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Number Patterns: Triangular & Square Numbers

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners explore the patterns found in triangular and square numbers. In this number pattern activity, students complete a worksheet exploring the relationship between triangular numbers and square numbers.
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Modified Orienteering

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students participate in activities using compass settings. They find north and notate the bearings of objects that have been set up in the school yard. They find marks that both visible and hidden behind and under things like trees, and...
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Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication and Division

For Students 4th - 5th
Students must use their mathematical reasoning skills in order to make four math statements true by filling in the boxes with the correct digits. Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems appear.
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Math Vocabulary Review

For Students 5th - 6th
In this math vocabulary activity, learners read a set of 15 math related definitions and write the words being defined. A reference web site is included for additional activities. 
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Skiers on the Slope

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars explore mathematical concepts, problem solving, and the ability to program in LOGO to test ideas about speed, acceleration, gravity, and slope when dealing with downhill skiing.
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Cut-Loose Quilts

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students review basic geometric shapes to use in their quilt. Combining different shapes, they sew together their cut-loose quilt. They share them with the class and describe the meaning of the quilt to them.
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My Dogs

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students use the properties of multiplication to solve problems. They recall the basic multiplication facts as well as write and solve problems that involve whole numbers.
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Solving Multiple-Step Problems

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students solve 2-step word problems. In this word problems lesson, students are shown examples of word problems and solutions on the board by the teacher. Then they complete a six problem worksheet independently.
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Picture Your Numbers with

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students create pairs of cards with numbers and pictures. Encourage students to use a different color to represent each number/picture pair; this help them with visual association in the "Concentration" game.
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"How Tall, How Short, How Faraway" by David A. Adler

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students list in a journal what "measurement" is. They measure with standard and non-standard units and record data on a class chart. They also construct a meter tape.
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Mars Fraction Hunt

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students gain practice in the use of fractions, changing fractions, using equivalent fractions, and paying attention to detail. They divide a word into appropriate fractional parts and use equivalent fractions to correctly divide words.
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Deer Tracks

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Young scholars use satellite images to track to movement patterns of deer and examine deer behavior. They write stories about a day in the life of a field scientist.
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New Pen at the Zoo

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students create two drawings for a new animal pen design at the zoo. They must draw the ideas keeping the amount of material available in mind. They compare and contrast their two designs and write how they are similar in perimeter and...
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Basketball Caps

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students work on a problem, individually or in pairs. They are asked questions that focus on average. They discus that the average number represents an equal redistribution , rather than just being able to state the rule. They write...
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Grade 5 Geometry

For Students 5th
In this grade five geometry worksheet, 5th graders utilizing mathematical strategies to calculate the perimeter of a triangle. Students recognize that the perimeter of a triangle is side a plus side b plus c.
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Geometry

For Students 4th - 5th
In this geometry worksheet, students utilize mathematical strategies to figure out which of four lines are vertical, horizontal and/or parallel.
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Chapter 11 What's Your Preference

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this math worksheet, students record the results of a survey taken from family members about relationships and activities.
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Decimals: Worksheet 2

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this decimal activity, students solve a total of 31 decimal problems including: writing decimals, determining the smaller of 3 decimals, determining place value, rounding, filling in missing numbers and word problems.
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Whole Numbers: Worksheet 2

For Students 4th - 5th
In this whole number activity, students write numbers in words, write word phrases in numbers, determine place value, fill in missing numbers, round, estimate, and place numbers in ascending order.
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Working With Whole Numbers

For Students 4th - 6th
In this whole number worksheet, students write numbers in words, write words in numbers, circle the largest of 3 numbers, determine place value, solve problems using all 4 operations complete number patterns, find factors and solve word...
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Beginning Multiplication Worksheet - Part One

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students practice multiplication skills. In this multiplication lesson plan, students complete beginning multiplication problems. Students multiply the given numbers by ones and twos. Students complete 25 problems.
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Combining Coins

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore counting coins. In this money counting lesson plan, students are given an assigned number of coins and calculate the least amount of coins that could be used to equal the same value. Students participate in guided...
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Cut, Construct and Think 3

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars identify and create shapes. In this geometric shapes lesson, students identify various polygons and try to create new shapes using existing polygons.
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Cut, Construct and Think - 4

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners identify polygons. In this geometric shapes lesson, students identify and describe polygons. Learners create new shapes out of the shapes they are given.