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Cabri Jr. - Getting Started with Triangles
Young scholars explore a basic triangle construction. In this beginning geometry lesson, students investigate the steps to necessary to create an equilateral triangle with Cabri Jr.;
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Words for Algebra
Pupils rewrite word problems using symbols. In this algebra lesson, students relate algebra to the real world. They identify the correct steps to take when solving word problems.
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Jesse's Ice Cream Stand
Pupils discover ways to earn money through business. They explain how to calculate profit using an income statement and evaluate the best price to scoop size combination for profit. They discuss business opportunities for teens.
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Scale Basketball
Students discuss scale diagrams and maps as well as the use of spreadsheets to find the best scale to use in a model before practicing scale and ratio problems on their own.
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the Whale Game
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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SNACK SACK
The student will experience the concepts of ratio and production, using agricultural products considered snack foods. 2. The student will analyze and record information from the class experience.Bring in a wide assortment of packaged...
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Interpret the Quotient Quiz
In this interpret the quotients quiz, students complete a set of 15 division word problems. Answers are included on page 2; a references web site is given for additional activities.
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Graph It!
First graders use organized data to construct real object graphs, picture graphs, and bar-type graphs.
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Money Sense
Young scholars identify the value of quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies, and use a variety of coins to show the value of a dollar. They count the exact amount of purchase.
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Shapes
Students identify five basic shapes. They participate in a hands-on activity in which they work with the different shapes. They name the characteristics that accompany each shape.
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Toothpicks and Timber
Students problem-solve how to log five acres. Working in pairs, they construct models of logging sites before and after the trees are harvested. they paint their models and include other environmental details.
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Real Food in the Classroom
Use a class garden to teach learners about real food, nutrition, and more.
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Agriculture Counts
Agricultural survey and the documentation of livestock or goods was the basis for the first written language. Youngsters discuss sorting and counting, and how these skills have been used for thousands of years. They accent their class...
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Carbohydrate Functionality - Sweeteners
In this carbohydrate worksheet, students conduct three experiments to determine the function of sweeteners. This worksheet has 3 short answer questions.
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A Love of Recipes
Everyone loves looking through cookbooks and recipes. This can turn into an educational experience for students.
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Immigration Unit
Third graders develop an appreciate for the various cultures that are present in their local community. Through reading and research, they explain how various culture came to live in their area. At the conclusion of the unit, 3rd...
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The Ultimate Guide: Human Body
Students study the body systems and their functions. In this human body lesson students research the Internet on body systems and write a description of them.
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Fractions Made Visible
Students practice using fractions "on the job." They explain the importance of fractions.
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Fiber - Adding it to the Diet - Skill Supplement
Food preparation that supports the concepts of adding fiber and water to the diet. Identify fiber, its sources and functions. National Standard 14.2.1 Identify the function of fiber Identify cellulose - non digestible fiber Discuss the...
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Too Bee Or Not To Bee
Students recognize that bees are important in the reproduction of plants and to the survival of animals. In this bee lesson, students become familiar with the parts of bees and how those adaptations help them pollinate plants. Students...
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Creating a Personal Resume
Fifth graders be asked to write down information about themselves from questions on the board. They take this information and type it in a program from the computer lab. The resume will be kept in their expandable file for future reference.
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Voting Process
Students study and participate in the voting process. In this voting process activity, students read Duck for President and vote on class snacks. Students create posters for the class snacks and present them to the class. Students tally...
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Colored Sand Art
Students trace images on paper with glue and then sprinkle on colored sand they have made to create sand art pictures.
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Apple Exploration!
Students explore a variety of classroom stations about apples and Johnny Appleseed.