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Get to Know Snow!

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students learn about snow. In this snow themed instructional activity, students read a book, make a painting, and observe snow. A math activity timing how long it takes for snow to melt is included.
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Oh - The Bonds of Matter!

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders identify the types of bonds elements form. In this chemistry lesson, 8th graders represent valence electrons with dot structures. They draw and label different atoms.
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Tally Time

For Teachers Pre-K - 5th
Students create a tally chart. In this math and health instructional activity, students discuss healthy foods and create a tally chart showing the number of students who like to eat healthy foods.
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Plastic Packaging

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students collect data. In this math instructional activity, students collect data about recyclable materials. Students develop a plan that will help the environment. Recycling plastic containers is discussed.
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Sand and Water

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students follow this recipe for fun clay creations. In this early childhood art and science lesson, students develop creative-thinking skills, fine-motor skills, and sensory awareness while they make, mold, and decorate salt dough.
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Math Game Night

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars plan a family game night. In this problem solving lesson, students brainstorm games to play, watch a video to help with room arrangement and determine which room arrangement would work best. When all the preparations are...
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Graphing Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students graph quadratic functions. In this algebra lesson, students identify the vertex and intercepts of a quadratic equations and graph the parabola. They find the axis of symmetry and make a table to find the values of the parabola.
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It's a Drag!

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students create number lines using decimals and whole numbers. In this algebra lesson, students graph and solve linear equations. They plot ordered pairs on a coordinate plane correctly.
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Patterns Here, There, and Everywhere!

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Upper graders access the Microsoft Word program and create patterns by utilizing certain keys on the keyboard. They create picket fences, smiley faces, and hearts. It seems that this lesson has as much to do with keyboarding skills as it...
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The Miracle Fish: Learning to Design an Experiment

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students develop procedures to explore the behavior of fish.  In this scientific experiment lesson plan students from a hypothesis, write a question, identify different variables and controls in their experiment. 
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How Many Toothpicks?

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students investigate different geometric patterns. In this geometry lesson, students create different shapes using toothpicks. They create different patterns and designs and complete a charts using different measurements.
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Creating Circle Graphs with Microsoft Excel

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students create graphs of circles. In this geometry lesson, students use Microsoft Excel to create graphs. They construct the graphs using paper and pencil as well as the computer.
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Snack Time

For Teachers K
Students explore mathematics by participating in a snack eating activity. In this math problem solving lesson, students utilize different children's snacks as visual aides in a variety of math problems. Students receive snacks as they...
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Graphing Linear Inequalities

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders extend skills for representing and solving linear equations to linear inequalities. Lesson activities build understanding and skill by plotting ordered pairs of numbers that either satisfy or do not satisfy a given...
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Analyzing Numeric and Geometric Patterns of Paper Pool

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students use concrete and pictorial representation of geometric patterns to extend patterns. In this geometric patterns lesson plan, students identify patterns and extend them.
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Conjectures and Conclusions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students draw conclusions and make conjectures given a specific scenario. In this geometry lesson, students model real life scenarios using properties of triangles. They model number facts and explain why the outcome is what it is.
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Linear Functions: Are You Ready for the REAL World?

For Teachers 10th
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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The New and Improved Humpty Dumpty

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students help Humpty Dumpty. In this nursery rhyme instructional activity, students listen to the nursery rhyme and then use their problem solving skills to rebuild broken eggs. Students create new Humpty Dumptys from unbreakable materials.
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Valentine's Day Math

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore sorting and classifying. In this math lesson, 1st graders sort conversation hearts based on color. Students graph their results and enjoy the candy!
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Using Tiles to Solve Word Problems

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars solve problems using equations. In this algebra instructional activity, students identify the correct symbols and steps when solving word problems. They graph their lines and analyze the slope using tiles.
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Where am I Located

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars calculate and find a certain location. In this geometry lesson, students examine a coordinate plane for pair of coordinates. They calculate the distance between point using the distance formula and estimation.
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Activity Plan Mixed Ages: Exploring Play Dough

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Young scholars learn to prepare a play dough recipe in order to enhance their measurement, reading, and creative-thinking skills. In this lesson on making play dough, students measure and add the different ingredients, while...
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Using Objects to Object to Objectification

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars use math functions in part to complete a metaphorical lesson on tolerance. In this math and tolerance lesson, students receive rows of functions and try to find a single simple shared property without success. Young...
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What Are The Chances

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students calculate the probability of an event occurring. In this probability lesson, students differentiate between independent, dependent or compound events. They find the range of the data.