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Satellite Tracker

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use satellite tracking software to monitor different satellites. They predict and graph the motion of the space station. They create a 3-D display of its path and share it with the class.
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Converting fraactions and percents

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders practice the conversion of percents and fractions. They focus on the fact of both fractions and percents are part of a whole. In the independent practice the students also work with solving proportions.
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Follow The Falling Meteorite

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate the supposed traveling path of a meteorite. They use sound in order to triangulate the path. The results of the experiment are written on a map to display the path of the meteorite. The culminating activity is when...
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Space Shapes

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students read "Captain Invincible and the Space Shapes" by Stuart Murphy and view a PowerPoint presentation on shapes. They identify shapes presented in the book and then identify shapes found in their classroom.
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Probability

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore probability. They analyze a class chart and list the letters of the alphabet according to frequency. Using the data collected, they complete probability problems.
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Two-Dimensional Drawings from Three-Dimensional Objects

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders identify and draw two-dimensional representations of a three-dimensional object. Students investigate the views of an object and determine that three views are required (front, one side and the top). Students use these...
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Painter's Area

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Learners demonstrate geometric relationships of finding area of rectangles and squares. They apply determine the quantity of paint needed to cover the area by using the concept of quantity.
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Eye From the Sky

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners are introduced to the concept of aerial perspective and scale. Students will use satellite technology to view their neighborhoods and sketch the area surrounding their schools. They will take part in a neighborhood walk to view...
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Probability

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders study the probability of single events. Given a bag of marbles, they discuss and find the probability of single events. In groups of two, 6th graders complete additional activities, predicting the probability. Students...
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Prime and Composite Numbers

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders inspect prime and composite numbers. Using graph paper, they draw as many different shaped rectangles as possible. They use the dimensions of the rectangles to discuss prime and composite numbers. Students create a chart...
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Color Me Square

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders identify and describe basic geometric solids. Working as a class, 2nd graders describe geometric solids using the proper vocabulary and counting faces, bases, corners, and edges. In pairs, students use a computer drawing...
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Shapes are Everywhere

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders gain an understanding of geometric shapes and spatial reasoning. They learn the attributes of solid shapes in everyday activities. Students compare geometric shapes to everday objects, finding things that serve a purpose...
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Four Forces of Flight

For Teachers K - 12th
Students explore the four forces of flight. They investigate the four forces of flight: lift, drag, thrust and weight (gravity). They experiment with flight-testing various objects commonly found around the house and constructing paper...
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Checking County Numbers

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners use their county's information page to gather information about their community. Using the information, they create graphs from the tables provided and interpret the data. They write a paragraph showing their interpretation of...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Geometry City

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
This lesson plan reviews transformations in the coordinate plane while mimicking real-world planning skills. It gives an assessment and ideas for remediation, extention as well as ways to manage behavior problems and reluctant learners.
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University of Waterloo (Canada)

University of Waterloo: Cemc: Geometry and Spatial Sense: Transformations [Pdf]

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Accompanied by links to online activities and demonstrations, middle schoolers learn about the different types of transformations on a coordinate grid through this lesson plan. The lesson is designed to match the Grade 7 Ontario...
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Shodor Education Foundation

Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: Lines, Rays, Line Segments, & Planes

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
This robust lesson plan for upper elementary and middle school grades introduces the concepts for lines, rays, line segments, and planes. Resources are linked to it and ready for your use.
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PBS

Pbs Mathline: Mirror, Mirror Lesson Plan [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Determine which regular polygons tessellate by using mirrors. Printable instructional activity.
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Nz Maths: Problem Solving Lesson Plans: Level 3 Problems

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This New Zealand Problems website is an excellent resource for lesson plans in problem-solving. They are organized into the following categories: algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, statistics, and logic and reasoning.
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Nz Maths Problem Solving Lesson Plans: Level 4

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This New Zealand Problem Solving website is an outstanding resource for lesson plans. They are organized into the following categories: algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, statistics, and logic and reasoning.
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Nz Maths Problem Solving Lesson Plans: Level 5

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Teachers, this New Zealand Problem Solving website is an outstanding resource for lesson plans. They are organized into the following categories: algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, statistics, and logic and reasoning.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: The Cylinder Problem: Middle School Lesson

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
This lesson offers an interesting, hands-on experience for middle school students studying cylinders. Students will create cylinders, and measure and compare their volumes.
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Shodor Education Foundation

Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: Probability and Geometry

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
The Shodor Education Foundation provides this lesson plan to give students an opportunity to connect probabilty and geometry. Students learn how to calculate probability, use geometry to solve probabilty problems, and, as an added bonus,...
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Coordinate Grid and Geometry

For Teachers 6th - 7th Standards
Students make connections between the coordinate grid and Geometry by finding the distance of line segments using the coordinate plane. This lesson includes a detailed lesson plan, slides containing notes and problems, and a...

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