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How Much is a Million?

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students discover the magnitude of the number 100. The sense of the number is developed by allowing students to experience 100 by counting it, measuring it, feeling it, and doing it, hands-on
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Jelly Beans Add Up

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students explore counting, sorting, and graphing skills. In this data analysis lesson, students sort jelly beans by color, count the jelly beans, and create a bar graph of the jelly beans according to color.
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By the Numbers?

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this counting worksheet, learners read about counting and when it is appropriate to find an exact count of something, versus counting by ten to find an estimate. They then read 10 items that can be counted and indicate whether they...
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Metric Capers

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students participate in a metric measurement game. In this metric system lesson, students evaluate metric measurements using various objects in their environment.
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Popcorn Geography

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students use kernels to create a "Top Corn-Producing States" map or graph. They read and round off numbers. Students identify on a U.S. outline map the location of corn-growing states. They create a visual (map or graph) illustration...
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A Sweet Story: Estimation

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this estimation story problem worksheet, learners read a rhyme about Pop's candy store inventory and solve and explain word problems answers. Students solve five problems.
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Introduction to Lego Robotics

For Teachers K - 5th
Students utilize computer programs to operate a simple robot.  In this technology instructional activity, students create robots using Lego pieces and simple motors to move them.  Students measure the speed of the robots by...
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Build A Skittles Graph

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore graphing. In this graphing lesson, students sort Skittles candies and use the color groups to create a bar graph. Rubrics and extension activities are provided.
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Estimation

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students estimate time and amounts when counting is not realistic or feasible. In this estimation lesson, students estimate time or amounts. This lesson includes two video clips on estimation and a worksheet for independent practice.
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Pounds and Ounces Reteach 18.3

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this pounds and ounces learning exercise, students estimate the weights of 4 common objects. Students then weigh each object on a balance scale and record the weights.
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Pounds and Ounces Practice 18.3

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this pounds and ounces worksheet, students find 4 objects that weigh more than 1 pound. Students write their names in the table. Students estimate the weight to the nearest pound. Students use a balance scale and a one pound measure...
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Reasonable Answers

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this reasonable answers worksheet, students solve six story problems in which numbers are rounded and the answer estimated. Students select the most reasonable answer from 3 choices.
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Estimate the Proper Fractions

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this estimation worksheet, students estimate 7 given fractions to the nearest whole number. Answers are included on page 2.
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Estimate to the Nearest Ten

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this estimation worksheet, students estimate a set of 10 numbers to the nearest 10. A reference website for additional resources is given.
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Estimate and Check

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this estimation instructional activity, students estimate numbers of items shown in pictures, then circle given groups of items, count and write totals. 
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Guesstimate? NO Estimate!

For Teachers K - 3rd
Learners discover the advantage of estimation over simple guessing using number relationships. They also discover how useful a mathematical tool estimation is in everyday life.
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Leaping Lemurs! How far can you jump?

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students watch a segment of the PBS video which show the lemurs' ability to jump. In pairs, students collect measurement data involving each other's length of a standard step, a standing broad jump, and a long jump. They record their...
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Reciprocal Learning-Decimal Review

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students use reciprocal learning to coach one another in review of their prior learning about decimals. In this peer reciprocal learning decimal review lesson, students participate in conversation, accountability, roles and...
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Estimation

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Pupils estimate quantity, length, and area. Students practice making comparison estimations of different items and estimate whether or not the amount is greater or less than a certain amount. Pupils practice making estimations.
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How Many in a Minute

For Teachers K - 6th
Students estimate what they can accomplish in a minute. In this estimation activity, students guess how many jumping jacks or stars they can draw in a minute. They get timed and see how close they are to their prediction. 
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Mystery Jars: Make Your Own

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Learners explore the concept of estimation. In this estimation lesson, students create their own estimation jars and fill them with objects of their choice. Learners then count the exact number of objects and trade jars to...
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Our Town Store

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
Students purchase items in their classroom store. In this money lesson students create a classroom store. The students have a given amount of money and have to decide if they have enough to purchase the items that they would like to.
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Estimation Station

For Teachers K - 5th
Students explore estimation and count by tens with Goldfish crackers.
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A is for Apple

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students participate in a variety of activities to learn about apples. Students graph apples, learn about apple uses, taste apples, and observe what happens when apples are dipped in lemon juice.

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