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Curated OER

Math Sleuths

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Help learners practice their math skills by utilizing the Internet to research a mathematical topic. Your math sleuths will investigate a science or social studies topic from their curriculum and construct a Math Hunt Grid. They create a...
Activity
PBS

Population Simulation with M&M's

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Math and M&Ms® go great together when introducing a modeling activity. Allow your learners to simulate population growth and decay of fish in a pond and share their reasoning for the change in fish. With such an impact we have on our...
Lesson Plan
Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Color Variation over Time in Rock Pocket Mouse Populations

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
A species-specific look at natural selection, the resource herein examines how adaptations have helped the population of rock pocket mice survive in a changing landscape. To begin, middle or high schoolers watch a 10.5 minute video,...
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Curated OER

Smart Jeopardy Review

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students review information from their class by participating in a mock Jeopardy game.  For this study habits lesson, students view Jeopardy style questions from a PowerPoint presentation and answer them via a Smart Board....
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Curated OER

Make A Rain Gauge

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore mathematics by participating in a nature measurement activity. In this rain lesson plan, students discuss the appropriate methods used in order to measure rain downpour. Students utilize a plastic bottle, tape,...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Budgeting Money

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the concept of budgeting. In this budgeting instructional activity, students pick an occupation and develop a list of needs and wants. Middle schoolers make a list of monthly expenses and budget their income to...