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Adult ESOL Lesson Plan - Effective Telephone Communication

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students examine and practice the ability to use basic residential telephones. They practice specific phrases and vocabulary terms to assist them with this task. In addition, they practice writing down each other's phone numbers.
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Properties of Multiplication

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine the process of multiplication and the relationship between addition and multiplication. They observe the teacher model a variety of problems on the board, and identify properties of multiplication. Students...
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Understanding Fractions

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students explore the parts of an orange to develop an understanding of the addition and subtraction of fractions. The concept of representing parts of a whole by dividing an object into smaller pieces is experienced in this hands-on...
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Probability and Geometry

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students explore the ways Geometry can help solve probability problems. Students describe platonic solids and practice calculating probability using an online resource. They construct dice with various numbers of sides to demonstrate...
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Forces and Graphing

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students analyze graphs to determine relationships between variables and rates of change. They determine the basic concepts about static reaction forces. They determine the slope and equation of a line.
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"Money In My Pocket"

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders assess a brief history of money, the use of money, working with money as well as adding and subtracting with money and how to spend money wisely with responsibility. In addition, they discuss how everything belongs to God...
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It's About Time!

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students read a short tutorial and complete one or more online activities. They visit an online math dictionary to learn the value of a day, month, week, and year. In addition, they construct word problems based on a favorite month;...
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Pizza Party

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore the concept of fractions through use of hands on activity. For this lesson about fractions, students will work together in small groups with a round piece of paper, or pizza, and cut the pizza into pieces. Students will...
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Music Education, The Blues

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
This lesson examines both the content and form of lyrics in blues songs. In addition to highlighting the basic musical form of a blues song, it also addresses the use of floating verses in blues music, both within the context of the...
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Minerals of the Earth

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students learn and practice identifying Earth's minerals and their properties. Working in small groups, they evaluate minerals. This is a well-described lesson, which students enjoy.
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Shape Stretch

For Teachers 1st
First graders play Shape Stretch to practice mathematical concepts.
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Circle Compass Course

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students practice using a compass for directions. They use a compass to set and walk a designated course. In addition, they discuss careers and recreation that utilize a compass.
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Problem Solving

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders practice problem solving strategies. In this problem solving lesson, 2nd graders use strategies such as guess and check, acting out, drawing pictures and looking for patterns to solve problems. Students work in groups to...
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The World in Our Food

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students explore the history of ingredients in one of the recipes they prepare in class. They examine where each ingredient is produced and under what conditions. In addition, they brainstorm alternatives that are environmentally...
Interactive
University of Victoria

Introduction to Adjective Order

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Here is an online teaching tool that you can use to help fourth graders understand the proper ordering of adjectives. An explanation is given for eight different types of adjectives in addition to guidelines about how to order them. This...
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Beary Good Problem Solvers

For Teachers 1st
First graders role-play addition and subtraction operations with teddy bears. They practice with the bears first, then write and solve the problems.
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Shape Stretch

For Teachers 1st
First graders practice addition and subtraction concepts using gross and fine motor movement. Working in small groups, 1st graders play a game to practice their addition and subtraction facts through gross and fine motor movement...
Worksheet
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A Beginning Look at Basic Algebra-Lesson 1-12

For Students 9th
For this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders explore the basic of beginning algebra:  the order of operations, integer operations, translating phrases and sentences, and solving basic one-step equations.  The six page worksheet...
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Choose the Operation: Problem Solving

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this mathematical operations worksheet, learners use the problem solving strategy of understand, plan, solve, and look back to compare the number of birds seen in the Nature Clubs bird watching walk. Students find the correct...
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Rewrite by Factoring

For Students 7th
In this factoring worksheet, 7th graders solve and complete 20 different problems that include rewriting the expression. They rewrite each expression shown by factoring. Students determine the common factors in each of its terms. Then,...
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Integer War

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Sometimes all it takes for a good review is a game of cards. Review the processes needed to add, subtract, divide, and multiply integers. In groups, learners play the card game war with a twist. They can use the numbers as either...
Handout
Charleston School District

Solving Equations by Combining Like Terms

For Students 8th - 9th Standards
How do you make these x's get along? Building on the previous lesson in the series, learners solve equations by combining like terms. The video uses objects to help pupils understand the concept. 
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Whole Number Exponents: Teddy Bear Box

For Students 3rd - 6th Standards
Five questions—multiple-choice, fill in the blank, and discussion—make up an interactive that challenges scholars to mail a teddy bear using the smallest box possible without squishing it. A box with movable sides allows mathematicians...
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Multiplication of Whole Numbers by Fractions: Multiplication of Fractions by Whole Numbers

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
An interactive challenges mathematicians to multiply fractions by whole numbers. A model provides a clear visual aid in preparing whole numbers to be multiplied. Six questions include multiple-choice, fill in the blank, short answer, and...