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Area Model of Multiplication
Fifth graders build area models to represent multi-digit multiplication. This lesson is not complete, but having pupils learn first through hands-on experiences builds a solid mathematical foundation.
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Place Value
Practice place value skills with this instructional activity. Learners put numbers in order from greatest to least, identify the values of particular numbers, and engage in an activity to compare numbers using manipulatives.
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Shape Tool
Students explore various polygons and examine how shapes can be manipulated in a variety of ways. In this shape tool instructional activity, students identify geometric shapes in two dimensions. Students identify and draw one line...
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Multiplying Polynomials
Students explore the concept of multiplying polynomials. In this multiplying polynomials instructional activity, students watch a video clip about basic math skills. Students work in groups on an exploration about why a binomial squared...
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The Real Number System
Learners analyze the real number system. They discuss real numbers, rational and irrational numbers, integers, whole numbers, natural numbers and more of the real number in the system. They differentiate between all these numbers.
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What are Fractals?
Middle and high schoolers identify and analyze fractals and research information using the Internet to locate information about them. They look at fractals in relation to nature and other real world situations. Pupils create several...
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Geometric Shape Cakes
Students become problem solvers and communicate geometrical ideas. In this geometrical shapes lesson, students make a cake template from geometrical shapes.
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I Spy a Pattern-Kindergarten
Students copy, create, describe, and extend patterns with objects. They explore a variety of patterns through the use of manipulatives, sound, rhythms, songs and movement. Cooperative processes are used to encourage partner discussion.
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NON-EUCLIDEAN GEOMETRY.
Students study relationships between angles, side lengths, perimeters, areas and volumes of similar objects. In this lesson plan students also create and critique inductive and deductive arguments concerning congruency, similarity and...
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Statistics: Misleading or Accurate?
Students explore the concept of misleading statistics. In this misleading statistics lesson, students play a game of tag and graph the number of times each student gets tagged. Students use the graph to determine the fastest runner in...
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Probability & Game Theory
Students explore the concept of probability. For this probability lesson, students perform various probability experiments including flipping a coin, picking m&m's out of a bag, and the birthday problem.
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Fraction Lessons That Motivate
Fraction lessons can provide both concrete and abstract ways to teach students about the concept of equal parts.
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Curriculum Framework Forms
Sketch out weekly plans for reading, writing, math, and small group instruction, noting standards that will be addressed, materials to be used, and the lesson focus, on a one-page form. A great way to see the week at a glance. Eight...
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To the Moon
Pupils explore circumference manipulating Moon Pie wrapper. In this geometry lesson, they manipulate snack wrappers to find circumference, diameter, radius and distance.
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Interactive Whiteboard Lessons
Plug into interactive whiteboards to spark creativity in the classroom.
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Graphing Calculator Investigation Graphs of Relations
Learners investigate relations in this algebra lesson. They graph the set of ordered pairs that determine a relation. Using a TI-83 Plus, your learners will enter the coordinates in a list, create a scatter plot, and manipulate the...
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Interesting Integers
Students add and subtract integers. In this algebra lesson, students analyze integers using hands on manipulative. They solve problems of addition and subtractions using their signs correctly. They play a game of cards to reinforce the...
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Modeling Equations with Bars
Students model linear equations using bars. In this algebra lesson, students solve two steps linear equations through modeling of division, addition and multiplication. They use manipulative to solve equations.
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Circle Theorem
In this geometry worksheet, students draw an illustration of a circle centered between two points. They draw three line segments. Students answer two questions about the resulting angles. A sample, interactive drawing is included with...
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Penny Basketball: Making Sense of Data
Explore four web-based interactive sites to develop a baseline understanding of statistics. Learners play a series of penny basketball games and collect data regarding their shooting statistics. Groups decide who is the "top" penny...
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Continue the Pattern
First graders read a book about patterns and then practice reproducing patterns. In this pattern lesson plan, 1st graders continue patterns that are already established by using manipulatives.
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Fractions and Decimals
Third graders use fractions manipulatives to explore fractions. In this fraction lesson, 3rd graders work in groups based on skill to increase understanding of fractions. Students create fraction books.
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Fraction Popsicle Pop-ups
Students decorate and use popsicle sticks to use as manipulatives to assist with their learning of fractions. They play learning games with their popsicle sticks with a partner.
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Fractions and Fact Families: Jump Kangaroo Jump!
Second graders practice with fractions and fact families. In this fractions and fact families lesson, 2nd graders participate in a series of activities to assist them with understanding fractions. Activities include graphing,...