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Dragon Math
Third graders, in groups, practice multiplication by putting five multiplication problems on white scales, then the answers on florescent colored scales.
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Linear Systems: Using Matrix Operations
In this linear systems worksheet, learners use matrix multiplication as an elimination technique to solve linear systems. They compare products and explore trends. This four-page worksheet contains explanations, examples and five...
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Linear Systems: Matrix Inverse
In this linear systems activity students multiply matrices and find the coefficient matrix in the upper-triangular form. This four-page activity contains approximately four problems, with examples and explanations.
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Does Size Matter?
Young scholars explore the surface area to volume ratio in cellular respiration. While participating in an interactive lab experiment, they examine proportional surface area and discuss nanotechnology. Students observe the...
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Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
In this algebra worksheet, learners simplify rational expressions. They multiply and divide to solve the expressions. There are 9 questions.
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Totem Poles -- Storytellers of Long Ago
Third graders discover the main purpose for totem poles was to communicate with others. In groups, they compare and contrast the four types of totem poles and the various symbols used. They write their own stories based off of pictures...
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The Carter Center’s Work in Sub-Saharan Africa
Students explore the state of Sub-Saharan Africa. In this geography skills lesson, students examine the work of the Carter Center in Africa as they investigate the strengths and weaknesses of linguistic, tribal, and religious diversity.
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How Many More?
Young scholars complete subtraction problems where they use goldfish crackers as their manipulatives in the problem. For this subtraction lesson plan, students use words and pictures to also show their problems.
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"Adding It Up" at James Fort
Students discuss jettons and their archaeological importance at Jamestown. They then practice using historic counting sheets and artifacts to understand the calculating methods of the early 17th Century, and identify their similarities...
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Challenging Images
Students demonstrate the meaning of self-esteem and individuality. In this character education lesson plan, students discuss the meaning of self-esteem and self-image. Students are divided into small groups and are shown photographs of...
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Scalene Triangles
Fifth graders identify and classify scalene, equilateral, and isosceles triangles. In this triangle activity, 5th graders define the different attributes of 3 types of triangles and sort them by descriptions and comparisons. Students...
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Guess the Author-Using Pseudonyms
Students study about descriptive writing. They write a descriptive paragraph about themselves without revealing their physical description and sign their writing with a pseudonym.
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Adding Integers
Students explore the concept of adding and subtracting integers. In this integer instructional activity, students use strips of paper (various sizes) to add and subtract integers. Students visualize the process of adding and subtracting...
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Penny Moves
Learners explore math functions by completing a worksheet in class. In this spatial movement instructional activity, students utilize a four square grid and a penny to practice moving the coin horizontally, vertically and diagonally as...
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Exploring Nations
Learners, in groups, research countries in East and Southeast Asia. The group designs an oral presentation and PowerPoint slideshow to showcase research on landforms, political and economic issues, global interaction and special-purpose...
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Teaching English: Northern Ireland
In this northern Ireland worksheet, students complete a matching activity, and true/false and short answer questions after reading short paragraphs of text.
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I am the Walrus
Students research walruses using the library and the Internet, then write an essay from what they find in their research. In this investigative lesson students view a video on walruses then write an essay after researching.