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Minnesota-China Connections:What Time Is It?
Students calculate the time difference between Beijing, China and their local community. They discuss how time difference affects intercultural communication.
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Videobusters
A real-world scenario, Videobusters, a video rental store has just got to get organized. In small groups, the class works on organizing and analyzing data utilizing matrices. They need to use their skills in adding, subtracting and...
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Get Geared Up
Middle schoolers calculate gear ratio as they solve word problems. They discuss and find slopes as they relate to real life. Additionally, they hey use ratio and proportion to make predictions and solve problems.
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Distance over Time
Students analyze velocity and how it is determined. They experiment with velocity in order to measure and calculate the magnitude of speed. They use examples in their novel "Skateboard Renegade" to relate velocity to real life situations.
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Playground Games
Students compete in playground games in order to review velocity and wave behavior in real life situations. They demonstrate understanding by calculating velocity in their "Playground Games" packet.
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Three Approaches
Learners decide on which approach to take to the presentation of a new language. They simply put the structure on the board and explain it. They create a situation and elicit the language when the need arises within the situation. They...
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CSI Investigation
Students solve real life situation using the Pythagorean Theorem. In this geometry lesson, students calculate the length, midpoint and slope of segments. They solve word problems using properties of square roots.
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Solving Problems Involving Chords, Radii, Tangents, Secants and Arcs within the Same Circle
Tenth graders apply their knowledge of angles related to a circle, radii, secants, tangents and chords of a circle. They practice using formulas related to a circle. They also apply what has been practiced to real life situations.
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Algebra: Evaluating Expressions Using Tiles
Sixth graders evaluate algebraic expressions. In this introduction to algebra lesson plan, 6th graders use manipulatives (algebra tiles) to solve problems involving one and two variables. Students apply this knowledge to real life...
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Making Parallel Lines
Students differentiate between parallel and perpendicular lines. In this geometry instructional activity, students make conjectures and apply it to solve real life situations. They collect data and make predictions based on the data.
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Fractions: Multiplication and Division
Seventh graders multiply and divide fractions. Using the teepee method, 7th graders model fractions as they find solutions to problems. They recognize that "of" means to multiply and explore real life situations when multiplying or...
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Patterns
Young scholars identify patterns in equations. In this algebra lesson, students write equations of problems with recurring patterns. They relate and model real life situation using functions.
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Incredible Edible Bridges
Pupils create a bridge using engineering and geometric concepts. In this geometry lesson, students identify the missing measures of polygons sides and angles. They work together to solve real life situation using problem solving...
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Red Tail Ridge Wetland Study Project
Fifth graders use a real life scenario of the wetlands to gather information on creatures of the habitat. In this wetlands lesson, 5th graders research the interdependence of organisms in a healthy habitat. Students collected...
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A Day to Remember!
Students study math. In this real-life problem solving lesson plan, students work on their skills dealing with time and money. They work in small groups on various time and money word problems and by the final day they have a final...
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Mixed Numbers
Students rewrite and solve problems using mixed numbers. In this algebra lesson plan, students solve fractions using mixed numbers by addition and subtraction. They relate the use of mixed numbers to real life.
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Scale Drawing
Students use ratio and proportions to solve problems. In this geometry lesson, students apply ratio and proportions to real life scenarios.
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Fishin' For Fractions
Fifth graders compare fractions. In this fraction lesson, 5th graders identify whether a fraction is closest to zero, half, or one and use common denominators. They put fractions in order and complete real-life fraction questions.
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Experience and Perspective
Sixth graders consider how one's prior experiences influence perspective. In this experience and perspective lesson, 6th graders discuss their personal experiences and examine those of a character in the text Home of the Brave. Students...
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Problematic Situation for Yoshiko Uchida's Journey to Topaz
Like Yuki, Mrs. Sakane, and Ken, characters in Journey to Topaz, class groups must reach a consensus on 12 items they would bring if forced to relocate. The activity provides readers with an opportunity to make text-to-self and...
Generation Rx
My Generation Rx: Lead the Scene
Prescription drugs may start out with legitimate usage, but lately they are finding their way to high school and college party life. Have a discussion with the teenagers in your class on prescription drug abuse with a PowerPoint...
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Place Value of Decimals to Hundredths: Diving for Decimals
Constructing decimals correctly is a crucial concept for elementary students to grasp. Here, have the young mathematicians in your class explore standard and expanded form while comparing decimal values. This unit is taught while...
Critical Thinking Cooperative
Doing Our Share
Whether at home or in the classroom, each member of a community has certain responsibilities they must tend to. With the help of the children's story Piggybook by Anthony Browne, kids learn how to assign jobs in a fair and safe...
Center for Civic Education
Orb and Effy Learn About Authority
Simplify the teaching of the US Constitution with this primary grade social studies lesson. While reading a fun story about an imaginary place called Bubble Land, children learn about the concept of authority and the importance of...