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Shh... It's a Secret!

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine a series of rules for deciphering a code. They create their own secret message using a code after watching video. They access a web site to practice their decoding skills.
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Expanded Form and Place Values

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders write a number in their journals that the teacher dictates. They use place value tents to make the number and write it in expanded form. Next, they repeat the process before making numbers that are more or less than the...
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Intro to Polynomials

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders participate in a lesson introducing the mathematical concept of polynomials. They are asked questions and assessed according to the answers given during working in small groups.
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Three Squirrels and a Pile of Nuts

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students solve story problems using a spreadsheet in combination with various problem-solving strategies. Working in teams of three, students create attempt to solve a story problem using three different methods; using manipulative,...
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Decimal Place Value

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders plug in numbers into a place value chart with decimals to the hundredths place. In this place value lesson plan, 4th graders fill in answers on the SmartBoard and a worksheet.
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Using Tiles to Solve Word Problems

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students solve problems using equations. In this algebra lesson, 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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Pattern Play

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Pupils create their own number patterns to reinforce their understanding of the concept of patterns. They also search for the unexpected guests in each other's patterns.
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Area

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students examine the mathematical concept of area. These activities and discussions may be used to develop students' understanding of this mathematical concept and will enable students to calculate the area of a random shape on a grid.
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A Fraction of a M&M

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders compare fractions and put them in order using M&Ms.
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Numerator and Denominator

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Pupils identify the numerator and denominator of a fraction.
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M & M Lab

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore several different types of graphs using M & Ms.
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Probability Kisses

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students explore the concept of probability by picking from a bag of multicolored Hershey kisses. They determine if they are less, more, or equally likely to pick a certain color based on the numbers of each colored Hershey kiss.
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Goldfish Subtraction

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Pupils manipulate Goldfish crackers to explore subtraction and number sentences.
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Place Value

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders play a game. For this place value lesson, 4th graders learn the place value of numbers and how to read them. Students work in groups to play a game to practice their place value skills. Students can also use the Internet...
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Shape Search

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders draw a model using correctly formed geometric shapes. In this geometric shapes activity, 2nd graders notice geometric shapes in the world around them and accurately draw these shapes.
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Am I Am I Prime?

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders determine if a number is prime or composite.  In this determining if a number is prime or composite lesson plan, 7th graders use a website to help find all prime numbers between 1 and 100.  Students use a...
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Expected Outcome (Probability)

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students practice and determine expected values of experiments as well as distributions of experiments. They find the area of rectangles and circles and determine elementary probabilities. Probability exercises begin with quarters and...
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Multiplying Decimals

For Teachers 6th
In this mathematics worksheet, 6th graders estimate the product and use an array to help them find the product. Then they find the exact product and locate where to put the decimal point in each.
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Percents

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore the concept of percents. In this percents lesson, students discuss the prefix cent and words that contain that prefix. Students make bead necklaces and determine the percentages of certain beads in relation to the necklace.
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Methods of Mystery

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students utilize the scientific method to discover the age of an item.  In this historical dating lesson, students compare and contrast a 400 year old cabinet to one made within a few years by using carbon dating.  Students...
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Biomes: Precipitation Graph

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students practice graphing by studying biomes.  In this precipitation activity, students graph the precipitation patterns for the 7 biomes on Earth.  Students view a PowerPoint presentation in class which explores the 7 biomes...
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Calendar Skills

For Teachers 1st
First graders use an October calendar to trace numbers, trace letters, and identify dates as being in the past, present, and future. In this Social Studies lesson plan, 1st graders label events on the calendar in order to gain deeper...
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Integer Subtraction

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners examine why a negative number subtracted from another number changes the operation to addition.
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Geometry and Quilting

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders combine geometry and language arts skills while examining quilt-making. After identifying the geometric shapes contained in quilts, they write stories to encompass the quilt border. Students conclude by creating and...

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