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Turning the Tables: A Guide to Devising Your Own Story

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students observe and demonstrate how to decipher and organize the information in a math word problem and apply mathematical concepts to different story problems. They discuss the parts of a story problem, and write their own original...
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Balance or Tilt?

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate the concepts of a variable, constant, expressions, and equations. They solve problems which require the interpretation of expressions in and out of equations looking for solutions. Students also use a balance...
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Proportions

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students study proportions. In this mathematics activity, students measure their body length, head length, and ratio of their body, write their findings on a group chart, and discuss how a person's head size or arm span are in proportion...
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Investigation-Pattern/Functions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore number patterns. In this number patterns and probability math activity, students work in groups to describe the patterns present in the first five rows of Pascal's Triangle, then write numbers to continue this...
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Two-Step Equations

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders work through a two-step equation with their teacher. After reviewing one-step equations, they complete a worksheet using tiles and colored pencils to complete two-step equations. To end the lesson, they write out the step...
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How Much Will I Spend On Gas?

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students construct a linear graph. In this graphing lesson, students determine a monthly budget for gasoline. Students construct a t-chart and coordinate graph to display data. Resources are provided.
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Rolling Marbles

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students develop and use problem solving strategies to mathematically solve a word problem involving marbles. They solve the first part of the problem together as a class, and in small groups solve and write a solution for the problem...
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A Blast of Math

For Students 6th - 7th
For this math review worksheet, students complete several activities that help them review fractions, writing dates, position terms, reading clocks, finding distance, finding angles, and several other review items.
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A Scheduling Dilemma

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students solve train-scheduling word problems using a four-step problem solving model. In this problem solving lesson, students work in groups to a four-step procedure about a train scheduling dilemma.
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Analyzing Numeric and Geometric Patterns of Paper Pool

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars use concrete and pictorial representation of geometric patterns to extend patterns. In this geometric patterns lesson plan, students identify patterns and extend them.
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Exploring Integers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students implement rules for adding, subtracting, dividing, and multiplying negative integers. They write rules for each mathematical operation of negative numbers. In groups, students complete number operations. Using PDAs, they share...
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Multiples Worksheet (1 of 2)

For Students 5th - 7th Standards
This is a progressive introductory assignment on determining the least common multiple of pairs of numbers. First, eight numbers are listed for learners to simply practice writing multiples for. They write down the first six multiples...
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Multiplication Word Problems Using Different Representations

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students solve multiplication word problems by using base 10 blocks and drawing pictures. For this multiplication lesson plan, students also write a reflection of their work.
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Place Value Game

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students participate in a Math game for Place Value that be fun for Students. The game can be adapted to any grade level.
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Ratios (Cost of a Habit)

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students consider an individual habit and its cost. They study ratios and proportions, and use that knowledge to calculate the cost of a habit over extended periods of time. write a detailed comparison of the costs.
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Miles of Tiles - The Pool Border Problem

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Learners recognize patterns and represent situations using algebraic notation and variables. In this variables and patterns lesson, students identify a pattern involving the number of tiles required to form a border around a pool given...
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Mary, Queen of Scots: Heroine or Harlot?

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students explain how international politics, religion, and cultural beliefs influenced the life of Mary Queen of Scots. They watch a film about Mary, Queen of Scots and participate in a discussion and variety of extension activities.
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"Anno's Mysterious Multiplying Jar" by Masaichiro and Mitsumasa Anno

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils work with large numbers and recognizing mathematical symbols and the factorial symbol and its meaning.
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Artifacts: Bringing the Past Back to Life -- the Mexican Case

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine and discuss the meanings of the various symbols in Tenochtitlan. In groups, they complete a part of the model of the city and discuss the importance of finding artifacts. Individually, they choose an a two-dimensional...
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Measuring the Classroom

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students measure their classroom and determine the area. They discuss the margin of error. Each class member will write up their results separately. Students must decide what measurements to make, and attempt to measure accurately.
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Complete The Pattern

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students are introduced to various geometric and numeric patterns. In groups, they work together to determine the next object or number in the pattern. They record their answers on a worksheet and create their own pattern to give to a...
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Hey, Mom! What's for Breakfast?

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students examine how he world eats breakfast. In this food choices lesson, students work in groups to list breakfast foods and their ingredients and find goods and consumers on the list. The, students use the Internet to complete a...
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The Bernoulli Effect - Conceptually

For Teachers K - 9th
Learners observe and/or conduct five experiments which address the Bernoulli Effect. In this conceptual lesson based on the Bernoulli Effect, the students construct atomizers, and make concrete observations and inferences in connection...
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Converting Decimals to Fractions (3 of 3)

For Students 4th - 6th
In this decimal conversion worksheet, students use their problem solving skills to convert 18 decimal numbers to fractions or mixed numbers in lowest terms.