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"Comprehension of Word Problems" Using a Table

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders practice solving math problems by utilizing a data table. In this number sense lesson, 6th graders create a table using the numerical information about a fictitious farm's inventory. Students complete the empty segments by...
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An Archaeological Adventure in Athens

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students review map skills and practice finding locations on a map. In groups, they create maps with mystery locations identified by hidden stick-on magnets. Other groups attempt to find the mystery locations and then check their work...
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Getting Into Shapes: Identifying and Describing Two-Dimensional Shapes

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars examine their classroom to find examples of various types of shapes. After identifying and describing the various shapes, they draw as many as they can on a piece of paper. They organize them into an image based on their...
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Organizing Data Using Tables and Graphs

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students create graphs and tables, as well as interpret and make inferences from the data shown to determine when and where graphs and tables are most useful.
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Percentage War

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore fractions by participating in a card activity in class. In this percentages lesson, 5th graders inventory the amount of different cards in a deck in order to determine the percentages of getting a certain card....
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Introduction to Measuring the Forest

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students investigate how much wood is in a forest. In this forestry lesson plan, students calculate how much usable wood comes from the forest. They will read, Sizing Things Up from Trees + Me = Forestry, measure firewood piles, and...
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Mean, Median, Mode and Range

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate when to find the mean, median, mode and range.  In this statistical concepts lesson, 4th graders collect data, make observations and graph the data. Students verify their work on the computer.