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Determining the Amount of Transpiration from a Schoolyard Tree

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars calculate the amount of water transpired by a single leaf and estimate that transpired by an entire rainforest.
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Metric Conversions

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students translate a mathematical idea from one form to another. They compare and convert a given measurement to another unit within the same measurement system.
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The Big Apple

For Teachers All
This lesson has various activities that can be done simultaneously in groups or one at a time with the entire class. The activities center around New York and apples.
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Pi Day (March 14)

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders determine the value of ? by measuring the circumference and diameter of circular objects such as soup cans, Oreo cookies, etc..
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Metric Conversions

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students practice the fundamentals of converting metric measurements. They translate a mathematical idea from one form to another and compare and convert a given measurement to another unit within the same measurement system. Students...
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Math 4 - Act. 06: Spaghetti and Meatballs for All

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use manipulatives to practice math patterns.
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Demonstrating Erosion in Action

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students easure and record volume of water, then measure and record mass of soil. They explain the effects of the following in controlling erosion: Contouring, cover crop, strip cropping, reforestation, inter-seeding.
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"Math Curse" by Jon Scieszka

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars practice estimation skills for measurement, and work with metric units of measurement.
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Making Estimations in Measurement

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students explore estimating and measurement with the story of Jack and the Beanstalk. They read and discuss the story, estimate and measure their own height, circumference, and length of their foot, and draw and paint a giant using...
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Playground Pounding

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students view photographs depicting soil compression. They use soil and sponges to observe how soil can be compacted, and its implications.
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Discovering Perimeter

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders apply perimeter measurement to items found in newspapers and calculate the cost in terms of feet or yards. They share answers and explanations with classmates.
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Algebra on the Farm

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students develop algebraic equations to solve problems involving farm animals. They watch a video, use manipulatives to determine the number of birds and pigs on the farm, and create original problems for their classmates to solve.
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Learn Fractions with Cuisenaire Rods

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students study fractions with the use of manipulatives. They use Cuisenaire Rods to visualize problems and solve them.
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Why Do We Add The Bases To Find The Area of A Trapezoid?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students are given patterns of trapezoids and are to calculate the area of one trapezoid by using both patterns. They should form a parallelogram and calculate the area. They practice this technique until there is understanding.
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Understanding Cloud Formation

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students view a demonstration that simulates cloud formation. They read a poem about clouds, participate in a class demonstration using warm water and ice and write a paragraph summarizing their observations.
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King of the Mound

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students investigate water as an agent of change. They conduct an experiment involving a mound of soil, observe and record any changes that occur when ice melts on the mound of dirt, and create a drawing of the changes that take place...
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Metric Measurements

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders convert metric units of measurement. Classmates observe the use of a mnemonic for conversions. In groups, 6th graders practice converting metric units. They use a chart to describe how to convert between metric units of...
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Baseball Proportion

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Pupils work on different mathematical skills that align with state standards. The skill of problem solving is done with reasoning and communication is made to students through solid brain connections to the math concepts.
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Inching Our Way through Measurement

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students review how to use an inch ruler and listen to the story, Inch by Inch by Leo Lionni. In this measuring lesson, students work in small groups to create an Inch Poster. Students then use an inch ruler to measure different objects...
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Pasta Triangles - A Triangle Inequality Activity

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils explore, examine and experiment with pasta sticks to discover the triangle inequality principle. They assess if any three lines or segments fit together to form a triangle. Each student also completes a Triangle Recording Chart as...
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Metric Units Of Length

For Teachers 7th - 9th
In this metric units of length worksheet, learners working with a partner problem solve and calculate the answers to twenty word problems and mathematical equations involving millimeters and kilometers.
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Weights and Measurements

For Students 4th - 6th
In this weights and measures learning exercise, learners complete a word search puzzle. They identify words dealing with weights and measurements which are both customary and metric measure. A list of 15 words are included in this...
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Arcs and Chords

For Students 10th
For this arcs and chords worksheet, 10th graders solve 6 different problems related to determining the arcs and chords of various circles. First, they define the 3 theorems that state the relationships between arcs, chords, and...
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Sunshine Math-3

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this math problem solving instructional activity, students examine and solve 8 math word problems that require them to use problem solving skills.

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