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Equations, Expressions, Factorization

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students graph and solve equations and expressions. In this algebra lesson plan, students use simple factorization to simplify expressions. They review for an exam by doing basic algebra.
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Chapter 6: The Human Population: Demographics

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students read the indicated text and complete several suggested labs and activities. They answer critical thinking questions. This lesson is very hard to do without the indicated text.
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9th Grade Transition Algebra

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine mathematical patterns. In this algebra lesson, 9th graders collaborate to think outside the box and share solutions to problems they have encountered. Students use popsicle sticks to solve various building problems...
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Jelly Belly: What a Wonderful "Bean"!

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore how jelly beans are produced. They discuss the origins of the jelly bean and view a video about how jelly beans are prepared, tested, shaped, finished, and shipped and estimate the amount of jelly beans in a jar and sort...
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Slit the Width

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students calculate the circumference and diameter of a circle. In this geometry instructional activity, students construct a circle and calculate the distance of different sizes of circles. They define the relationship between the...
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The Incredible Journey

For Teachers 4th - 8th Standards
Divide your school gym into breeding grounds and non-breeding grounds so that your zoologists can play a game simulating the seasonal migration of shorebirds. Players pick one of the included game cards and follow its directions, which...
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Knowing the Essential Elements of a Habitat

For Teachers 1st Standards
To gain insight into the many different types of habitats, individuals must first get to know their own. Here, scholars explore their school environment, draw a map, compare and contrast their surroundings to larger ones. They then...
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Nifty Fifty State Trivia

For Teachers 4th - 6th
A wonderful game on U.S. States Trivia awaits your class. In this geography lesson, they will play a Jeopardy-style game. All the worksheets with the questions and answers are embedded in this beautifully-designed plan. Your class should...
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Plate Tectonics: Kindergarten Lesson Plans and Activities

For Teachers K Standards
This unit focuses primarily on plate tectonics and plate boundaries surrounding continents. It contains pre- and post-lab sections that walk young geologists through plate movements in order to visualize what's going on inside Earth.
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Nutrition and Physical Activity

For Teachers 1st - 6th Standards
Emerging nutritionists explore what it means to be healthy. In the beginning of the unit, your class will examine the five food groups and learn how food gets from the farm to our plates. This leads into the investigation of...
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Estimation With Whole Numbers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this elementary math worksheet, students find the answers to the 10 problems written in the multiple choice format in order to develop critical thinking skills.
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Pay Day!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students apply mathematical skills to solve problems using data brought in by the Navy speaker. They use critical thinking skills to create their own story problems. Students exchange story problems among students to analyze and try to...
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Me and My Logo

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars design their own emblem. In this introduction lesson, students get to know one another by designing an emblem that combines symbols that represent themselves. They express themselves to their classmates. 
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20 Questions: Can You Stump the Machine?

For Teachers K - 12th
Students use technology to help them think critically. They collect data related to the tool, which asks 20 questions. They discuss how the technology in the machine makes it work.
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Number Sense

For Students K - 1st
In this ordinal numbers practice learning exercise, students respond to 5 questions that require them to identify the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth fish in 5 lines of fish.
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Mathematical Reasoning

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this data analysis worksheet, students read a list of 4 criteria and then select the picture on the sheet that matches the criteria.
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Optical Illusions

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students investigate optical illusions. In this optical illusions instructional activity, students explore perception. Students analyze optical illusions and determine common misconceptions.
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Combining Attribute Blocks

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this geometric shapes worksheet, students analyze the colored attribute blocks and find the figures that can be made by combining those blocks. Students color the figures that are possible to make and draw an X through the ones that...
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A Look Back

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the contributions of women in the field of mathematics.  In this middle or high school mathematics lesson, students use their reading and listening skills to examine lesson targeted at the stereotype of women having...
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Systems of Two Equations

For Students 7th - 8th
In this systems of equations worksheet, students solve and complete 23 various types of problems. First, they solve each system of equations by  graphing on the grids provided. Then, students solve each system by substitution and by...
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Matrix Equations - Inverses Required

For Students 9th - 11th
In this matrix worksheet, students solve matrix problems. They multiply matrices and state the solution and dimensions. This four-page worksheet contains 16 multi-step problems. Answers are provided on the last two pages.
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Non-Poisonous Snake

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this snake worksheet, students read the description of the snake and its cage and choose the cage shape and finish the picture of the snake. Students complete 2 activities.
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Climate Systems - Which Location Is Best For Me?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students study the difference between weather and climate.  In this climate systems lesson plan students search the Internet for the parts of the Earth's system, gather climate data and complete a challenge scenario. 
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Graphing Linear Inequalities

For Students 9th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students graph inequality linear graphs and shade using a test point. There are 14 problems with an answer key.