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You can find lesson plans to suit your classroom and after school needs! Appropriate for kids in grades 3-5 (or ages 8-12). Browse the list of lessons below to get started.
Note: Some of the materials below are provided in PDF format. To access these materials, you will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Factors at Play
Math Topic: Factoring
NCTM Standard: Number & Operations
In this activity, your students use an art project and Cyberchase episode #402 "The Icky Factor," to learn about the concepts of factoring and prime factorization.
Bouncing Off the Wall
Math Topic: Angles in Bouncing
NCTM Standard: Geometry
In this activity, students watch Cyberchase episode #403 "Peguin Tears" and use estimation to predict the angle of a bouncing ball.
Being Thrifty Is So Nifty!
Math Topic: Budgeting
NCTM Standard: Representation
Students discover how making a budget - a plan - can help them manage both time and money. Based on the Cyberchase episode #401 "Balancing Act," this lesson shows students how using a budget helps ensure that they reach their goals...even when surprises occur.
When Close Enough Is Good Enough
Math Topic: Estimation
NCTM Standard: Number & Operations
Use Cyberchase episode #104 "Snow Day to be Exact" and hands-on activities to help students understand how to make reasonable estimates.
I'll Halve S'More, Please!
Math Topic: Fractions
NCTM Standard: Number & Operations
With tasty s'mores and Cyberchase episode #106 "Zeus on the Loose," students explore ways that fractions are the numbers to use when you need to share.
Donut Dinero
Math Topic: Monetary Systems
NCTM Standard: Number & Operations
Students view Cyberchase episode #120 "Trading Places" and learn the basics of bartering and monetary systems.
Shh...It's a Secret!
Math Topic: Codes
NCTM Standard: Algebra
After watching Cyberchase episode #116 "Codename: Icky," students discover the math behind code-making and construct their own secret messages.
Cyber Combos
Math Topic: Combinations
NCTM Standard: Data & Probability
Students use what they learn from Cyberchase episode #111 "A Day at the Spa" to throw a fashion show featuring different costume combinations.
Modeling Mania
Math Topic: Using Models
NCTM Standard: Representation, Geometry
Students apply what they learn from Cyberchase episode #122 "Modeling Behavior" to make their own model for a bridge that won't collapse under weight.
Raising the Bar While Hogging the Ham (Radio, That Is)
Math Topic: Bar Graphs
NCTM Standard: Representation
With Cyberchase episode #210 "Raising the Bar," students learn about bar graphs and the importance of scale in persuading others before making their own bar graphs to argue their case.
Monkey Map
Math Topic: Navigation
NCTM Standard: Representation
Use a map grid to develop an understanding of coordinates.
Pool Party
Math Topic: Estimation
NCTM Standard: Number and Operations
Apply different strategies toward creating an appropriate estimate.
Patterns to the Rescue
Math Topic: Patterns
NCTM Standard: Algebra
Analyze patterns of numbers and shapes to find the next two terms in each of four different sequences.
Time Travel
Math Topic: Time Keeping
NCTM Standard: Measurement
Track elapsed time to help Digit find Inez.
Cyber Chow Combos
Math Topic: Combinations
NCTM Standard: Data Analysis and Probability
Figure out combinations of choices using lists and tree diagrams.
Out of Order!
Math Topic: Logic
NCTM Standard: Reasoning and Proof
Apply reasoning skills to solve a visual logic puzzle.
Boxed In
Math Topic: 2- and 3-D Geometry
NCTM Standard: Geometry
Investigate two- and three-dimensional shapes.
Skate Borders
Math Topic: Perimeter/Area Relationship
NCTM Standard: Algebra
Explore how making different rectangular shapes with the same perimeter affects the areas of the shapes.
Count the Beats
Math Topic: Estimation
NCTM Standard: Number & Operations
Estimate how many times your heart will beat in a year.
100 or Bust!
Math Topic: Place Value
NCTM Standard: Number & Operations
Use place value to develop a strategy for a number game.
Math Magic
Math Topic: Place Value
NCTM Standard: Number & Operations
Practice mental arithmetic while learning magic tricks.
Monster Frog Function Machine
Math Topic: Functions
NCTM Standard: Algebra
Use a function machine to explore the relationship between input and output and determine the rule for the change.
Sort It Out
Math Topic: Logic
NCTM Standard: Reasoning & Proof
Use logical reasoning and attributes to sort objects into overlapping circles.
Read My Bar Graph!
Math Topic: Bar Graphs
NCTM Standard: Representation
Create and use bar graphs to picture information and to develop a persuasive argument.
A Different Point of View
Math Topic: Point of View
NCTM Standard: Geometry
Observe, draw and identify the outline shapes of simple objects from different viewpoints and name the geometric shapes you see.
Pick a Number
Math Topic: Data Clusters
NCTM Standard: Data Analysis & Probability
Gather and organize data to find one number that fairly represents the whole group.
Fill 'Er Up!
Math Topic: Line Graphs
NCTM Standard: Data Analysis & Probability
Make and use line graphs to track change and make predictions.
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