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Multiplying Large Numbers Using the Grid Method
In this math activity, students multiply large numbers using the grid method. Students split the number into hundreds, tens and units. Students draw a grid, multiply, and add. Example: 324x7 = 300x7 plus 20x7 plus 4x7. Students solve 26...
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Point Comparisons
Young geometers investigate two-dimensional figures using coordinate grids. They identify polygons and draw examples of their reflection, rotation, and translation on a coordinate grid. And they complete a worksheet practicing examples...
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Vincent’s Graphs
What in the world are they doing? Given two graphs, scholars interpret the graphs and connect them to a real-world situation. They must also draw a graph given information about a context.
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Shattered Images Value Study
Young scholars create cubist drawings using grids and enlargement.
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Reflecting a Rectangle Over a Diagonal
Use the handout as guided or independent practice in drawing a reflection of a rectangle over a line. Three rectangles are provided for practice in addition to a critical thinking question.
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Weave Drawing - Pencils
Pupils create a work of art based on a theme showing skill in pencil shading. They create a work of art showing value contrast to center of interest. They use math concepts to enlarge a composition using a grid.
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The Global Grid System-World Map Activity
Students demonstrate how to use the global grid system. In this map skills lesson, students use a world map to locate various locations. Students identify locations based on the global grid system. Students complete a worksheet as an...
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Cumulative Frequency and Box Plots
Learn how to display data. Young data analysts watch a video to review how to create cumulative frequency histograms and box plots. They work on a set of questions to practice producing these data displays.
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Ocean Scale Drawing
Students explain how to make pictures larger using a grid system by transferring scales images from 1/2 -1 inch to 6 inches - 1 foot. They create life-size scale drawings of ocean life studied in class using a grid system.
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Making and Breaking the Grid
High schoolers examine the grid in terms of a method of organization in our society as well as graphic design. In this "Making and Breaking the Grid" lesson, students design solutions to common problems and draw conclusions about...
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Wreck Detectives
Students investigate shipwrecks. In this marine archaeology lesson ,students collect data and make inferences about the causes of shipwrecks. Students work in groups to create their own model of a shipwreck using clay. Students then...
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Draw Like an Egyptian
Students discover the cultural history of Egypt by illustrating Egyptian figures. In this art history activity, students analyze the Egyptian styles of figure drawings and emulate that by creating their own illustrations using an...
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Map Grids
Students study map grids and explore how they can be used to locate positions of objects or features on a map. They read a story and then participate in a grid activity using a large map of the setting of the story.
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Centimeter Grid
In this learning tool worksheet, 6th graders will draw or depict information on a blank centimeter grid. There is a space for name and date at the top.
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The Pasture and the Fence
Beginning geometers use tiles and grid paper to draw and calculate perimeter and area. Rectangles of different sizes are created and then measured to build understanding. The one-inch grid sheet referenced is attached.
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Timothy's Trip
In this route worksheet, students draw the route Timothy took on his trip based on the information given. Students draw the route on graph paper where each point equals 4 miles.
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Street Mapping
What's around the block? Or down the street? Ask your pupils to tap into their map skills by drafting the area around their home and school.
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Fences
Pupils design a fence for a backyard pool. Scholars develop a fence design based on given constraints, determine the amount of material they need, and calculate the cost of the project.
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Decimal Bingo
Practice converting decimals into fractions. They draw a 3x3 grid and write in any nine common fractions with denominator 10 or 100 and with numerators 9 or less. The group listens as the teacher call out decimal numbers within the given...
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Drawing Figures
Third graders draw shapes that are congruent. In this congruency activity, 3rd graders use grid paper to draw letters and figures and their congruent partners. They complete a worksheet while working in a whole class setting with the...
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Portrait and Figure Drawing
Young scholars investigate the self-portraits and figure drawings of famous artists such as Käthe Kollowitz, Pablo Picasso, Rembrandt and others following their own attempts to create their expressive original drawings.
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My Antonia: Magic Squares (Vocabulary Strategy)
Help your pupils discover the power of context clues by teaching the this vocabulary strategy. Designed to go with words from Willa Cather's My Antonia, this exercise focuses on having individuals use their own words to define new...
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Easter Graphing Fun
Graphing can be festive! This Easter worksheet has scholars using coordinates to record the location of ten holiday images. The first is done for them, and the grid is large and appealing to younger learners. Consider visualizing this...
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Drawing Bugs Game
Second graders explore probability by playing a drawing game with dice. After they roll a die, they draw a tree diagram to illustrate each of the possible outcomes.