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Not So Snappy 4
In this order of operations (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) activity, students solve 4 word problems demonstrating their understanding of the concept.
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Not So Snappy 10
In this order of operations (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) worksheet, students solve 3 word problems demonstrating their understanding of the concept.
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What is Less? 1-10 Subtraction Worksheet
In this subtraction worksheet, students count the items that are pictured and count backward by the amount indicated in each problem. They complete 7 problems by answering the question, "What is __ less?"
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Navy Sail Design
Students use the Pythagorean Theorem to explore sailboat design. In this Pythagorean Theorem lesson, two sides of a triangular sail are measured, and the theorem is used to calculate the third side. A worksheet, bulletin board design,...
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Interior Design
Students experience life as an interior designer. In this math lesson plan, students calculate area and perimeter in inches as they use problem solving skills to design a room.
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The Surface Area of a Cylinder
Young scholars measure the circumference of a cylinder. In this cylinder lesson plan, students use round container lids and flexible rectangles to measure the circumference of the cylinder. They put the shapes together to make their own...
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Math Technique in Multiplication and Division of Fractions
Students multiply and divide fractions. In this math lesson, students are given explicit visual instruction of how to work with fractions. Intended for learning disabled students, the teacher demonstrates how to manipulate the numbers by...
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Positioning the fulcrum in class one levers
Students explore the relationship between force and the distance of the load from the fulcrum. In this experimental lesson students get into groups and make a lever and record the force that is needed to move it, they then try this...
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Could You Start a Business?
High schoolers learn how a business starts and finds financial independence. For this lesson, students learn the struggle of financial management, the costs of running a business and how to keep a budget.
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It's Your Future
Learners learn about productive resources along with their requirements, supply and demand, savings, investments and interest rates. In this supply and demand lesson, students create a career plan and personal budget of their own and...
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Phenomenological Probability
Students explore the concept of theoretical and experimental probability. In this theoretical and experimental probability instructional activity, students roll dice, draw marbles out of a bag, and draw a card from a deck of cards....
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Estimation Contest
Students explore the concept of estimation. In this estimation instructional activity, students estimate the number of Cheerios in their cup. Students then determine the number of Cheerios in the entire box using what they know about...
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Sales Tax and Discounts
Pupils explore the concept of sales tax and discounts. In this sales tax and discounts activity, students pretend to gamble in groups to win fake money. Pupils must tax their winnings. Students collect receipts. Pupils discuss the taxes...
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Line of Best Fit
Students explore the concept of linear regression. For this linear regression lesson, students do a Barbie bungee activity where they collect linear data. Students plot their data using a scatter plot. Students determine a line of best...
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Mental Math Methods
In this mental math activity, students use mental math methods to solve problems. Students complete 1 addition, 1 multiplication, and 1 subtraction problem using these methods.
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Math Vocabulary
In this math vocabulary worksheet, 6th graders match twenty-three math vocabulary words from column A to the definitions in column B.
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Acoustical Ceiling
Learners investigate acoustical ceilings. In this acoustical ceilings lesson plan, students construct a blueprint for an acoustical ceiling. Learners use area and perimeter of rectangles to construct their blueprint. ...
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How Do They Relate? Linear Relationship
Students collect information and use a line to represent it. In this algebra lesson, students investigate real world data to see if it makes a line. They graph the line comparing the relationship of the x axis with that of the...
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Enough for Everybody: Division
Students study division. In this math activity, students arrange manipulatives into equal groups. Students discuss the relationship between multiplication and division.
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Perimeter Playground
Students explore geometry by participating in a school measuring activity. In this perimeter lesson, students discuss the techniques and methods used in order to measure a large perimeter or geometric figure. Students utilize grid paper,...
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Writing a Number Sentence
Third graders analyze word problems. In this number sentence lesson, 3rd graders evaluate word problems. Students create number sentences from word problems.
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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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Population Ratios
Students access web site and record various population statistics pertaining to a county in the USA of their choice. They use this data to set up and solve ratios. They compare data to make meaning of the numbers.
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Pythagorean Theorem Investigation
Eighth graders investigate the Pythagorean Theorem and practice applying the theorem to various triangles. Finally, in the next lesson in the sequence, 8th graders create a song or a story to help them remember the Pythagorean Theorem.