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Using Fractions to Represent M&M Colors
Students investigate the concept of fraction and tangible application. In this algebra instructional activity, students use fractions to solve real life scenarios. They convert between fractions and decimals and identify the numerator...
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Graphing Using Excel
Fifth graders complete a series of graphs by gathering information and using Excel to graph the information. For this graphing lesson, 5th graders graph favorite desserts of the class. Student put their results into the computer and...
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Fractions
Students determine that a fraction is a part of a whole or part of a group. They write and read fractions and solve various fraction problems. They create their own fraction problem using colored candies for their classmate to solve.
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Statistics of Mars
Students explore the concept of central tendencies. In this central tendencies lesson, students sort M&M's or Skittles based on color. Students graph their results. Students find the mean, median, and mode of their data.
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Sweet Data
Students input data about the colors of their serving of M&M candies onto a spreadsheet. They create charts and graphs based on this information.
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Which Graph is best?
Students use commercial software to organize and visually display data to draw conclusions; students use graphing software to create several types of graphs illustrating the number of each color of M&M's in one bag.
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Probability or Ability?
Pupils use their non-dominant hand to catch candy which they tossed in the air. They estimate how many they catch in a second round. They record and determine how the probability changed the second time.
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Fractions
First graders use Hershey chocolate bars to practice fractions. In this fraction lesson, 1st graders review different fractions and figure out different ways to represent fractions with the pieces of the Chocolate bar. This lesson...
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Areology-The Study of Mars
Students examine core samples from Mars and discover what they can use it to tell the history of Mars. In this core sample lesson students create and analyze their own core samples then eat them at the end.
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Interest and Credit
Young scholars define interest and credit. In this algebra lesson, students analyze the pros and cons of having credit versus debit and interest as it applies to credit and debit. Young scholars apply the ideas of interest and credit in...
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Money Game
Fourth graders give change of one dollar. In this decimal and fractions instructional activity, 4th graders receive fake coins and discuss what they could purchase with them. Students go for a walk and spend one dollar and get their...
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Eating Up Energy
Students examine the amount of energy that is consumed in different countries and see the global effects. In this energy lesson students calculate the amount of CO2 released as a by product and map the impact of its emissions.
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Do I Want or Need?
Students explore wants and needs. In this introductory economics lesson, students use a "pinch card" to display whether a familiar item is a "want" or a "need". Students listen to the book Alexander used to be Rich on Sunday by Judith...
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Diversity of Trees
Fourth graders explore the uses of trees, For this trees lesson, 4th graders discover the uses of trees and how we use them everyday. Students collect items and decide if they are made from trees, have a scavenger hunt for wood products...
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Show Me The Money!
Students select which bank would best meet their needs. In this lesson plan on personal banking, students write a summary stating which bank and bank accounts best suit their own needs.
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Conflict in"the Interlopers"
Learners read "the Interlopers" and define the four conflicts in the story. In this conflict lesson, students write an original story about three of the four conflicts in the book.
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Food Allergies: Grades K-2
Students explore different types of food allergies. In this food allergy lesson plan, students look at what foods people with peanut, seafood, milk, egg, soy or wheat allergies have to avoid. They create a button for a student with an...
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Inequalitities Mixed Review
Students solve inequalities and graph it on a number line. In this algebra lesson, students rewrite word problems into algebraic equations and graph it using compound inequalities.
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Energy: The Universal Currency
Science stars examine the concept of energy by thinking about everyday situations. The lesson plan is incohesive. It lists goals for the student, but doesn't address all of them in the content. The best use of this resource would simply...
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Bananas! Bubble Gum! Which One?
Students design and create a graph of data they have collected on their favorite candy bars. They explore how to organize data as well.
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Fraction Action
Students solve problems with fractions. In this algebra lesson, students review the names of fraction and equivalent fractions. They review multiplication and how to find the inverse of a division problem.
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Bite Sized Core Sampling
Young scholars define the origin of rock samples and how surface core samples can tell us about the history and make-up of Mars. Candies are used as a Martian surface sample. Students study the samples and make a hypothesis about the...
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All About Chocolate
Students list chocolate items, research the internet, and more to learn about chocolate. In this chocolate lesson plan, students also read books about the cocoa beans.
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Look at Those Leaves!
Students observe and sort tree leaves. In this plant biology lesson, students observe various types of leaves and identify the characteristics of each leaf. Students measure and sort leaves according to size and color.