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Giggle, Giggle, Quack Pizza Fractions
Pupils explore the concept of multiplication by using pizza. They read an article discussing how math is used everyday. They try to determine how many pizzas they would need to feed the class.
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Shirts Full of Buttons
Learners match sets of buttons to complete subtraction problems. In this subtraction lesson plan, students answer the questions "how many more/less" and make bar graphs by counting up the buttons they are wearing.
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Tip the Scales
Students, in groups, estimate and check the weights of classroom objects using coins as the standard of measure.
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Playing with Tens and Ones
First graders complete a number of activities that increase their number sense and use of simple operations. They use dice and worksheets to make two-digit numbers and to record them, they count by tens and ones, and order numbers using...
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The Strongest Shape
Students work collaboratively to design and construct a roof out of Legos for a house that was built in a previous activity. The roof must be structurally sound and pass certain criteria determined by the teacher.
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Spook Walk
Learners work together with a partner in which they blindfold. With their partner, they must communicate directions to them that allows them to make it across the spook walk. To end the activity, they discuss the communication skills...
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Dino Cylinders
Learners investigate the capacity of containers using small dinosaur figures as the unit of measure. They work with a number of different shaped containers to compare the capacity as they practice counting the dinosaurs. They complete an...
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Multiple Images Activity
In this images learning exercise, students use different sized mirrors to determine how many angles and images are reflected. Students complete 5 sets of directions.
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Classroom Christmas Tree
Students practice their addition by participating in a Christmas Tree activity. In this holiday math lesson, students complete math problems at their desk and match their answers with ornaments on a tree. Students are given an ornament...
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Let's Learn About Numbers
First graders participate in a variety of drill and practice activities as they study numbers. They play with numbers, write about numbers and have opportunities to manipulate and match up numerals, number words, and sets of objects.
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Developing Coordination Skills and Pencil Control Using Mouse Hockey
Students explore motor skills by participating in a drawing activity. In this hand coordination activity, students utilize activity sheets in which they drag their pencil in a specific direction quickly and efficiently. Students utilize...
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The Five Senses - Observation, Experimentation, Prediction, and Categorization.
First graders engage in this creative and well-designed lesson plan. They rotate through five learning stations, each devoted to one of the senses. They practice observation, experimentation, prediction, and categorization.
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Multiplication: Building Models, Representations and Explanations
First graders explore multiplication concepts through skip counting, repeated addition and arrays. Using animal characteristics as a context, 1st graders solve problems using mathematical tools such as hundreds charts, number lines, ...
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Meteor or Meteorite
Students differentiate between a meteor and meteorite. They participate in an experiment to discover how the size and weight of an object determines the size of the impact crater. They utilize their math skills by measuring with a ruler...
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Sink or Float?
Students examine how weight and balance can effect if an item sinks or floats. They listen to the book "Who Sank the Boat?" by Pamela Allen, and discuss how the smallest animal sank the boat. Students then conduct an experiment in...
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Spatial Awareness and Understanding Directions
Students follow directions. In this spatial awareness instructional activity, students play follow the leader around an obstacle course following simple directions.
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Predators and Prey
Pupils explain how the food chain works. They contrast predators with prey and describe their function in nature. Students discuss how the food chain aids in keeping nature balanced. In small groups, they play a game that simulates the...
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Four
In this counting and number recognition worksheet, students write the number 4 and draw 4 sets of objects that each have 4 items.
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Finding Half-Word Problems
In this finding one-half worksheet, learners complete a set of 10 word problems, finding one-half of given sets of objects. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Velocity, Position, Distance
Students solve problems involving motion and distance. In this calculus lesson, students use to derivative to calculate the velocity-of a function. They observe objects moving along a straight line.
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Seesaws
Students make direct comparisons between objects using balance and spring scales. They also are encouraged to estimate which object is heavier by holding the objects before using the balance scales. Comparing the masses of objects is the...
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Ladybug Addition
Students engage in an interesting lesson on addition that encourages class participation through role-play and concrete hands-on activity. They utilize the fact that ladybugs have dots on their bodies to create a fun, hands-on lesson in...
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Surface Area
Seventh graders explore surface area. They study the difference between two and three-dimensional objects. The teacher leads a discussion about finding the surface area of different size cubes. In pairs, 7th graders use graph paper to...
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Beginning Division: Divide Into Groups
In this beginning division worksheet, students draw circles around groups shown, dividing sets of objects. A reference web site is given for additional activities.