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Math Review for Grade 2 (2.6)
In this math review for grade 2 (2.6) worksheet, 2nd graders answer 25 multiple choice questions in standardized test format about addition, subtraction and bar graphs.
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Swimmy's Friends
Students solve problems using various strategies. In this problem solving instructional activity, students read the book Swimmy by Leo Lionni. Students make fish swimming patterns, measure how many goldfish crackers it takes to make a...
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# 21 Measuring Nitrate by Cadmium Reduction
Students design an experiment to evaluate the effects of various treatments on the nitrogen cycle in a freshwater aquarium. They are required to maintain a laboratory notebook of all work, measure the key analytes of the biosystem at...
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Capture/Recapture
Students use proportions to estimate the size of populations. They describe the data with using a graph or table of the estimate. Students use descriptive statistics to calculate mean, median, and mode. They also compare and contrast an...
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Fishy Frequencies
Tenth graders demonstrate that natural selection is an agent of evolution. They quantitatively apply the Hardy-Weinberg Principle to an imaginary population of fish. They utilize math and graphing skills, collecting and analyzing data,...
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Mapping Animal Behavior
Students discuss the value of sampling in science. They, in groups, map cricket movement in response to various stimuli and graph their results.
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Pets are for Life
Students research the life spans of several animals and create bar graphs comparing this data. Students, as a class, discuss the long term commitment of owning a pet. Students imagine how their lives would be different if they had a pet...
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Population Density
Young scholars use the scientific method to conduct an experiment and use varied methods to gather background information. They correctly use lab equipment and prepare tables and graphs that organize, conclude, and present their...
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Investigating Properties of Water: Temperature
Investigate how temperature affects the density of water and stratification that occurs in bodies of water when temperatures vary. Water of differing temperatures is given different colors to see the layers that form. The lesson is meant...
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Classification Introduction
Students simulate classifying rocks using different colored skittles. In this earth science activity, students create a Venn diagram according to their compiled information. They share this diagram in the class.
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Fish Workings
Learners observe, hypothesize, and draw conclusions regarding fish. They examine their anatomy, and how they function in their environment.
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Research Project
Students poll the class regarding their favorite pet and then research that pet using Internet research. They create reports including pictures made on KidPix.
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Edible Resource Maps
Third graders work in groups to create an edible resource map showing locations of at least five resources in the United States. Students research on the internet different regions and the resources that are found in those areas. They...
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Better Lesson: Solving Subtraction Number Stories Writing the Answer Lesson Plan
Students will be able to solve subtraction word problems using objects and write a numeral for the solution.
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Better Lesson: Solving Subtraction Number Stories in Space
Students will be able to solve subtraction word problems using objects.