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The Yo-Yo Problem: Solving Linear Equations
Students compute the length of time it will take to save enough money to purchase a yo-yo. In this math instructional activity, students create a design with pennies and write the associated linear equation. In this linear equations...
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Wolves
Students explore wolves. In this ecology and wolves lesson, students research predator-prey relationships on the Internet and complete a related worksheet with a partner. Students interpret data on bar graphs to determine growth and...
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Fall Plowing: Drawing to Scale
Learners explore coordinates and scale drawings. In this drawing to scale lesson plan, students discuss symmetrical and asymmetrical shapes, geometric, shapes and estimation of size. Learners recreate a portion of a drawing using a...
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BASE-ic Space Travel
In this 3-day place-value lesson, upper-elementary kids investigate the base 5 and base 2 systems as an introduction to exponents and powers. They create a pocket chart to help ground their understanding of bases, exponents, and powers,...
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Look at Those Leaves!
Students observe and sort tree leaves. In this plant biology lesson, students observe various types of leaves and identify the characteristics of each leaf. Students measure and sort leaves according to size and color.
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The Big E
Sixth graders explore predictions and estimation. In this math lesson, 6th graders analyze data and make predictions based on the past years data.
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Kool Kumara Lesson Plans
Students explore and observe the plant world and acquire knowledge about the functional parts of plants. For this Kool Kumara lesson, students make observations and record specific data on a recording sheet. Students estimation length,...
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Decimals: Collaborative Lesson
Students explore mathematics by participating in a group activity. In this number value lesson plan, students identify the uses for decimals and how to best estimate whole numbers based on decimals and fractions. Students collaborate...
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Pizza Crusts
Enough stuffed crust to go around. Pupils calculate the area and perimeter of a variety of pizza shapes, including rectangular and circular. Individuals design rectangular pizzas with a given area to maximize the amount of crust and do...
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How Close Is Our Estimate?
Fifth graders estimate perimeter, area, and volume. They measure perimeter and area using nonstandard units of measurement. Students add and subtract non-standard units of measurement. They add mixed numbers and simplify the sum.
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Time To Measure
Third graders measure time and length. Through the use of video and technology, they explore key elements of measurement, such as units and conversion between units. They explore alternate units of measurement and apply measurement to...
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Number Sense
First graders practice rounding 4 digit numbers using place value concepts. In this estimating sums and differences lesson, 1st graders explore clustering, rounding, and front end estimation as methods for rounding decimals.
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Concrete Canoes
Students explore and analyze the relationship of buoyancy and displacement needed to make an object float. They examine various boat designs, then design and build clay and aluminum boats that hold a cargo of marbles.
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Handy Reflections
Learners explore reflections on a coordinate plane in this lesson. They trace their hand on a grid, determine the coordinates of each point, and create a scatter plot of their points. Pupils use this information to investigate aspect...
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Higher Order Taylor Polynomials
In this polynomial learning exercise, students approximate values of linearly using the tangent line. They use first and second-degree polynomials to find the equation of a line tangent to a graph. Students explore Taylor's Theorem. ...
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Statistical Diagrams
In this statistics instructional activity, students explore five activities that require analysis and interpretation of maps, charts, and scatter plots. The six page lesson includes five activities or experiments with short answer...
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The 1 That Got Away
Students explore number properties. They using multilink blocks to explore doubling of the numbers and explore the patterns to investigate 2 to the power of n and how it is written. In addition, they usse the 100s board, number line and...
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Nothing To It!
First graders explore the zero property of addition and subtraction through the creation of a class book. Includes an assessment sheet.
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What's Cooking - A Colonial Recipe
Eleventh graders explore Colonial and modern techniques, vocabulary, and ingredients of cooking and recipes. They gain understanding of the challenges of cooking in colonial times and modern adaptations.
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A Recipe For Success
Sixth graders explore a relevant application of ratios and proportions. They apply this concept through guided practice and interactive feedback.
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Multiplying Decimals and Mixed Numbers
Learners multiply decimals and/or mixed numbers. They explore the effects of multiplying decimals and mixed numbers. They practice estimating answers when a number is multiplied by a decimal or mixed number.
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Match to Multiply
Third graders explore multiplying whole numbers by one- and two-digit numbers using a fun game. When the bell rings student takes first card and writes it on the board. When teacher rings the bell students match numbers with someone from...
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Solving Word Problems
Young scholars explore the different techniques for solving Word Problems.
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Using Math with Sale Papers
Fifth graders estimate their results and then prove through calculations. In this math lesson, 5th graders solve problems using multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction. They also use mental math to solve their problems.