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Give Me A Break!

For Teachers K - 5th
Students create and conduct a survey. In this broken bones lesson, students discuss if they've ever broken a bone and how a broken bone heals. Students generate questions for a survey on broken bones and healing time, conduct the survey...
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A Matter of Pattern

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore how shapes can make patterns then make connections as to how elements in a pattern relate to one another. For this matter of pattern lesson, students create a multi-folded paper snowflake. Students engage in a...
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Perimeter

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students measure the perimeter of a square and create squares with specific perimeters in this lesson for the early-elementary classroom. The lesson includes templates for AppleWorks, Inspiration, and Kidspiration educational software.
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Odd and Even

For Teachers 1st
First graders identify odd and even numbers. In this odd and even numbers lesson plan, 1st graders participate in a partner activity to determine odd and even. Students break into groups and lock arms together and are asked if they...
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Distance Formula

For Teachers 1st - 11th
Young scholars calculate the distance between two points using the distance formula. In this geometry lesson, students derive the distance formula using the Pythagorean Theorem.
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Contaminated Drinking Water

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students predict, experiment, and draw conclusions about the safety of drinking water. In this ecology instructional activity, students participate in an experiment to determine if they can taste or see contamination in drinking water....
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Particulate Matter: The Lorax

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Young scholars explore air pollution. In this ecology lesson, students participate in an experiment in which 5 numbered jar lids are placed outside. Young scholars bring one lid a day in until all jars are inside. Dirt specks are...
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How To: Count Coins and Bills

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students discover the names and values of different monetary denominations. In this money lesson, students examine the different combinations that money can be added in to find specified amounts. The students complete worksheets based on...
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Shapes of Africa

For Teachers 1st
First graders learn the names of geometric shapes and about African cultures. In this geometry and culture instructional activity, 1st graders describe real world objects and learn to name them with geometric terms such as square,...
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Money: Kids and Cash

For Teachers K - 5th
Students discuss what a bank is and what it is used for. In this mathematics lesson, students solve problems related to interest and percentages.
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The Weather Around Us

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore weather patterns. In this weather lesson, 1st graders research the daily weather by creating a graph of the daily weather conditions. Students use the computer to access information regarding the weather forecast....
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Handy Measurement: Using Non-Standard Measuring Tools

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students examine different types of non-standard measurement. In this measuring lesson, students utilize their fingers, palms and feet as measuring tools. Students discuss the difference between measuring using parts of their body and...
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Ice Cream Pictograph

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Learners create a graph. In this pictograph lesson, students cut out 20 small ice cream cones and decorate them. Learners create a pictograph with their ice cream cones.
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Ravishing Rings (Multiplication with a Snack)

For Teachers K - 3rd
Learners understand multiplication through the use of snack manipulatives. In this multiplication lesson, students solve a multiplication problem using pretzels and then create and answer original problems. Learners analyze how they got...
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Sorting Sweethearts

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students categorize sweetheart candy by color or message. In this sorting and graphing activity, students collect data by sorting the candy and then diagram their results in a graph.
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Create-A-Town Simulation

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students design and construct a model town. In this community lesson, students will collaboratively build a small town from construction paper and toys.
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Zoom Out

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students explore visual perception and how objects change as distance changes. In this distance and vision lesson, students practice their scientific inquiry skills. Students practice drawing objects from different points of view in...
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Lessons in Courage: Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks, and Ruby Bridges

For Teachers 1st
First graders discover the contributions of Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks and Ruby Bridges in the Civil Rights Movement. Books and recordings are used to help students explain how important they were in the movement.
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Fractions lesson 1

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students are given an overview of fractions using fractions manipulatives. Students comprehend what numerators and denominators are. They demonstrate a clear comprehension that the size of a fraction depends on the number of parts the...
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Cool Cookie Math

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders identify the value of coins and make change from a dollar using different amounts. They are given story problems and use a fake shop in which they can buy things in which they have to determine how much change they would...
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Math Addition: 6-10

For Students 1st - 2nd
In these addition worksheets, learners practice simple addition by completing five different worksheets that add six to a number, seven to a number, eight to a number, nine to a number, and ten a number.
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Math Subtraction Worksheet - Zero Through Five

For Students 1st - 2nd
In these subtraction worksheets, students practice simple subtraction by completing five worksheets that subtract zero from a number, one from a number, two from a number, three from a number, four from a number, and five from a number.
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Math Subtraction Worksheet - Six Through Nine

For Students 1st - 2nd
In these subtraction worksheets, students practice simple subtraction by completing five worksheets that subtract six from a number, seven from a number, eight from a number, and nine from a number.
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Shape Lessons That Connect

For Teachers K - 3rd
Shape lessons provide a way for students to learn about art, science, and math.

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