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Pysanky: Not Just a Pretty Egg
Students examine the art of Pysanky. Using the Internet, they identify the cultural similarities and differences between the United States and the Ukraine. Using Pysanky's art, they discover the symbolism he used in his artwork and...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Musical Patterns
Young scholars explore the concept of patterning using musical instruments. In this music lesson, students identify several instruments and practice playing patterns with them. Young scholars identify the patterning in a musical piece.
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Beyond The Earth Part I
Learners explore the solar system. In this space science lesson, students take notes on the solar system provided by their instructors. Learners then collaborate to design a computer-generated drawing of the solar system.
Alabama Learning Exchange
This Is How We Roll!
Students research how roller coasters work. In this physics lesson plan, learners research the history of roller coasters and the safety factors in the design of a roller coaster on the website www.learner.org/exhibits/parkphysics. They...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Bird Migration
Young scholars study the concept of bird migration. In this bird lesson, students read Make Way for Ducklings, discuss the concept of community, and write reflections.
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Trigometric Ratios
This instructional activity requires a worksheet that is not connected. It is integral to the instructional activity.
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Shapes and Introduction to Geometry
Students make a quilt. In this geometry instructional activity, students discuss patchwork quilts and learn some different geometric shapes and patterns that are commonly used. Students explore designs with triangles and squares and then...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Number Clues
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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100 Stamps for 100 Days
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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Addition: 2-Digit plus 2-Digit, No Regrouping
In this addition learning exercise, students complete 30 problems, adding two, 2-digit numbers-no remainders. Worksheet includes links to answers and additional worksheets.
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Subtraction: Two Digit by Two Digit - No Regrouping
In this subtraction worksheet, 2nd graders find the differences in 30 two digit by two digit problems in which they do not have to regroup.
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Addition - Three 1-Digit Numbers
In this addition practice worksheet, learners practice their computation skills as they solve 30 problems that require them to add 1-digit numbers. Each problem has 3 addends.
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Addition - Three 2-Digit Numbers
In this addition practice worksheet, students practice their computation skills as they solve 25 problems that require them to add 2-digit numbers. Each problem has 3 addends.
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Let's Learn Those Facts
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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Make Your Own Thermometer
Students recognize the concept of temperature, including degrees, and the melting and freezing process. In this 1st - 2nd grade lesson plan, students identify the temperature of various objects, as well as create their own paper...
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Internet Field Trip on Fractions and Geometry
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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Shake, Rattle & Roll
Students examine soil. In this science lesson, students examine the layers of soil. Students collect soil from various locations and separate the layers. Students record and chart their findings.
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Adding and Subtracting Three-Digit Numbers by Jumping
Second graders use data to graph information and draw conclusions. In this instructional activity on data analysis, 2nd graders practice gathering, sorting, comparing, and graphing data. Students differentiate data that can and cannot...
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Learning about Shapes with Tangrams and the Net
Students use tangrams, student literature, and Websites to explore shapes.
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Multiplication Practice
For this multiplication worksheet, students write the answer to the multiplication question. Students are given 36 problems to practice the skill.
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The Attribute Train
Young scholars participate in a hands-on activity working with attribute blocks. After reading a story about attributes as a class, they each are given two attribute blocks. The first student lays one attribute block on the floor with...
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Extending Pattern Understandings
Students use shapes and manipulatives to demonstrate patterns. In this patterns lesson plan, students also break up patterns to identify a pattern unit.
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Harriet's Halloween Sort
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
Students sort, classify and write about what characteristics they used to sort fish counters.