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Using Circle Graphs
In this circle graphs worksheet, learners read a story about buying craft materials. Students examine the circle graph that shows how much spent on each type of material. Learners then solve 3 problems using the data shown.
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Introduction to Fractions Using Cuisenaire Rods
Fifth graders use Cuisenaire rods in order to discover how to represent fractions with real objects. For this lesson on fractions, 5th graders first examine and learn the colors, lengths, and numerical values of each rod; then, students...
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Because of Winn Dixie Activity
In this Because of Winn Dixie learning exercise, 4th graders use characters from the story to complete a problem solving activity. Students must determine which items to buy and how to earn the money for those items. There are five...
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Eulerian Paths and Circuits
Students explore the concept of euler paths and circuits. In this euler paths and circuits lesson, students discuss the bridges of Königsberg problem. Students discuss how to determine if an euler circuit exists. Students discuss the...
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Subset Sum
High schoolers explore the concept of exponential growth. In this exponential growth activity, students solve a problem about ensuring fairness in a Tug-of-War. High schoolers determine which students should be on a team to...
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Mr. Goldman's Good Idea
Shopping carts are a modern convenience that many people take for granted. Make sure your pupils do not fall into that category by completing the activities in this plan. There are ideas included for language arts, social studies, math,...
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The Very Busy Spider-Pattern
Students explore two- and three-dimensional shapes. In this very busy spider lesson, students read the story and then create a spider web pattern of their own. The webs must use a symmetrical pattern. Additional activities...
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Batchelder News Channel Data Mix Up!
Students look at data in graphs with missing labels and use what they know about graphs to label the topics, titles, and axes of the graph. In this graph lesson plan, students pretend they are news reporters and have to fix their stories!
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The King's Slice
Students participate in an experiment involving the square root of two. They use different methods to solve the problem.
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Fractions: Multiplying by Mixed Numbers
In this math worksheet, students solve 30 problems in which a fraction and a mixed number are multiplied. Examples are written horizontally on the page.
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The Three Pigs
Second graders design and construct homes for the three pigs. Each of the homes is made and filled with patterns that we explore. They continue a sequential pattern and describe a rule for this.
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Pent-up Pentominoes
First graders are introduced to pentominoes in this activity. Using the Internet, they match pentominoes with the same shape and use a grid sheet to make their own. They are read books by their teacher and they identify the pentominoes...
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Summer Fun Activity: Dream Vacations
Pupils can turn the block area into a travel agency. In this early childhood problem solving instructional activity, students use creative-thinking and language skills as they design a play environment.
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Double Serving Lesson Plan
First graders add doubles numbers in number sentences. In this doubles numbers lesson plan, 1st graders list things that come in pairs, create doubles addition sentences, and solve riddles with doubles.
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Ten Baskets
In this multiplication worksheet, students read a story about a girl who is making fruit baskets. Students solve 5 word problems that will involve multiplying by ten.
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Why We Use Theorem In Calculus
Young scholars read an article to explain the reasoning behind theorems. In this calculus lesson, students understand the underlying principles of theorems and how it helps them make sense of the problems. They know why they do what they...
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Back to School, Mathematically Speaking
Reduce "math anxiety" by listening to students' math stories.
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American Civil Rights Movement, Photo Essay
Students view photographs from the Civil Rights Movement and write an essay from the point of view of someone in the photograph. They artistically represent various aspects of the Movement.
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What's Wrong - Intensive Reading
There are different types of reading meant for different texts. Discuss four of these with your emerging readers. When does one perform an extensive or intensive reading? When does one skim or scan a text? How are these all different?
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Topic: Math, Chemistry, and Food
Young scholars listen as the teacher tells the story of Sisyphus rolling the stone up the mountain. Students prepare two batches of jello, one with fresh pineapple, and one with canned pineapple. While the jello is setting, young...
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Fun with Balloons
Fifth graders design their own hot air balloon. In this science instructional activity, 5th graders investigate how factors like weight and sizes affect a balloon's lifting power. They also write math problems based on facts...
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Miles Of Smiles
Students investigate basic mathematical properties to solve multiplication and division problems. They solve word problems that are part of the lesson. Students are required to give written or oral justification for how they solve each...
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Picture Subtraction
In this subtraction learning exercise, students solve a set of 3 farm animal picture problems, subtracting single digit numbers. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Hoosier Artists
Students examine the paintings of various Indiana artists. Using the internet, they relate the landscapes shown to the history of the state and how it affected Native Americans. Using the information they gathered, they write story...