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Our Inventions

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students construct or draw an invention of their own design.  In this problem solving lesson, students define the word invention, discuss famous inventions, invetors, and how inventions come about.  Students work in groups to...
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Kindergarten Constitution

For Teachers K - 1st
Students create their own classroom constitution. For this leadership skills lesson, students work together to solve problems. Students discuss why rules are important and brainstorm ways to solve classroom problems. Students vote on the...
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Working Together

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students work together to solve problems. In this math lesson, students apply math skills of graphing to work on an assignment together and at the same time, learn to problem solve. They walk away learning to work well in groups.
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Catapults

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students test catapults. In this physics lesson, student conduct scientific investigations that require them to test catapults. Students practice their problem solving skills as they employ the use of the scientific method.
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Finding Fractional Parts Of A Set

For Teachers 4th - 5th
For this finding fractional parts of a set worksheet, learners, working with a partner, problem solve seven word problems and equations involving fractional parts.
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The Giant Pandas

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students recognize that pandas are endangered. In this panda lesson, students research and create a pamphlet about pandas.  Students create a 30 second advertisement. Students participate in problem solving for solutions to the...
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Buy a Vowel

For Students 9th - 12th
In this problem solving worksheet, students solve 1 word problem about cost.  Students are given words with a certain cost and must determine how much each vowel costs assuming consonants are free.
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Time for a Plumber!

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders compare amounts of time in seconds, minutes and hours.  In this multiplying and comparing time lesson, 4th graders problem solve a plumbing problem scenario to find which amount of time is the least.  Students...
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Logic

For Students 10th
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders investigate and solve various logic problems including the constructions and use of two way tables and Venn diagrams to assist in problem solving.  The eleven page worksheet contains nine...
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Science As Inquiry

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students practice problem solving through the inquiry approach. They are divided into small groups and given various problems to folve regarding the germination of radish seeds.
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Using Words to Work Things Out

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students explore classroom community building. In this character development and community building lesson, students listen to Hands Are Not for Hitting and generate a class list of positive ways to handle classroom conflicts. Students...
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Blood type Switch

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read a text about blood groups and answer such questions as what, where and why regarding a scientific discovery. They complete vocabulary worksheets, comprehension exercises and utilize problem solving skills to decide who...
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Swimmy's Friends

For Teachers K
Students solve problems using various strategies. For this problem solving lesson, students read the book Swimmy by Leo Lionni. Students make fish swimming patterns, measure how many goldfish crackers it takes to make a handprint and...
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Quotients With Remainders

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In this quotients with remainders worksheet, students, with a partner, problem solve ten word problems or equations involving quotients.
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The Study of Urban and Suburban Environments within the Mystic River Watershed

For Teachers 10th - 12th
High school learners examine their own water-based environments, within the Mystic Watershed. As the learners engage in inquiry-based, hands-on projects, critical thinking skills and problem-solving, the project will lead them to cross...
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Addition and Multiplication

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this introduction to multiplication worksheet, students use arrays and counters to understand the multiplication process. In this problem solving worksheet, students find the answers to three problems.
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Activity Plan Mixed Ages: Fairytale Homes

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students create homes for fairytale characters. In this early childhood lesson plan, students develop literacy, language, and problem-solving concepts as they create block structures related to specific fairy tales.
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Pumpkins . . . Not Just Part of Halloween

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students study the pumpkin. In this pumpkin lesson, students participate in different activities that explain the history of pumpkins and how pumpkins develop and grow, read "The Great Pumpkin Story" and answer comprehensive questions...
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Disney's Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: "Goofy's Bird"

For Teachers All
Students observe and practice matching baby animals with their mothers as well as assess the beginning of math skills in problem-solving situations. They answer together a variety of questions that address the fields of science and math.
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Order Of Operations (J)

For Students 5th - 9th
In this order of operations worksheet, learners problem solve and calculate the answers to five equations involving addition, subtraction, division and multiplication.
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Who's Up for the Olympic Challenge?:Integrating the 5 Themes of Geography with Olympic Bids

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore geographical themes.  For this problem solving geography lesson, students view a PowerPoint presentation about the Vancouver/Whistler Olympic bid.  Students analyze Vancouver as an Olympic site looking at...
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Percentages: Fractions and Decimals

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders convert fractions to percentages.  In this interactive whiteboard percentages lesson, 2nd graders problem solve using percentages, fractions, and decimals.
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Unit Conversions

For Teachers 10th - 12th
In this unit conversions activity, students calculate and convert measurements from one unit to another. They complete 109 short answer and problem solving questions involving unit conversions.
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The One

For Teachers 4th
In this problem solving worksheet, 4th graders utilize counters or pennies to learn about the parts of a whole in 4 groups of 3 circles that equal 12 counters.