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Flipping with Math

For Teachers K - 1st
Students write simple addition number sentences. In this addition instructional activity, students write simple addition number sentences using tangible objects as their guide. Using a paint or drawing program on the computer, students...
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Using Symbols to Add

For Teachers 1st
In this mathematics worksheet, 1st graders identify how addition sentences can tell a story. Then they identify how many objects there are in all. Students also identify what each symbols represents in an addition sentence.
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Trustworthy Images

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students investigate metaphors. In this writing instructional activity, students brainstorm traits of a trustworthy person and create a metaphor for a trustworthy person.
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Math All Around Us!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers find math concepts in every day items. In this math concept lesson, students take ten photographs of things they find interesting. They analyze the photographs to find hidden math concepts such as counting, lines,...
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Teaching with Nature

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students participate in a nature walk to learn about their natural environments. In this nature study lesson, students brainstorm a list of things to look for on their nature walk. Students go on the nature walk and locate objects they...
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Commutative Property

For Teachers 1st
First graders investigate the Commutative Property of Addition. It is introduced using models such as students, counters, balances and dominoes. They discover the order of the numbers in an addition sentence does not change the result...
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Sampling Techniques

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine how to select samples and apply them to an experiment. In this sampling lesson, 6th graders use a bag of yellow and blue cubes to take a sample. They predict how many of each color there are the bag. They set up and...
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"All Day Nightmare"

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students read an "All Day Nightmare" by R.L. Stine. They use the interactive book to choose the plot at the end of each chapter. They also complete an open-ended story.
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Measurement Mania

For Teachers 1st
First graders measure 10 different objects found in the classroom, including their own hands and feet, then record their findings. This is a fun lesson for students to experience measurement using a ruler and unifix cubes.
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Frisbee Keep-Away

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars already knowing how to throw a frisbee try to make a number of offense catches before the defense makes another number of catches. Teacher should be making suggestions to help students during game.
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Pull(ey)ing The Science Out (Or Pulleys)

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students investigate how the number of pulleys affect the difficulty or ease of pulling an object up. They watch a demonstration that shows the work done by one pulley and two pulleys. After watching the demonstration, the students break...
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Potential & Kinetic Energy

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students test different sized marbles and how fast they can go. In this energy lesson plan, students test different sized marbles going down an incline. They predict which would have the most potential and kinetic energy. After the test,...
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Guesstimate? NO Estimate!

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discover the advantage of estimation over simple guessing using number relationships. They also discover how useful a mathematical tool estimation is in everyday life.
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Extinction Is Forever

For Teachers K - 8th
Students observe models of two kinds of forests with low and high biodiversity. They observe and record the effects of habitat destruction or extinction rates. They also conduct research about mass extinction like that of the ancient...
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Lucky Guess (Group Tricks)

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students work in groups to complete movement activities. In this movement and cooperation lesson, students get into groups and complete movement band skill cards with varying levels of difficulty.
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Living in a Watershed

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine watersheds. In this ecosystem lesson, 4th graders discover what a watershed is and identify the local watershed they live in. Students investigate the attributes of a watershed as well.
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Pizza Fractions

For Teachers 1st
First graders identify a whole and the fractions 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4 using pizza. This is a very nice lesson, in that not only do students practice their fractions, they also get to eat the pizza at the end of the lesson!
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Bugs Lesson Plan

For Teachers K
Students complete a unit of lessons on insects. They participate in a bug hunt, construct paper flowers, discuss pollination, create bug paperweights and insect mobiles, play bug charades, and participate in a bug scavenger hunt.
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Baseball Math

For Teachers 1st
First graders solve baseball-themed addition problems. Working in pairs, 1st graders drill each other on simple addition facts using baseballs. At the completion of group time, students introduce their partner and share their...
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Worksheet 8

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this math worksheet, students explore how the use of implicit differentiation does not give the solutions to the differential equation. Then they write the definitions to the vocabulary related to differential equations.
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Game 3-1

For Students 5th - 6th
In this vocabulary worksheet, students answer the question, "What is it?" to identify the object in each picture. Each picture features a part of the body. The worksheet is intended for use with English language learners.
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My Classroom

For Students 5th - 6th
In this vocabulary worksheet, students match ten pictures of classroom items to their names. Each illustration is a drawing. Some are black and white, others are in color. The worksheet is intended for use with English language learners.
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Chapter 1 Vocab- Matching

For Students 1st - 2nd
For this ESL word/picture matching worksheet, students examine 7 pictures of common objects. Students match them to the words that describe them.
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House 3

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this ESL asking/answering questions worksheet, students examine a picture of a common household object or a room in the house. Students read the question and answer it on the line provided.