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Finding Area of Similar Figures

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners explore the concept of finding area of similar figures. In this finding area of similar figures instructional activity, students use pattern blocks to construct similar figures. Learners trace their construction and find the...
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Explore the Ocean

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students explore the oceans from their origin. In this oceans lesson, students read and discuss excerpts from the Book of Genesis regarding the creation of the ocean. Students then clean up a mock oil spill, measure the volume and area...
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Change or Adaptation

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners identify the adaptive forces in the life cycle of plants, animals, and humans, isolate and identify the role that change and adaptation play in extreme environments and research and write a short term paper using MLA citations.
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Learning About Roman Numerals

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners explore the concept of writing roman numerals as numbers. In this roman numeral lesson plan, students write roman numerals as numbers.
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Vocabulary: Addition Terminology

For Students 5th - 8th
In this addition terminology activity, students complete many activities where they define and match addition terminology. Students complete 11 pages of activities.
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Is There a Problem with Wildlife on our Roads?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students create a graph and analyze it to see if the data shows there is a problem with wildlife on the roads. In this wildlife collision lesson plan students write an essay to support their conclusions.
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How Do We Solve the Problem of Wildlife on Our Roads?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students analyze data on elk ecology and movements across the highway. In this ecology lesson, students research ways to save them from highway collisions. They write a report and present their findings in class.
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Images as Messages

For Students 4th - 10th
Your class watches a video about Chris Jordan, a talented photographer and activist who tries to get an environmental message out by his work. As a cross-curricular project, have your class imitate his style of art with an object that...
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Working with Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Learners understand that algebra is a branch of mathematics that uses symbols or letters to represent unknown numbers in problems. They also understand the definition for an algebraic expression. Make sure to click on the Download the...
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Agents of Erosion and Deposition

For Students 6th - 8th
In this science worksheet, students play a game of shoreline charades using picture symbols and other games to cover the concept of erosion or deposition.
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A New Life

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners write a paper about how their life would be different if fractions, decimals and percents did not exist. The teacher leads a discussion after the papers are written.
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Animal Migratory patterns

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners use field research and traditional research to identify migrating species of birds as well as their migratory patterns. Students generate a list of questions regarding migration and a plan to research the questions. A field...
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Solving Multiplication And Division Equations

For Teachers 6th - 9th
In this solving multiplication and division equations worksheet, students problem solve and calculate the answers to thirty word problems and mathematical equations.
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Working with Integers

For Students 5th - 7th Standards
In this integers learning exercise, learners compare the pairs of integers and mark either less than or greater than to show which number is greater. The first two are done for the students. The second part of the learning exercise asks...
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Algebra/Geometry Institute Summer 2009 - Triangles and the Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders find the perimeter and area of triangles.  In this finding the perimeter and area of triangles lesson plan, 7th graders find the perimeter and area of triangles given two sides.  Students find the missing side...
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Letters to the Government

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine how to be active participants in their local, state, or federal governments. They create a powerpoint presentation and write a letter to one of their governmental representatives about a problem and solution of...
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Common Multiples

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of common multiples. In this common multiple lesson, students find the lowest common multiple of two numbers.
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Expressions from Sentences

For Students 7th - 9th
In this algebra instructional activity, students rewrite sentences into algebraic equations using variables and solve for the unknown. There are 10 interactive questions with an answer key.
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American Colonists Protest Song

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the role of protest songs. In this early American history lesson plan, students research the acts passed by the British that angered colonists. Middle schoolers then listen to protest songs from contemporary...
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My Perfect Partner

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students explore gender roles by describing an ideal partner. In this human characteristic lesson, students create a chart which describes the positive and negative aspects they seek in a partner of the opposite sex. Students demonstrate...
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Insect Camouflage

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students investigate insect camouflage and mimicry. In this animal science lesson, students discuss how camouflage helps an insect survive. Additionally, students use the included template to color and cut illustrations of insects....
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Formation of The Solar System

For Students 6th - 8th
In this science worksheet, students use basic scientific concepts to complete the series of puzzles that are intended to increase science literacy about the parts and formation of the solar system.
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Auroras

For Students 7th - 9th
In this auroras worksheet, students define 11 terms related to space phenomena such as auroras, coronal mass ejections and auroral ovals. Students use a given website to help them define the terms and they write a 500 word essay about...
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Hands-On Algebra

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders study linear equations. In this algebra activity, 7th graders solve and write two step linear equations in one variable.