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Coming Clean About Showering Time

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners measure objects using the Cabri Jr. application in this technology lesson. Your class will explore the TI-83 and 84 incorporated with Cabri Jr. to solve business related problems. This is a technology based lesson.
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Paper Plate Aerobics

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students participate in physical activities with paper plates under their feet. In this paper plate aerobics lesson, students make original routines consisting of a series of moves and play tag,
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Number and Operations: Webbing Our Way Through Numbers

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore estimation and place value. For this place value lesson, 2nd graders estimate and construct numbers while working with spider activities. Students use addition and subtraction to compare estimates. Resources and...
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Avalanche on Mars!

For Students 8th - 11th
For this mars and scaling worksheet, students use the given image to determine the dimensions of the image and the size of specific details on the image. They calculate the image scale in meters in order to determine specific...
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Up, Up and Away

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders design and launch rockets.  In this rocket lesson, 4th graders observe the changes in outcome caused by size and fuel variables. Students navigate the NASA website to learn the parts of a rocket. Students load the...
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NUMB3RS - Season 3 - "Provenance" - Matrix Operations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learn how to use matrix operations to determine the probabilities that an object will end up at a certain location. The instructional activity is designed as an introduction to matrix operations and is a step-by- step guide through the...
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M & M Madness

For Teachers K
Students work with the mathematics unit of collection, organization, and presentation of data. In this math and technology lesson plan, students use Valentine M & M’s and The Graph Club to sort and graph the various colored M & M’s.
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Shapes in Art, Shapes in Body

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars explore body movement.  In this shapes and dance lesson, students demonstrate body movements and positions that resemble simple shapes.  Young scholars read I Spy Shapes in Art by Lucy Micklethwait and choose...
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International Festival: Venezuela

For Teachers K
Students become familiar with the Venezuelan culture and geography.  In this Venezuelan Festival lesson, students compare and contrast themselves to the people of Venezuela.  Students participate in activities to understand the...
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Clouds

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students explore basic cloud types and the weather associated with each one.  In this earth science lesson, students participate in numerous activities including going outside to observe the clouds they see, making a cloud in a...
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Ecology Community Status

For Students 7th - 8th
In this ecology community status worksheet, students research their state's ecosystem, make a chart of the biodiversity, analyze the chart and identify issues with wetland species.  This page has several links to helpful web resources.
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Barter and Trade

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students explore the concepts of bartering and trading. In this algebra lesson, students barter with each other for different items. They use special cards to designate ownership of an item as they explore the complexity of bartering.
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3-D Attributes

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore geometric solids. In this geometry lesson, students listen to the book The Greedy Triangle by Marilyn Burns, then work in groups to sort geometric solids into various categories. Students define geometric solids...
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Navigating by the Numbers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students observe how math is important in navigation and engineering. They study how surveyors use math and science to calcute, count, measure, label, and indicate distances on a map. They estimate specific distances.
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How is Atomic Energy Used Today

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students investigate energy sources by examining photographs.  In this atomic energy lesson plan,  students identify and describe various pictures and how atomic energy is used in them.  Students create a presentation...
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Proportions in Flight

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore physics by utilizing their math skills. In this flight properties lesson, 6th graders examine the flying capabilities of planes and birds. Students utilize math to find how many wing-beats are needed to keep a bird...
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Naming Fractional Parts of a Whole

For Teachers 3rd Standards
Third graders complete a worksheet.  In this fractions lesson plan, 3rd graders review fraction vocabulary, use the SmartBoard to divide fractions and complete stations where they work with fractional parts of a whole.
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The Jellybeans and the Big Dance

For Teachers K - 2nd Standards
Enchant your youngsters by reading them The Jellybeans and the Big Dance, by Laura Numeroff and Nate Evans. Ask them to name objects that begin with the letter J like jellybeans. Give each of them some jellybeans to sort by color....
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Length World Problems in Units - Independent Practice

For Students 1st - 2nd
The ten prompts on this worksheet are intended for independent practice with length unit word problems. Space is provided for pupils to show their work. Beware the typos and complex wording of the problems which may be a challenge for...
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Patterns Here, There, and Everywhere!

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Upper graders access the Microsoft Word program and create patterns by utilizing certain keys on the keyboard. They create picket fences, smiley faces, and hearts. It seems that this lesson has as much to do with keyboarding skills as it...
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Equivalent Fractions Manipulatives

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students study fractions. In this equivalent fractions instructional activity, students utilize fraction strips to enhance their understanding of equivalent fractions. They watch a demonstration and then work independently with their own...
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Angry Feelings

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore how to manage angry feelings. In this behavior lesson, students discuss techniques to handle angry feelings, such as counting to ten and talking out the problem.
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Length Word Problems

For Students 1st - 2nd
What's the length? Youngsters are introduced to measurement with this set of word problems. Learners measure three objects, one for each question, based on units provided. The units aren't specified (centimeters, etc.). This is...
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Reviewing Facts Through 10

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
Manipulatives are always fun for children to use. They use connecting cubes and blocks to solve addition and subtraction word problems with numbers up to 10. They then play a math game and use their cube to create number sentences....