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Times Grid Test
In this multiplication worksheet, students fill our four times table grids. All of these numbers are mixed up, and they are not in order. The students can also be timed while completing.
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Red Ribbon Week
Learners identify the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. For this drug and alcohol abuse lesson, students research the dangers of drugs and alcohol and prepare a presentation for the information. Learners write a paper on their...
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Perplexing Parallelograms
In this geometry worksheet, young mathematicians divide a parallelogram into four, by choosing points along a diagonal. Students calculate the area of each parallelogram and look for any patterns that may emerge. The one-page worksheet...
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Symbolic Logic
In this symbols worksheet, students work with variables instead of numbers to solve less than, greater than, and chart problems. Students complete 3 problems total.
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Linear Functions
For this linear functions worksheet, students define 5 terms. They solve 6 problems for the specified term. Students graph 3 linear equations. They write the equations for 14 problems using the given information. There are 28 problems in...
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Making Careful Observations
Second graders view pictures of items they recognize, items they don't recognize, and write observations they see. For this observations lesson plan, 2nd graders discuss how they use their observations.
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Conversation about Music: Find Someone Who
For this conversation about music worksheet, 6th graders find people who fit the descriptions given for 8 statements about music by asking conversational questions.
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Sorting Names
In this sorting worksheet, students sort children's names into those with 3, 4, 5 and 6 letters using an organizer given. A reference website for additional resources is given.
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Confucius and Confucianism
Students explore Confucius and his influence on the development o China. They contrast and compare Confucianism to Western philosophy. Classmates observe a video of the biography of Confucius. They video conference with students in...
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Equations and Systems of Equations
Students practice using algebra to be applied to real world situational problems. The key concepts of translation of language to algebraic expressions is covered. They also look in depth at relationships between different quantities.
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Cubic Unit Models
Fourth graders find the volume of solids. In groups, 4th graders use spinners to determine the dimensions of solids. They construct the shapes, creating a model of the figure Students count the cubes in the model to determine the...
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Calendar Math
Students count and name the numbers and days on the calendar in order to determine the date. They identify the month and the entire date, and determine the pattern shown on the calendar markers. Students then calculate how many days...
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The Dentist
Students read a short story about visiting a dentist. Then they use toothbrushes in order to demonstrate the correct way to brush teeth. Students use the internet to investigate how some foods are healthier for teeth than others. Then...
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EGG-cellent POLYMER PACKAGING DESIGN
Students investigate the concept of a polymer using an experimental design of protecting an egg in a bookbag. They test the properties of polymers and form an educated solution to the proposed problem. Then they describe the steps used...
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Help Wanted: A Lighting Engineer For Popular Rock Group
Students are assigned to groups, and determine each member's role in the group. They will design an experiment to determine a way to produce the three primary and five secondary colors. Students discuss color and mood. They listen to a...
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Poster Assignment: Sports Chemistry
Tenth graders distinguish between chemical and physical properties and changes in matter when given specific examples. They view a video of sports activities. Students chose their favorite sport and design an experiment to improve sports...
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Bird Beak Adaptation Lab
Middle schoolers investigate bird beaks to determine which physical adaptations are necessary based on the types of food the birds eat. They participate in a lab by visiting multiple stations to determine which beaks are most efficient,...
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How to Avoid Having a Bad Day
Second graders explore cause and effect. They read Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. They discuss their own experiences with bad days. Students identify the causes and effects in the book. They write a letter...
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Teaching the Five Themes of Geography Through Picture Books
Read the story Make Way for Ducklings and introduce little ones to the five themes of geography. Reread the story, while displaying transparencies to reinforce the five themes. In groups, learners view pictures and identify the themes on...
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Graphing
Fifth graders practice using math graphs. In this graphing instructional activity, 5th graders work in groups to develop a topic of their own to represent as a graph. Students collect data and construct a graph for the instructional...
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Dividing
Fifth graders explore the inverse proportional relationship and direct proportional relationship. They complete division chart showing the inverse relationship and direct relationship. Students are shown that division problems can be...
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Mathematics Within: Bar And Pie Graphs
Students compare and contrast the use of bar and pie graphs with the same data. They create a data set by surveying all students in the class using sticky notes to make a table on the board. Then, each student creates a bar and pie graph...
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Counting
Second graders comprehend how to use two different kinds of graphs. They complete a worksheet with the help of the teacher and a bag of jellybeans and then another worksheet without the direction of the teacher. Students listen as the...
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pH Pre-Lab: Acids and Bases
In this chemistry lab, students determine whether or not their saliva is acidic, basic, or neutral. After completing their test, they answer 6 analysis questions.