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The Meaning of Fractions

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this fractions worksheet, learners complete different kinds of fraction problems. Students complete 50 problems total where they solve, shade, and put numbers into a chart.
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Estimating Distances

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars investigate distance measurement.  In this middle school mathematics activity, students find the average length of their pace and use their pace to measure various unknown distances in feet and miles.  Young...
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School Store

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders complete a worksheet where they calculate costs of items in a school store by using multiplication. In this multiplication lesson plan, 4th graders find the total cost of all the supplies and the cost per item.
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Round Numbers to Nearest Ten or Hundred

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders review telling time. In this lesson on telling time, 3rd graders discuss various items that show length of time, including clocks, calendars and sand timers. Students review and practice what they already know about telling...
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Radius, Diameter and Area

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students identify the radius and diameter of a circle. In this geometry lesson, students calculate the volume and area of a cylinder and circle. They relate the circumference of a circle to Pi.
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Wrapped Up In A Kiss!

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Learners use the wrapper of a Hershey's Kiss to practice estimating, predicting and measuring. They measure with centimeter rulers.
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Cuisenaire Chefs

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students study the fractional values of Cuisenaire rods while working with favorite family recipes.
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Solving Word Problems

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the different techniques for solving Word Problems.
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Using Polya's 4 Steps to Problem Solving

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders solve problems using Polya's 4 steps to problem solving.
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Bridge Building

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders will create model drawings of bridges and integrate technology into the process of creating a visual representation. Technology is used in the industry of design and architecture. This lesson helps to build real life skills.
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Determine if Series Converge or Diverge in Five Multi-part Problems

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
For this series worksheet, learners determine if series converge, converges absolutely, or diverge.  Students also state what test they used to arrive at their solutions.
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Jumping Jaguars!

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders accurately measure the distances they and their classmates jump. They determine the mean, median and mode of specific jumps. They are required to have two measurements for each classmate, one for standing long jump and one...
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Measurement

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students experience a positive science experiment and study fundamental concepts of measurement.
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Pumpkin Circuit

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Learners complete a variety of activities using pumpkins. They visit various stations with various pumpkin activities.
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A Bar of Many Colors

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders use colored candies to collect data, construct double bar graphs, and find averages.
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Wildlife Sampling

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders discuss water issues and its affect on salmon population. They recreate a sampling river with fish (cheddar) and scoop them to tag them (which means they exchange them for pretzel fish.) They complete a spreadsheet to...
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Mapping with a Compass: A Simulated Survey

For Teachers 4th
Students use compasses and grids to map the locations of artifacts found in a simulated dig site. In groups, they role-play as future archeologists excavating a school site. Groups begin at their assigned datum and site the artifacts...
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Value Venture

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine how the value of an item may be different for different people and investigate how perceived value helps determine the price of items in the marketplace. They list what they consider to be the most valuable items in the...
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The 1 That Got Away

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Learners explore number properties. They using multilink blocks to explore doubling of the numbers and explore the patterns to investigate 2 to the power of n and how it is written. In addition, they usse the 100s board, number line and...
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#9: Solving Equations (1 of 2)

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Twelve very simple equations are presented for learners to solve. What is the value of x? What is the value of n? Individuals apply operations to find the answers. You will find the final answers by clicking on the appropriate box at the...
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Solving Equations with Two-Stepping! (4 of 4)

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Here are 12 two-step algebraic equations to be solved. The first problem is completed as an example to your class, but the remaining can be worked right on the page. An answer key is available by clicking on a small box at the top of the...
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#10: Solving Equations (2 of 2)

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
In this prealgebra activity, pupils perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division operations to solve for an unknown. There are 12 problems to be solved. Use this as a quiz to assess how well your class is grasping the skill...
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Learning to Spend, Learning to Give

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create a monthly budget. In this finances lesson, students learn the terms budget, income and expenses. Students create a monthly spending plan and keep track of what they make and spend for the next 30 days. When complete,...
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The Normal Distribution

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students investigate normal distribution.  In this statistical analysis lesson students investigate the variety of circumstances in which the normal distribution can be used.  Students apply the normal distribution to solve...