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King of the Mound

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students investigate water as an agent of change. They conduct an experiment involving a mound of soil, observe and record any changes that occur when ice melts on the mound of dirt, and create a drawing of the changes that take place...
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Metric Measurements

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders convert metric units of measurement. Classmates observe the use of a mnemonic for conversions. In groups, 6th graders practice converting metric units. They use a chart to describe how to convert between metric units of...
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Baseball Proportion

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students work on different mathematical skills that align with state standards. The skill of problem solving is done with reasoning and communication is made to students through solid brain connections to the math concepts.
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Inching Our Way through Measurement

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students review how to use an inch ruler and listen to the story, Inch by Inch by Leo Lionni. In this measuring lesson, students work in small groups to create an Inch Poster. Students then use an inch ruler to measure different objects...
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Spaghetti and Meatballs for All

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders are read the story "Spaghetti and Meatballs for All". Individually, they are given a set of tiles and cubes to determine how 32 people can sit around tables. While being read the story again, they develop different...
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Square Numbers

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders demonstrate multiple ways to represent whole numbers, decimals, and fractions. Through demonstration and hands-on activities they model square numbers using arrays. Students visually determine that the array makes a square.
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Pasta Triangles - A Triangle Inequality Activity

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore, examine and experiment with pasta sticks to discover the triangle inequality principle. They assess if any three lines or segments fit together to form a triangle. Each student also completes a Triangle Recording Chart...
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Metric Units Of Length

For Teachers 7th - 9th
In this metric units of length worksheet, students working with a partner problem solve and calculate the answers to twenty word problems and mathematical equations involving millimeters and kilometers.
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Weights and Measurements

For Students 4th - 6th
In this weights and measures worksheet, students complete a word search puzzle. They identify words dealing with weights and measurements which are both customary and metric measure. A list of 15 words are included in this one-page...
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Arcs and Chords

For Students 10th
In this arcs and chords worksheet, 10th graders solve 6 different problems related to determining the arcs and chords of various circles. First, they define the 3 theorems that state the relationships between arcs, chords, and diameters....
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Sunshine Math-3

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this math problem solving learning exercise, students examine and solve 8 math word problems that require them to use problem solving skills.
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The Big Apple: Beginning Estimation and Math Skills, Working With Data

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this basic mathematics worksheets, students answer a set of 9 questions based on an "apple." Students then write 2 paragraphs discussing conclusions they have drawn from their data.
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What is my Unit of Measure?

For Students 4th - 6th
In this units of measure worksheet, students review their knowledge as they match the 22 abbreviated units of measure to the full name.
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Problem-Solving Application 18.7

For Students 4th - 5th
In this problem solving learning exercise, students read a problem about marbles in a box and analyze the diagram. Students fill out 4 essay questions that take them through the problem solving process before answering the question. No...
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Algebra: Area of a Parallelogram

For Students 5th - 6th
In this parallelogram learning exercise, learners find the area and perimeters and complete a chart to show the length, width and perimeter for different rectangles with a given area. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.
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Leveled Problem Solving Converting Metric Units

For Students 2nd - 7th
In this metric units instructional activity, students learn to convert measurements using metric unit measurements. Students solve and convert six problems.
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Potential & Kinetic Energy

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students test different sized marbles and how fast they can go. In this energy lesson plan, students test different sized marbles going down an incline. They predict which would have the most potential and kinetic energy. After the test,...
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Calculating Speed

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders complete an experiment on calculating speed.  In this speed calculation lesson plan students complete an activity in which they have dominoes fall as slow as possible. 
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The Most Important Equation in Astronomy!

For Students Higher Ed
In this astronomy optics learning exercise, students calculate the angular resolution and maximum resolution for given telescope specifics. This learning exercise has 3 problems to solve.
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Comparing Positive Fractions, Mixed Numbers & Decimals

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the concept of fractions, mixed numbers, and decimals. In this fractions, mixed numbers, and decimals lesson, 7th graders compare different forms of rational numbers on a number line. Students order rational...
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The Laws of Sines and Cosines Made Simple!

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore the concept of law of sines and cosines. In this law of sines and cosines lesson, students construct a triangle tool from card stock and markers. Students use their triangle tool to aid in solving problems involving...
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My Science Box: DNA Fingerprinting

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Young scholars identify DNA in a crime scenario. In this DNA lesson, students perform paper chromatography and compare it against the pens of various suspects.
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Mapping Potato Island

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students create their own topographical map using a potato. In this hands on lesson students construct a topographical map and explain what contour lines are using a potato.
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Density

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students observe a demonstration of regular soda versus diet soda.  In this exploring density instructional activity students complete a lab on density and present a PowerPoint presentations of their results.

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