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Horatio's Ratios
View a PBS video entitled Horatio's Drive and explore Horatio's Ratios. Collaborative learners form groups to use Mapquest to determine distances covered. They generate the mathematical averages, ratios, and rates in order to calculate...
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Making Decisions
Young scholars explore how decisions are made and practice solving problems that require choices. They comprehend that solving problems requires a strategy or plan. Students recognize that "common sense" is really practiced...
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How Do You Profit From Trading Stocks?
Young scholars see how to calculate the gains and losses of their stock portfolios. They use basic math skills in calculating their stock investment the old-fashioned way.
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Abraham Lincoln and the Five-Dollar Note
Students study Presidential history by researching Abraham Lincoln. In this U.S. history instructional activity, students discuss the changes in the 5 dollar bill and create a timeline of Abraham Lincoln's life. Students complete a...
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It's a Sale!
Students make good decisions about making purchases of items on sale and explain how percentages effect cost.
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Ecological Organization
Students study biomes and their major characteristics. In this biomes activity students draw a climatogram and discuss climate of a specific area.
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Where the Red Fern Grows: A 4th Grade Literary Focus Unit
Fourth graders explore the human and animal connection along with the idea that death is a part of the life cycle. They read "Where the Red Fern Grows." Students examine the feelings and emotions surrounding death and they discover the...
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Youth Gambling Addiction
Students demonstrate how to say no to gambling. In this addiction prevention lesson, students define gambling and categories of gamblers, then practice saying no to gambling. Then, students work in small groups to role-play a gambling...
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"The Giver" by Lois Lowry
Middle schoolers predict results, design a model, and carry out trials to determine probability based on their experimentation.
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Who Does the Lottery Benefit?
Students investigate the pros and cons of the lottery. In this algebra activity, students use the formulas for permutation and combination to test their arguments about the lottery. They collect data about their argument and plot it on a...
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Intro To Probability
Students investigate the concepts related to the practice of using probability. They review the use of mean, median, and mode within the context of previous instruction. Students predict outcomes and calculate them in small groups. The...
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Com-Post With Us? Learn About Recycling While Having Fun
Students examine the importance of recycling to help the environment. In groups, they make a compost bin on the school grounds recording how the material changes from week to week. They collect other materials for recycling like cell...
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Hands On Math Lessons with Technology
Students explore a variety of math concepts. In this integrating technology lesson, students visit online webtools such as Max's Math Adventure, I Know That Math, Hands on Banking, and more. A description of each website is provided.