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Decimal Notation for Pennies and Dimes
Second graders write money in decimal form. In this money lesson, 2nd graders discuss the value of coins and find the placement of the decimal in writing the amount. They find the fractional parts of coins in a dollar.
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Can You Canula?
Learners calculate the circumference of a circle. In this geometry lesson plan, students measure the diameter of a circle using micrometers or calipers. They investigate the relationship of the diameter to that of the value of Pi.
Illustrative Mathematics
Growing Coffee
Ask your algebra learners to write an equation that has unit constraints. This commentary talks about the constraints, but does not show them in the equation. It is important that your mathematicians understand that the units apply to...
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Fairy Tales
Class groups examine fairy tales from a feminist and a Marxist perspective, identifying how these tales present gender roles and class/power systems. The groups then script and perform their own tale that uses one of these lenses.
Teach Engineering
Solenoids
Metal slinkies, coils of wire, magnetic fields, and MRIs. To determine the safety hazards of MRI machines, class members use the provided formula to calculate the magnetic field along the axis of the solenoid.
Illustrative Mathematics
Extending the Definitions of Exponents, Variation 1
Scientist work with negative integer exponents all the time. Here, participants will learn how to relate negative exponents to time and to generate equivalent numerical expressions. Learners will apply the properties of integer exponents...
Walters Art Museum
The Symbolism of Allegorical Art
Introduce learners to allegorical art with four bronze sculptures by Francesco Bertos. After modeling how to recognize bias and allegory in Bertos' Africa, class groups examine the other three sculptures in the series before creating...
Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary
Classroom Constitutional Convention
Students investigate the eight phrases that comprise the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution to determine its principles and purpose. Their own Constitutional Convention is convened to craft a preamble for their school's governance.
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How Much Is A Million
In this millions worksheet, learners solve and complete 4 different problems that include counting large numbers. First, they identify the patterns found in the table illustrated. Then, students place the correct number on the dotted...
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Persistent Drop of Water
Seventh graders investigate the meaning of personal persistence. In this personal persistence lesson, 7th graders fill in a Frayer Method graphic organizer after participating in a discussion of the formation of the Grand Canyon. They...
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Model Counting Pennies and Nickels
First graders provide monetary value of coins. In this counting pennies and nickels lesson plan, 1st graders practice counting money with a partner.
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How Sharp Is Your Memory?
Students play a memory game as they explore reasoning. In this algebra lesson, students identify concepts using pictures and words. They model real life scenarios using hands on manipulatives.
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Chapter 6 Review Introductory Algebra
In this math worksheet, students find the solutions to the problems that coincide with each Algebra objective. They simplify the expressions.
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Subtract Hundreds
In this subtract hundreds worksheet, students solve subtraction word problems using numbers in the hundreds place. Students solve the six word problems.
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Converting Yards, Feet and Inches
In this converting yards, feet and inches worksheet, students complete the table by filling in 16 spaces by converting the measures given to yards, feet or inches.
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Lesson 2: What Is Money?
Students describe the functions of money as a medium of exchange, a store or a measure of value. They determine a number of characteristics of money by completing an activity in which they assign common items the value to buy candy. They...
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Donut Dinero
Learners set up a classroom currency exchange and explore the idea of bartering to get what they want. They create a monetary unit that is based on fractions and multiples of a standard unit, and compare this system to the U.S. monetary...
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Property?
Students complete a list of seven items that they own with an appropriate value attached. They understand the principle of property and write an essay on why people owned slaves.
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Internal Spatial Structure of Cities
Students examine the internal spatial structure of cities. In groups, they analyze patterns of functions, structure and characteristics of settlement patterns. They also identify the population densities of land value of business...
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Is Capitalism Good for the Poor? | How Incentives Affect Innovation
Students focus on the role played by a nation's institutions in generating creativity, invention and innovation, and analyzes how innovation promotes the economic growth that raises standards of living and alleviates poverty.
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Good Judgement and Honesty
Seventh graders write about the importance of honesty. In this character education instructional activity, 7th graders reflect about the value of honesty and following the rules. This instructional activity is part of a larger unit on...
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Decimals: Collaborative Lesson
Students explore mathematics by participating in a group activity. In this number value lesson, students identify the uses for decimals and how to best estimate whole numbers based on decimals and fractions. Students collaborate with...
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Understanding the Importance of the Declaration of Independence
Eighth graders examine the importance of the Declaration of Independence
by using a variety of research sources and computer technology to obtain information. They internalize the thoughts, actions, and motives of the signers of the...
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Rocket Physics
Pupils investigate the relationship between impulse, momentum, kinetic and potential energy and aerodynamic drag. In this physics lesson, students calculate data taken from launching a rocket. They compare the theoretical and actual...