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Time and Cycles - Dendrochronology
Students investigate the lives of trees by examining ring cycles. In this plant life lesson, students identify the field of study known as dendrochronology and discover its history. Students investigate a simulated tree ring and...
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Blindfolded Building
Students build a Lego design and then work with a partner to reproduce that design. They guide the building of the reproduction by description only and then check their work.
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Linear Functions: Are You Ready for the REAL World?
students emulate a real world problem and model it with mathematics working in a small group. Observe and facilitate discussion as the groups use various strategies, such as (graphs, brainstorming, tables, and dialogue.
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Compass Rose: Dance and Quilt
Fourth graders identify the cardinal directions by listening to a song entitled, "Stand," and by reviewing the lyrics to that song. They notice the cardinal directions that are posted around the classroom. They perform the motions as...
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Advertising Through the Decades
Twelfth graders compare and contrast advertising styles and motives from 1920 to present. Using internet research and print advertisements students make comparisons and inferences about the function of marketing. At the culmination of...
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Algebra: What's My Rule?
Students apply higher level thinking skills to determine rules for sorting and classification. In this pre-algebra instructional activity, students nominate classmates who they think satisfy the unspoken "rule" established by the leader....
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Traveling the Career Paths 2
Students discover the six different career paths they could take and why each path is important. In this career choice lesson plan, students discuss different career paths using a visual poster. Students then play interactive games.
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The Quadratic Formula
Students solve quadratic function by completing the square. For this algebra lesson, students use the quadratic formula to factor quadratics and find the roots. They graph the parabola and identify its properties.
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I Think I Forgot Something!
Learners examine human health by reading a children's book in class. In this breakfast lesson, students identify the importance of starting the day with a good, nutritious meal. Learners read the book I Think I Forgot Something and...
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"In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb"
First graders listen to the story "Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs" by Judi Barrett. They discuss weather forecasting and create an art project to go with the saying about March weather: "In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb".
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Valentine Cinquain
Students review parts of speech by using Inspiration. They brainstorm vocabulary that fit a Valentines theme. Students watch as the teacher demonstrates the parts of a cinquain poem. Students write their own poem and create a KidPix...
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What's My Area?
Students use tiles to find area. In this finding area lesson, students explore how to use square tiles to make shapes, then look at how they can be used to measure area. Students then explore how an area can be covered with different...
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Traveling the Career Paths 1
Students explore careers. In this life goals lesson plan, students examine several career paths as they listen to puppets present different types of jobs and discuss the importance of each of the jobs.
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Mountain Magic: Identifying the Basic Physical Characteristics of Mountains
Students read about and identify on maps the physical characteristics of mountains. In this mountains lesson plan, students also write about the characteristics using personification.
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Fun With Fractals
Young scholars use fractals to analyze nature. In this geometry lesson, students work in groups using technology and math to communicate. They identify where in the real world fractal can be seen.
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Contributions of Ancient Egypt and China
Second graders study the contributions of Ancient Egypt and China, which have had an impact on world history, with emphasis on written language, laws, calendars, and architectural monuments such as the Pyramids and the Great Wall of China.
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Introduction to Linear Functions
Students are introduced to the concept of linear functions. Using new terminology, they describe linear functions in sentences and in data tables. Using the internet, they calculate and record answers to problems which are discussed...
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Symmetrical Mummy Drawings/Mixed Media
Second graders explore Egyptian culture, including mummification, and hieroglyphic writings. They create their own mummy case using paper and a variety of materials. Students use symmetry to create their mummy.
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Where Have All the Endangered Gone?
Students explore animals that are endangered. They choose an endangered animal that they would like to keep from becoming extinct. Students create a persuasive presentation to persuade someone to understand why they feel keeping their...
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Me on the Map: Homes, Neighborhoods, and Communities
Students read a book about maps and identify the differences between a picture and a map. In this maps lesson plan, students also label maps of their home, neighborhood, and community.
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Investing
Students collect data on investments and draw conclusions. In this algebra lesson, students analyze exponential graphs as they relate to money. They discuss the cause of an account balance being high or low.
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Our Families, Yours, and Mine
Students study the similarities and differences in families and identify attributes in themselves and others.
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Publishing an Alphabet Book
Students research, write and publish an A,B,C book based on research of their own.
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Writing in the Math Classroom
Students determine the vertex, y-intercept and direction of a parabola and write an explanation of how to graph a parabola. They collect and graph data using a calculator.