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Lesson 51: Scientific Notation
Discuss scientific notation with this mathematics lesson. Middle schoolers predict which problem is bigger of two numbers. They analyze the problems by observing the powers of 10 in order to decide which is bigger. This appears to be an...
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But mango is my favorite…
What are the chances of getting your favorite flavor in your fruit snack package? Have your class use the given information to compute their own experimental data using the multiplication rule of independent events and compare it to the...
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Investigation-Looking at Polygons
Eighth graders plot points and investigate polygons. They locate a point, using ordered pairs of integers on the coordinate plane. Students compare geometric measurements and computations on coordinate axes as they are applied to...
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The Prado Museum
Learners visit the Prado Museum website. They explore the website, answer questions in Spanish, interview a classmate, and compare/contrast various artists' works and the Prado museum with a U.S. museum.
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Manufacture of Cheese
Students examine the steps and safety procedures in the cheese making process. They make and taste a variety of cheeses comparing their properties.
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Customary Units of Capacity - Practice 12.3
In this units of capacity activity, learners find missing numbers in comparisons, choose units to measure capacity of items and compare. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.
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Order Decimals
In this comparing and ordering decimals practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Exploring Linear Equations: Student Worksheet
An activity around linear equations, slope, and intercept is here for you. In it, young mathematicians engage in a whole-class activity while the teacher uses the overhead projector graphing calculator. This activity also focuses on...
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Guided Reading: Three Little Pigs (Plus Wolf: Javalinas)
Guide your class through reading various versions of The Three Little Pigs. Talk about the traditional story line and then discuss a different point of view: Maybe the wolf was just an innocent bystander! This lesson plan, which has...
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Prairie Math
Students work together to build models of prairie plants. Using the model, they estimate the height and then measure them using metric and standard units. They write a fraction to represent their part of the whole set and compare and...
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Orienteering - Lesson 3 - Topographical Maps and Contour Lines
Learn how to read a topographical map and understand what the contour lines mean. Explore longitude and latitude. Find a cliff, a valley, a mountain peak, and more. This is just one of the ten lessons in this unit on oreinteering....
Yummy Math
Happy 14th B’ak’tun, the start of the next Great Mayan cycle
The ancient Mayans had a complex calendar and number system with a rich history. In fact, the date 12/21/2012 was the center of much controversy as to whether or not it was the end of time. It wasn't the end of time, but it was the end...
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Working with Percentages
Learners complete basic operations using percentages in a variety of real world situations. Discounts are computed and compared to a variety of prices listed in local newspaper advertisements.
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Maus: Problematic Situation Strategy
Do people really need “a newer, bigger Holocaust” in order to change? Or is it possible that by making text-to-self connections to the stories of others people that they can change? In order to connect to Art Spiegelman’s Maus, class...
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More or Less Than
Students practice completing equations with the less than or more than symbol. They use index cards to create the equations. They compete with other groups to get the most correct.
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Adding and Subtracting Rational Numbers to Solve Problems
Learners explore the concept of probability. In this probability lesson, students use area to determine probability. Learners use charts and spinners to help determine the probability of events such as flipping a coin or rolling a...
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Internet Field Trip on Fractions and Geometry
Students take an Internet field trip to research fractions. ESOL strategies include using pattern block manipulatives and pairing ESOL and non-ESOL students on computers.
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Algebra: What's My Rule?
Students apply higher level thinking skills to determine rules for sorting and classification. In this pre-algebra lesson plan, students nominate classmates who they think satisfy the unspoken "rule" established by the leader. As...
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Estimate Division Worksheet
In this estimating division practice worksheet, students solve 8 problems that require them to estimate the division by rounding the numbers in the problems to the nearest 10.
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Counting in Espanol
Students identify the Spanish numbering system from 1-10 and create a mini-book of the numbers. Students compare the English numbers to the Spanish numbers.
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Graph and Compare the Adventure's Temperature Vs. Local Temperature
Students explore the concept graphing data. In this graphing data instructional activity, students use weather data from their local weather and some other city and graph them. Students plot the local weather vs. another city. Students...
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Fraction and Decimal Equivalency
Mathematicians make representations of fractional parts of a whole and learn that a decimal is another way to represent a fractional part. Understanding is extended by comparing and ordering fractions and decimals on a number line. This...
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Tenths 2
In this math activity, students convert decimals to fractions and back. The decimals go up to the tenths place. Students also compare fractions and decimal numbers using the < and > signs.
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Study Buddies: Adding and Subtracting Decimals
In this math worksheet, young scholars will work with a coach to add and subtract numbers with decimals to the hundredths. Students will follow a step-by-step process and notes are provided for the coach.