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Cloud Shadows
Students classify clouds as transparent, translucent or opaque. They conduct an experiment to determine the visual opacity of several classroom objects and then conduct further observations of clouds.
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Human Inheritance
Students analyze genetic characteristics in a given family tree through the F2 generation. Students apply prior knowledge from Gregor Mendel's study with pea plants and his Laws of Heredity to answer questions.
Curated OER
Writing Directions for Mathematical Activities
Fifth graders reorganize comic strips to have them make sense, complete outline and organize their thoughts into outline form to explain directions,
and use that outline to complete their own directions for geometry activities.
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Aruba Cloud Cover Measured by Satellite
Students analyze cloud cover over Aruba. They compose and submit written conclusions which include data, analysis, errors in data collection, and references.
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Twisters
Learners differentiate between the terms 'tornado watch' and 'tornado warning' and simulate the conditions that produce tornadoes. They read "Night of the Twisters" by Ivy Ruckman and conduct an experiment using two-liter plastic...
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LEGO Mini-Golf
Students work together in teams to build a LEGO golf course. They build holes with sensors on them for the golf balls. They answer questions about their project to end the instructional activity.
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Habitats: Rainforest
Pupils use the internet to find reasons the rainforest is endangered and ways that affects the rest of the world. They read for information, perform experiments, locate rainforests on maps, and write about this ecosystem.
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Nz Maths Problem Solving Lesson Plans: Level 1
NZMaths, a New Zealand teacher resource, provides lesson plans for learners in algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, statistics, logic and reasoning.
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Nz Maths: Problem Solving Lesson Plans: Level 3 Problems
This New Zealand Problems website is an excellent resource for lesson plans in problem-solving. They are organized into the following categories: algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, statistics, and logic and reasoning.
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Nz Maths Problem Solving Lesson Plans: Level 2
NZMaths is a New Zealand teacher resource that provides lesson plans for learners in algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, statistics, logic and reasoning.
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Nz Maths Problem Solving Lesson Plans: Level 4
This New Zealand Problem Solving website is an outstanding resource for lesson plans. They are organized into the following categories: algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, statistics, and logic and reasoning.
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Nz Maths Problem Solving Lesson Plans: Level 5
Teachers, this New Zealand Problem Solving website is an outstanding resource for lesson plans. They are organized into the following categories: algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, statistics, and logic and reasoning.
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Nz Maths Problem Solving Lesson Plans: Level 6
Teachers, this New Zealand Problem Solving website is an outstanding resource for lesson plans. They are organized into the following categories: Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Numbers, Statistics, and Logic and Reasoning.
NASA
Nasa Smartskies: Line Up With Math: Math Based Decisions in Air Traffic Control
In association with NASA, LineUp With Math presents problem sets which 'enable students to explore and apply decision-making and reasoning skills, specifically to resolve distance-rate-time conflicts in air traffic control'. An...
US Department of Education
Helping Your Child Learn Math: Math for the Fun of It
This compilation of math activities engages parents and children in the use of math whenever they are at home. Packed with concise, high interest activities, related illustrations, detailed "parent pointers," and easy to following...
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Logic
Understanding mathematical language in problem solving can be a difficult concept to grasp. Sharpen your logical reasoning skills at this test prep site that explains the terms: if, and, or, implies, and only if, as they relate to math....
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Problems in the Points Contest of Ko Mal
Learn about the annual KoMal competition in mathematics, physics, and information technology, and challenge your ability to solve problems involving advanced algebra, logic, and other related topics through the tests provided at this site.
Quia
Quia: Story Problems With Mixed Practice
Your problem-solving skills are put to the test in this interactive word problem game on this site. Employ a variety of mathematical skills and strategies including logical reasoning and computation. Multiple choice problems created for...
Math Slice
Math Slice: True False Slice Special Test
Test student knowledge of basic logic with this short test. Assessment is scored immediately online. Could be used as an assessment tool.
Math Cats
Math Cats: Jumping Math Cats
An interactive game where players use problem-solving and logic to jump as many of the math cat faces as possible.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Math Maven's Mysteries: Mystery at the Third Strike Sports Store
Solve a mystery using your reasoning skills. At this site use all the clues and figure out the winner of the Third Strike Contest.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Math Maven's Mysteries: The Bell Clapper Caper
Help the Math Maven get the kids out of school on time. Someone has stolen the bell's clapper and if the bell doesn't ring at 3:00, the school doors will not open! You have to figure out the last question to ask the number one suspect.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Foundations of Mathematics: Topics
This math tutorial site covers set theory, axioms, category theory, logic, mathematical problems, and point-set topology.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Got It
Sharpen your logical thinking and see if you can figure out the strategy to get to the target number before the computer.