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Comparing Ratios
In this comparing ratios worksheet, students solve and complete 3 different problems using the screens shown. First, they write a ratio that compares the shaded part to unshaded part illustrated. Then, students use the same grid to...
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Fourth graders research and write an author report on Roald Dahl, including books written by him, birthplace, family life, and other information on his writing. Students read aloud chapters in the book. Students create a newspaper...
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More, Less or Equal
In this math worksheet, students compare sets and determine how they compare. Students count the size of small sets using the numbers 0 to 20 and identify if the sets are equal in size, larger or smaller.
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Electromagnetic Spectrum
In this electromagnetic spectrum learning exercise, students review all regions of the spectrum in order from longest to shortest wavelength. Students list all possible values for specific quantum numbers. This learning exercise has 20...
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"How Divine Is My Proportion?"
Eighth graders explore the concept of the divine proportion/golden ratio. For this Fibonacci Sequence exploratory lesson, 8th graders measure the length and width of various objects to see which items have a divine proportion. Students...
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Number Scrolls
Students write the number line. In this numbers lesson, students write numbers in numeric order on a number scroll. They find patterns within this number line.
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Measuring to the Nearest Inch
Third graders use whole numbers and fractions to make connections between abstractions of the mathematical world and the real world. In this fractions and measurement lesson, 3rd graders identify, quantify groups , and measure distances....
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Finding Addition Patterns
Students practice finding the sums of two-one digit numbers. For this addition lesson plan, students also record facts onto an addition chart.
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Finding PI
Students select and use appropriate operations, methods and tools to compute or estimate using whole numbers. They develop and use formulas for determining the circumference and area of circles. Students determine and describe the...
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Finding Mean, Mode and Median in the Computer Lab
Pupils create spreadsheets which will display and figure mean, median, and mode of a set of numbers.
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Are We There Yet?
Young scholars estimate the time needed by the Corps of Discovery to complete its expedition. They problem solve and estimate the distance covered by the Corps on its expedition. They compare their findings to the expedition's actual...
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Utilizing Art, Literature and Film to Teach Black History
Fifth graders are introduced to different aspects of African-American history through literature, art, and films. As a class, they are read a story about the Underground Railroad, identify the main characters and put the events into...
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Breads And Nutritional Labels
Seventh graders investigate the concept of a nutritional label used on bread products. They read different labels in order to strengthen reading skills and interpreting nutritional information. The information is used in order to create...
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Underground Railroad
Students navigate the Scholastic Underground Railroad site and listen to journey of the Underground railroad. In this Underground Railroad lesson, students use maps and compare and contrast the differences between the North and...
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Germs: Grades K-2
Learners demonstrate knowledge about germs. In this health lesson plan, students investigate what germs are, how to protect the skin by comparing the skin to apple skins, and the proper hand washing technique for getting rid of...
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BASE-ic Space Travel
In this 3-day place-value lesson, upper-elementary kids investigate the base 5 and base 2 systems as an introduction to exponents and powers. They create a pocket chart to help ground their understanding of bases, exponents, and powers,...
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Bells 'n' Scales
Young scholars work together to arrange bells in order from low to high and play songs. They discuss differences in pitch and musical notation.
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European Explorers
To compare how the Spanish, French, and English approached the exploration of North America, class groups examine primary source documents and become experts on one of four explorers: Francisco Coronado, Robert LaSalle, Samuel de...
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Absolute Value Bingo
Young scholars explore some different concepts in relation to using a number line for instruction. Given some number values, they graph the position on the number line. The lesson ends with them playing Bingo.
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What Brought Settlers to the Midwest?
Drawn by promises of fertile land, thousands of settlers poured West because of the Homestead Act of 1862. By examining images of the ads that drew them westward, learners consider the motivations for movement. They also consider how the...
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I'll Have an Order of Subtraction Please!
Young scholars explore number values by completing consumer math worksheets. In this math functions lesson plan, students identify the use of a decimal in numbers and the place values that are represented when dealing with money. Young...
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Words As Numbers
In this math worksheet, students will read numbers written as words and then write the matching number in the correct columns of a place value chart.
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Worms And More
Students complete five center activities that in order to determine the attributes of length and area. They study the vocabulary associated with measurement of length and area. They use blocks, play dough, wrapping paper, and footprints...
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Predators and Prey
Students explain how the food chain works. They contrast predators with prey and describe their function in nature. Students discuss how the food chain aids in keeping nature balanced. In small groups, they play a game that simulates the...