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Beginning Fractions Lesson
Second graders practice representing fractions in number and picture form. They compare fractions with similiar denominators. They use a piece of paper to visualize the fraction.
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Fractions and Wholes
Second graders explore fractions with a worksheet and marbles. In this fraction lesson plan, 2nd graders recognize the fractional parts of a shape pictured and find equal fractions.
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Fractions and Fact Families: Jump Kangaroo Jump!
Second graders practice with fractions and fact families. In this fractions and fact families activity, 2nd graders participate in a series of activities to assist them with understanding fractions. Activities include graphing, creating...
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Introducing money (Elementary, Mathematics)
Young scholars study the penny, nickel, dime and quarter, one each day for four days, using a magnifying glass to identify the similarities. Then students discuss differences and value and learn a 'rap' to memorize values.
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It's Great to Be More
Students compare whole and fractional numbers using <, >, or =, with manipulatives and drawings.
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Stirring up Fractions
Second graders practice unit fractions to identify parts of the whole and parts of a set. They utilize a variety of manipulative's including recipe boxes to get them started stirring up fractions. A multitude of books on fractions are...
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Bugs
Students explore the wonders of bugs. In this bug lesson, students examine various types of bugs. Students make crafts, sing songs, discuss nutrition, and investigate different types of insects.
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Place Value Lessons
Students can learn about place value using interesting lessons, activities, and games.
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EMH Time Lesson
Tell time using a number chart! Elementary schoolers of all ages demonstrate their ability to tell time by using a clock. They use this skill to follow a daily schedule.
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Problem Solving: Guess and Check
Sometimes guess and check is the best way to solve a word problem. Learners use the guess and check strategy to solve each of the 6 included story problems. Note: At times younger children have difficulty using estimation or the guess...
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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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Shapes Around Us
Students create posters about geometric shapes in order to demonstrate their understanding of the different shapes. Students look for pictures in magazines to represent two-dimensional shapes, paste them on a poster, label the shape,...
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Codebreaker Math
Students solve addition and subtraction problems and decipher and write messages using a code. They read and discuss an informational fact sheet about the Navajo code talkers from World War II, and decode and re-code messages using math...
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Shapes and Introduction to Geometry
Students make a quilt. In this geometry lesson, 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 make their own...
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100 Patch Geometric Quilts
Students identify geometric patterns in quilts. In this geometry lesson, students view various types of quilts and identify the geometric shapes. Students construct one hundred patch paper quilts using geometric shapes.
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Legs in the Barn
Students listen to the problem being read. They then brainstorm possible approaches and are encouraged to plan ways of recording their work so that others examine what they have done and share their findings.
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Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Second graders use blocks to show the addition and subtraction of fractions with common denominators. They identify the steps in these functions and complete a worksheet.
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Problem Solving: Draw a Picture
In this problem solving strategies worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems by drawing picture to help them.
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Standing Snowmen
Students practice their arts and crafts by creating Christmas projects. In this holiday instructional activity, students utilize construction paper, glue and scissors to create a 2-D image of a snowman. Students create 2 more snowmen...
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Environmental Math Problems
In this solving math word problems worksheet, students solve problems of various degrees of difficulty about the environment. Students solve 8 problems.
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Pirate Swords
Students read the math problem and retell it in their own words. They brainstorm for ways to solve and use questions to focus on the steps used. Students could use other problems involving pirates from the given website.
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Sharing More Lollies
Students examine the math problem, think about it and discuss with their classmates. They work on the rest of the problems in pairs using problem solving strategies and fractions.
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Sunshine Math-2
In this problem solving worksheet, students complete 8 varied word problems. Included are money, addition and subtraction, counting and fractions.
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Eating Fractions Activity Card
In this beginning fractions worksheet, students complete an activity at home with a parent in which five different foods are divided into portions indicated on the worksheet and then eaten.