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Gold-Worthy Ideas for the Upcoming Games

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Gather some ideas for bringing the Winter Olympics into your classroom.
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Comparing Fractions

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students discuss the nature of fractions and compare fractions based on a similar whole to determine relative size.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Scaling Down the Solar System

For Teachers 4th - 5th Standards
Learners work collaboratively to gain a better understanding of the vastness of space by scaling down the solar system. They measure by inches, gain an understanding of space, and model the distances of the planets from the sun.
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Using Inequalities to Problem Solve

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students explore inequalities. In this Algebra I lesson, students solve and graph linear inequalities involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.  Students use inequalities to solve and graph real-world problems.
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Tangram Fractions

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore tangram puzzles. In this tangram fraction lesson plan, students read Grandfather Tang and then practice solving tangram puzzles. Students identify fractions of the pieces of the tangram puzzles and then create a design...
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Who's In The Fact Family?

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Learners study related addition and subtraction facts. In this math lesson, students use related addition and subtraction to solve problems. Learners use manipulatives to explore fact families.
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Going Whole Hog

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students participate in a game in which they compare fractions and graph the fractions.
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Fractions

For Teachers 6th
  Students practice measurement.  In this fractions lesson, 6th graders measure volume of a liquid, e.g. 1/5 liter, and learn the vocabulary of fractions (numerator, denominator). Students solve sample problems in small groups.  
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How Fast Is Your Car?

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders discover the relationship between speed, distance, and time. They calculate speed and represent their data graphically. They, in groups, design a ramp for their matchbox car. The goal is to see who's ramp produces the...
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Conversions: Metrics Made Easy

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students, in groups, measure and record each other's height. They identify measurement conversion methods and use online resources to convert measured heights to multiple systems.
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Cannot Buy Me Love

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students investigate the concepts that are related to finance and how it is used in the world. They take part in activities that are focused around the use of a spreadsheet while using a T-chart to simulate a ledger of credits and debits.
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Making Rectangles

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Pupils study rectangles. For this math lesson, students use numbers, measurements and geometry to draw rectangles of varying sizes.
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Conversions: Metrics Made Easy

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners convert standard units of measurement to metric units using tape measures, meter sticks, rulers, and online conversion calculators.
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Constructing Tangrams

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders visualize and identify geometric shapes after applying transformations on a coordinate plane. In this tangrams lesson plan, 7th graders construct a set of tangrams and then answer extension questions related to...
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Sorting Nets

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore sorting networks.  In this computer science lesson, students problem solve as they investigate a parallel processing sorting network. 
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New York State Testing Program: Mathematics Book 2, Grade 4 2003

For Students 4th
For this 4th grade math standardized test practice worksheet, students solve 48 multiple-step open-ended math problems based on New York academic standards.
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The Language of Mathematics

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners integrate the language, concepts and skills of math into the daily routine and classroom environment. They think mathematically by participating in short, daily, individual, small group, whole group and transitional activities...
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Scratch: Decimals and Fractions on the Number Line

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
The interactive activity has students place decimals and fractions on the correct place on a number line.
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Where Does That Fall on the Number Line?

For Teachers 6th
Where does five-thirds belong on a number line? What about 1.61? Students apply their knowledge of fractions and decimals in order to compare and order fractions and decimals.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 5.nbt Placing Thousandths on the Number Line

For Teachers 5th Standards
This task asks students to order decimal numbers to the thousandths on a number line between 0 and 0.1. Aligns with 5.NBT.A.3.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 5.nbt Comparing Decimals on the Number Line

For Teachers 5th Standards
This task presents four pairs of decimal numbers and asks students to compare them and place them on number lines. Aligns with 5.NBT.A.3.
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PBS

Pbs: Who Won?: Comparing Decimals to the Thousandths Place

For Students 3rd - 5th
To figure out who won the race you have to compare their times. This interactive exercise focuses on using what you know about ordering decimals, number lines and rounding to the tenths place and then asks you to think about what numbers...
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Ordering Decimals

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart, students apply their understanding of ordering decimals on a number line. Students use the visual and interactive features in Activstudio to arrange decimals in arrays.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Comparing Decimals Wider Isn't Always Larger

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this activity, students learn to compare and order decimals. They learn to measure decimals by using the Number Line application.