Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Swiss Ball Square Dance

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students use "Swiss Balls" to help them combine their movements into repeatable patterns.
Lesson Plan
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Oddball Out: Sea Creatures

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this problem solving worksheet, students analyze a row of pictures of various sea creatures to determine which creature is different from the others pictured.
Worksheet
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Mystery World

For Students 5th - 6th
In this personal decision making worksheet, students read 8 controversial statements. Students rate each according to how believable they think they are-- from 1 ("are you mad?!") to 5 ("of course it is possible"). Example: Some people...
Worksheet
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Spelling Connections: Grade 2: Putting Words in the Correct Order

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this spelling worksheet, students make 3 sentences by putting the words in the correct order. Students then hunt for hidden words in a word search. There is no spelling list on this page.
Worksheet
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U.S. State Capitals Word Search

For Students 4th - 5th
For this state capitals worksheet, students find a set of 8 state capitals in a word search puzzle. Capitals are found on the bottom of the page. A reference web site is included for additional activities. 
Lesson Plan
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Create a Quadrant Instructions for Teachers

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students, who are teachers, discover how to make a quadrant in their classrooms. They use the given pattern to make the tool which they would have their students research.
Handout
Maths Challenge

Maths challenge.net: Three Circles

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a proof problem, considered a "three star" geometry problem requiring knowledge of proofs and properties of circles.
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Sales circular.com: Monitor Buying Tips

For Students 9th - 10th
SalesCircular.com offers the definition of a computer monitor, provides monitor terms, and explains what to look for when shopping for a monitor.
Activity
Maths Challenge

Maths challenge.net: Corner Circle

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a "three star" geometry problem where prior knowledge of circles and triangles is recommended to solve this circle in the corner problem.
Activity
Maths Challenge

Maths challenge.net: Unique Circle Equal Angles

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A "three star geometry problem" - requiring the knowledge of biconditional statements and how to prove such problems.
Activity
Maths Challenge

Maths challenge.net: Lunes

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A "three star" geometry problem where some experience of math problem solving skills and knowledge of circles is recommended to solve this lunes (parts of a circles) area problem
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Maths Challenge

Maths challenge.net: Inscribed Rectangle

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a proof problem, considered a "three star" geometry problem requiring knowledge of proofs and properties of circles to solve this equal area of inscribed polygons problem.
Activity
Maths Challenge

Maths challenge.net: Isosceles Trapezium

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a "three star" geometry problem where prior knowledge of problem solving and thinking through proofs is recommended to solve this trapezoid inscribed in a semicircle problem.
Graphic
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Eternal Egypt: Seal With an Ornamental Star

For Students 9th - 10th
A circular clay seal, which was probably used in the church, to stamp objects and to bless them.
Graphic
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Etc: Maps Etc: The United States Population and Railroad Network, 1901

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1901 of the United States showing population density, railroad lines, state capitals, and census centers of population at the time. The red figures indicate the mean population density per square mile for each state according...
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Round and Round the Circle

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Learn multiplication with this dial star exercise. Predict what shapes you will get with different numbers.
Activity
Maths Challenge

Maths challenge.net: Cables

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a proof problem, considered a "three star" geometry problem requiring knowledge of proofs and properties of circles to solve this problem with cables in duct problem.
Activity
Maths Challenge

Maths challenge.net: Radical Axis

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a "three star" geometry problem requiring knowledge of proofs and properties of circles. Students will use the given definition of radical axis and prior knowledges to prove a way to find a radical axis.
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Paper Plate Education: Serving the Universe on a Paper Plate

For Students 3rd - 8th
Excellent resource for "paper-plate" activities that help simplify various astronomy topics. Learn how to build a "Moon Finder" and "Planet Pointer," and create a paper-plate model that explains the Transit of Venus.