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Simple Thermodynamics of Transportation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students watch videos about various modes of transportation, they examine the energy transformations that occur in each, and they be introduced to the laws of thermodynamics.
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The Significance of the Buffalo

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners discuss the significance of the buffalo in their Native American community. They interview elders and take a field trip to a buffalo pasture. They conduct research in the library about how the buffalo was used in the...
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Mapping Plate Boundaries

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students discover plate boundaries based on the uneven geographic occurrence of geologic hazards. After discussing geologic hazards, students plot different sets of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions on maps.
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Life in Ancient Mesopotamia

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Learners reconstruct and make drawings of vessels in the same manner as an archaeologist. In this archaeologist lesson plan, students each get a piece of a broken pot and they have to work together to put it back together. Once it is...
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Leaping!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students properly leap and measure their distance. For this leaping lesson, students practice leaping for accuracy and proper form. Students estimate their leaps and measure with rulers. Students determine distance covered by the entire...
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Children's Literature Across the Curriculum Ideas-The Gingerbread Man

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students read The Gingerbread Man by Karen Lee Schmidt. They complete a variety of cross-curricular activities that coincide with the reading of the book. Included are reading, art, math, science, writing, social studies, and library...
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Creating a Savings Chart

For Teachers 3rd
Student create a savings chart given a set allowance per week. They explain how people in the local community make choices about using goods, services, and productive resources, and how they compare costs and benefits in economic...
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Use the Distributive Property

For Students 5th - 6th
In this distributive property worksheet, students read 6 story problems and write the appropriate equation or expression to solve. The distributive property of multiplication will be used.
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Writing a Number Sentence

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders analyze word problems. In this number sentence lesson, 3rd graders evaluate word problems. Students create number sentences from word problems.
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Monthly Calendar

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this daily organizer worksheet, students use the monthly calendar form to write in the dates of the month and important times to remember.
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Decimal Stories

For Students 4th - 5th
For this decimal worksheet, students fill in decimal numbers in a story, choosing from a "decimal box" at the top of the page, filling in blanks so that the story makes sense. 
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Calendar: Homework

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this calendar worksheet, students use calendars referenced in a text to answer questions. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.
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Line Graph: To Grandmother's House We Go

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this line graph worksheet, students use a line graph showing distance traveled to answer a set of 4 related questions. Answers are included on page 2.
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Chill Out

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students investigate Newton’s Law of Cooling.  In this Algebra II/ Pre-Calculus lesson, students explore exponential regression as they conduct an experiment to simulate the temperature variations that occur as a liquid cools. ...
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Problem-Solving Strategy: Draw a Picture: Practice

For Students 5th - 6th
In this fraction drawing worksheet, students read the fraction word problems. Students then draw a picture to help them solve the word problem.
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Regroup in Multiplication

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this regrouping in multiplication practice worksheet, learners sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Multiply a3-Digit Number by a 1-Digit Number

For Students 4th - 6th
n this multiplication practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems that require them to multiply 3-digit numbers by 1-digit numbers.
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Choose The Operation

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this choose the operation worksheet, students write when they would use given operations, list words or phrases that help them know when to choose an operation, then solve 2 word problems.
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Measuring Volume

For Students 4th - 6th
In this volume worksheet, students list the steps they would use to find the volume of different gallon tanks. Students complete 5 measurement problems.
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Spaghetti Sauce

For Students 4th - 7th
In this weight activity, students answer questions about the weight of the ingredients in a spaghetti sauce recipe. Students answer 5 questions.
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Problem Solving: Use the Remainder

For Students 4th - 5th
For this remainder worksheet, students solve 6 word problems that include remainders, then tell how the remainder was used. Students are given a "hint" for problem number 1.
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Hands On: Model Finding the Mean

For Students 5th
In this data worksheet, 5th graders use counters to model finding the mean in 6 word problems. They work with 6 sets of numbers which include fractions.
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Problem Solving: Reasonable Answers

For Students 4th - 7th
In this finding reasonable answers practice activity, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Place Value: Clue Me In

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this place value instructional activity, students use a set of clues about place value to decide what number if referenced, writing each number next to its description. Answers are included on page 2.