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Coordinate Crunch

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners identify plots on a graph while playing a game on a large coordinate grid and then on smaller grids.
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Fraction Strips

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore number sense by participating in a class fraction game. In this number value lesson, students utilize strips of paper with fractions written on them and conduct a trivia game in which teams challenge each other....
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It's a Sale!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students make good decisions about making purchases of items on sale and explain how percentages effect cost.
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Small Business

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students simulate owning and running a small business by playing Lemonade Stands. They play the game for three weeks, then work with a partner to produce a Power Point presentation which would be given to a Board of Directors showing...
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Primates

For Teachers K - 6th
Students explore different primates. In this primate lesson, students examine the various primates by engaging in crafts, dramatic play, singing songs, and games. 
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Counting Money

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students learn how to count money.  In this money lesson, students review the names and values for each coin.  Students learn how to count bills and coins and how to write amounts of money.  Students complete web activities including a...
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Food Labels

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students study Nutrition Facts labels. In this life science lesson, students explore Nutrition Facts labels, then determine and analyze the nutrients found in a variety of foods. Additionally students construct bug boxes used to collect...
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Spicy Hot Colors

For Teachers 1st
First graders discover the importance of primary colors by reading a book in class.  In this art lesson, 1st graders read the book Spicy Hot Colors, and discuss the three primary colors and the numerous combinations they can make....
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Equations Analysis Test

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students are asked to solve equations by completing word problems based on clues. They have to make the equation a true statement. There are 37 questions with an answer key.
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Shape Hunt

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Young scholars explore two-dimensional and solid shapes. In this shapes and patterns geometry lesson, students work with a partner to create identifiable objects using tangrams. Young scholars describe the attributes of their shape and...
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BASE-ic Space Travel

For Teachers 4th - 5th
For 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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Baseball Math

For Teachers 1st
First graders solve baseball-themed addition problems. Working in pairs, 1st graders drill each other on simple addition facts using baseballs. At the completion of group time, students introduce their partner and share their...
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Fitness Math

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Learners participate in physical fitness activities. They role a dice and perform the activity associated with the dice number. Activities include push ups, toe touches, curl ups, jump rope, jumping jacks, sit-ups, and shooting a...
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Numbers

For Students 2nd - 4th Standards
The written form for 345 is three-hundred forty-five, where as the word form for 70% is seventy percent. Here, young mathematicians read 10 sentences and write the word form of each number in the sentences.
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the Whale Game

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
Students listen to whale stories and answer addition and subtraction problems in the stories.  In this addition and subtraction lesson, students receive 20 goldfish.  Based on the story they eat the goldfish. Students write number...
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Add it Up

For Students 4th - 5th
In this fraction activity activity, learners play a game that require them to add using fractions and mixed numbers. Students respond to 3 questions regarding the problem solving skills used in the game as well. 
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Buzzing for Products

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students practice multiplication playing a game. In this multiplication lesson plan, students pick numbers and multiply them together. Students are awarded points based on which "hive" their answer falls in. The student with the...
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Pondering Polygons

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders use block letter writing to help classify polygons. They use their own names which helps to keep them engaged during the lesson. Finally, 7th graders play a classification game naming different polygons.
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Figuring Out Equations With Figurines

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students inspect solving equations with one variable. Through the use of a scale balance, they examine the importance of equality in an equation. By playing a balance game with figurines and a scale, students discover methods of...
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Domino Adding

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students practice adding numbers to twelve. In this computation lesson, students construct paper domino patterns and play games in which they use the the dots on the dominoes to make addition problems.
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Algebra: Linear Equations

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students explore the concept of linear equations. In this linear equations lesson, students examine graphic organizers on steps to solve linear equations. Students then practice solving linear equations as they play a math game.
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Knock Knock Multiplication

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders listen to a story about multiplication and play a multiplication game with counters. In this multiplication lesson plan, 5th graders review all four operations and practice multiplication problems.
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Finite Geometry

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students solve for the area and perimeter of polygons. In this geometry activity, students identify repeated patterns and create formula to solve problems. They make conjectures and prove hypotheses.
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Order of Operations

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the order of operations. They compare how the values of equations change when the order of operations is not followed. They discuss the order of operations. Independently, 7th graders solve equations. Students...