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I. M. Pei and the Geometry of the NGA

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars compare design elements in neoclassical and modern architecture. They review knowledge of triangles and quadrilaterals and design a geometric pattern using Pei's polygons They create a city plan using a variety of lines...
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Polly and the Shapeshifter

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students analyze the patterns in polygons and relate it to the rate of change. For this algebra lesson, students discuss the relationship between the data and the graph of the data.
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The Salt of Life

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students identify and describe significant historical periods and patterns of change within and across cultures, such as the development of ancient cultures and civilizations, the rise of nation states, and social, economic, and...
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Let's Measure

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students learn how to measure length using inch units.  In this measurement lesson plan, students use two different units of measure to measure the length of a Leopard Shark and then use pattern blocks to measure its length. ...
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Visual Arts

For Teachers K
Students identify different kinds of lines in art and nature. They use continuous, curved line to create a drawing.
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The Adjective Toad

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students listen to the story Toad, then the story is reread without any adjectives. The class discusses the importance of details in a story. Then the class creates a collaborative book following the same story pattern.
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Word Families

For Teachers 1st
First graders listen as they are read a book containing exmaples of word families, they listen for rhyming words. They focus on word families, words that have rhyming sounds and share the same spelling patterns. Pupils work in small...
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Order of Operations

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students analyze the Order of Operations. They play a game to explore Order of Operations and observe a PowerPoint presentation slide sow. They generate patterns and functions to represent and solve problems. Students model and solve...
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Add Integers 1

For Students 6th - 7th
In this math worksheet, students are given 25 problems involving negative numbers, positive numbers, variables, patterns and story problems.
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Using Models to Communicate

For Students 7th - 9th
For this models worksheet, students read about how models are used to communicate events or principles in science. They are given an example and answer 4 questions about models. They discuss accuracy and inaccuracy of models. They create...
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Change in Early 20th Century America: Doing the Decades

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students investigate and develop relationships between selected themes and resources. In this Us history lesson, students interpret, analyze, and evaluate shifts in continuity throughout US history. Students will create  multimedia...
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Dinosaur Stomp

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders write a dinosaur poem using information from a research activity. In this dinosaur poetry and music lesson, 2nd graders listen to the book Saturday Night at the Dinosaur Stomp in music class. They work in small groups to...
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Immigration in the United States

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore how recent immigration and migration patterns impact social and political issues. They apply affective learning techniques
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Evolution Lab

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine the pattern of natural variation in a society. They examine Darwin's theory of evolution and analyze data. They use computer programs to graphically display the variation in organisms.
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Conducting a Scientific Investigation

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students investigate a possible health problem in the local school district through inquiry into attendance records, activities, maps, graphs, and data tables. The simulation continues as solutions for the problem are sought.
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Square Numbers

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this squaring numbers worksheet, students use a hundred chart to shade in the answer to squared numbers. Students begin with 1 x 1 and shade in the answer. Students then continue with 2 x 2 and shade that answer, going all the way to...
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Food Webs in the Barnegat Bay

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students investigate the food webs in the Barnegat Bay. In this organisms lesson, students use a graphic organizer to illustrate the types of consumers in the bay. Students use reference books to continue to research the animals found in...
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Symmetry in Paper Airplanes

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore symmetry.  For this geometry and scientific inquiry lesson, students design paper airplanes with middle line symmetry, as well as right, obtuse, and acute angles.  Students measure the plane's angles using a...
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Safe Landings

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students practice moving in and out of spaces using a locomotor step. They jump on a given signal and continue moving. Students discuss the need for bent knees and ankles when they land. They demonstrate their unique sequence for the class.
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Place Value Sequences (2)

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this place values worksheet, students study the order of the number sets. Students continue each number sequence by putting in the next 2 terms.
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Place Value Sequences (1)

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this number sequence worksheet, learners study the given sets of numbers and then continue each sequence by writing in the next 2 terms.
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Introduction to Limits

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers practice using graphing calculators and spreadsheets as they explore numeric limits using sequences and functions. They complete a sequencing worksheet, and determine which sequence corresponds to story a story called...
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Worksheet 6 - Improper Integrals

For Teachers Higher Ed
For this improper integral worksheet, students determine the convergence or divergence of functions. They explore the sequence in the series. This one-page worksheet contains six multi-step problems.
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Story Sequence

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this story sequence instructional activity, students read five line nursery rhymes and then number the events in sequential order. There are four nursery rhymes on this two-page instructional activity. An answer key is included.