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Betweenness and the Sum of Parts
High schoolers differentiate lines and angles using betweenness in this geometry lesson. They differentiate angles and lines using Cabri Jr. and analyze the data and make conjecture.
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Rotations in the Plane
Pupils investigate the properties of a rotation as they use technology (Cabri, Jr.) to observe the relationship between the pre-image and the image formed by the rotation. The lesson plan provides ample opportunity for learners to...
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Trigonometric Ratios
Learners investigate properties of the unit circle using sine, cosine and tangent. They analyze the answers to questions about the unit circle based on a right triangle.
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History in the Making: The Tortilla
Fourth graders examine the history of the tortilla and extend the study across the curriculum. In this history of the tortilla lesson, 4th graders research the background of the tortilla, determine the ingredients, and work with the...
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Let's Get Square
Students predict possible phenotypic and genotypic outcomes for avariety of common plant hybrids. They review and explain the characteristics of dominant and recessive traits and explore Mendelian genetics. Students plot the possible...
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Geometric Shapes
Students identify polygons. In this geometric shape lesson, students explore the characteristics of polygons. They identify polygons, and classify triangles according to their sides and angles. Students create a poster representing...
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Then and Now
Learners conduct research and use census data to compare different times and places. In this census lesson, students interpret data from charts and graphs, comparing census information from two time periods as well as from two different...
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"Space" Exploration
Fourth graders identify the attribute of volume of an object. Units of measurement are reviewed and utilized in this lesson plan.
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Fractions!
Second graders observe and design manipulatives showing fractional parts. In this fractional part lesson plan, 2nd graders create a paper hamburger using circle fractions. Students navigate a website to find fractional parts of a...
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Patterns
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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Which Way?
Middle schoolers explore distance-time plots. In this algebra instructional activity, they will investigate how different types of motion affect the distance-time plot.
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Weather Reporter
Fourth graders generate an oral presentation on the weather. In this weather lesson plan, 4th graders watch the weather for a week and record the data on a chart. Students give a weather report at the end of the week.
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Estimation
Third graders practice using money. In this estimation instructional activity, 3rd graders show their ability to figure out the cost of lunch. Students then set up a "store" and students choose the products and estmate the cost. Students...
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Family Staples: Hide and Seek Pancakes
Students cook rolled pancakes and practice culinary skills that promote an integration in a variety of foods. In this cooking lesson, students develop the skill of properly measuring and mixing ingredients . Students then gather...
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Fractions in Everyday Life
Students apply understanding of fractions by converting a recipe to feed the class and the whole grade level. They calculate how many cookies the class would eat and multiply each fraction in the recipe accordingly.
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Coin Codes
Students work on cracking coin codes in honor of the Navajo Code Talkers Medal. Students review the handout on Crack the Code. Students race to see who can crack the code the fastest.
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My Money
Students identify and interpret the relationships between various components of currency, discusses the uses of money, and provides advanced lessons on making change. They also identify the various ways that money is used and how to use...
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On the Seashore
Students read the book On the Seashore and complete activities such as reading a book, color and cut out animal cards, model rock making, shell graphing, shell patterns, and more. In this seashell lesson plan, students use the sea shells...
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Triangles in My Life
Tenth graders investigate where in the real world triangles are used. In this geometry activity, 10th graders write an essay describing where in their lives triangles are used. They can use food, buildings, clothing or anything...
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Polygon People
Students identify polygons. In this polygon people lesson plan, students draw required shapes and construct a polygon person. They identify each shape and its characteristics. The lesson plan may be extended by allowing students to...
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Order of Operations
Ninth graders investigate the order of operations. In this Algebra I lesson, 9th graders explore the rules of arithmetic and algebra as they review and practice simplifying increasingly complex numeric expressions using the order of...
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Heat and Matter
Students explore liquids and solids by conducting in class experiments. In this matter instructional activity, students define the properties of matter and how heat can change those properties. Students experiment with heating objects...
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Geometry of Triangles Using a Protractor
Seventh graders use a protractor to measure angles and solve a problem involving distance. For this measuring angles with a protractor lesson plan, 7th graders calculate the distance of a line on a diagram by using a protractor to...
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Subtract Positive and Negative Integers
Review the concept of subtracting positive and negative integers. Learners review the rules for subtracting integers, use manipulatives to visualize the process, and complete an assessment.