CreativeMathLessons

A full description of this lab is free to download on TCP under my other listings. This is printable lab worksheet for students to use for the Human Body Proportions Lab. This is an EXCELLENT lesson that both you and your students will enjoy. Ms. Burrows Body Proportions Lab by Dana M. Burrows is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License.

The beginning of the school year is a stressful time for everyone. One of the common requirements for most teachers is to have a class outline of expectations. No need to reinvent the wheel...use this letter and simply alter it to your specific class needs. It is important to set the tone in terms of expectations early on. This letter could work almost any age group and content area. All you have to do is personalize it for your class. Introductory Class Letter by Dana Burrows is licensed

Systems of Equations can be an overwhelming chapter for many students. These notes were created to give simple, straight-forward examples about each "Systems of Equations" method. Methods included: graphing, substitution, elimination. Examples include problems with one solutions, infinitely many solutions and no solutions. This study guide looks best when printed in color. Systems of Equations Study Guide by Dana Burrows is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sh

Are you tired of hearing your students say "When would you ever use this!?" This lesson is a perfect way to silence their complaints! I originally designed this lesson to be used after watching the episode "Convergence"of the CBS television series Numb3rs. I think every middle/HS teacher should own copies of this series. If you aren't familiar with the show, it is basically a crime show where the characters solve crimes with math. (Similar to CSI) You might be able to download free episodes

After ten years of teaching, graduate classes, serving on various district committees, mentoring new teachers and student teachers I have come up with this six-page list of suggestions for any new teacher. They are NOT about how to create lessons or how teach. These are no-nonsense tips about how to get a job, keep a job, excel at your job and develop good professional relationships along the way. I have been told by people I have mentored that this list has been extremely helpful and that is

This detailed lesson overview guides you through my other Human Body Proportions Lab that is available on TPT. This is one of my personal favorites of the entire teaching year! I have spent several years perfecting it and condensing it into a manageable lesson. Enjoy! Why will your students like this lab? This is a hands-on activity where students can get out of their seats and work with a partner. They seem to be fascinated by figuring out their own body measurements and it lab is a great w