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Primary Geometry

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students identity simple geometric shapes. In this early geometry lesson, the teacher introduces students to triangles, squares, and rectangles, then students identify and classify the shapes as they are found in the classroom. To...
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Computer Software and ACS Materials for Chemistry

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students use computer software to simulate chemistry laboratory experiments. In this experimenting using computer software lesson plan, students use software called "The One Computer Classroom" to investigate wave simulations as a whole...
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Metric Measurements of Length

For Students 7th - 9th
In this metric measurements worksheets, students measure stated common objects in millimeters. They convert the measurement to centimeters, meters and kilometers. This one-page worksheet contains 80 problems.
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Sports Activity Stations

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders observe and understand forces applied to an object and the change in speed or direction of the object. In this forces lesson, 4th graders divide into groups and play at various sports stations. Students mark push or pull...
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Nature's ABC's

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students will recognize objects in nature that are similar in shape to the letters of the alphabet. In this digital camera lesson, students will find objects in nature that look like letters of the alphabet. They will create a poster of...
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Measurement

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders practice measuring the lengths of objects. In this measurement lesson, 2nd graders use paper clips to measure objects in the classroom. Students use larger paper clips first and record their answers, then use the smaller...
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What in the World..?!?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students photograph mystery images. In this observation skills instructional activity, students gather everyday objects and place them under a digital microscope. They magnify the image and take a photograph of it. The image is then...
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I Spy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students take photos of objects and write an equation. In this equations with photos lesson, students take pictures of objects around the school that have the shape of mathematical items learned in class. Students also draw in an x-axis...
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Families and Neighborhoods

For Teachers K
Students create a poster representative of their community. In this lesson on the world around them, students learn about their neighborhood. After they have gathered some knowledge about the objects and people in their community,...
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Goal Setting: Respect for ALL Workers

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students discuss their views on the importance of various jobs. For this career paths and goal-setting lesson, students create a list of all jobs required to produce a particular object.  Students then prioritize the importance of...
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Folding to Make Shapes

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders identify different polygons and their attributes. In this geometry instructional activity, 2nd graders get to know polygons by studying the vocabulary and finding polygons in their classroom. They create these shapes and...
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Virginia: Jamestown and Its People

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students familiarize themselves with the settlement of Jamestown and practice describing objects and their use. For this Jamestown lesson, students listen to stories about Jamestown, complete an artifact activity, and explore the story...
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Any Nook or Cranny

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students create a reading nook. In this measurement lesson, students find a spot in the classroom to turn into a reading nook. They need to measure how much space they need to fit students and supplies into their nook. 
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Texture Adventure

For Teachers 1st
First graders identify and explore items around the classroom.  In this textures lesson plan, 1st graders discuss different kinds of textures. Students explore the classroom and find at least two different textures to describe and draw.
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Measuring Using Leaves

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore geometry by using non-standard measuring methods. In this length estimation lesson plan, students complete a worksheet in which different objects in their classroom are measured by three different sized leaves. Students...
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The Importance of Site Maps in Archaeology

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students consider the importance of site maps in archeology. They interpret site maps, draw site maps of their classroom and home and then participate in simulated Paleolithic archeological camp activity.
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Shapes

For Teachers K
Students review basic shapes, such as circles, squares, triangles, and rectangles, find objects in those shapes in classroom, watch Clifford's Fun with Shapes video, practice reproducing four shapes, and rotate through four classroom...
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Directionality

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders discuss the cardinal directions and intermediate directions and then look at the spooky map to locate different points on the map. They answer questions about where things are located in reference to another object and...
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Now We Teach Six Rs

For Teachers K - 4th
Students explore recycling.  In this ecology lesson, students sort classroom garbage into items that can be reused, reduced, or recycled.  Students brainstorm ideas for reusing items and discuss ways to celebrate Earth Day at home.
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Making a Class Museum

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students study museum exhibits. In this museum exhibit lesson, students sort and group objectsto make a classroom museum. Students organize the toys and exhibits into a timeline and admit students into their classroom museum.
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Estimation

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders gain an understanding of estimation as an educated guess. They explore measuring and how looking at various object size and shape can help form ones guess towards estimation. They use dinosaurs for an estimation activity.
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School Days

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students identify colors, days and vocabulary related to objects in their classroom. They examine pictures and identify the different objects. They write sentences about what they did on each day of the week.
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Changing Faces: A Study of Solar and Planetary Rotation Rates

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers determine rotation rates of a variety of solar system objects using images and the Internet.
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Mosaic: Press-in Method

For Teachers K - 5th
Students create individual press-in mosaics using a variety of bought and found objects.

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