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Chocolate Math

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students utilize chocolate to identify parts of a whole.  In this fractions lesson, students discover the vocabulary associated with fractions and practice dividing a chocolate bar into pieces based on fraction problems....
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How Many in a Minute

For Teachers K - 6th
Students estimate what they can accomplish in a minute. In this estimation activity, students guess how many jumping jacks or stars they can draw in a minute. They get timed and see how close they are to their prediction. 
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Telling the Time

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students practice telling time by completing the various activities. For this telling time lesson, students view a large clock and discuss the words 'to' and 'past' the hour. Students count in 5s using the clock and then set their own...
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Heat: Mini Unit

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students experiment with heat. In this physical science lesson, students engage in hands-on activities to develop concepts related to heat. Students offer explanations for their observations using given vocabulary.
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The Birchbark House Math Activity

For Students 5th - 6th
In this The Birchbark House math activity worksheet, students, after reading the story, complete 10 story problems based on the events in the story;  this page has links to helpful websites.
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Left Hand, Right Hand - Solving Systems of Equations

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students compare the speed at which they write with their left hand to the speed at which they write with their right hand. The experiment serves as a vehicle to help students develop a conceptual understanding of the three different...
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Addition and Subtraction in Center Time

For Teachers 1st
First graders complete center activities as they practice their addition and subtraction skills. They listen to Rick Walton's, "How Many, How Many, How Many" before playing games, and completing addition and subtraction worksheets at...
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"Bear Shadow" Activity Card

For Students 1st - 2nd
For this literature and science worksheet, students listen to a family member as they read "Bear Shadow." They conduct experiments that with light, shadows, and measuring tools before recording the date they did the experiment. They...
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Pop-it...Stop-it

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students observe how certain geometric shapes can be used to make some structures rigid and others flexible. The activity involves construction of a 30-60 right triangle, folding while following directions, and identifying polygons.
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Farmers Dilemma

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students investigate the "futures" market and how it affects farmers by completing a prediction activity utilizing bags of M&Ms. While completing this activity, students practice basic mathematics skills and reinforce economic terms.
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Investigating Fraction Circles

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Add and subtract fractions with common denominators! In this fractions activity, upper graders review what they already know about fractions, use manipulatives to compare fractions, and add and subtract fractions.
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Awareness of Pre-Algebra Concepts

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students demonstrate how to solve various algebraic equations. In this pre-algebra instructional activity, students work in teams and use Borenson's Hands-On Equations materials to solve algebraic equations.
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M 2 = Math Mediator

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students are given instruction on how the class will work. In this math class lesson plan, students are given a breakdown of what is expected of them on a daily basis. They are given basic math problems as an introduction to the class.
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Honey Bee Facts And Figures: Math Skills

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students practice their mathematics and mapping skills using examples from honey bee biology. Discuss why the colonies were found in this pattern. They examine food and water in the area, and how many humans live in the area where...
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Exploring Linear Equations: Student Worksheet

For Students 5th - 6th
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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HULA HOOP MATH

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students move about the area doing the locomotor action the teacher directs them to do. When the music stops I hold up a card with the problem for all to see. They come up with an answer they form into a group in a hoop with the number...
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Math Online Exercises

For Students 4th - 6th
In this online math exercises worksheet, students complete a variety of activities including four marbles and division math problems, telling time on four clocks and the shading of clocks to show specific times. Students check their...
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Max's Math Adventures

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this math worksheet, students read a rhyming poem about Max's adventure, then answer a word problem, complete 5 questions using a map of the bicycle route Max used.
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Be a "Peder-Reader" - A Discovery Activity

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students investigate millipedes. In this math and physics lesson plan, students examine the millipede's physical structure and characteristics by observing its behavior in given activities. Pupils will hypothesize whether they think the...
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Lesson 3: Vary Your Veggies and Focus on Fruits

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners explore fruits and vegetables.  In this nutrition lesson, students generate a list of all known fruits and vegetables.  Learners cut out and compile pages for a weekly fruits and vegetable journal.  Students...
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KEEP ON TRUCKING

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Young scholars comprehend and apply concepts of data analysis and distributions by observing modes of transportation for food and fiber products. They are given an activity sheet "On the Lookout for Agriculture." Students discuss the...
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Math and Circumference

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore geometry by utilizing mathematical formulas. In this circumference lesson, 6th graders identify the difference between diameter, circumference and radius in a circle. Students review the formulas for finding...
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Activities with 2-D shapes.

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this 2D shapes worksheet, learners complete activities such as describing features, matching edges, draw shapes, and more. Students complete 8 activities.
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Jazz and Math: The Beat Goes On

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students collect real data through listening, counting and timing jazz pieces.They use ratios, rates, and proportions to report collected data and demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of rhythm and tempo in music.