlike denominators
  
• This is a fun fraction hunt idea
  

Geometry - Measurement:

• A Math lesson on Measurement of Distance
  
• A Math lesson to teach about Angles using Pattern Blocks
  
• This lesson is specifically on finding the Circumference of a Circle given the Radius
  
• Geoboards are used in this lesson on Area and Perimeter
  
• Students learn to express the meaning of Pi in Words with this lesson
  
• This lesson will help you teach the Metric System
  
• This lesson on Comparing Size asks "How Big Is A Whale" and uses the Internet
  
• This lesson is an introduction to using a protractor
  
• This is an area and perimeter lesson
  

Geometry - Shapes & Architecture:

• This Math lesson is on the 3 types of Angles
  
• This well-developed lesson plan is on Geometric Architecture and involves students creating their own "Architecture"
  
• A lesson involving Making Tessellations
  
• Here's a lesson on Right, Acute, and Obtuse Angles
  
• A lesson on Tesselations and Symmetry called "Stained Glass Tesselations"
  
• Here's a Geometry lesson in which students create 2D and 3D Shapes with Toothpicks and Chick-Peas
  
• This geometry lesson fits shapes into a square
  
• Hogwart's is the scene for this outstanding cones and cylinders math lab
  

Geometry - Other:

• An activty on multiple perspectives
  
• A lesson on Patterns and Relationships using "Factor Sticks"
  

Graphing & Mapping:

• A fun Graphing lesson to track the home runs of Big Mac and Slammin' Sammy
  
• This plan uses the game Battleship to teach Plotting and Naming Points on a Grid
  
• A fun lesson to teach Latitude and Longitude and Plotting called "Box and Deliver"
  
• This one involves creating M&M Graphs and Spreadsheets on a computer
  

Money:

• In this lesson, students write a Story that involves Adding and Subtracting Money
  

Multiplication & Division:

• A collection of ideas for integrating Math Multiplication Facts with other subjects
  
• Here is a great way to quiz students on multiplication facts
  

Numbers & Number Sense:

• Here's a lesson on Prime vs. Composite Numbers
  
• Students manipulate tiles to discover prime and composite numbers in the clever lesson
  

Probability & Statistics:

• A Math lesson on Statistics
  
• This one involves Computer Spreadsheets and Probability
  
• Another Probability lesson based on Coin Tosses
  

Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, & Logic:

• Here is a fun Tribond math game
  
• Improve critical thinking and problem solving skills by teaching chess

Other / Multiple Topics:

• A Math Lesson using Estimation, Problem Solving, and Measurement
  
• This Math lesson is on Numeracy and Problem Solving (a test)
  
• This is an idea for using old decks of cards for Math Problems
  
• Students must consider Budget, Area, and Money in this lesson on Designing a House
  
• Here's a fun idea called "Who Wants To Be A Mathematician?"
  
• Number Reasoning and Problem Solving are the topics in this Think Aloud lesson
  
• Here is a version of the classic Follow Directions Quiz.
  

Art Connections:

• Here's a lesson on creating value in art by using grids
  
• This lesson is on basket making with posterboard and involves measuring
  
• A brief lesson on tessellations
  
• In this one-point perspective lesson, the student will design an interior based on a particular artist's style
  
• Students print meaningful geometric Adinka Design patterns in the Ashanti tradition in this multi-disciplinary lesson
  

Computers & Internet Connections:

• In this lesson students create Spreadsheets and Graphs of Skittles Colors
  
• Here's an idea for using Excel to calculate students' Community Service Time
  

Language Arts Connections:

• This one, called Class Bank, is to help develop Good Habits, Learner Awareness, and Spelling
  

Music Connections:

• This multidisciplinary plan is called Music Basketball and deals with Note Values
  
• In this multidisciplinary lesson, students form a beautiful bulletin board using rhythm and math
  

Physical Education / Health Connections:

• A PE Kick Ball idea to be used with Math concepts
  
• After experiencing peer pressure (chosen students pressure others to cheat during quiz), students graph its positive and negative effects in this thought-provoking lesson
  

Science Connections:

• This lesson is on the Interaction between Living and Nonliving things in an Ecosystem
  
• This lesson is on Earth's Biomes and Climates
  
• In this lesson, students can Build a Car (an Index Card Car)
  
• This is a simple and fun "Launch an Eggonaut" physics team activity
  

Social Studies Connections:

• A Native American lesson on Indian Chiefs that uses Venn Diagrams
  
• This lesson is on the US Economy and Stocks, titled "Wall St. Rookies"
• In the lesson, students apply social studies & math skills to plan a field trip
  
• If you are looking for multi-disciplinary project ideas for an 1850s Westward Expansion/Oregon Trail unit, click here