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Quilting Geometry
Study geometry through the concept of quilt design. High schoolers examine the geometric shapes in various quilts and then create their own quilts using geometric shapes that fit together. In the end, they write a paragraph to...
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Complexity Madness
After introducing the concept and formula for finding the area of a square, try this lesson. Fifth graders will use their prior knowledge to break apart various shapes in order to determine area. This lesson includes several examples,...
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Which Fish Where?
Here is a lesson outline that prompts elementary students to graph and analyze data regarding fish caught along the Hudson River. They will review vocabulary and complete 2 worksheets which can be accessed by clicking on the provided links.
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Math/Patterns: Preschool
Show this presentation to your preschoolers to boost their pattern recognition skills. Students must determine what comes next in each of the 9 slides. Each slide contains different numbers, letters, colors, or images to show that...
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Sequencing Worksheet
In this patterns and sequencing worksheet, 9th graders complete 30 math problems that involve patterns and rules. Students must read information as they work through the math problems.
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The Beauty of Number Patterns
Teaching your child about patterns can be a fun and motivating experience.
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Family Letter - Order of Operations and Sequences
In this order of operations and sequences worksheet, middle schoolers solve 16 short answer problems. Students create an arithmetic sequence by adding seven to a number. Middle schoolers perform operations on numbers in various order to...
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Four Color Map
Students explore geometry by completing a color puzzle. For this shape identification lesson, students utilize deductive reasoning to complete a Google SketchUp puzzle with trapezoid, triangles and rectangular shapes. Students...
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Volume of Compound Figures
Fifth graders use patterns, models and relationships to solve equations. In this equations lesson, 5th graders define vocabulary for equations and complete worksheets explaining variables and solving problems.
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Volume of Regular and Irregular Objects
Fifth graders examine patterns and relate to equations to solve math problems. In this patterns lesson plan, 5th graders diagram, graph, use models and use tables to solve equations for real world problems.
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Take Home Question - Chapter 2
In this sequences worksheet, students solve 4 short answer problems. Students use clues to find the first, second, fourth, fifth, and nth terms in a sequence given only the third term.
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The Yo-Yo Problem: Solving Linear Equations
Students compute the length of time it will take to save enough money to purchase a yo-yo. In this math lesson plan, students create a design with pennies and write the associated linear equation. In this linear equations lesson plan,...
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Problem Solving
Fifth graders read and write equations. In this equation writing lesson, 5th graders use real life scenarios to write equations. Students use manipulatives, draw pictures and make tables to understand how to write equations. Students...
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Shape Hunt
Students explore two-dimensional and solid shapes. In this shapes and patterns geometry activity, students work with a partner to create identifiable objects using tangrams. Students describe the attributes of their shape and their...
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A Matter of Pattern
Young scholars explore how shapes can make patterns then make connections as to how elements in a pattern relate to one another. In this matter of pattern lesson, students create a multi-folded paper snowflake. Young scholars engage...
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Who Took the Cookies
Students find the missing cookies. In this language arts instructional activity, students solve the mystery of who is taking the cookies from the cookie jar. Students are read several books with the same mystery of cookies being taken...
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Tessellations Multiple Choice
In this tessellations worksheet, learners answer questions about the characteristics of tessellations. They identify polygons that will and will not tessellate. Students determine the sum of angles in a polygon...
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Second Grade Mathematics Quiz
In this math worksheet, 2nd graders complete multiple choice questions about patterns, shapes, fractions, and more. Students complete 15 questions.
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Survival of the Fittest – Battling Beetles
Young scholars explore natural selection. For this genetic adaptation lesson, students discover why certain traits continue and some traits disappear. Young scholars discover how species evolve and change. Resources are provided.
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What's the Best Deal?
Students explore number sense by solving consumer math problems. In this pattern identification lesson, students analyze a list of numerical and geometric patterns while predicting the future outcome. Students utilize inference skills to...
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Higher Order Thinking (H.O.T.) Lesson - BIG E
Fourth graders work with patterns while using large numbers. In this patterning lesson, 4th graders go over the definitions of the words: predict, estimate, attendance, increase, and decrease. They complete worksheets in which they track...
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Counting on by Digits Sheet 2
In this number sequence activity, learners fill in 40 missing numbers in sequence on 10 different number lines. Students calculate each single-digit step up for each one.
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Investigation - Square Numbers and Triangle Numbers
Fifth graders investigate growth patterns using blocks. In this square and triangle numbers activity, 5th graders predict sizes of larger triangles and squares based on numerical patterns they observed while building.
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Lesson 3: Exception Questions in Stories with a Flashback
Fourth graders respond to a text using textual evidence to support their answers to questions. Students observe the teacher model a quick warm up on the chronological sequence of events from the passage, Leaving Home. In this literacy...