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Math and Science in a Wetland

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students describe safe practice when doing field and lab investigations in a estuary or wetland. They create a model of an estuary and describe their value and function. They participate in field study in which they collect and analyze...
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Associative Property of Multiplication

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students solve math problems. In this multiplication instructional activity, students review the multiplication facts for factors 0 through 10. Students learn and practice the associative property of multiplication.
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Ocean Currents

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students label the names, relative temperature, distribution, and direction of flow of major ocean currents on a world map. They also explore and model the natural forces that affect the movement of ocean currents through demonstrations...
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Introductory Exponents

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students participate in a lesson combining language arts with mathematics. First, they write a paragraph explaining what it means to multiply two numbers. Then students practice using exponents in different problems.
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Examine Addition Properties

For Students 5th - 8th
In this addition properties worksheet, students complete problems involving the commutative, associative, and identity properties. Students complete 5 problems.
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Number Properties

For Students 7th
In this number properties worksheet, 7th graders solve 10 different problems that include applying various number properties to each. First, they determine which property they will use to solve the equation. Then, students write the name...
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Bridges to Math Comprehension Worksheet 2

For Teachers 6th - 8th
For this math literacy worksheet, middle schoolers compare the data from three different bridges that are constructed. The data is then evaluated and a write up is conducted.
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Properties: Commutative, Associative, and Identity

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the concept of addition and multiplication properties. For this addition and multiplication properties lesson, students create a foldable with the properties commutative, associative, identity, and distributive...
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A Lesson in Chaos for Middle School Students

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create a chaotic system. They display a basic knowledge of the system and are able to recognize it. The students form a hypothesis about a chaotic system and theorize the cause and effect.
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New York State Testing Program for Math

For Students 7th - 8th
In this math worksheet, students review important 7th and 8th grade concept in preparation for the New York mathematics exam. There are 16 pages in this test booklet along with 36 core review problems.
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Understanding Fractions

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students explore the parts of an orange to develop an understanding of the addition and subtraction of fractions. The concept of representing parts of a whole by dividing an object into smaller pieces is experienced in this hands-on...
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NY State Testting Program

For Students 7th
In this algebra activity, 7th graders review and practice core concepts for their 7th grade exam. They review geometry, algebra and solving word problems. This assignments contains a booklet of worksheets.
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New York Testing Program

For Students 6th - 8th
In this math review worksheet, middle schoolers review for their 7th grade exam using a variety of worksheets on different topics. There are 35 problems plus some word problems in the worksheet booklet.  
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Percent

For Teachers 7th Standards
Extend percent understandings to include percents less than one and greater than 100. A great lesson has pupils build upon their knowledge of percents from sixth grade. They convert between fractions, decimals, and percents that are less...
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Number, Number Sense and Operations: Worksheet Four

For Students 6th - 8th
Review a variety of mathematical skills with this worksheet. For this number sense and operations worksheet, learners solve 15 different problems that include simplifying various equations. In addition, they write the powers in order...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Distance across the channel

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Here you will find a model of a linear relationship between two quantities, the water depth of a channel and the distance across the channel at water level. The cross section of the channel is the shape of an isosceles trapezoid. The...
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Math Stars

Math Stars: A Problem-Solving Newsletter Grade 6

For Students 4th - 7th Standards
Think, question, brainstorm, and make your way through a newsletter full of puzzles and word problems. The resource includes 10 different newsletters, all with interesting problems, to give class members an out-of-the box...
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Positive and Negative Numbers

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Pupils use blocks and markers to illustrate the processes of adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing integers. In this mathematics lesson, learners use Algebra blocks to demonstrate multiplying polynomials.
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Investigation - Patterns/Functions

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students will display the first five rows of Pascal's Triangle and discuss in their groups what patterns they see in the rows of numbers. They will give responses and discuss that these numbers form what is called Pascal's Triangle.
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Investigation - What's the Number?: Division

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore number sentences using a variety of strategies making each equation a true sentence. Students examine strategies such as patterns, trial and error, working backwards, and related problems. In groups, 7th graders...
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Play It

For Teachers 6th - 9th
There are a number of activities here that look at representing data in different ways. One activity, has young data analysts conduct a class survey regarding a new radio station, summarize a data set, and use central tendencies to...
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The Fibonacci Sequence

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate a numerical pattern and look for evidence of mathematical patterns in nature. They solve puzzles and work with a partner to predict sequential numbers in a series.
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It's All Just Similar to Me

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the concept of similar figures. In this similar figures lesson, pupils calculate scale factors of similar triangles. They find missing sides of triangles, and measure angles using protractors and measure sides of...
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Playing Math Fever

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Pupils complete activities to learn notation and uses for positive and negative numbers. For this number system lesson, learners play a game similar to Jeopardy to learn how to solve problems with positive and negative numbers.