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A Rounding Review
Fourth graders review rounding to the nearest ten, hundred, and thousand with this fun lesson centered around a visit to the computer lab.
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OUT OF THIS WORLD AND INTO OUR CLASSROOM
Students create projects on Astronomy using math concepts and use of Internet resources.
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Constructing a Spectroscope
Students construct a simple spectroscope. They observe the emission spectrum produce by a source of light.
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Reflection of Light With Two Plane Mirrors- Double Mirrors Placed at a Number of Angles
Students place two plane mirrors at different angles to experiment with reflection. They make kaleidoscopes and periscopes.
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Operations for Problem-Solving
Learners examine a problem and develop the best method to arrive at the solution. In this math instructional activity, students apply basic math skills by coming up with the correct steps to solve a word problem. ...
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Getting Started With Rhino
Students draw and print two-dimensional objects, by accessing commands and short cuts and options. They customize their modeling environment, create basic graphic objects - lines, circles, arcs, curves, solids, and surfaces, and draw...
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The Definition Derivative
In this derivative worksheet, students evaluate limits, factor equations, and calculate the given function. They determine the derivative of a function and plot it on a graph. This four-page worksheet contains eight problems.
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Bug Bite
In this addition learning exercise, students add three to five numbers together with regrouping and match the answer to the letter in the problem to solve a riddle. Students solve 15 problems and answer 2 questions.
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In the Bag!
Students calculate how many quarters are in a $1,000 bag (after learning the dollar value of filled coin bags). They explain their problem-solving strategy using pictures, numbers, equations, and/or words.
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Grocery Races
Fifth graders apply their knowledge of math in a grocery shopping trip. In this math lesson, 5th graders use addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to help them with their shopping. The teacher sets up a mock supermarket in...
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Concrete Canoes
Students explore and analyze the relationship of buoyancy and displacement needed to make an object float. They examine various boat designs, then design and build clay and aluminum boats that hold a cargo of marbles.
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Basketball Calculating Percentage
Seventh graders calculate percentages, convert fractions to decimals, and decimals to fractions using information from a basketball game.
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Egyptian Weather Lesson
Young scholars chart temperatures in Egypt on spreadsheet to determine how weather conditions affect lifestyles.
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Using Polya's 4 Steps to Problem Solving
Ninth graders solve problems using Polya's 4 steps to problem solving.
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Making Good Investments
Students compare different aspects of investing money from traditional savings accounts to money market accounts. They research investment accounts at local banks and compare them.
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Fraction Clue Box
Students distinguish between proper and improper fractions. They create a "Character Clue Box" that represents a fraction. Fractions are picked from a hat and then groups go outside and search for items that represent their fraction....
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Bridge Building
Eighth graders will create model drawings of bridges and integrate technology into the process of creating a visual representation. Technology is used in the industry of design and architecture. This lesson helps to build real life skills.
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#6: Addition and Subtraction Equations (2 of 2)
This printable contains 12 basic equations to be solved. The first one is worked out as an example, and the answers for all can be found by clicking on a "Show Answers" box found on the website. The publisher has identified this as...
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#5: Addition & Subtraction Equations (1 of 2)
Single-step addition or subtraction operations are applied in order to solve these 12 simple equations. An answer key is available, not so much for you, but perhaps to be used by learners as a self-correction tool. Note that the...
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#9: Solving Equations (1 of 2)
Twelve very simple equations are presented for learners to solve. What is the value of x? What is the value of n? Individuals apply operations to find the answers. You will find the final answers by clicking on the appropriate box at the...
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Solving Equations with Two-Stepping! (4 of 4)
Here are 12 two-step algebraic equations to be solved. The first problem is completed as an example to your class, but the remaining can be worked right on the page. An answer key is available by clicking on a small box at the top of the...
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Solving Equations with Two-Stepping! (2 of 4)
Multi-step problems are part of the progression when learning to solve equations. These 12 problems require only two steps to arrive at an answer. Either print the page out to assign as homework, or have learners write down the problems...
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#10: Solving Equations (2 of 2)
In this prealgebra activity, pupils perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division operations to solve for an unknown. There are 12 problems to be solved. Use this as a quiz to assess how well your class is grasping the skill...