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Building Word Problems

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders study addition and subtraction facts. In equal groups, they play a race game to correctly solve addition and subtraction problems. Using a PowerPoint presentation, the teacher demonstrates how to write word problems and...
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Rules of Divisibillity

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders participate in a lesson that covers the Rules of Divisibility. They play a game for a warm-up before the direct instruction. Following the rules being covered they finish the lesson using an assignment included in the...
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Domino Adding

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students practice adding numbers to twelve. In this computation lesson, students construct paper domino patterns and play games in which they use the the dots on the dominoes to make addition problems.
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Ten Sly Piranhas: A Counting Story in Reverse

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students solve related addition and subtraction problems. In this addition and subtraction lesson, students use the book Ten Sly Piranhas by William Wise as the source of word problems for students to solve.
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Order of Operations

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the order of operations. They compare how the values of equations change when the order of operations is not followed. They discuss the order of operations. Independently, 7th graders solve equations. Students...
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Integers - Objects Model

For Students 6th - 7th
Sixth and seventh graders solve 19 various types of problems related to integers as objects models. They write an integer that corresponds to each letter on a number line and then, arrange the integers from least to greatest. Pupils also...
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Integer Intro

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
Read a series of word problems and have your class identify the process to solve them. They practice identifying, comparing, and ordering integers. They focus on recognizing opposites and the absolute value of number. An assessment...
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Escape The Hangman

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders investigate the concept of probability. They use the game of hangman to create engagement and context for conducting the lesson. They create a spreadsheet with data that is given. Students make predictions based on data.
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Pumpkin Seed Multiplication

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students practice multiplication facts. In this multiplication lesson plan, students participate in a pumpkin seed multiplication game where they match up addition sentences and multiplication facts. Game board and number sentences are...
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Trig Tic-Tac-Times

For Students 11th - 12th
In this trigonometry activity, students play a skill review game that involves the problem solving strategy of working backward.  The game is similar to tic-tac-toe using the trigonometric ratios.  The one page activity provides the...
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Geo Jammin' - Day 4, Lesson 12: Geo Gee-Hawin'

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students review geometry unit content through a vocabulary/word game. They demonstrate understanding using geoboards to answer questions. They work in groups and it's a race to the correct answer.
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The Grouchy Ladybug

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Young scholars complete a Cirlce Map about time. They recall times during the grouchy ladybugs travels, and add dots on ladybugs using turn-around facts. Pupils correctly sequence the events of The Grouchy Ladybug. Students compose new...
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Who Grows Cabbage?

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students use logic to solve the puzzle about vegetable farming. In this logical thinking lesson plan, students use the game board of various vegetable categories to define which farmer grows cabbage. Students use the clues to help them...
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Sudoku: Sudoku Gameboard: Shapes

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Sudoku worksheet, students cut out a set of tiles for use in a Sudoku game. Answers and a website reference for additional resources are included.
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Planetary Place Value

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Third graders explore place value to the ten thousands place. This incredibly thorough, 24-page instructional activity has learners construct, order, and compare numbers to 9,999. This three-day instructional activity includes reteaching...
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Borrowing from Our Neighbors

For Teachers 2nd - 4th Standards
Young mathematicians explore two-digit subtraction. They will investigate multiple ways to subtract numbers involving regrouping. Resources are provided.
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Deal Me In

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Middle schoolers study the components of a deck of cards and conduct an initial experiment in the probability of drawing various types of cards from a deck. They play two rounds of poker to discover the probability of drawing several...
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Turtle Life Cycle

For Teachers 2nd - 5th Standards
Explore the wonders of the life cycle by first focusing on the growth and development of the green turtle. The class will discuss the life cycle of different plants and animals, then turn their attention to the green turtle. They view a...
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Smart Jeopardy Review

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students review information from their class by participating in a mock Jeopardy game.  In this study habits lesson, students view Jeopardy style questions from a PowerPoint presentation and answer them via a Smart Board.  Students are...
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Decimal Addition and Subtraction

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this decimal addition and subtraction worksheet, students use a computer program for initial instruction, then complete 22 problems with decimals.
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Common Multiples

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders identify common multiples of numbers to 10. They take turns to throw the two dice. Students after each throw they find the common multiples of these numbers. They cover these numbers with counters. Students each has...
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Coordinate Grid Twister

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers plot ordered pairs on a coordinate plane. Given a game board and other manipulatives, groups of students participate in a coordinate grid game where they stand and place their feet and hands on a given grid position....
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Places, Places, Everyone

For Teachers 1st
First graders play the game Show Me and use math software to practice place value.
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Algebra Jeopardy

For Teachers 3rd - 9th
Students participate in an algebra jeopardy game. In this algebra review lesson plan, students are split into two groups and answer review questions from the Algebra I curriculum. Students use a prepared computer game as a game board.