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How many edges do I need to cut in order to open a cube?

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students problem solve to open a cube to create different shapes. In this problem solving lesson plan, students are given a cube and the shapes to open it up to, and they have to cut the cube open to make certain shapes. This gives them...
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100 Patch Geometric Quilts

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Learners identify geometric patterns in quilts. For this geometry lesson, students view various types of quilts and identify the geometric shapes. Learners construct one hundred patch paper quilts using geometric shapes.
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Honing in on Hummingbirds

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Young scholars explore ruby-throated hummingbirds.  In this cross-curricular hummingbirds lesson, students listen to the book The Mystery of the Missing Hummingbirds and choose related topics to research with a partner. Young...
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Let's Learn Those Facts: Looking Back and Moving Forward

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students participate in an adding game. In this adding numbers lesson, students calculate the sum of the dice and remove a number from their activity sheet.  Students who first removes the numbers is the winner.
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What's My Rule for Sorting?

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students view objects sorted by one characteristic and name that characteristic.  In this sorting rule lesson, students explore to find a new characteristic and write a description of that rule.  In early grades the rule might...
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Basic Right Triangles

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Elementary schoolers examine the attributes of triangles. In this triangle lesson plan, learners compare regular triangles and right triangles. They explore vertices and angles and investigate obtuse and acute angles. Pupils draw...
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Teaching Matter with The Wild Christmas Reindeer

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders learn the proper way to take measurements, explore the properties of objects and expand their vocabulary.
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Number Clues

For Teachers 2nd - 4th Standards
Students practice problem solving. In this number identification lesson plan, students practice identifying numbers based on clues or characteristics given. They also work in groups to identify the clues for given numbers.
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Sled Kite

For Teachers K - 8th
Pupils make and fly a sled kite out of plastic garbage bags, dowel rods, and more. In this kite lesson plan, students plan the kite to have symmetry and make adjustments as they test it.
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100 Stamps for 100 Days

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders count by 2's to get to 100. In this counting lesson plan, 2nd graders use the program Kid Pix to create stamps two at a time until they get to 100.
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Let's Learn Those Facts

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students practice adding one digit numbers.  In this practicing adding one digit numbers lesson, students roll dice to determine which one-digit numbers they will add together.  Students practice adding one digit numbers for...
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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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Isosceles Triangles

For Teachers K - 2nd
Pupils investigate triangles. In this shapes geometry lesson, students define and state the attributes for equilateral, scalene, and isosceles triangles. Pupils locate the prefix "tri" in a variety of words and make connections with the...
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Partying with Two/Three Digit Whole Numbers

For Teachers 1st - 2nd Standards
Learners practice problem-solving with this addition activity. They plan a party for their class and another class by determining how many cupcakes are needed. Students draw a picture of how they determined the number of cupcakes.
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Internet Field Trip on Fractions and Geometry

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students take an Internet field trip to research fractions. ESOL strategies include using pattern block manipulatives and pairing ESOL and non-ESOL students on computers.
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Snuggle Up To Pattern Blocks

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students view and discuss a video about the use of pattern block shapes to form pictures. They, in groups, form garden and quilt designs using pattern blocks and then decorate the room with their art.
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It's a 3-D World Out There!

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students construct polygons. They identify attributes of three-dimensional shapes. Students name common three-dimensional shapes. They draw three-dimensional shapes, and sort three-dimensional shapes. Students use K'NEX materials sets to...
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Harriet's Halloween Sort

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students listen to the book, Harriet's Halloween Candy, and discuss the many ways Harriet sorted the candy from her trick-or-treat bag. They sort and classify individually wrapped candy.
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Fish Eyes Sort

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students sort, classify and write about what characteristics they used to sort fish counters.
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Learning about Shapes with Tangrams and the Net

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students use tangrams, student literature, and Websites to explore shapes.
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What's the Texture?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students sort, classify, and write about how they sort a variety of shells.
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Gummy Bear Sorting

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students demonstrate knowledge of sorting and classifying by color as they sort gummy bear candies.
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Everybody Needs a Rock

For Teachers 2nd - 7th
Students, after making quantitative and qualitative observations of their rocks, construct a Venn diagram or dichotomous key to classify their rocks.
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Symme"tree"

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students practice drawing lines of symmetry after the teacher draws shapes on the board. They create a class symme"tree" using only symmetrical shapes to decorate it.

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