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Comparing M & M's

For Students 2nd
In this comparing worksheet, 2nd graders count up the numbers of different colored m & m's and then answer questions about comparing each color. Students complete 4 questions.
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Probability using M & M's

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Using M & M's candies, young statisticians predict the color distribution in a packet of candies and test their predictions against their group and the larger class. A review of converting between fractions, decimals, and percents...
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M & M Madness

For Teachers 1st
M&M's are always a great manipulative to use when teaching math. In this graphing lesson plan, learners predict how many of each color of M & M's there are. They count up each color and plug the data into a graph using the...
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M & M Addition

For Teachers K - 1st
Eat your math manipulatives, are you serious? Yup, Learners listen to the story The M & M's Addition book, add single digit numbers to reach sums up to six, and demonstrate addition and subtraction number combinations using several...
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M & M Math

For Teachers 4th - 8th
For this M & M math worksheet, students count the number of Valentine M & Ms they have in their personal bags and then answer ten equation word problems.
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M & M's Candy Color Chart

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this graphing worksheet, students open a package of M & M candies and use this prepared graph to record how many of each color are present.
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Candy Addition and Subtraction

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students practice computation.  In this addition and subtraction math lesson, students count M & Ms and Skittles to answer math problems and complete a related worksheet.
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M&M Graphing

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Youngsters sort M & M's by color. They graph the M&M's by color on a graph. This classic lesson is a wonderful way to introduce the concept and technique of graphing to young mathematicians. Pairs of kids can make up their own...
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M & M Madness

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders graph M & M's by color. In this graphing lesson plan, 2nd graders first predict how many of each color they think are in a handful of M & M's. Then they graph the amounts of each color on a computer program....
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Probability Using M & M's

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils develop an understanding of probability by sorting bags of M & M's by color and recording the results in percents. The data is entered onto a spreasdsheet and graphed.
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Get a Half-Life!: Student Worksheet

For Teachers 6th - 7th
In this math/science worksheet, students will work in pairs to conduct an experiment based on a decay function which is often used to model radioactive decay. Students will shake M & M's in a cup to rub off the M and then record...
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Chocolatium

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers find the average atomic mass of M & M's.  In this chemistry lesson, students are given a sample of the element chocolatium and the atomic mass of each sample.  They then find the average atomic mass.
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M & M Candy: I Want Green

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders use colored candy pieces (such as M & M's) to compare mathematical expectations and experimental probability. They pick pieces of candy randomly, and graph their results. This classic lesson never fails to engage...
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Letter Mm

For Students Pre-K - 1st
In this early childhood letter M instructional activity, students circle all the uppercase and lowercase Ms in the box with a red crayon and follow the directions to color the M & M.
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M & M Lab

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate how selection occurs in a random population. The concept is that selection affects evolution.They demonstrate how selection occurs and will analyze shifts in the populations. They design their conclusions with M...
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Investigation - The M & M Mystery

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders inspect M&M's to complete statistical data. Students interpret percent of colors represented. They convert data from decimals, fractions, and percents. Using the data, 6th graders create a bar graph and a circle graph.
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M & Ms in a Bag

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students make predictions about the number and colors of M&M's in a snack size package. They create an Excel spreadsheet to record the data from their small group's bag, create a graph of the data, and discuss the variations of data...
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M & M Fractions

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students explore the concept of fractions using M & M candies as a manipulative. They sort the candies, and write the correct fraction for each color of M & M's.
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Accounting Concepts: M & M Closing Entries

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use M&M's to learn the abstract concept of Closing Entries, while simultaneously working with T-accounts on the board..
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Multiplication by Two-Digit Numbers

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders review as a class how to do a two-digit multiplication problem. They discover that they are going to use M & M's to use in math problems and brainstorm how they are going to do that. They work on multiplication problems...
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M & M's Game

For Teachers K
Students connect the numeral to an appropriate quantity of M&M candies.
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Skittles & M&Ms Probability Experiment

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students are introduced to the scientific method by hypothesizing, counting, analyzing and concluding which company packs candy more reliably - Skittles or M&Ms.
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Mole Relations

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders investigate the mole using raisins, sunflower seeds and M&Ms candy. In this mole relations lesson plan, 10th graders create trail mix packets using the food items given to them using "dozen" as the units. Students write...
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Magic Monster

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
In this letter m sound worksheet, learners color the various letter 'm's' and learn spatial terms by listening to the teacher's directions. Students then circle yes or no for the pictures that begin with the letter m.