Area and Perimeter
In this lesson, students will write and solve word problems for the perimeter or area of a rectangle.
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Lesson Ideas
from Heather Weinshank
Heather is an experienced elementary educator who has taught grades K-3, as well computers and STEAM. She is currently a technology coach, working with teachers in grades K-5, to help integrate technology into their lessons and curriculum.
Calling All Inventors!
In this lesson, students will imagine an invention that would solve a problem at home or at school e.g., completing chores, losing items around the house, being able to focus on homework, an improved lunchbox or backpack, carrying heavy materials for class, etc.
Calling All Superheroes!
Students will brainstorm and create a STEM superhero based on one of the components of STEM (science, technology, engineering, math). Students will craft a scenario/storyline for their superhero based on their traits and STEM area of expertise.
Coach It! Problem Solving
Students will use key words to solve word problems involving multiplication and/or division and create a problem solving comic of their own.
Code It and Define It
In this lesson, students will define a coding term by describing and providing an example of it in context.
Comparing Numbers
In this lesson, students will read and write numbers in base-ten numerals, number names, and expanded form. Students will also compare numbers using >, <, = symbols.
Dare to Compare
In this lesson, students will work in pairs to explain how to create common denominators and compare fractions. Students will show the calculations used to create common denominators on a separate worksheet.
Decoding Coding Vocabulary
In this lesson, students will demonstrate their knowledge of key coding vocabulary.
Distance Problems
Students will interpret data to write and solve a real-world word problem involving distance.
Exponent Power
In this lesson, students will learn to write and evaluate matching expressions and exponential form involving whole-number exponents.
Factor Finder
In this lesson, students will learn about prime and composite numbers and their factors.
Find the Good
In this lesson, students will describe a beneficial way to utilize the Internet and/or social media that impacts the greater good.
Fraction Word Problems
In this lesson, students will write and solve word problems involving the addition or subtraction of fractions with like denominators.
Global Problem Solvers
In this lesson, students will describe an invention that would solve a global/ environmental problem e.g., flooding, waste disposal, pollution, extreme heat, etc..
Guess My Number
In this lesson, students will provide clues to the location of a mystery rational number on the number line.
Interpreter Needed!
Students will write their own equations using parentheses, brackets, and/or braces and explain the order of how to solve.
Justify the Symmetry
In this lesson, students will explain how they know whether a sample object is or is not symmetrical.
Keeping a Clean Digital Footprint
In this lesson, students will describe actions that they can take to keep a clean digital footprint.
Pattern Pair Play
Students will create a numerical pattern using a given rule and apply to generate ordered pairs. Students will explain the relationship between the numbers.
Perfectly Proportionate… or Are They?
Analyze proportional relationships and use them to solve real-world and mathematical problems. Students will justify and explain if two given quantities are proportional.
Safe Actions in Tricky Situations
In this lesson, students will explain how they can make a safe choice when faced with a tricky situation online.
Shape Classifications
In this lesson, students will classify a given set of shapes and provide an explanation to justify their answer.
Shape Riddles
In this lesson, students will craft riddles to describe 2D shapes based on their points, angles, and lines.
STEM Challenge Reflection
In this lesson, students can reflect after completing a STEM challenge to show their thought process and reflect upon the results.
STEM Is Everywhere
In this lesson, students will choose a future career that interests them and create a STEM comic.
Step-By-Step Solve It
Students will explain the solution of multistep word problems using the four operations.
Thanks for the Tip
Students will use percentages in order to determine how much to tip while creating a fun, mathematical comic.
The Highs & Lows of Positive & Negative Numbers
In this lesson, students will describe the elevations and temperatures of locations using positive and negative numbers.
The Mighty Power of 10
In this lesson, students will explain the pattern of the number of zeros of the product when multiplying by powers of 10. Students will recognize that powers of 10 are represented as 10 with an exponent.
There’s an App for That
In this lesson, students will develop the idea for an app that will solve a problem they encounter at home or at school.
What’s the Ratio?
Students will define the meaning of a ratio and provide several examples using real-life scenarios.
What’s Your STEM Superpower?
In this lesson, students will imagine a solution to a real life STEM problem by creating a STEM superhero comic.
Which Is Bigger, Faster, Farther?
In this lesson, students will compare decimals to the thousandths >, <, = by comparing weight, speed, or distance in a comic.
Writing Multi-Digit Word Problems
In this lesson, students will create word problems requiring addition or subtraction of multi-digit numbers. Students will solve word problems written by a classmate.