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National Museum of Nuclear Science & History

Nuclear Popcorn

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Make your lesson on radioactive decay pop with this lab exercise. Using popcorn kernels spread over a tabletop, participants pick up all of those that point toward the back of the room, that is, those that represent decayed atoms. As the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Fraction of the Cost

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students use various coin denominations to explore the concept of fractions. They demonstrate an understanding of the fractions 1/2 ($.50), 1/4 ($.25), 10ths ($.10) and 20ths ($.05) by using fraction circle pieces to create whole units...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Problem Solving Strategies

For Students 7th - 8th
In this problem solving strategies worksheet, students solve and complete 10 different word problems that include working backwards. First, they determine various numbers by following the instructions and then working backwards to check....
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Matching Fractions

For Students 1st - 3rd Standards
Focus on halves, thirds, and fourths in these visual fraction activities. Scholars begin by examining a grid with various expressions of the three fractions displayed in the grid squares. They color-code the grid to indicate which...
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Worksheet
Yummy Math

Sweethearts Candy

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
Sweethearts® candies are a beloved Valentine's Day treat—so much so that eight billion hearts are produced every year around the world! Learners use number sense reasoning and critical thinking to solve nine word problems about the...
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Curated OER

You're the Cashier!

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders use manipulatives and computers to count back change from amounts up to $5.00.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

The Three Thieves

For Students 10th - 11th
For this algebra worksheet, learners rewrite word problems using equations. They calculate how much money each robber acquired. There is one problem with an answer key.
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Interactive
Curated OER

Euler Fortune Problem

For Students 10th - 12th
In this problem solving worksheet, learners solve for the amount of the fortune a father starts with before he divides it among his children, given a set of clues.  Students must also solve for how many children the money is divided...
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Organizer
Curated OER

Fractions as Percentage and Decimals

For Students 5th - 6th
In this fractions, percentages, and decimals learning exercise, students solve 14 problems where they must convert back and forth. Students are given numbers in fraction, percentage, and decimal form and are asked to change their form. 
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Mathematics Vision Project

Module 2: Systems of Equations and Inequalities

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
The brother-sister pair Carlos and Clarita need your class's help in developing their new pet sitting business. Through a variety of scenarios and concerns presented to the siblings, the learners thoroughly explore systems of equations...
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Assessment
Charleston School District

Review Unit 4: Linear Functions

For Students 8th Standards
It's time to show what they know! An assessment review concludes a five-part series about linear functions. It covers all concepts featured throughout the unit, including linear equations, graphs, tables, and problem solving.
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Curated OER

Money Math Number Series Lesson

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students practice filling in the missing number of a series.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Trail Mix

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders, given the price of different ingredients, make a trail mix of five different items without exceeding their budget of five dollars. They choose between pretzels, M&M's, twizzlers, popcorn, etc,. Each student practices...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Word Problem Practice

For Students 4th - 5th
In this word problem worksheet, students solve a variety of word problems using money, division, and time problems. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Problem Solving: Story Problems

For Students 3rd
In this problem solving worksheet, 3rd graders will listen to and solve 6 story problems about numbers of objects, order of objects, and money. Teacher is instructed to read problems aloud and answer clarifying questions.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Problem-Solving Strategy: Guess and Check: Problem Solving

For Students 4th - 5th
In this guess and check strategy worksheet, students solve the word problem using the guess and check method and following the understand, plan, solve, and look back steps.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Okla Homer Baggage

For Students 8th - 10th
In this algebra activity, students calculate how many baggage a person can take on a flight without being charged for that bag. This is a word problem with other factors. There is an answer key.
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Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Probability

For Students 8th Standards
Classes explore different scenarios using manipulatives to learn about the difference between independent and dependent probability. Learners experiment with colored chips to model the two types of probabilities. To test their...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Developing Strategies for Addition and Subtraction

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Primary graders develop strategies to assist them with addition and subtraction. They discover number combinations and numerical facts which enable them to add and subtract more effectively. Students use these techniques to complete...
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Lesson Plan
West Contra Costa Unified School District

Mixture Problems

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Mix up your lessons with the resource on mixture problems. Scholars use manipulatives to model and solve mixture problems. Individuals then set up both one- and two-variable equations to solve the problems.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

I Wonder How Fast Manduca Grows Compared To Me

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students study the Manduca bug and its growth data. They look for patterns and compare their own growth rate to that of the Manduca.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Subtraction: Basic Word Problems

For Students K - 3rd
In this word problem worksheet, students solve a total of 6 simple subtraction word problems. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Addition word problems

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this word problems worksheet, learners complete word problems with one and two digit numbers. Students complete 6 word problems.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

For Students 7th
In this thousands word problems worksheet, 7th graders solve and complete 6 different word problems that include the thousands place. First, they read each story and draw a picture to determine the solutions to each problem. Then,...

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