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Who Wants to Carry a Million?
Students, in groups, determine the volume of a box large enough to hold a million dollars. They calculate the dimensions of a bill and the volume of the money.
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Recycling
Students relate recycling to waste reduction. In this science lesson, students talk about the environment and how recycling certain natural resources actually saves on energy. They also discuss what type of recycling causes...
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Calculating Baseball Statistics
Students calculate baseball statistics. For this data analysis lesson, students use baseball statistics to calculate the batting average and slugging percentage. Students visit www.funbrain.com to play a math baseball game.
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Proving For The Crew
Students write math questions that pertain to the Lewis and Clark Expedition. In this math lesson, students utilize resources in the classroom to help write mathematical questions and answers that relate to the Lewis and Clark...
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Shopping for Skills
Third graders spend varying amounts of money and shop without over spending. They complete a worksheet based on grocery store flyer ads and the amount of money they are budgeted. They create their own questions about the grocery flyer...
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Adding Common Fractions
Fourth graders estimate various measurements. In this instructional activity on measurement, 4th graders estimate the length and mass of multiple objects. Students discuss the difference between a guess and a reasonable estimate and...
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Literal Equations
Students explore Literal Equations. In this literal equations instructional activity, students use the Internet to connect to links and solve linear equations. Students investigate, analyze and record their findings on various activity...
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The Ice Cream Shop
Second graders read books about ice cream and plan an ice cream sundae party for the class. They research ingredients and determine how much the party cost each student. They hold a mock opening for an ice cream store and have their party.
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End of the Year Math Terms
In this end of the year math test activity, 4th graders complete problems including addition, division, measurement, decimals, and more. Students complete 22 problems.
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Pushy Kids in Physics
Young scholars examine the concepts of balanced forces, unbalanced forces, and resulting net forces. They participate in a force and motion demonstration by pushing students in various directions, and calculating and identifying the...
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It Has to Balance
Second graders use a price list and balance sheet to plan for a day of fun at the beach. They consider expenses, income, and balancing of resources.
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Multiplication Word Problems 1 Version 1
In this multiplication worksheet, 2nd graders read and solve 6 word problems in which single digits are multiplied. There is a box next to each problem for students to show their work.
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Let's Make Fudge
Students make fudge after reading fractional values in recipes and finding equivalent fractions to those presented in the recipes. They study measurement abbreviations.
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Fraction King Lesson Plan
Students combine imagination, block manipulation, and computer applets to investigate fractions.
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Drama: Working Together
Students participate in a host of activities designed to encourage creativity, collaboration, and cooperation. They experience walking in different ways, greeting various types of people, and mirroring, where one student duplicates the...
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Calculate the Answer
Students solve basic multiplication or addition facts using a calculator and product cards. They draw a card, read the sum or product, and press single digits on the calculator to display the number on the card.
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Two-Step Equations
Students explore the concept of solving two-step equations. In this solving two-step equations lesson, students watch a short video about solving equations. Students view a PowerPoint presentation about solving two-step equations....
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Basic Sense
Fifth graders add fractions. After a class discussion on real life application of fractions, the teacher uses fractions strips to model adding fractions. In pairs, 5th graders model adding fractions by drawing diagrams. They justify...
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How much is a movie worth?
Middle schoolers discover how much a movie is worth. They use decimals and percentages greater than 100 to complete this activity.
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Division Word Problems Three- Version 1
In this word problems worksheet, students read the word problems and use division to solve the problems. Students solve 5 problems.
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U.S. Involvement in Nation-Building Before Iraq
Learners analyze U.S. involvement in Iraq. In this foreign policy lesson, students listen to their instructor lecture on America's nation-building policies. Learners respond to questions pertaining to nation-building practices.
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Addition & Subtraction Word Problems
In this addition and subtraction word problems worksheet, students examine, analyze and develop a variety of word problems solving skills involving both addition and subtraction.
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Multiplication Word Problems Three- Version 1
In this word problems activity, learners read the word problems and use multiplication to solve the problems. Students solve 5 problems.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Arithmetic: Quotient Estimation With Mixed Numbers/fractions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students estimate quotients of fractions and mixed numbers using benchmarks and rounding. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch...