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Garden in an Egg Carton
Students investigate the growth of seedlings planted in egg cartons in the classroom. Measurements are taken as the plants grow and charts created to organize the data.
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Students Teaching Equations of a Line
Students are divided into groups and then each group is assigned a separate topic related to the equation of a line. Each group researches their topic and then they teach the rest of the groups about it.
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Smoses Toy Expo
Students research one of the simple machines listed in the lesson and review several simple machine websites to complete their research. Students use software and a watch a video to learn more about machines. Students create a poster...
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Scientist Are Like Detectives
Students demonstrate proper scientific observation skills. In this investigative science lesson plan, students make observations, record their findings and form conclusions in order to improve their scientific documentation and writing...
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Volume And Surface Area Of Prisms
Eighth graders investigate concepts related to the finding of the area of prisms. They use boxes as models of calculating the area while getting ready for the next level. The instructors are given sovereignty over the assessments and the...
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A Day at the Zoo - Elapsed Time
Third graders discover the concept of elapsed time. In this time lesson, 3rd graders watch a video which shows zoo feedings. They work in groups to find the elapsed time between feedings.
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Estimation and Measurement
Students use unconventional units of measure to estimate and measure.
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poem "One Inch Tall" from the book "Where the Sidewalk Ends" by Shel Silverstein
Students use the terms: ratio, proportion, and measurement in their description of the life of a person one inch tall.
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TE Lesson: Navigating at the Speed of Satellites
Students study the basic concepts of the Global Positioning System and how it increases the accuracy of navigation. They examine trilateration and how the speed of light is used to calculate distances.
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Groundwater Detectives
Students measure the pH of soil samples from a hypothetical site to locate a contaminant spill and will predict the direction of groundwater flow using mathematical modeling. They use the engineering design process to develop...
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Exploring Teen Numbers
Students explore place value. In this numeration lesson, students use ten frames to represent numbers greater than ten. Students read two digit numerals and build the corresponding number using counters and ten frames. Students...
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Euclidean Algorithm
Students are introduced to the concept of a Greatest Common Divisor. They review the number systems. Students are told how the entire field of Number Theory primarily uses the integers. They are told the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra.
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Dividing
Fifth graders explore the inverse proportional relationship and direct proportional relationship. They complete division chart showing the inverse relationship and direct relationship. Students are shown that division problems can be...
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Fishing for numbers
Students participate in a lesson in order to reinforce the numbers 0-10, and will also allow the students to practice their counting. Number recognition and the understanding of number size (magnitude) is increased also.
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Solve for Scale Factors Using Proportions
Eighth graders solve problems using proportions with scaled drawings. They work with maps and blue-prints discussing scales and plans and examine different polygons and figure out the scale factors or proportions they have been changed by.
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Multiplying 2-Digit Numbers
In this multiplying 2-digit numbers worksheet, students solve and complete 4 different problems. First, they multiply by the right-bottom digit and then the left-bottom digit. Finally, they add all numbers together and write the answer.
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Subtracting Two- and Three-Digit Numbers
For this subtracting two- and three-digit numbers worksheet, students, with a partner, problem solve and calculate the answers to fourteen subtraction equations.
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School Yard Park/ Ecosystem
Fifth graders examine ecosystems in their schoolyard. In this nature and ecosystem lesson, 5th graders map their schoolyard into workable plots. They classify plants and animals found in the plot. They revisit their site every two weeks...
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Lightning and Thunder
Students conduct an experiment. In this lightning and thunder lesson, students learn how to figure out how far away a thunderstorm is.
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Chucky Chickadee's Bird and Breakfast: Sing in Please
Students observe bird feeding and complete a tally and graphing activity for their observations. In this bird graphing lesson plan, students work in teams to observe bird feedings. Students complete a bird reporting sheet and collect...
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I See Shapes
Students explore shapes through literature. In this language arts lesson, students read stories about shapes and discuss the shapes they see in the stories. Students find shapes around the room.
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Solving Equations By Systematic Trial
Learnerss solve equations using guess and check. For this algebra lesson, students solve linear equation using the systematic trial. They isolate and identify the missing variable using non tranditonal methods.
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It All Adds Up
Students brainstorm reasons for politicians to expand recycling programs and find statistics to support recycling programs. They design posters, displaying a compelling statistic about recycling, to convince students at their school to...
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Census Sensibility
Students examine the importance of the census and census data collection methods. They gather statistical data, create graphs comparing state and national populations, and compose written reflections on why the census is necessary.