California Mathematics Project
For the Birds
It turns out math IS for the birds! Here, learners use mathematical reasoning to determine how often someone needs to fill a bird feeder. The rate the feeder empties varies by the number of holes that are available to the birds. Day two...
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For The Birds
Student make bird feeders and describe feeding behaviors. In this bird feeder lesson plan, students construct simple bird feeders. They then put them outside and observe the feeding behaviors of birds. Then they graph the number of birds...
CCSS Math Activities
Smarter Balanced Sample Items: 6th Grade Math – Claim 4
Develop a model for prep. The resource provides examples of how items reflect modeling and data analysis for Smarter Balanced assessments. Items use on-grade or below-grade content to focus on the modeling aspect. The questions revolve...
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Earth's Heavenly Treasures: Hummingbirds
Young ornithologists watch an informative video and use the Internet to gather data about the life, size, habitat, and migration of hummingbirds. The interdisciplinary lesson includes activities that target art, science, math, and...
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This is for the Birds!
Students complete activities to investigate wild birds. In this bird study lesson, students make a wild bird feeder to examine the proper ways to care for wild birds. Students explore organizations in their community that help wild birds...
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Backyard Bird Watch
Students use the Internet, digital cameras, video cameras and other computer technology to observe and record information on local birds that visit their bird feeders. They consider factors such as weather and seed consumption.
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Chucky Chickadee's Bird and Breakfast: Sing in Please
Students observe bird feeding and complete a tally and graphing activity for their observations. In this bird graphing lesson, students work in teams to observe bird feedings. Students complete a bird reporting sheet and collect data...
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Reading Tally Charts #2
Keep count with tally marks! First graders practice reading tally marks with this straightforward learning exercise. They work with interpreting data from a chart, as well as working with addition and subtraction under 20. A great math...
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Integrated Algebra/Math A Regents Questions: Systems of Equations
In this systems of linear equations activity, students solve 18 short answer and multiple choice questions. Students write and solve systems of equations given a word problem.
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Birdfeeder
Students explore animal attraction by participating in a class construction project. In this bird feeder lesson plan, students discuss the different types of birds that inhabit their native area and identify the seeds they are typically...
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Double Bar Graphs (Reteach 15.1)
In this graphs learning exercise, learners analyze the data on two double bar graphs. Students answer 4 questions about the information on the graphs.
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Adding and Subtracting Fractions
For this adding and subtracting fractions learning exercise, students add and subtract fractions including mixed numbers and negatives. Students complete 62 problems.
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Learning to Make Bar Graphs
Students construct bar graphs using the results from various experiments. For this graphing lesson, students review data from a previous experiment and demonstrate how to construct a bar graph. Students use a checklist to ensure...
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Summer Science Lesson Plans
You can use these lesson plans to incorporate some science into your summer.
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The Suffix -er
In this suffix worksheet, students review the definition of a suffix and some examples. Students then write the word from the word box that best completes each sentence.