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Discovering Math: Computation
Middle schoolers add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers. They find the square and the cube of numbers. They create a game incorporating computation on rational numbers. Everyone works together to write and evaluate...
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Where There's Smoke
Students explore technology and how it can be used to bring about change in other cultures. In this investigative lesson students complete several activities using technology.
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Discuss It
A key part of learning about different people and things is knowing how to have a constructive discussion in a respectful way. The class establishes a set of rules for their discussion and then begins a conversation about a wide array of...
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Phases of Charon
Charon, the largest of Pluto's moons, was discovered in 1978. Lesson is a walk through of how to solve for the phases of Charon. It uses two different points on Pluto and takes into account the tilt of the pole, the rotational axis, and...
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The Emancipation Proclamation
Middle schoolers read one of the most important documents in our nation's history: The Emancipation Proclamation of 1863. After everyone reads the proclamation, they set out to write a "You Were There" type of report on it. They pretend...
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Discovering Math: Concepts in Geometry
Middle and high schoolers explore the concept of proving the Pythagorean Theorem. They research proofs of the Pythagorean Theorem. Pupils create posters of proofs, and research Greek mathematicians.
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Problem Solving with the Wilderness Classroom
Students complete 45 multiple choice math word problems. In this math word problems lesson plan, students solve word problems on time, graphing, all four operations, money, and more.
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Cube Coloring Problem
Upper elementary and middle schoolers describe the various features of unit cubes, such as edges, corners, and faces. They also discuss how to represent measurements of a cube using exponents before engaging in various thinking and...
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Another Trip to the Nurse's Office
Students consider the role of the nurse at their school. Using Internet resources and archived articles, they gather information regarding relevant health topics. Students use their information to create pamphlets on health topics...
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Digital Science through Pod Casting
Students create science presentations. In this science unit lesson, middle school students create a presentation on an elementary science concept. The presentations are turned into podcasts for the access of elementary school teachers.
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Post-Secondary Checklist
Twelfth graders answer the question what is next for them and identify how life is going to be different after high school. As a class, they share their life experiences in elementary and middle school and then predict how it might be...
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New Kid on the Block
Middle schoolers become familiar with the problems of new students and interview new middle schoolers to understand their experiences when they first arrived. In this new students lesson, middle schoolers design informational packages...
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6 C's of Motivation
Students get involved in a Project-Based Learning instructional design model as they enter a problem-solving learning journey. They get to personalize their learning experience from the beginning by making choices. Students set up and...
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The Choice -- Abortion
Students discuss the options when finding out they are pregnant in middle school or high school. In groups, they research the history of abortion along with the complications that can arise. As a class, they discuss the reasons why the...
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Organizational Patterns: Comparison and Contrast Writing
Middle schoolers write an essay comparing and contrasting their school experiences. Through guided practice, they create an outline of their elementary school experience and middle school experience. Using their outlines, students...
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Celebrate Black History
Students research African-American mathematicians. In this middle school mathematics instructional activity, students celebrate Black History by conducting Internet research on an African-American, mathematicians or scientist. Students...
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Native American Foods
Learners explore Native American foods. In this middle school mathematics lesson, students research the types of foods Native Americans across the country typically ate. Learners summarize a recipe in their own worlds.
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We're Recording
Students record their experiments or lessons using a video camera. In this technology lesson plan, students explain to the camera what they have learned. They watch these together to help reinforce a lesson plan.
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Estimating Distances
Middle schoolers investigate distance measurement. In this middle school mathematics lesson, students find the average length of their pace and use their pace to measure various unknown distances in feet and miles. Middle schoolers...
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Currency
Students investigate currency and exchange rates. In the middle school mathematics lesson, students use ratio and proportion to convert from one type of currency to another. Students solve problems involving currency exchange.
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Recipes and Ratios
Young scholars use ratio and proportions to adjust recipe size. In this middle school mathematics instructional activity, students investigate Native American food and adjust the recipe size for said foods to the number of servings...
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Math and Money
Students explore financial literacy. In this middle school mathematics lesson, students investigate income, taxes, and costs of living. Students investigate banking and use straightforward computation to learn about savings, simple...
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Budgeting and Travel
Young scholars plan a trip to the Olympics. In this middle school mathematics lesson, students are given a worksheet describing the cost of necessities for their trip. Young scholars are given a balance and must purchase airline...
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Currency Exchange
Students investigate the currency exchange rate. In this middle school mathematics lesson plan, student use proportions to exchange between the U.S. dollar and the euro. Students come up with a product they would like to buy and...
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