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Computer Science Unplugged

Lightest and Heaviest—Sorting Algorithms

For Teachers 3rd - 12th Standards
How do computers sort data lists? Using eight unknown weights and a balance scale, groups determine the order of the weights from lightest to heaviest. A second worksheet provides the groups with other methods to order the weights. The...
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Unit Plan
National Security Agency

Fraction Fever

For Teachers 4th - 5th Standards
This unit on fractions allows for upper-aged elementary learners to explore ways to find the greatest common factor and least common multiple of two numbers. Ultimately, young mathematicians will be able to identify equivalent fractions,...
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Recognizing Equivalent Fractions

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
If you're working on a fraction unit, this resource could be a great way to assess student learning or to extend your lesson on equivalent fractions. Once they have filled in the missing number in each pair of fractions, youngsters work...
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Lesson Plan
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A Handy Measure

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
How many hands tall are you? Challenge kids to measure themselves the way the 19th century Oklahoma horse traders measured their prize horses (can they guess how many hands tall a horse had to be?). There's some background information...
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Region of Peel

Put Me in Order

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Sorting fractions, integers, decimals and square roots into sequential order is an active process when you use a gym as your setting. After your class is divided into two groups and provided with number cards, they compete to see who can...
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Polygon Perimeters

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders practice finding the perimeter of shapes.  In this measurement instructional activity, 4th graders review the meaning of perimeter and work in groups to draw polygons with differing perimeters.  Students share...
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Problem Solving: Estimated or Exact Amounts

For Students 4th - 5th
In this problem solving worksheet, students read and solve 6 story problems. Students explain why estimates or exact answers were used.
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Curated OER

Converting Fractions To Decimals

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this math worksheet, students convert the fractions into decimals for the 18 problems. They are also challenged to convert some mixed numbers.
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Small Angle Calculations

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Pupils work with circles, angles and estimating angles in the night sky. In this circles and angles lesson plan, students practice measuring a degree using the circumference of a circle and apply the degree to determine a way to use...
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Lesson Plan
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Greatest Common Factor and Least Common Multiple Story Problems

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this story problems worksheet, students determine whether to find either the greatest common factor or the least common multiple in order to solve the problem.
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Lesson Plan
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Savings

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students investigate the different ways to save money and the reasons for doing so. They use addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division (with whole numberrs, fractions, decimals, and/or percents, mixed numbers) to solve...
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Fractions to Decimals- A

For Students 4th - 5th
In this fractions and decimals worksheet, students solve 20 problems in which fractions are converted to decimal numbers. There are detailed examples.
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Curated OER

Making Patterns - Create, Analyze, and Predict

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders practice making patterns using Unifix cubes and identify, analyze, and determine rules for describing numerical patterns involving operations and nonnumerical growing patterns. They also find an example of a pattern in...
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Lesson Plan
Space Awareness

History of the Universe

For Students 3rd - 5th
Your pupils may believe that you and their parents are the oldest things in the universe, but surprise! There are elements of the universe that are even older. Elementary scientists create a class timeline to demonstrate the...
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Leveled Problem Solving: Least Common Multiple

For Students 4th - 6th
In this least common multiple practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Worksheet
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Volume of Cylinders: Problem Solving

For Students 4th - 6th
In this volume of cylinders worksheet, students solve 6 word problems related to the volume of various cylinders; students find volume, find height, solve reasoning problems and measure to given specifications.
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Lesson Plan
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Adding and Subtracting Decimals

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders develop the concept of adding and subtracting decimals. For this decimal lesson, they participate in a teacher directed demonstration of how to add and subtract decimals. They work in teams as each person performs one step...
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Calculator

For Students 4th
In this mathematical calculations activity, 4th graders complete 12 multiplication problems by using a calculator. Students also develop an estimate for these problems.
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Problems to Solve

For Students 4th - 6th
In this solving word problems activity, students read a word problem with an example of drawing a bar model to solve and use them to solve word problems. Students solve three multi-step problems.
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Studying Birds in the Field

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
This is a well-designed science activity which helps students learn the behavior of different species of birds. Working with partners and in small team, students learn to scientifically observe birds.
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Lesson Plan
Ohio Department of Education

Actions with Fractions: Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Common Denominators

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Fourth graders develop a conceptual understanding of fractions and begin to add and subtract fractions with like denominators. Included is a worksheet to assess readiness and a teacher's checklist showing class understanding at a...
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Let's Measure

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students learn how to measure length using inch units.  In this measurement lesson, students use two different units of measure to measure the length of a Leopard Shark and then use pattern blocks to measure its length. ...
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Fractions and Decimals

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this fractions and decimals activity, students convert 6 fractions into decimals. Students work out their answers in the spaces provided.
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Vocabulary Charts

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students create their own vocabulary charts. They divide into groups and view an example of a vocabulary chart imbedded in this plan. Then, they create their own chart which is based on a particular subject area.

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