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Interpreting Remainders

For Students 4th
In this remainders activity, 4th graders practice solving 2 word problems involving division math problems with remainders. Students answer 2 multiple choice questions.
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The Algebra Test Problem

For Students 8th - 10th
In this algebra test worksheet, students construct and interpret a Venn Diagram.  They determine the type of algebra problems designated in the Venn Diagram.  This one-page worksheet contains 1 problem.  The answer is...
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See the Genes

For Teachers 10th - 12th
"If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough" - Albert Einstein. The sixth installment of a seven-part series teaches young scientists about the importance of being able to communicate scientific research and...
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Entrepreneurship: Creating Products and Systems That Meet the Needs of Your Clients

For Teachers 6th - 8th
There is no better way to learn about a subject than with a hands on project. Middle schoolers design and create a product that meets the needs of fictitious clients. They view a PowerPoint, consider how the Western marketing style is...
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Highway Design for the Future

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders research highway designs and create a marble maze to illustrate a highway system. They test their designs and write reports defining the project and analyzing the results.
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Using Chromatography to Identify Unknowns

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to the concept of chromatography. They practice using new vocabular and observing experiments. They answer discussion questions to end the lesson plan.
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What's For Lunch? A Combination Sensation!

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students combine different foods to make possible lunches and determine the specific combinations of lunches that can be made from a finite set of foods.
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A Climate Conundrum

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners study climate change and how it would affect our lives.  In this climate lesson students view a video then divide into groups and discuss possible solutions.
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A Cut Above the Rest Administration Procedures

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze how the Law of Conservation of Energy applies to the design and use of scissors. Working in groups, they determine the output work for a standard pair of scissors.
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Mobility: A Green City, Past, Present, and Future

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners explore transportation systems through history. In this transportation lesson, students determine how modes of transportation affect quality of life and design transportation plans for cities.
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Ten Multiple-Choice Rate, Ratio, and Proportion Problems

For Students 7th
In this rate, ratio, and proportion worksheet, 7th graders solve ten multiple-choice problems.  The solutions are provided by clicking on the "show answers" on the bottom of the page.
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Lesson 2: Ultimate Classroom - Web Model

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars create a scale drawing. In this ultimate classroom instructional activity, groups of students create a scale drawing of the ultimate classroom. They explore the and explain the constructed design.
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Problem Based Inquiry Learning

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders research Nuclear Energy and Radioactivity, how is this form of energy used for the good of mankind in solving the energy crisis and the hazardous aspect of using this form of energy. They cooperatively work in groups to...
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Getting To School: Loving It Or Loathe It?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students engage in a study looking at the problem of transportation to school. They conduct research using a variety of resources. The information is used in order to work together to come up with possible solutions based upon current...
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On a Hunt for Simple Machines

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders identify six simple machines. They brainstorm types of machines and complete a KWL chart. Students observe and explain six simple machines found in the classroom and in their home. They share their list with the class.
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Retell the "tail" of the Tale

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students listen to a folktale and determine the problem and solution in the story. They rewrite the ending by coming up with a different solution to the same problem. They interpret the problem and solution in the folktale and...
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The Solar System: Go Green with the Sun!

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders learn how to use solar power.  For this sun, technology and energy lesson, 3rd graders learn how the solar power from the sun can give off energy, learn about solar panels, discuss their uses and benefits, and design a...
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The Muckrakers Interdisciplinary Unit

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders complete an Interdisciplinary Unit on the Muckrakers and the Progressive Movement. Students describe life in America and how Progressive Reformers changed it. identify specific problems and propose solutions. Students...
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Sharing is Caring

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students sharpen their problem solving skills. In this service learning lesson, students work collaboratively to solve a problem involving scarcity.
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What Would Make Our School More "Green"?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars survey their school to get ideas for how to make the school more environmentally friendly. In this environmental lesson, students collect data from other young scholars and teachers. They use the data to create graphs and...
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Math Challenges

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students participate in a series of challenging math lessons designed to engage their critical thinking skills. In these real-world problem solving lessons, student solve symmetry and repeated pattern problems, make lists/tables to...
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Weighted Objectives Table and Optimum Mix Sheet

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students analyze data and determine an appropriate concrete mixture. In this technical solutions activity, students discuss weighted objectives, review sample scenarios, and rate concrete recipes to identify how well water infiltrates....
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Social Studies: Global Women and Poverty

For Teachers All
Students conduct research and make comparisons about various global economies. Create graphic organizers to present their research findings and illustrate solutions to problems. Students discuss and debate issues based on what they have...
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Kindergarten Constitution

For Teachers K - 1st
Students create their own classroom constitution. In this leadership skills lesson, students work together to solve problems. Students discuss why rules are important and brainstorm ways to solve classroom problems. Students vote on the...