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Dueling Discounts

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
What a bargain—an informative, free resource! Given prices of several objects, learners determine whether 20 percent off or $20 off would be a better bargain. They use the results to come up with a generalization of the situation.
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101 Questions

Amazon Percent Discount

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Everyone loves a good sale! A straightforward lesson provides practice with calculating a percent off of a product. Using ads from Amazon, individuals calculate the percent off the ad does not show. Pupils see the answer after revealing...
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Curated OER

Tax, Tip and Discount Word Problems

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students solve problems involving tax, tips and discounts. In this algebra instructional activity, students convert between percents and decimals. They calculate commission using conversion from percents and fractions.
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Percents and Discounts

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars convert between decimals and percents. In this algebra lesson, students define percent as it relates to sales and tax. They calculate the percents of number using multiplication.
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101 Questions

Bed, Bath, and Beyond Coupon

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
More money for me! Scholars explore two different coupons for Bed Bath & Beyond, one for 20 percent off and one for $5 off an item. Using some concrete examples, they determine conditions for when each coupon would be more beneficial.
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Physics Classroom

A Critical Lab

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Physics lab groups finagle with laser lights to determine the critical angle of refraction for both water and Lucite. Because there are no detailed steps or an answer key for this enlightening exercise, an inexperienced physics...
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Howard County Schools

Discounting Tickets

For Teachers 9th - 11th Standards
A boss who can't do math? Oh, no! Young entrepreneurs use linear and exponential models to determine which discount will yield the most profit on ticket sales.
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101 Questions

Combining Coupons

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Everyone likes to save money! Use your math skills to figure out just how much you can save on a pair of sweet shoes. A vendor is running a percent off sale, with a percent off coupon, and a specific dollar amount coupon—and lets you use...
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Curated OER

DISCOUNT LENSES ( GELATIN WAVE GUIDES)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners study attributes associated with concept of fiber optics is done using a labmade fiber optic from clear molded gelatin. A variety of shapes can be cut and pieced together to form a conduit to transmit the laser beam by internal...
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Curated OER

Money and Percentage

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine use of percentages in real world situations. They complete worksheet about using percentages after reviewing the concept. They look through newspapers to find examples of percentages used over the course of three...
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Coupon Activity

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Young scholars investigate linear equations.  For this linear equations lesson, students participate in an activity where they are given coupons.  Young scholars write linear equations based on the coupon.  Students...
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Bowland

Mystery Tours – Plan Your Tour

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Everyone loves a vacation and a set of three activities has groups planning a tour of the U.K. using given distance, time, and price data. They solve a variety of problems related to the trip and produce a report on the success of...
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Curated OER

Problem Solving Using Percentages

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students explore the concept of percentages. In this percentages lesson, students find the percentages of various colored m&m's in their bags. Students find the cost of items before and after a discount. Students use proportions to...
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Curated OER

Build an Indoor Compost Bin

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students write an essay to describe the contents of a compost bin.  In this composting lesson, students create a compost bin. Students examine soil for its contents and explains in an essay the impact of the soil on the environment.
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Create Hydrogen Energy

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students complete an experiment to understand changes to the environment over time.  In this hydrogen lesson plan, students discuss electrolysis and conduct an electrolysis experiment.  Students observe and record their...
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Curated OER

Energy Audit

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Young scholars collect data about energy usage and use mathematical calculations to analyze their data. In this energy conservation and statistics math lesson, students survey their homes to complete an energy usage worksheet. Young...
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Curated OER

Catch the Pollution

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Explore environmental care by conducting a pollution experiment. You'll discuss the causes of pollution in our environment and what the overall impact will be if we can't change our ways. Clear plastic tape, a can, and compass are used...
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Food Pyramid Relay Race

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Learners explore healthy eating habits by conducting a physical food challenge. In this food pyramid lesson plan, students identify the main concepts behind the food pyramid and what choices they should be making with their food intake....
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Curated OER

How to Make a Wind Vane

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Learners measure the direction of the wind. In this Science lesson, students make their own wind vane. Learners discuss the importance of wind direction and speed.
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Curated OER

Litter From Lunchtime

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Learners explore environmental care by participating in a litter identification activity. In this food trash lesson, students discuss the destruction litter causes in our environment and ways we can avoid littering ourselves. Learners...
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Sort the Compost Bin

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students discover what compost is. In this composting lesson, students view a sample of a compost bin and define what the purpose of compost is. Students discuss what the compost bin consists of and sort the compost bin into the green...
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Curated OER

Black and White Bottle Experiment

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate solar energy and color. In this solar energy lesson, students assess the benefits of solar energy. Students discover that solar energy is attracted to darker colors and conduct an experiment using colored...
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Curated OER

Build an Outdoor Compost Heap

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students study how to create a compost heap. For this composting lesson, students create a compost heap. Students write an essay describing the process.
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Design a Colonial Garden

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore botany by completing an art design activity in class. In this gardening history lesson, students identify the plants and crops utilized in the Colonial era for both food and medicine. Students utilize geometry to create...

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