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Measuring Pattern Block Angles

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders identify various angles by using pattern blocks. For this measurement lesson, 6th graders find out how many degrees are in each of the different angles of the various pattern blocks.
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Constructing a Frequency Distributio

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students construct a Frequency Distribution.
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Measuring Pattern Block Angles

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders review the rotation of 180 and 360 degrees. Using the alphabet, they estimate the angle degree and identify the angles as either right, straight, obtuse or acute. In groups, they measure the pattern block angles and record...
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Table Settings

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore and examine how to make organized lists and find patterns to help them solve problems. They identify, analyze and determine a rule for predicting and extending numerical patterns involving operations of whole...
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Exponential Growth and Exponential Functions

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Pupils explore the concept of exponential functions. In this exponential functions lesson, students model exponential growth about a high school population using an applet. Pupils manipulate the applet to show the effect that a change in...
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Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students investigate the Pythagorean Theorem.  In this seventh through twelfth grade geometery lesson plan, students explore the Pythagorean Theorem and its converse and use it to find the length of the missing side of a right triangle.
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Money and Business

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders use play money to complete tasks that allow them to see if the budget they came up with works. In this budget lesson plan, 3rd graders create their own budget and test it out with the play money.
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Dimensional Space: Various Perspectives

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Young scholars use their understanding of 3D on 2D to make a representation of a 4D form on paper.
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Substitution Process in Problem Solving

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students apply the substitution process to solve equations with more than one variable. They explore how to use the process and when it should be used.
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Understanding Celsius

For Teachers 4th
Student read both Celsius and Fahrenheit temperatures on thermometers. They covert the temperatures and write poems to show understanding.
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The Ultimate Vacation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use research skills to solve a problem. They research information needed to plan a vacation. Students create a letter, a flyer, an itinerary, an activity list, cost spreadsheet, a reference page, table of contents and a title page.
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Investigating Quadrilaterals

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders discuss the various attributes of quadrilaterals. In groups, they use the attributes to sort quadrilaterals into different classes and a hierarchy. They review the new vocabulary and attributes with a partner to end the...
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Fractions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore fractions. They use Skittles and M&M's to practice adding and subtracting fractions. Students review the numerator and the denominator of fractions. They count the number of each color of Skittles and M&M's...
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Fraction Clue Box

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students distinguish between proper and improper fractions. They create a "Character Clue Box" that represents a fraction. Fractions are picked from a hat and then groups go outside and search for items that represent their fraction....
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Hurricane Tracking

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students access the Internet to find information on current hurricanes. They get locations, speeds, and air pressures and then plot the location of the hurricane on a hurricane-tracking map. They also access the FEMA website to solve...
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The Dollar Cookie

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders recognize, count, and write money amounts using the cent symbol and identify equivalent amounts of money. In this money lesson plan, 2nd graders add money amounts using plastic coins and magnetic money.
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Bias in Statistics

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students work to develop surveys and collect data. They display the data using circle graphs, histograms, box and whisker plots, and scatter plots. Students use multimedia tools to develop a visual presentation to display their data.
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Survey Project

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders create a website using FrontPage. They use inserted forms to collect survey information and use Microsoft Excel and MS Word to create a presentation of the survey and the results.
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Aruba Cloud Cover Measured by Satellite

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students analyze cloud cover and to compose written conclusions to a given related scenario. They submit a letter of response and a report detailing their calculations and conclusions.
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Navy Sail Design

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners use the Pythagorean Theorem to explore sailboat design. In this Pythagorean Theorem lesson, two sides of a triangular sail are measured, and the theorem is used to calculate the third side. A worksheet, bulletin board design,...
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Friendship Bracelets

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Pupils create friendship bracelets using a circular pattern. In this friendship lesson, students use visual aides such as Kidspiration and use a problem solving method to learn more each other.
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Combining Integers

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the concept of adding and subtracting integers. In this adding and subtracting integers lesson, 7th graders use white and red beans to demonstrate adding and subtracting integers. Students play an on-line game...
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Plane Figures

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders create polygons requested by their teacher. For this polygons lesson, 5th graders watch a video and listen to a song about polygons. Then, students take turns labeling various polygons and practice making polygons.
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Compare and Arrange Whole Numbers Up to 100

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd Standards
Number whizzes investigate integers by arranging them in a specific order. They utilize whole numbers which are given to them and then put them in order up to 100.  They also practice using "greater than" or "lesser than" symbols.

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