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Stories to Graphs

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students graph their solutions using a linear equation. In this algebra instructional activity, students rewrite words problems into algebraic equations and graph their solutions. They solve word problems dealing with real lie scenario.
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National Woman's History Museum

Helen Keller--Citizen and Socialist

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Do history books tell the full story of Helen Keller? The sanitized version of Helen Keller found in most textbooks leaves out her most provocative ideas. She was a socialist, fought for workers' rights, and advocated for the use of...
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6+1 Trait Lessons from ACE13: Secret Shortcut

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore language arts by analyzing the ending of a book. For this story structure lesson, 3rd graders read the book The Secret Shortcut and discuss the ending as well as the author's word choice. Students rewrite the ending...
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Proportions in Stories

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students solve problems dealing with ratios and proportions. In this algebra lesson, students rewrite word problems using equations and symbols. They correctly convert between percents and decimals.
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What's Your Story

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners rewrite word problems using equations. In this algebra lesson, students relate the concept of equations and symbols to the real world. They graph their solutions on a graph and analyze it.
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Twisted Tales

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Experience how a story can drastically change when the point of view is altered. Young scholars first read a review of Disney's film Tarzan, focusing on how the point of view in the classic story is important. They then select another...
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Using Algebra to Explore Problem Space

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars apply their knowledge of math by rewriting word problems using equations. In this word problem lesson, students build upon previous knowledge as they set up the correct steps to solve word problems. This lesson is full of...
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Mathematics Vision Project

Structures of Expressions

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
This comprehensive unit investigates transformations of quadratics, having learners follow "Optima" through the development and growth of her quilting business. Deftly weaving the story into the mathematical mechanics, the unit gives...
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Freddy the Fish

For Teachers K - 4th
Students complete an experiment.  In this water pollution lesson, students brainstorm information about river habitats and water pollution. Students then read the story Freddy the Fish and complete an experiment where they use a...
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The Froggy Page

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students investigate the cycle of life by observing tadpoles.  In this biology lesson, students utilize the Internet to read stories, observe pictures, and listen to sounds of frogs.  Students create a poster board collage using frog...
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Presidential Popularity

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Media often misrepresent data and statistics to their advantage. This lesson asks scholars to analyze an article with misleading statistics. They use margin of error and mean data in their studies. Once they complete their analysis,...
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Character Traits in Gingerbread Baby #5

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners are read the story "Gingerbread Baby". They draw or download the characters and cut them out. They create character profiles for each character based on how they acted in the book. They act out a scene from the story as well.
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Life Cycle of Butterfly

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders investigate life cycles of insects by writing a story.  In this butterfly life lesson, 2nd graders create a checklist of the many steps a caterpillar takes before growing wings and flying.  Students utilize creative...
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Volcanoes

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders review the characteristics and aspects of volcanoes. Using this information, they write a creative story and draw illustrations to accompany the words. They use geographical terms to describe a location and the physical...
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All About Me

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers are introduced to the characteristics of an autobiography. After reading excerpts from "The Diary of Anne Frank", they discuss how two people can see the same event in different ways and write about the event in the...
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Comprehensive of Word Problems

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students use math to solve word problems. In this algebra lesson plan, students rewrite words into algebraic equations and solve using the right steps. They multiply, add and subtract with word problems.
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Comprehensive Word Problems

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students solve word problems using equations. In this algebra lesson, students solve problems involving division. They rewrite word problems using math symbols and solve.
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Writing Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students rewrite word problems using symbols. In this algebra lesson, students write algebraic expressions to represent real life scenarios. They use the correct variable representation for each scenario.
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Problem Solving Through Communication

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students discuss effective ways to solve and communicate problems. For this word problem lesson, students solve a variety of word problems written by varying authors. They rewrite words using algebraic terminology.
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Interrelationships Within the Marine Community

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders create an electronic story showing the interrelationship of species within the marine environment. They utilize the educational software, 'Destination Ocean' during this engaging lesson.
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Green Eggs and Purple Bacon

For Teachers 1st
First graders read Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss. The class cooks and eats green eggs and ham. They imagine a dish and write a recipe using a logical sequence. They type, illustrate, and compile recipes into a class cookbook.
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EngageNY

Complex Numbers and Transformations

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Your learners combine their knowledge of real and imaginary numbers and matrices in an activity containing thirty lessons, two assessments (mid-module and end module), and their corresponding rubrics. Centered on complex numbers and...
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A Morning of Weighing Babies

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read sections of "A Morning of Weighing Babies". Individually, they write a paragraph examining the main characters and their actions. After sharing a few writings, they discuss the relationship between the author and the...
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BIOMIMICRY, Housing Naturally: Habitat as Model

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students explore natural animal habitats. In this lesson plan on biomimicry and habitation design, students will use classroom and field examples to examine animal habitats. Students will construct a model of a natural animal habitat....

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