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How Many Lemons Does It Take?
Students discuss and explore different methods that can be used to estimate from the video. They practice estimation skills by recreating a sample problem from the video. Web sites containing other estimation activities are included
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Let Me Count the Ways
Students create different combinations of shorts and shirts to make as many outfits as possible.
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Pattern Puzzlers
Students identify triangles, circles, and squares, then show their understanding of patterns by continuing a pattern that contains three different elements. They utilize worksheets imbedded in this plan to practice using these shapes.
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Trash Count
Students identify pollution around their local community. They discuss the sources of polution and categorize objects based on their properties. They discover ways to make changes to the environment and how to inform the public.
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The Workers
Students observe the axis of a graph on the board and add the title and axis labels. They plot two points on the graph and join the two with a line and work to describe the story in each of the graphs.
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Take Three Or Less
Fourth graders play a game clarifying when a game is "fair". They play in pairs stressing that the idea that they work out a winning strategy for the first player. They look for patterns to suggest that they start with a smaller number...
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Worth Their Weight
Students weigh various circulating coins in grams, and record their findings on a data chart for comparisons. They compare weights of coins and use subtraction of decimals to find the difference.
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Learning Birthdays With Chinese Calendar
Students participate in a visual arts lesson that focuses on patterns used in a macaroni necklace that represents the students' birthdays in the Chinese calendar. They compare the Chinese calendar to the one used in America and look at...
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Discovering the Area and Perimeter of Triangles
Eighth graders identify how to find the area and perimeter of rectangles and triangles. They discuss their understanding of area and perimeter and how the two concepts are applied in the real world. Finally, 8th graders determine the...
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R-Project
Students analyze the outcome of a scientific experiment using free downloadable software. They collect experimental data to use statistical software to determine if the observations are likely due to the treatment or random chance.
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Triangle Explorer
Students compute the area of triangles in a computer program. In this measurement lesson plan, students complete 5 easy, 5 medium, and 5 hard problems.
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"How Tall, How Short, How Faraway" by David A. Adler
Pupils list in a journal what "measurement" is. They measure with standard and non-standard units and record data on a class chart. They also construct a meter tape.
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Measurement
First graders participate in various activities dealing with measurement, length, volume, and temperature. They identify the need for standard units of measure, sort and classify objects, measure distances, and use a thermometer.
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Step by Step
Students measure the rise and run of steps from a place that holds meaning for them. They write a reflection (in the form of a journal entry, poem, or short story) regarding this significant place.
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A Measuring Tug
Fourth graders participate in a length and measurement tug-of-war game. They try and pull the rope as many feet as the teacher has marked, calling out their measurement when one side has succeeded.
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The Achievements and Challenges of Guatemala
Students research the Mayan number and calendar system. They translate a variety of math problems from base-10 Arabic numbers into a base-20 Mayan representation. They discuss current challenges faced by the people in today's Guatemala.
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