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Pairs

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders brainstorm as a class, things that come in pairs and discuss why we say they come in pairs. They observe the teacher as she explains that grouping items in pairs make them easier to count; discovering that she is counting...
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Word Roots

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders discover that for some words, the definition is actually in the word and that much of our language is derived from Latin and many words have Latin roots. They look at the definition part of the worksheet and go over it...
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LOU GEHRIG: THE IRON HORSE

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders review with the teacher from what person the story is written in and how they have reached that conclusion. They brainstorm ten qualities that Gehrig possessed and create a statement that describes him; giving three...
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Snowmen Measuring Sticks

For Teachers K
Students get into small groups and paint their paint sticks white. They then mark off inches on their stick with the help of a partner and inch worms. The teacher will add the hat and the eyes while the students add buttons, a scarf, and...
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Graphs

For Teachers K
Students create "snowballs" from crumbled pieces of white paper. They then glue their snowball to the appropriate side of the graph to indicate who has and who has not thrown a snowball. The teacher and the calss then will count how many...
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Graphs

For Teachers K
Students identify the difference between two objects: a glove and a mitten. Those who like gloves raise their hands and receive a glove outline to color and cut out. Then those who prefer mittens will raise their hands and receive a...
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The Third Eye

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners take digital pictures to create a unique viewpoint. In groups, they discuss if they have ever had a feeling of someone watching them. They use the digital camera as a "third eye" to see different perspectives. They answer...
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All About Me

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders investigate the use of centimeters while measuring items with rulers which they construct. They examine the need for standard units of measure. They estimate the length of body parts before making the actual measurements.
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How much room?

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students examine the amount of usable space that exists in their classroom using square meters and square centimeters. They apply the information to predict the ideal size of a classroom.
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Mathematical Proofs

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the nature of mathematical proofs and mathematical inquiry. They complete the activity "Using the Pythagorean Theorem". They read selected articles and participate in class discussions.
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Mapas Bailados: Creating Visual Representations of Dances Using Maps

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders listen to "Frank the Monster..." and discuss the dance map on the inside cover of the book. They create their own dance map using sentence strips to record the types of movement.
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Math Bargains

For Teachers 1st
First graders use real coins or concrete models of coins to solve problems involving the purchase of items. They use cons and simulate going to a bargain store to purchase items. Students record the total cost of items. Pupils make a...
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Patterns All Around (Centers)

For Teachers K
Students identify, extend, and create patterns of sounds, physical movements, and concrete objects. They brainstorm patterns found in the classroom. Students use mathematical attributes to identify patterns and predict what comes next.
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Grade 2: Texas Problem Solving

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders use numerical data about Texas to write and solve real-life problems involving addition and subtraction (or multiplication and division). They work in pairs to choose three numerical facts about Texas to use to make up...
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Double Dipping

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders find and display all possible pairs of flavors of ice cream and look for patterns in the results. They discuss strategies for finding all combinations of flavors. Students explain and write a description for the pattern...
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Belongs, Doesn't Belong

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders discover the rule used to sort a set of data into two sets, those data that belong according to the rule and those data that don't belong. Students participate in a game to determine the rule. They discuss strategies for...
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Hooked On Problem Solving

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use properties of operations and problem-solving strategies to do mental calculations, and look for patterns in the solutions. They create an array, using each of the digits 1-9 exactly once to form addition problems...
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Grade 3: Pretzel Probability

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders discuss prizes included in products to stimulate sales. They discuss a pretend pretzel company and it's sticker promotion. Students compute how many boxes of pretzels they will need to collect in order to be sure of having...
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Tantalizing Tangrams

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders participate in what is considered to be a model lesson. The lesson focuses upon polygons and basic geometry. The lesson addresses national standards and displays how others should be done.
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Rolling Records

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders play a game to determine the likelihoods of different outcomes when rolling two number cubes. Students play a game to determine the likelihoods of different outcomes when rolling two number cubes.
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And Around We Go!

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders conduct a survey and collect data to construct a bar graph that will then be changed into a circle graph. With the bar graph, 6th graders compare estimated fractions and percentages and estimate percentages. With the circle...
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Pepe Cleaners

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders gather data to determine the relationships between the base and height of rectangles with fixed perimeters and express the relationships using words and symbols. Students build rectangles with pipe cleaners. They create...
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Algebra I: A Draining Swimming Pool

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners analyze and develop symbolic representations to describe the amount of water left in a pool being pumped out after a given amount of time, with various pumping rates and initial quantities of water in the pool.
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Algebra II: Crickets-Nature's Thermometer

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students translate functional relationships into equations to answer questions. Students answer questions using different representations of the relationships: function rules, graphs of the function, tables of values, and equations and...