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Internet Field Trip on Fractions and Geometry

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students take an Internet field trip to research fractions. ESOL strategies include using pattern block manipulatives and pairing ESOL and non-ESOL students on computers.
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Can I Be Swayed?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify loaded words and examples of bias in print media. They describe how media can be used to manipulate public opinion. Students identify examples of interest groups that use media to sway public opinion in order to impact...
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Three Squirrels and a Pile of Nuts

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students solve story problems using a spreadsheet in combination with various problem-solving strategies. Working in teams of three, students create attempt to solve a story problem using three different methods; using manipulative,...
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Repeating Patterns

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore growth patterns by using manipulatives such as pattern blocks, investigate growth pattern of pattern, record growth in T-chart, describe how pattern is growing, and predict number of blocks needed to extend pattern.
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Fractions in Shapes

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore fractions with manipulatives. In this fraction activity, 1st graders use paper foods such as sandwiches and pizza in order to find halves, thirds, fourths, eighths, and more. This activity is divided up into 3 tiers...
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Sorting By One Atrribute

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students use different color items to sort by color and different attributes of the manipulatives given to them. In this sorting lesson plan, students also write a journal entry or draw a picture of their activity.
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Pop-A-Top Math Game

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students play pop-a-top math game to practice solving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems.
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Clock Arithmetic and Cryptography

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Learners perform basic operations in modular (clock) arithmetic. Students encode and decode messages using shift and affine ciphers. Learners apply their multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction skills.
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Teach Your Friends Polynomials

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate polynomials.  In this ninth or tenth grade mathetmatics lesson, students teach their peers the steps to adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, and factoring polynomials.  Students create a PowerPoint...
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Symmetry that is Basic and Beautiful

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Learners explore lines of symmetry. In this symmetry lesson, students divide and combine shapes along basic lines of symmetry. Learners explore symmetry in real life objects.
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Who's In The Fact Family?

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Learners study related addition and subtraction facts. In this math lesson, students use related addition and subtraction to solve problems. Learners use manipulatives to explore fact families.
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Pennsylvania Department of Education

Extending Pattern Understandings

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students use shapes and manipulatives to demonstrate patterns. In this patterns lesson plan, students also break up patterns to identify a pattern unit.
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Counting to One Hundred

For Teachers K
Students practice their oral counting skills using a hundreds chart and pennies as manipulatives.
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Fraction and Decimal Garden

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders write fractions and decimals using unifix cube models and grid paper. They draw a garden using grid paper and label each section with the correct fraction and decimal to the tenths. This is a clever way to use manipulatives...
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Goldfish Subtraction

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Pupils manipulate Goldfish crackers to explore subtraction and number sentences.
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The Eyes Have It ... Or Do They?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Pupils explore facial expressions for the hidden meanings being communicated. Truth can be hidden or at least disguised by a particular expression. The reality of control and the manipulation of truth is discussed in this instructional...
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Skittles Lab

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students use Skittles as manipulatives to practice computing decimals from fractions, computing decimals into percentages, and creating bar graphs from gathered data.
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What Makes Ten

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students investigate the concept of ten and how it is part of the real number system. They find the quantity of ten using as many combinations as possible. They can count using manipulatives, write on paper, or by doing mental math.
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Virginia Department of Education

Modeling Multiplication of Fractions

For Teachers 6th
Multiply your understanding of multiplying fractions. A short instructional activity teaches pupils how to multiply fractions. By using fraction models, they get a better understanding of the concept.
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Multiplication Stories

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders solve various multiplication math word problems involving cars and people, fish and fish bowls, and tables and table legs. They write and solve multiplication story problems related to whole numbers, addition, subtraction,...
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Nand Gate Logic

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students assess how to construct all possible circuits out of Nand gates. They divide into groups and are given a set of manipulatives to organize and explain the operation of a Nand gate. Each group recognizes the need to construct...
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Get Lucky and Algebra Jeopardy

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Young scholars manipulate integers quickly to get their answers. In this algebra lesson plan, students play an interactive game as they review basic algebraic operations. They add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly to get the correct...
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Grade 2: Texas Problem Solving

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders use numerical data about Texas to write and solve real-life problems involving addition and subtraction (or multiplication and division). They work in pairs to choose three numerical facts about Texas to use to make up...
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Fraction King Lesson Plan

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students combine imagination, block manipulation, and computer applets to investigate fractions.

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