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Interpreting Line Graphs

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders interpret line graphs. In this graphing lesson, 5th graders first begin by reviewing the difference in bar and line graphs and what they are used for. Students practice interpreting the data on various line graphs and using...
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Put the Elephant First

For Teachers K
Students recreate the order of animals they read about in a book. In this relative positions lesson, students color and cut out pictures of animals in the book. Sudents glue these onto construction paper and line up like the animals in...
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The Human Graph

For Teachers K
Students produce a graph of favorite colors.  For this graphing lesson, students create a human graph based on their favorite color then the teacher transfers the data to a bar graph.  Students compare the lines on the graph before...
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Patterns

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders work with different types of patterns. In this pattern activity, 2nd graders go to a pattern block webpage and use Unifix cubes to create their own patterns. They find patterns in the real world and draw their own examples. 
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Agriculture Counts

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discuss the kinds of things they count and how to use tally marks. In this social science activity, students count animal crackers by using tally marks for each kind of animal. The tally marks are changed into numbers and one...
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Interpreting Data and Statistics

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students define random sample and complete surveys. For this algebra lesson, students create surveys and define the way people analyze these results. They discuss random sample as it relates to the Great Depression and come up with their...
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Investigation - Square Numbers and Triangle Numbers

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate growth patterns using blocks. In this square and triangle numbers lesson, 5th graders predict sizes of larger triangles and squares based on numerical patterns they observed while building. 
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Bar Graphs

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders investigate bar graphs.  In this third grade mathematics lesson, 3rd graders collect and analyze data and use the internet’s Graph challenge to create their own graphs.  Students write questions for the other students to...
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Around the Town

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners explore reading maps. In this map reading lesson, students compare distances fom place to place. Learners work in groups and predict the distance then find the actual distance using string or rulers.
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Pocket Change

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students practice identifying coins and their values. In this money identification lesson, students play a game, where they toll a coin, determine the value, and compare totals to win.
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Size Them Up

For Teachers K - 6th
Students arrange containers by their capacity. In this volume lesson, students place containers in order by increasing capacity. Students discuss how the tallest container doesn't necessarily hold the largest amount.
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Valentine Hearts Investigation

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students practice analyzing data and making predictions. In this 2nd - 3rd grade lesson plan, students investigate and compare data gathered using boxes of valentine candy hearts. Students examine the different boxes of candy provided,...
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Making Good Money Choices

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers determine how to spend donated money. In this money choices lesson, students explore the needs of the community. They determine the best use of donated funds for a good cause or charity. High schoolers play a bingo game to...
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Money and Business (Art)

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders investigate world currency by creating their own coin art.  In this government lesson, 3rd graders examine the characteristics of different coins and create their own design for a new one.  Students discuss and present...
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The Value of Volume

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students measure the perimeter and area of their polygons. For this geometry lesson, students calculate the volume and area using the correct tools. They calculate the time and temperature and the perimeter and side lengths of triangles.
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So Fast! So Slow!

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders give examples of objects that move slow and fast. In this physics lesson plan, 5th graders rank animals according to how quickly they move. They create a bar graph of organisms versus rates of speed.
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Wiggle Worms

For Teachers 1st
First graders investigate worms, collect and analyze data. In this worm and data instructional activity, 1st graders listen to Chick and Duckling from the Macmillan/McGraw-Hill reading series. They conduct experiments with worms, collect...
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How Do You Like Your Eggs?

For Teachers 1st
First graders conduct a poll about how people like their eggs. In this graphing lesson, 1st graders collect data about how they like their eggs. Students use a picture of themselves to place under the type of egg they like. Students then...
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Classroom Builder

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students explore music theory by discussing a classic song. In this musical notation lesson plan, students listen to the song "My Favorite Things" and discuss and share their personal tastes with the class. Students practice writing...
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Money Smart children

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners elementary financial vocabulary words: spend, save, invest and donate. In this finance lesson, students respond to the story "Sam and the Lucky Moon." Learners describe the concepts of wants and needs, resources, scarcity,...
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My Bank, My Budget, My Decisions!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students build a budget. In this philanthropy lesson, students write a personal budget that includes spending, saving, investing, and donating. Student philanthropists donate money to charities.
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Quadrilateral Attributes

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students classify quadrilaterals. In this quadrilateral lesson, students identify the characteristics of quadrilaterals. They write their findings in a journal. Students use geoboards to create quadrilaterals from given descriptions.
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Slope, slope-Intercept Form and Standard Form

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate and solve linear equations using slopes. In this algebra lesson, students graph lines using the slope and y intercept. They also find the slope by rewriting their equation in to slope-intercept form from standard form.
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Value Your Digits

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders work with place value. In this place value lesson, 3rd graders write three digit numbers and tell the place value of each number. They compare numbers and money, regroup, discuss the value of coins, and count money.