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French Fry Run

For Teachers 2nd
Student explore estimation and measurement. In this measurement lesson, 2nd graders measure french fries, graph their data, and determine the size of french fries that is the best value. Students practice how to add prices and calculate ...
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The Fruits of Fairness

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students examine the distribution of wealth in the US. In this economic distribution lesson, students use math skills to apply real statistics to the students in their classroom making these facts more of a reality.
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Systems of Word Problems

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders investigate systems of linear equations.  In this Algebra I instructional activity, 9th graders explore word problems that can be solved by using a system of equations.   The problems involve such topics as cell phone...
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Estimation Contest

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the concept of estimation. In this estimation lesson, students estimate the number of Cheerios in their cup. Students then determine the number of Cheerios in the entire box using what they know about their cup.
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Working for Water

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students examine the ways that government works to help improve aquatic habitats. In this water habitats lesson plan students view a video and plan a school restoration project. 
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Let's Take a Chance!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate probability and the chance of an even happening. In this algebra lesson, students incorporate their knowledge of probability to solve problems and relate it to the real world. They learn to make decisions based on data.
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Sliding Pennies

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students demonstrate a proper low level slide. In this sliding lesson, students play a game using polyspots and pennies. The students practice sliding in order to pick up one penny.
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Probability Two Events

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigating the concept of probability practice the concept using a variety of different example problems. The lesson is delivered in a question and answer format. The frequency of answers is recorded in a data table for...
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Jackie Joyner-Kersee

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students study the contributions of Jackie Joyner-Kersee. In this service learning lesson, students explore the work of Jackie Joyner-Kersee as an Olympic athlete and philanthropist.
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Phil's Community Connections

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students research a Nobel Peace Prize winner to gain understanding of their philanthropic contribution to the global community. In this global peach lesson, students identify a Nobel Peace Prize winner, reflect on how their act affected...
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Percents

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore the concept of percents. For this percents lesson, students discuss the prefix cent and words that contain that prefix. Students make bead necklaces and determine the percentages of certain beads in relation to the...
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Problem Solving: Steps and Strategies

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of problem solving strategies. In this problem solving strategies lesson, students discuss methods for solving problems such as re-reading a problem, stating the facts, drawing a picture and so on. Students...
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Election 2005: Campaign Issues

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students take a closer look at the election of 2005. In this British politics lesson, students listen to a lecture about the 2005 campaign and active citizenship. Students then create collages and news boards about the election. Older...
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Constructive and Destructive forces

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Pupils explore constructive and destructive forces. In this constructive and destructive forces lesson plan, students complete a WebQuest. Pupils explore the different types of forces and their effect on the surrounding geography. When...
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Sorting Sizes

For Teachers Pre-K
Students follow a pattern. In this sorting lesson, students are given various objects and they must sort them from smallest to largest.
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Hurricane Katrina Relief

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners create a song about philanthropy. They work together to develop a list of ways to donate money. They choose an aid organization which helped victims of Hurricane Katrina to receive their donation. They reflect on their...
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Coin Probability

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders, in pairs, receive three different types of coin bags. They pick coins out of the bag and tally what was picked fifteen times. They do it with all three bags for three separate tallies.
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Problem-Solving Strategies in Word Problems

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine how to determine which strategy to use to solve word problems. In this word problem strategy lesson, students listen to a lecture on the process of using different strategies to solve math problems. They look at guess...
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Solving Multiple-Step Problems

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students solve 2-step word problems. In this word problems lesson, students are shown examples of word problems and solutions on the board by the teacher. Then they complete a six problem worksheet independently.
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Mechanical Properties

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of hardness. In this physical science lesson plan, students will be using clay heated at different temperatures to study hardness based on the indention left. Students will also be identifying the variables...
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Mammoth Sunflower Problem

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students discuss the directions on a package of seeds. They open the package, count the seeds, and determine the planting requirements for the seeds.
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Bird Beak Buffet

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners complete an activity that allows them to better understand that birds traits are closely related to what they eat, where they live, etc.  In this bird trait lesson students complete an activity, create a data board and graph the...
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Extra Information in Word Problems

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students recognize additional information in word problems. For this problem solving lesson, students focus on four questions to assist them in determining extraneous information in word problems.
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Home on the Range

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use maps and mathematics to determine the appropriate panther population in a given area. In this Florida ecology lesson, students research the area requirements of male and female panther and use a map to help calculate how...

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