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Math Magic
Learners work in pairs, and take turns pretending to be a magician. There are a set of instructions for the magician to follow. A penny and a dime are used, and odd and even numbers are employed for multiplying. There is also a nifty...
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New York Vocabulary
In this vocabulary activity worksheet, students read the statements about New York and write 10 vocabulary words from the word bank to complete the statements.
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The Price Is Right - TV Game Show
Students play variation of TV game show "The Price is Right" to identify coins and their values.
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Probability Popsicle Pop-ups
Fourth graders decorate and use popsicle sticks as manipulatives to assist with their learning of probability. They utilize a worksheet imbedded in this plan to organize the results of their experiment. They make a stem and leaf plot...
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"Disco Sucks!"
Young scholars examine why disco and other forms of music were not widely accepted.
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2005 Submarine Ring of Fire Expedition: Unexplored
Learners compare and contrast submarine volcanoes at convergent and divergent plate boundaries, infer kinds of living organisms that may be found around hydrothermal vents, and describe ways in which scientists may prepare to explore...
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Make a Match
Second graders examine the relationship between addition and subtraction. In this number sense instructional activity, 2nd graders practice their computation skills and use various strategies (including manipulatives and calculators) to...
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New York Challenge
In this state facts worksheet, learners read the phrases relating to the statehood of New York. Students select the best answer to complete the 10 statements.
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New York Crossword Puzzle
For this crossword puzzle worksheet, students read the 10 phrases about New York. Students complete the crossword puzzle with statements about New York.
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Adding Pennies, Nickels and Dimes
Students add pennies, nickels and dimes and organize the coins to display a variety of price values from real life examples. They discuss the importance of money in the day-to-day world.
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Counting Coins
Learners identify the different types of coins. They practice buying objects in the classroom with their coins. They must use different combinations of coins in all situations.
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Evolution of Biotechnology Timeline
Students explore how present biotechnology has evolved. They create a timeline is included referencing major scientists and major events in history which have led to our current understanding and use. A teacher time line is included.
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Modern Living Made Easy
Students explore the history of the Industrial Revolution and how it preceded the development of many modern innovations. They research the history of many modern appliances and decide how they rely on these conveniences everyday.
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Barter Day
Learners explore trading and bartering. They participate in a Barter Day in which they bring in hand crafted or homemade wares to school to barter with classmates.
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Leveled Problem Solving: Least Common Multiple
In this least common multiple practice learning exercise, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Phone Button Boggle
In this phone button boggle worksheet, students identify the number of math words they can find on a phone keypad according to given directions. This one-page worksheet contains one problem. Answers are provided.
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Supermarket
Students watch demonstrations of 2 ways for people to check out at a supermarket based on today's technology. In this supermarket lesson plan, students conclude which method is faster and explain why.
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Exploring Magnetism and Electricity
Students explore Faraday's Law. For this electromagnetism lesson, students investigate Michael Faraday. Students discover the history of the electromagnet. Students examine the parts of an electromagnet.
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Right on the Money
Young scholars watch a video about different ways of making the same amounts of money and view a clip about the Denver Mint to discover how coins are made. They complete a Web activity on each coin's worth and find out facts about the...
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Monetary Mania
Students participate in an online quiz program that reviews economic concepts and vocabulary. They apply concepts learned through the International Money Fund Center.
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What is a Pico?
Students label objects in their classroom based on mass and volume using the metric system. They examine the relationship between the numerical value and the corresponding metric unit.
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What is the Meaning of This?
Students explore cause and effect and relate it to a historical event. They research the meaning behind the symbols and images used on the Indian Head Cent and the events that were occurring during the time the Indian Head cent was...
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Teach Engineering: Engineer a Coin Sorter
Students learn about the engineering design process and how it is used to engineer products for everyday use. Students individually brainstorm solutions for sorting coins and draw at least two design ideas. They work in small groups to...
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U.s. Mint: The Minting Process Revealed
Learn about coin production, from the design step to the engraving process.