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Problem-Solving Strategy: Work Backward
For this problem solving strategies worksheet, students use the working backward strategy to solve 2 math problems step by step.
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Dynamic Divisibility
Students examine the rules of divisibility for the numbers 2, 3, 5, 6, 9 and 10. They apply these rules to larger numbers.
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Math Awareness Game
Young scholars participate in a math game. In the game, any math problem is allowed as long as the answer is between 1 to 100.
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3-2-1 Pop!
Students investigate how rocket liftoff demonstrates Newton's Laws of Motion. They participate in a class discussion, and construct a rocket powered by the pressure generated from an antacid tablet reacting with water.
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The Meth Epidemic: "The Most Dangerous Drug In America"
Students examine the historical development of meth use and the impact that it has on individual users and their communities. The problems in treating meth addiction are also explored in this lesson.
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Fraction of a Number
Whether you need a math drill or a comprehensive review, here is a great addition to any math lesson. After reviewing how to find fractions of whole numbers, pupils work on problems, such as 1/8 of 72 and 1/2 of 114. Use this activity as...
Poetry4kids
How to Start a Poetry Journal
Practice makes proficient! Using a journal of their choice, authors organize pages, then begin their writing journey of on-going writing practice in which they compose all poetic forms including diamante, limerick, free verse, and more!
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Fraction Fever
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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Scaling in Maps
In this recognizing map scale ratios worksheet, students use ratios and centimeter measurements to calculate the distances in reality. Students solve 8 problems.
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How Airplanes Fly?
Fifth graders explore drag, thrust, lift and weight. In this airplane lesson, 5th graders define the forces that effect airplanes and design a model airplane. Students compare their models for the...
Ohio Department of Education
Actions with Fractions: Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Common Denominators
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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How Big Is It?
Fifth graders look at the Garrison flag and estimate how big it is. For this measurement lesson plan, 5th graders then calculate the area and perimeter of the flag.
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Thirty-Second Look
Students articulate why more than 30 seconds is required to examine a work of art, in order to gain an understanding of it. They give reasons why discussing a work of art increases their understanding of it.
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EGG-Cercise Relays: Spring Fun Day
Learners take part in a fun holiday circuit training activity that promotes good sportsmanship and encourages students to challenge themselves using a variety of throwing and catching tasks.
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Hello, Young Blubbers!
Fifth graders explore walrus and their habitat. In this animal adaptation lesson students complete a hands on activity while in groups and use the Internet for research.
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Hearts in Motion
Students participate in cardiovascular activities. For this physical education lesson, students are divided into groups and brainstorm activities to get their heart rate up. Students demonstrate the activity for classmates.
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Plate Tectonics
Students identify the three layers of the earth: core, mantle and crust. They demonstrate knowledge of the concepts of convergent and divergent motions of the earth and an understanding of plate tectonics.
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Historic Cemetery Project
Students use the Virtual Atlas to examine the cemetaries in the state of Washington. In groups, they view photographs of local monuments to celebrate the lives of local members. They choose one to focus on and research. To end the...
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Mr. V's 'Math Awareness Game'
Students play a math game to reinforce math skills. They calculate a problem, if they have the card with the correct answer, they hold that card up. All incorrect cards go to the student holding the correct answer or the teacher.
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Bashing business
Young scholars engage in a game in order to perform a Language Arts vocabulary review. The use of the game is valuable in order to maintain student attention and motivation throughout the lesson.
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Transforming Fairy Tales: Editing
Learners edit fairy tales. In this transforming fairy tales activity, students edit their previously written fairy tales for spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors. Learners also have the opportunity to peer edit.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Multiple Rounds of Division Long Division Word Problems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this learning module, students must solve multi-step word problems involving division. Includes video demonstrating a sample problem [1:57] and a set of practice...
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Coolmath: Coolmath4kids: Division: Standard Algorithm
Short tutorial that breaks down simple division step by step using the standard algorithm where you divide, multiply, and subtract, then repeat. Includes sample problems to try.