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Pyrotechnics

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students discuss pyrotechnics and what they have noticed about their height and speed. They think about the path which fireworks follow which is a parabola. They follow multiplication patterns to determine the Zero Product Property and...
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Multiplying Three Digit Numbers

For Students 4th - 7th Standards
In this multiplication worksheet, students multiply three digit numbers by three digit numbers. Students complete 24 multiplication problems.
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Rings Around the Racetrack

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students determine the number of laps a driver would need to complete the Indy 500. They calculate the length of time it would take to complete the race at different rates of speed.
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Math Word Problems

For Students 1st - 5th
In this math worksheet, students look for the answers to the word problems. They use reading and critical thinking skills to do the appropriate operation.
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Multiplication Practice

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this math worksheet, students practice the operation of multiplication for the single digit problems and the word problems for the 3 sets.
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Estimation

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore the concept of estimation. In this estimation lesson, students discuss making estimates through teacher led discussion. Students use the Internet to complete an activity where they must estimate the length of lines.
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Uncle Bubba Is Dead!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students spend imaginary inheritance of $100,000 on a home and furnishings.
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Understanding Fractions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders compare fractions by using skittles and m&ms. In this math lesson, 4th graders explore the size of different fractions by cutting pieces of their pie for visual representation. Additionally, students discuss ways to...
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Fraction of a Number

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore how to multiply fractions using color tiles. They use the appropriate strategies for the multiplication of fractions. Students use 40 color tiles to practice multiplying fractions. They practice using various fractions...
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Fact Families to 18

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this fact families to eighteen worksheet, students problem solve six word problems associated with fact families to eighteen.
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Equations in the Park

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore algebraic concepts using real life situations.  In this equations activity, students develop strategies to solve missing number problems. Students participate in a board game based on algebraic equations.
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Piece of the Sky: Introduction for Making S'COOL Observations

For Teachers 3rd - 9th
Young scholars observe and discuss cloud cover. They identify percent of cloud cover, calculate cloud cover by fraction and convert to a percent, and compare their models with the current real sky cloud cover.
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Multiplication: 2-digit x 1-digit - regrouping

For Students 3rd - 4th Standards
Here is a way to practice one step in the process of multiplying multiple digits: multiply two-digits by single digits! Thirty problems for learners to solve make this a useful assignment to sharpen their skills!
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Multiplication: 2-digit x 2-digit - no regrouping

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
For those who are just starting out with multiplying multiple digits, this is an appropriate assignment. No regrouping is required as mathematicians find the product for 30 different problems. Answers are provided.
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Simple Past-Positive Sentences #2

For Students 4th - 6th
In this simple past tense activity, students use words and phrases given to form positive sentences in the given tense. Answers may be submitted online for review. ESL appropriate but not exclusive.
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Friction Faction

For Teachers 4th - 5th Standards
Students create an experiment. In this friction lesson plan, students review the concept of friction and complete a bottle roll activity. Students work in groups to create their own friction experiment.
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Pattern Blocks to Understand Fractions

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students use pattern blocks to help them complete fraction problems. In this fraction lesson plan, students complete problems on worksheets provided.
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Estimation

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students complete computer activities about estimating if items are more or less than a given amount. In this estimation lesson plan, students also estimate measurements around the classroom.
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Build a Snowplow

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Learners design and build a snowplow using LEGO materials. They compete in an Engineer's Challenge to clear a path through Styrofoam peanuts.
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Division: Four Digit by One Digit

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
Lengthen learners' long division skills with this single-page handout. They must use problem solving skills to find the quotient when a four-digit number is divided by one digit. This is a nice assignment for early in the process of...
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Multiplying by 10, 100, & 1000

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students understand that a shortcut can be used when multiplying by 10, 100 & 1000. In this multiplying activity, students mentally multiply by 10, 100 & 1000. Students complete a worksheet with multiplication problems.
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Initial Fraction Ideas Lesson 5: Overview

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students demonstrate fraction symbols. For this fractions lesson, students use paper strips to represent various fractions. Students then use fraction circles to compare various given fractions.
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Estimation Lesson Plan

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars use four different computer estimation applets with several classroom estimation activities.
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Subtraction Decimals

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this math worksheet, students subtract the decimals while taking special care to keep the decimals in the correct place value. The answers are also available.