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Converting weight from decagrams to decigrams

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders practice weight conversions in grams. In this conversion lesson plan, 6th graders convert weights from kilograms all the way to milligrams. They complete word problems with grams of rice. 
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Building Trades

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners complete a masonry project. They follow proper procedures to complete multiple masonry projects, follow written and verbal instructions, apply proper masonry techniques, and correctly calculate materials needed.
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Astronomy

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students complete a series of activities to better understand space studies. In this space science lesson, the teacher is provided with a number of activities for students to complete such as finding words that begin with the prefix...
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Gridding a Site

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students make observations of effigy mounds and record them in a notebook. In groups, they must determine the scale of measurement and create their own grid to scale part of the Effigy Mounds National Monument. They also practice using...
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Triangle Explorer

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students compute the area of triangles in a computer program. In this measurement lesson plan, students complete 5 easy, 5 medium, and 5 hard problems.
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How Tall are Plants?

For Teachers 1st
First graders measure a plant using unifix cubes and record their measurements on a class chart.
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How Do They Relate? Linear Relationship

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students collect information and use a line to represent it. In this algebra lesson, students investigate real world data to see if it makes a line. They graph the line comparing the relationship of the x axis with that of the...
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Let's Try Various Calculations

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students explore math facts.  In this calculation and math facts lesson, students play a board game in which addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division math facts are practiced.  A copy of the game is included.
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Abraham Lincoln

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students brainstorm different names of presidents and reflect upon the importance of the role in government. They demonstrate a knowledge of the important events in the life of Abraham Lincoln. Students conduct research into the founding...
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Farming in a Fishbowl: How Ethnic Groups in

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders research Chinese agricultural needs and practices. They conduct an experiment with aquaculture and germinated rice as they take measurements and apply the scientific method.
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All Shapes and Sizes

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders recognize international paper formats, especially the A series Carry out practical measuring tasks on sheets of paper and Find patterns in the lengths of the sides of standard paper formats. They use patterns relating to...
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Farming: Raising Winter Wheat (Lesson 3)

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students identify foods that are made from wheat. They use a line graph to explain measurement. They identify foods from the food groups and explain how temperature, prefcipitation and natural resources affect the growth of wheat.
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How Tall in the Fall?

For Teachers 1st
First graders use nonstandard measurement to measure. After reading Inch by Inch, 1st graders pair measure leaves that they have collected. They glue their leaves onto tag board to make a display.
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Fundamentals of Matter

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the the constituents and properties of matter. They use the scientific process while exploring solids, liquids, gases, the mass, volume and density of matter. Students plan and conduct an investigation to measure...
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BUGS-INSECTS

For Teachers K - 5th
Students participate in a theme study while teaching primary students basic skills according to Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals in Reading, Math, and Writing. The lesson is concerned primarily with the concept of insects.
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Word Problems: Geometry

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students solve word problems by using basic geometry. In this geometry lesson, students use geometric formulas to find the perimeter, area, and volume of objects. Students complete a worksheet.
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Making Rectangles

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Students study rectangles. In this math lesson, students use numbers, measurements and geometry to draw rectangles of varying sizes.
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The Orbit Of Planet Gamma

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the concept of common errors that are made in the laboratory setting while analyzing the data of an experiment. They are given a scenario and are asked to measure the data of the major and minor axis. The purpose is...
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Environmental Science/Water Pollution

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Pupils study natural habitats, aquatic life, renewable and non-renewable resources. They discuss conservation efforts for sea otters and desert toad in this units.
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Aquaculture Production in the Classroom

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study the basics of aquaculture and how to successfully raise aquatic plants and animals.  In this water lesson students perform water quality tests on fish tanks, record and graph their results. 
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Gridding An Archaeological Site

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students investigate using some of the basic skills of an archaeologist while using a Cartesian coordinate system. They establish a grid system for a dig site and determine the locations for different artifacts. Students use the...
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Planning a Garden Using a Grid

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders plan for a garden. In this garden planning lesson plan, 3rd graders investigate the use of a grid to accurately map out and plan for a vegetable garden. Students predict the space requirements for different vegetables.
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Using Algebra to Explore Problem Space

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students 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 hints...
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Pineapple Upside Down Cake

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students work in teams of 2 to create a Pineapple Upside Down Cake after watching the instructor led demonstration.