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Solving Math Word Problems
Students use five word problem solving skills to solve a variety of math word problems. They observe the teacher modelling the five steps, and in small groups complete two worksheet word problems. Students read the problem, find the...
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Architecture
Pupils use the glossary/dictionary and a partner to make flashcards of the important architectural terms and their definitions. Study them, present them to the teacher, and answer 5 correctly. This activity is part of a layered...
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Compound Sentences
Third graders write sentences that have the same topic using a comma and and, as well as practice writing new compound sentences by combining five pairs of sentences on paper. They then work in pairs and take turns writing simple...
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Metric Rhyme
Students identify various units of measurement. In this measurement lesson plan, students learn several chants that combine metric vocabulary words and actions to reinforce the concepts learned.
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Write On! Step by Step Paragraph and Report Writing
Students plan and write paragraphs while integrating other core subject areas. In this paragraph writing lesson, students complete 5 lessons to practice writing paragraphs. Students incorporate various core subjects into their paragraph...
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Easy Worksheet: Law of Syllogism/Detachment
In this law of syllogism/detachment worksheet, students solve 10 short answer problems. Students combine two or three if-then statements using the law of syllogism or law of detachment.
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Introduction to Fractions Using Cuisenaire Rods
Fifth graders use Cuisenaire rods in order to discover how to represent fractions with real objects. In this lesson on fractions, 5th graders first examine and learn the colors, lengths, and numerical values of each rod; then, students...
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I am, and this is what makes me special
Students design a PowerPoint presentation using six slides that include a title, a picture and five positive attributes about the student. They include the specified pictures and describe how they relate to themselves.
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INVENTION CONVENTION
Students examine inventions with this lesson. They contract for a grade and then decide which assignments they plan on doing. There are no objectives for this lesson to critique or review.
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Coins Lesson Plan
First graders identify different coins and use their values in combination with each other to buy different objects. For this coins lesson plan, 1st graders identify the value of a quarter, dime, nickel, and penny, and use them to buy...
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Tadpoles
Students examine tadpoles at various stages of development. They make careful scientific observations and compare the changes that occur at five different phases of a frog's life.
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Counting Sets of Coins
In this counting sets of coins worksheet, students, while working with a partner, practice counting coins within five word exercises.
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Addition Properties
Student study addition properties. In this addition properties lesson plan, young scholars use multiple methods to solve various types of problems. Students illustrate and describe in various ways the Commutative Property of...
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Jumping Rope
Fourth graders jump rope for five jumps in a row while swinging the rope forward and jumping on both feet, swinging the rope forward and jumping on one foot, to build locomotor skills with a manipulative. They also listen for the...
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Adding Two Digit Numbers with Using Dimes and Pennies
Second graders participate in a math game using dimes and pennies. They practice combining coins to make a given amount of money, and they use the combinations to practice adding two digit numbers. Teacher assessment strategies and...
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Gymnastics Lesson
Young scholars investigate the importance of having a healthy body by performing gymnastics. In this physical education lesson, students utilize their flexibility and body strength to perform intense physical gymnastic maneuvers...
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Soccer Tennis
Middle schoolers work together in teams to play a variation of tennis and soccer combined.
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Sole People
Students create "sole people" using tempera paint, drawing paper, and shoe prints in this multi-level art lesson. The lesson can be combined with a brief history of the African-American inventor Jan Ernst Matzeliger, who created the...
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Help Wanted: A Lighting Engineer For Popular Rock Group
Young scholars are assigned to groups, and determine each member's role in the group. They will design an experiment to determine a way to produce the three primary and five secondary colors. Students discuss color and mood. They listen...
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Water Color Resistance Drawing
Students create various color combinations using water color and crayons in this Art lesson that teaches the technique of resistance drawing. The lesson is intended for 1st and/or 2nd grade and includes a short vocabulary list. ...
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The Relationship of Division and Subtraction
See how division and subtraction go hand-in-hand. The fourth installment of a 36-part module has scholars investigate the relationship between subtraction and division. They learn using tape diagrams to see that they can use repeated...
Improving Measurement and Geometry in Elementary Schools
Rep Tiles
In addition to the catchy title, this lesson plan provides upper graders an opportunity to more closely scrutinize the attributes of plane figures. In particular, they focus on the similarity of different shapes. Both whole-class and...
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Magellan
Students identify the route of Magellan's voyage. In this map skills lesson, students use a globe to identify various coordinates where Magellan traveled.
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The Riddle of the Playground Cave
Students discuss food groups and combination foods, and solve riddle story.