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Linear Equations

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore battle plans using grids. In this linear equation lesson, 7th graders see how math is used in battle. Students create a grid on the floor using tape and plastic army men to serve as the points. Students...
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Comparing Ratios

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students solve problems using ratio and proportion. In this math comparison instructional activity, students identify methods used to solve and compare ratio and proportion in the real world. They apply criss cross multiplying to solve...
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Save Our Soil

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students read about the history of soil and complete language arts, math, social studies, and more activities about soil. In this soil lesson plan, students complete fraction problems, create a school compost pile, write about conserving...
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Basic Counting Principle

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students find the number of possible arrangements of several objects by using the Basic Counting Principle. In this math instructional activity, students divide into groups and determine the number of possible sandwiches which can be...
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Dried Meat

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students investigate the traditional method of drying meat used by Native Americans. They apply math concepts such as ratio, proportion, percent, and scientific notation to determine the amount of meat the is dried from an animal using...
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Lucky 7s

For Teachers 6th - 7th
This helpful lesson explores the probability in tossing a coin and throwing dice. Specifically, it looks at the probability of getting numbers that are significant to the game of craps, assuming that once the math is understood, most...
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Nets and Surface Area - Mental Math

For Students 6th - 8th
In this mental math learning exercise, students use mental math to find the surface area and determine nets of the given shape. They use an information sheet as an aide to find the answer to 30 questions.
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Math Practice Exam

For Students 5th - 7th
In this math practice exam learning exercise, students simplify expressions, find volume and area, write mathematical expressions multiple and divide expressions and reduce fractions. Mention is made of associated videos, but no specific...
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Statistics and Graphing with Accelerated Math

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Young scholars create charts and graphs, using a spreadsheet program, of their results from their accelerated math lessons. Students discover how graphs can be used to interpret data in our everyday lives as well as how several...
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Morning Math

For Students 6th - 7th
In this math worksheet, students solve a variety of problems that include solving equations, subtracting and adding fractions, and using multiplication and division. Students also solve a word problem.
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Math: Mental Math

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students investigate tips for calculating math problems mentally.
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Making Math Meaningful in March Madness

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the statistics of March Madness, the college basketball tournament. They watch videotaped basketball games to collect data for further analysis using Word and Excel. They analyze the data in a variety of activities...
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"Math Curse" by Jon Scieszka

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils practice estimation skills for measurement, and work with metric units of measurement.
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Maya Math: From Zero to Nineteen

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore counting methods of the ancient Maya, and practice identifying Maya number glyphs.
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Math Internet Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students utilize online research skills to surf the Internet and complete an online scavenger hunt to find the answers to various mathematical questions.
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MS Math Order of Operations

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders create a mnemonic device which correctly represents the order of operations. They simplify expressions by correctly following the order of operations. Students use PEMDAS-parentheses, exponents, multiplication,...
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Math Lesson: Rotational Symmetry

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students analyze lines of symmetry and rotational symmetry in designs. They practice dividing a shape along its line(s) of symmetry and discuss the relationship between lines of symmetry and number of sides as well as rotations.
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Order of Operations- Math Worksheet

For Students 6th - 8th
In this order of operations worksheet, learners solve the math problems on the worksheet using the order of operations. There are 20 problems on this page to solve.
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Orders of Operations- Math Worksheet

For Students 6th - 8th
In this orders of operations worksheet, students solve the math problems using the orders of operations. There are 20 problems to solve on this worksheet.
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Math and Architectural Design in Relation to Rebuilding The World Trade Center

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students discover building plans and practice reading measurements.  In this architectural design lesson, students investigate the areas of the specific World Trade Center locations that need to be rebuilt and determine the cost....
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Kumara Math

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students explore nutrition by completing math problems in class. For this food conversions lesson, students identify what the kumara plant is and how it can contribute to human health by regularly consuming an appropriate amount....
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Subtracting Integers: Math, Physical Education, Dancing, Negative Numbers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students demonstrate their understanding of positive and negative integers by adding and subtracting. More importantly, students explain why a negative number, subtracted from a negative number, changes the operation.
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Honey Bee Facts And Figures: Math Skills

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners practice their mathematics and mapping skills using examples from honey bee biology. Discuss why the colonies were found in this pattern. They examine food and water in the area, and how many humans live in the area where...
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Walking Math into the Real World

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers measure an area given a yardstick. They also convert inches into a fractions of a foot and use data to create a linear graph.

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