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Angle Action
Sixth graders investigate the concept of an angle. They classify an angle according to its type. The instructional activity has students practice with acute, right, and obtuse angles. A unique part is when telling time using clock hands...
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Tessellation Trial and Error
In this interactive instructional activity, students review attributes of equilateral polygons. They are introduced to the concept of a tessellation. Using protractors and pre-cut shapes, students arrange a variety of tiles to create...
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Do Objects Vary Very Much?
Students examine the concept of standard deviation, calculating mean, and collecting data. They measure the standard deviation in a bag of M&M candy, record the data, and calculate the mean.
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Perimeter
Pupils explore the concept of perimeter. In this perimeter lesson, students discuss how to find perimeter of various shapes. Pupils use the Perimeter Explorer applet to find the perimeter of various shapes.
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Mean, Median, & Mode
Pupils determine mean, median, and mode. In this problem solving lesson, students evaluate a set of data to determine the mean, median, and mode. Pupils work in small groups practicing cooperative learning skills as they problem solve.
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Metric Magic
Sixth and seventh graders construct a "metric machine" as a kinesthetic aide in converting from one unit to another in grams, liters, or meters. They complete a metric activity on the Internet and view about five minutes of a video on...
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Sea Ice: Cracking the Egg Code
Students study the egg code to learn about sea ice. In this sea ice lesson plan, students discuss and view a diagram to learn about the egg code when describing sea ice and its thickness. Students work in groups to play a game using the...
PBS
The History and Use of Sampling Methods
Young mathematicians define population, draw convenience sample from the population, draw quota sample from the population, and draw random probability sample from the population. They explain why a random probability sample usually...
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Scientist Are Like Detectives
Students demonstrate proper scientific observation skills. In this investigative science lesson, students make observations, record their findings and form conclusions in order to improve their scientific documentation and writing skills.
Shodor Education Foundation
An Introduction To Quadrilaterals
Young geometers investigate and apply properties of quadrilaterals. After a review and discussion of key terms, young scholars use a computer applet to explore four-sided figures and classify them according to their attributes. The...
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Algebra/Geometry Institute: Area of Polygons
Students find the area of polygons. In this area of polygons lesson, students find the area of parallelograms, rectangles, squares, and other polygons. They identify each given figure and determine the appropriate formula...
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Cuisenaire Fractions
Young scholars study fractions by comparing rations using Cuisenaire rods. They make predictions, measure lengths using Cuisenaire rods and explain their answers. Next, they discuss the relationship of the different rods in terms of...
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Are You a Golden Ratio?
Learners explore the concept of the golden ratio in nature and architectural design. They discuss examples such as petals on a sunflower and the Parthenon. In small groups they take turns measuring their body parts to find a golden ratio.
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Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree…You Might Become Famous
Students explore Newton's laws using CEENBoTs. In this physics lesson plan, students collect data and create tables and graphs. They calculate speed, acceleration and forces using mathematical formulas.
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The Right Time
Students compute and estimate using mental mathematics, paper-and-pencil methods, calculators, and computers. They measure and compare quantities using appropriate units, instruments and methods. They utilize worksheets imbedded in this...
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Density Destiny
Sixth graders measure and investigate the densities of several objects. They, in teams, determine the mass and volume of each of the 5 objects and record the measurements in the data table.
Beacon Learning Center
Angles and Algebra
Students calculate angle measure for triangles and complementary/supplementary angles. After a lecture/demo, students utilize a worksheet imbedded in this plan to gain practice.
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Modular Arithmetic
Students investigate modular arithmetic and how to use it to solve real world problems. In this modular arithmetic lesson, students use computers to work on modular arithmetic after a teacher guided lesson. They complete guided practice...
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Longitude
In this globe worksheet, students learn how longitude is measured on a globe. Students read the information before answering 5 questions. A globe will be required.
Alberta Learning
Area and Perimeter of Irregular Shapes
Evaluate young mathematicians' understanding of area and perimeter with this series of three assessment tasks. Challenging students to not only calculate the area and perimeter of irregular shapes, but to explain in writing their...
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Triangle Wars
Learners explore geometry by participating in a class card game. In this triangle instructional activity, students utilize playing cards with shapes on them which they group up and discard, similar to "Old Maid." Learners complete a...
Chicago Botanic Garden
Climate Change Around the World
Look at climate change around the world using graphical representations and a hands-on learning simulation specified to particular cities around the world. Using an interactive website, young scientists follow the provided...
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Surveying: 19 Chains and 50 Links
Through an interdisciplinary lesson, emerging engineers explore the history of surveying systems. After discussing various systems, they perform surveys on printable pages. Using their geometric skills, they physically stake out plots...
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Fraction Facts
Students explore the concept of fractions. In this fractions lesson, students perform basic operations such as addition and subtraction with fractions. Students play a game on the computer called 'Fraction Four' that gives students...