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Investigation: Crazy Caterpillars
First graders explore biology patterns by creating a model insect. In this patterns lesson plan, 1st graders utilize snap cubes and pattern blocks to recreate their own version of a centipede or caterpillar. Students create their...
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The Language of Mathematics
Students 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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Knick Knack Paddywhack
Students search for hidden patterns and rhymes. In this pattern and rhyming lesson, students search for hidden patterns and rhymes within the song "Knick-knack Paddywhack." Students discuss what they find or hear together.
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Witches Brew
Young scholars reinforce AB patterns taught in the classroom and practice locomotor movements. They cut out and laminate 20 of each of the following Halloween items: bats, ghosts, Frankenstein faces, spiders, Jack-O¿¿¿-Lanterns,...
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Using Tens Frames for "Teen" Numbers
Sixth graders practice recognizing teen numbers for the part-whole strategy of bridging to ten. They approach the advanced counting stage to problem solve addition facts to ten utilizing dot patterns on a quinary frame with dot patterns...
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The Function Box
Students explore arithmetic and numerical patterns. After observing a teacher created function box, students describe a pattern and predict what will "come out" of the function box. They explore patterns such as geometric shapes,...
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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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Three Little Kittens: Addition Booklet
Students explore math problem solving strategies while reading a nursery rhyme. For this addition lesson, students learn math skills such as solving simple equations, graphing data and extending patterns while reading The Three Little...
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Pizza Topping Combinations
Learners brainstorm pizza toppings and determine the number of possible ways to order a pizza. In this algebra activity, students analyze and investigate geometric patterns as they relate to the concept of a variable. Learners then use a...
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Tessellations
Seventh graders investigate geometric shapes using tessellations. In this geometry lesson, 7th graders practice tessellations using different shapes. They create different designs using tessellations.
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Adding and Subtracting Rational Numbers to Solve Problems
High schoolers explore the concept of probability. In this probability instructional activity, students use area to determine probability. High schoolers use charts and spinners to help determine the probability of events such as...
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Exploring Exponents
Learners solve problems dealing with exponents. In this algebra lesson, students solve problems using interactive online problems. They create visuals and gain a better understanding of the concepts.
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My Test Book: Rational and Irrational Numbers
In this online interactive math skills worksheet, students solve 10 multiple choice math problems regarding rational and irrational numbers. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Identifying Horizontal, Vertical and Oblique Lines
Third graders watch the teacher draw a horizontal line across the board. They listen to the definition of horizontal and has a student demonstrate putting their body in a horizontal position. This is repeated with a vertical line. The...
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Terrific Tessellations
Students explore tessellations that are found in nature and everyday objects. They observe the works of M.C. Escher. Students create their own tessellations using pencil and paper.
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Shape Search
Second graders draw a model using correctly formed geometric shapes. In this geometric shapes lesson, 2nd graders notice geometric shapes in the world around them and accurately draw these shapes.
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Messy Cookies
Fourth graders explain the idea of a missing factor in an equation. They recognize, represent and solve mathematical situations using patterns and symbols.
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The Long and Short of It
Fourth graders play a variety of ordering games to identify place value in whole numbers and decimals. They consider the importance of place value in dealing with money.
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Algebra: Linear Equations
Learners draw graphs of linear equations using the slope intercept form. Upon completion of various problems, students record their answers on the board and explain the solutions to classmates. Learners take a test over the material...
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Reflection Experiments
Seventh graders investigate with light rays. In this light instructional activity, 7th graders determine the angle of reflection using simple materials. They continue the investigation by exploring the theory that light which is not...
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Understanding Equivalent Fractions
In this understanding equivalent fractions worksheet, 5th graders use a computer program for instruction, then answer 15 questions about equivalent fractions.
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The Sequences Problem
In this Algebra I/Geometry/Algebra II worksheet, students determine what term is missing in the two given sequences. The one page worksheet has two problems with the solutions.
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Introduction to Infinite Series
In this algebra instructional activity, students find the pattern and nth formula for different series. They decide whether a sequence will diverge or converge. There are 13 questions.
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Geo Jammin' By DeSign - Day 1, Lesson 2: Dancing Duo
Second graders and teachers identify geometric vocabulary word by searching a geometry website. They create a Quilt Word Wall using the geometry words.