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Charts and Graphs
Fifth graders interpret data into graphs and percentages. In this organizing data lesson, 5th graders discuss bar, circle and line graphs. Students complete bar graph and apply probability using the results.
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Probability and Geometry
Learners examine the relationship between probability and geometry to solve problems. In this geometry and probability lesson, students investigate the effect of changing percentages on a spinner to the probability of landing on a...
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Shape Collage Pizza
Students identify shapes. For this geometry lesson, students cut out various shapes and create a "Shape Collage Pizza." Students glue their shapes onto a pizza template.
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Preparation and Transition to Two-Column Proofs
Students investigate proofs used to solve geometric problems. For this geometry lesson, students read about the history behind early geometry and learn how to write proofs correctly using two columns. The define terminology valuable to...
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Factor Fun for Fifth Graders
Fifth graders explore common factors. In this factorization lesson, 5th graders discover the greatest common factor among two numbers in a game format. Students build on previous knowledge to determine the greatest common factor.
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Decimals in the Dugout
Students investigate place value and decimals during baseball related activities. In this place value lesson, students explore place value with decimals. Resources are included.
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Coin Carnival
Students investigate the value of coins. In this coin value lesson, students read The Penny Pot by Stuart Murphy. Students expand on skills learned in the book and engage in activities to determine the value of a mixed set of coins while...
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Fishin' For Fractions
Fifth graders compare fractions. In this fraction instructional activity, 5th graders identify whether a fraction is closest to zero, half, or one and use common denominators. They put fractions in order and complete real-life fraction...
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Giving it 100%
Students build knowledge about the number relationships between decimals and percents as it relates to converting decimals into percents. In this decimal and percent lesson, students recognize equivalent forms of fractions,...
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Perimeter
Students measure the perimeter of a square and create squares with specific perimeters in this instructional activity for the early-elementary classroom. The instructional activity includes templates for AppleWorks, Inspiration, and...
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Tall Tale Rollers
Students explore American tall tales. In this tall tale lesson, students discover the six characteristics that are included in tall tales. Students survey their class to find each student's favorite tall tale character and organize the...
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Equations in the Park
Learners explore algebraic concepts using real life situations. For this equations lesson, students develop strategies to solve missing number problems. Learners participate in a board game based on algebraic equations.
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Plunge Into Place Value
Students use expanded notation. In this mathematics lesson, students determine the place value of a digit within a whole number. Students use manipulatives, words, and symbols to represent whole numbers.
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March of the Dividing Ant
Students inspect divisibility rules. In this divisibility rules lesson, students study the relationship between factorization and the divisibility rules for 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, and 10. Students read One Hundred Hungry Ants and A Remainder of...
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Symmetry and Tangrams
Sixth graders build figures out of tangrams. In this symmetry lesson, 6th graders view tangrams and identify the polygons included in them. Students divide into groups, identify their tangram pieces, define the lines of symmetry, and use...
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Battle Shapes
Fifth graders play Battleshapes which is a variation of Battleship with geometry. In this geometry lesson, 5th graders get a graph paper with four quadrants. They call out coordinate points and attempt to sink their opponents shapes.
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Egg Fun
Students explore the physical properties of eggs. In this scientific observation lesson, students define characteristics of eggs, measure eggs vertically and horizontally, and use the scientific method to perform simple experiments using...
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Number and Operations: Webbing Our Way Through Numbers
Second graders explore estimation and place value. In this place value lesson, 2nd graders estimate and construct numbers while working with spider activities. Students use addition and subtraction to compare estimates. Resources and...
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Money: Count Pennies, Save a Dollar
Students determine how to make the largest sum of money using the least amount of coins. For this mixed currency lesson, students listen to a reading of If You Made a Million by David M. Schwartz before participating in money counting...
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Value Your Digits
Third graders work with place value. For this place value lesson, 3rd graders write three digit numbers and tell the place value of each number. They compare numbers and money, regroup, discuss the value of coins, and count money.
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Shape Lessons That Connect
Shape lessons provide a way for students to learn about art, science, and math.
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Folding Shapes; Are the Sides the Same?
Second graders explore geometry by experimenting with fold-ables. In this geometric shapes lesson, 2nd graders utilize cutout shapes from construction paper which they experiment with by folding. Students examine the symmetry and...
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Making a Multiplication Lesson Matter
Teaching students about multiplication can be made a little easier with lessons that will peak their interest.
