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Curated OER

Telling Time to 5 Minutes

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students take part in various activities ranging from creating a human clock, to small group problem solving to reinforce the concept of telling time accurately to five minutes on an analog clock.
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Folding to Make Shapes

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders identify different polygons and their attributes. In this geometry lesson, 2nd graders get to know polygons by studying the vocabulary and finding polygons in their classroom. They create these shapes and then find their...
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Multiplying by 3

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders practice the multiples of three as an introduction to multiplying by three.
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The Ice Cream Shop

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders read books about ice cream and plan an ice cream sundae party for the class. They research ingredients and determine how much the party cost each student. They hold a mock opening for an ice cream store and have their party.
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Counting Using Money

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders count fake money by grouping like coins together. In this counting lesson plan, 2nd graders complete worksheets provided in this lesson.
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Measuring a Mummy Case

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students calculate the size of a mummy case and its contents using ancient Egyptian measurements.
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Graphosaurus

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students complete bar graphing activities with a dinosaur theme. Students discuss their favorite dinosaurs, collect data about the discussion, and make a floor graph of the information. Students complete a dinosaur graph worksheet.
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Grade 2: Texas Problem Solving

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders use numerical data about Texas to write and solve real-life problems involving addition and subtraction (or multiplication and division). They work in pairs to choose three numerical facts about Texas to use to make up...
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One Square Foot

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students identify, describe, count, tally, and graph life found in one square foot of land.
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Pennsylvania Department of Education

Creating Polygons

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students describe, make and compare polygons. In this creating polygons lesson, students identify properties of quadrilaterals and describe common features of two dimensional shapes.
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An Apple A Day

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students create a graph that showcases their pick for favorite kind of apple. Students are given samples of a variety of apples to determine their favorite in a taste test. They a create a tally chart of favorite kinds apples and use a...
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What Time is It?

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore time by completing worksheets. In this time-telling lesson plan, students utilize images of clocks and determine what time they read. Students answer more clock questions with a Smart Board and complete a clock worksheet...
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Adaptable Mandibles

For Teachers K - 8th
Young scholars define adaptation and highlight example of adaptation in birds and other animals. They study feeding techniques of seabirds and investigate the effect that trash has on wildlife.
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Allison the Alligator

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders are introduced to the concepts of greater than and less than. This leads to the use of inequalities. The teacher tells the story about an alligator in order to create a fun environment for practicing the objectives of the...
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Succeeding at Kite Day

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders design a successful kite for Kite Day.
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Calendar and Opening

For Teachers K - 2nd
Pupils review the days of the week and tell what the current day is by singing a song. They fill in the sentence telling the day of the week it is and then discuss what day yesterday was and the name of the day tomorrow and then talk...
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Technology Blackout Day

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students describe the impact of modern technology inventions on daily life. They create a graph of the class's favorite item of technology and draw a picture of their favorite piece of modern technology.
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Elmer the Elephant

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students read "Elmer" by David McKee. They answer comprehension questions and discuss how Elmer looks and how he is different from the elephants they see in the zoo. They complete a project in which they celebrate their individual...
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Exploring All Frontiers

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students utilize higher thinking skills to expand their self concept to include physical, cognitive, and affective frontiers. The teacher create activities which allow students to use raw data and primary sources, as well as...
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Making Sense of the Census

For Teachers K - 4th
In this unit of lessons, students make sense of the Census. They examine why a census is taken and participate in activities.
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Instructional Software Resources for Grades K-3

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students become familiar with teh selection, evaluation, and use of instructional software for 4-8 classroom. They download software demos from the web and discuss critiquing software. Students browse software evaluations on web sites.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Max's Math Adventures: Magnifying Max

For Teachers 2nd - 5th Standards
This site has the view through Max's magnifying glass. The ants seem to be walking past him in a pattern, can you help him predict how many ants are coming next? Teachers will like the teacher's guide, activity sheet, and extra challenges.
Interactive
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Got It

For Students 1st - 8th
Sharpen your logical thinking and see if you can figure out the strategy to get to the target number before the computer.
Interactive
Fun Brain

Fun Brain: Number Cracker (Number Series Game)

For Students 2nd - 5th
The Number Cracker needs you to help find a secret code by identifying the missing number in a series.