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Square Numbers

For Students 2nd - 4th Standards
Introduce your third graders to multiplication with a instructional activity on square numbers. An example demonstrates how to use dots to reinforce multiplication skills. They solve different problems, ranging from 3x3 to 10x10. A great...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Triangular Tables

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
Somewhat of a puzzle, this problem gets pre-algebra preteens to write an expression representing a seating chart using triangle-shaped tables. This single task is an applicable lesson for meeting sixth grade Common Core math standards....
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Triangle Sum Theorem

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Your visual geometry learners will appreciate triangle drawings as they model the triangle sum theorem and algebraically solve to find the missing interior angle in a triangle. Practice problems increase in complexity and vary in their...
Lesson Plan
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Folds in the Earth

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders demonstrate the forces that cause folds in the earths crust by use of clay modeling. They demonstrate there knowledge of terminology and concepts related to Earths folding processes by a written or oral report on data...
Lesson Plan
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Study Buddies: Adding Three-Digit Numbers

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this math worksheet, learners will work with a coach to solve a story problem in which they must add three-digit numbers. Students will follow a step-by-step process and notes are provided for the coach.
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"Old 300"

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders combine art and history to assess the importance of the "Old 300." They explore a group of colonists that Stephen F. Austin brought to Texas as the first settlers and then create a time line of major events leading to the...
Lesson Plan
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2002 State Flower Show

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Here is another State Quarter lesson. This one uses the Mississippi State Quarter. Pupils utilize beautifully-designed worksheets embedded in the plan, to practice calculating which combinations of flowers they can afford to buy. They...
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Little Pigs with Big Problems

For Teachers 1st
First graders solve one problem per day regarding the story of Three Little Pigs. In this math journals lesson, 1st graders solve problems on a daily basis using the story of the Three Little Pigs.
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What You See Is What You Get

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students practice visualization as a strategy for reading and comprehending math word problems.
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The Key to Word Problems

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students learn the key words to look for in multiplication and division word problems, to help them decide which operation to use. They analyze, wrte, and solve multiplication problems.
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Think About Me: My Needs

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
In this personal needs worksheet, young scholars draw 4 pictures that depict something that is needed in life. Students rate each need in order of importance by coloring 1 to 3 stars.
Worksheet
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Math Readiness - patterns

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this patterns worksheet, students circle the picture that would continue the pattern. Students solve 21 pattern problems where they circle the correct continuation of the pattern.
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Bicycle Ride

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders observe and demonstrate how to add and subtract three-digit numbers as they relate to word problems. They discuss an annual bike ride in Iowa, and solve problems on an activity sheet along with the teacher. Students draw a...
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Fuel the Brain

Joining by Tens

For Students 3rd - 5th
Used as a warm-up or exit ticket, your class will enjoy solving problems about dinosaurs and blocks. Adding 10 to any number may be tricky, so allow your learners to use manipulatives or draw on the worksheet itself!
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"If you build it..."

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students utilize prior knowledge to erect and assemble a building from a drawing using spaghetti noodles and marshmallows. In this building lesson plan, students visualize a three dimensional structure from looking at a picture and...
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Shaping Up!

For Teachers K Standards
Kindergartners are introduced to basic shapes. Learners spend 45 minutes a day in geometry centers carrying out the activities outlined in this ambitious plan. There are games, hands-on activities, interactive websites, art projects,...
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Multiplying Polynomials

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students explore multiplying polynomials. They observe solving polynomials using the standard order of operations, FOIL, and the box method. Throughout the demonstration, students explore strategies of solving word problems such as...
Lesson Plan
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On-the-Job Skills

For Teachers 1st
First graders verbally list personal, ethical and work habit skills needed for classroom jobs during discussion. They discuss why it is important to be honest when doing a job in the classroom? Students give examples of three skills....
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The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders use literature journals and discussion groups to summarize and improve their reading comprehension. In this reading skills lesson, 2nd graders discuss animals they've loved and read the story The Girl Who Loved Wild...
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SCIENTIFIC ART

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students cut out pictures from magazines and create collages that demonstrate the five senses.
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A Tooth for a Tooth

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Learners classify mammals as carnivores or herbivores. They look at a set of pictures of animal skulls, observing the shape and size of the teeth, and identify herbivores and carnivores.
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Body Basics

For Teachers K
Youngsters discuss the basics for appropriate bodily behavior in the classroom. This lesson addresses the importance of keeping one's hands to yourself, raising your hand when wanting to speak, and keeping your eyes on teacher when they...
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Graphing the Population Explosion of Weeds

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students are introduced to the seed cycle and draw the specific steps. In groups, they identify the human barriers to the spreading of weeds. After calculating the rate of spreading of the Yellowstar Thistle, they create graphs to see a...
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Using Polynomials To Find Perimeter

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders engage in the solving of a real life application problem using the concept of calculating perimeter. They apply the operations of calculating with the polynomials for finding the perimeter of triangles,quadrilaterals, and...