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University of Central Florida: Mathematics Classroom Uses for the Digital Camera

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This site has a few creative lesson plans on using the digital camera in a mathematics classroom. Includes geometry and measurement activities. (The link for the counting book does not work in archived version of site.)
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: The Cylinder Problem: Elementary Lesson

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Use this lesson plan to help students learn about cylinders. Students will be creating cylinders, and comparing them and their capacity. This engaging, hands-on lesson will hold student interest and be very beneficial to student learning.
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PBS

Pbs Mathline: Bubble Mania Lesson Plan [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Determine the area, diameter, and circumerfence of a bubble residue by creating a soap solution and blowing bubbles.
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Distributive Property, Day 1

For Teachers 3rd Standards
Children need to move from the manipulative expressions of the distributive property into the mathematical equations eventually. This lesson is the first step in leading them to that goal.
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AAA Math

Aaa Math: Aaa Math Lessons

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
AAA Math's interactive tutorials and lessons assist students grades K-8 improve their understanding of a wide range of arithmetic topics. Students are provided with immediate feedback as they complete the "Learn," "Practice," and "Play"...
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Savvas Learning

Hmong Embroidery Connections to Mathematics

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This short lesson uses the art of Hmong "flower cloth" (paj ntaub) to help students learn about symmetry. Includes two suggested children's books you can use to learn more about Hmong culture.
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Shodor Education Foundation

Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: Tessellations Geometry and Symmetry

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
This lesson plan deals with tessellations and their geometric concepts. Upper elementary and middle school young scholars will also explore polygons, symmetry, analyze patterns and explore the role of mathematics in nature and culture.
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University of Texas at Austin

Mathematics Teks Toolkit: Exploring C/d= Pie

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
A collection of circular objects will be used to explore circumference and diameter of circles.
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NASA

Nasa: Earth, Moon and Mars Balloons

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
In this lesson, students will construct a scale model of the Earth-Moon-Mars system.
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Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Types of Sentences

For Students 3rd - 8th
What is "Logic"? What is a "Mathematical sentence"? This website provides definitions of both of these terms and defines examples of mathematical sentences ("open sentence" and "closed sentence") and provides examples of each. Use the...