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Elapsed Time Two

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students study how to calculate elapsed time. In this elapsed time lesson, they determine how to calculate the ending time of an event when they are given the starting time and the elapsed time. They participate in direct instruction,...
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Learning to Spend, Learning to Give

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the concept of personal finances. In this personal finances lesson, students identify their income and expenses. Middle schoolers create a budget for their spending, saving, investing, and donating habits....
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Using Inequalities to Problem Solve

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students explore inequalities. In this Algebra I lesson, students solve and graph linear inequalities involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.  Students use inequalities to solve and graph real-world problems.
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Using Circumference

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners participate in a activity that covers the concept of finding the circumference of a circle. The teacher covers relevant vocabulary with the students. They work in groups to measure objects and calculate the formula to find the...
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Which Pair?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students practice solving equations adding decimals and integers. Using a worksheet, they identify which pair of numbers goes correctly with the problem. They review their answers and are graded based a rubric given to them.
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Castles

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students create a scale model to a castle using the dimensions they were given. They calculate the surface areas and volumes of each section of their castle.
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Around We Go

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate a range of circles, each with a different radius, diameter and circumference and assemble this information in their search for relationships.The measurement of circles and the relationships to be found within...
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Supplies

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders determine what supplies they will take with them in order to survive their trip through the Amazon. The use estimation and basic math skills to determine how much they can carry and what they can use to survive in the Amazon.
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Circles and Clocks, Shapes and Time

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students work in groups to research clocks and practice telling time. In this telling time lesson plan, students use the computer program ProQuest to study circles, including radius and diameter, and practice drawing circles using a...
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Map Studies - Estimate And Measure Distance

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore estimating and measuring distances. They analyze and discuss a map of New York State, make estimations, measure distances using yarn, and calculate total distances between cities on the map.
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Measuring Distance in Cocowalk

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders select 6 stores and 1 restaurant at Cocowalk and measure the distance of traveling from store to store. They measure the distance from Store 1 to Store 2 and label that distance A.
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Got These Properties? (Commutative in Addition/Zero in Addition and Subtraction)

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders examine the commutative property of addition and the property of zero in addition and subtraction. They complete an asessment worksheet to gain practice reading and working number sentences horizontally and vertically.
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Estimating the Product to a Multiplication Problem

For Students 6th - 8th
In this middle school mathematics worksheet, students round whole numbers to the nearest leading digit and then multiply to obtain an estimate of the product.  The one page worksheet contains ten problems.  Answers are not...
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Origami Frogs

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore a variety of geometry and science concept while making an origami frog. The fold paper into the shape of a frog and conduct measurement activities including frog leaps.
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Calculating Areas for the Caged Animals At Miami Metrozoo

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders calculate the area of certain cages at the Miami Metrozoo after observing a teacher demonstration.
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Graphing the Daily Revenue of Miami Seaquarium

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders compile a table of the revenues of the 8 eateries (a combined total), Main Gate admissions, and the Gift Shop.
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Mother May I?

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders measure distance using nonstandard units of measure. In this measurement lesson, 3rd graders measure a given distance through the use of the game "Mother May I?" Student gather and compare data on how many "giant steps" and...
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Array to Go!

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders are introduced to arrays as a means for multiplication readiness. Once students are comfortable with naming the array by counting the columns and rows, they integrate skip counting.
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Estimating Fish Populations

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students describe the mark/recapture method used to estimate fish populations. They explain the importance of being able to predict population numbers.
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"it's All in the Cellar"

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine the process of constructing a site plan map at archaeological sites. They discuss the process of mapping techniques and calculation of percentages, create a plan site map of a cellar at Jamestown, and calculate...
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Modeling Population Growth

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate the reasons for taking a census and determine the problems that are involved in the process. They examine the population figure for Montana and Lake county before using the information to complete the included...
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Paper Packaging Design

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discuss the relationship between technology and manufacturing. They then use their ideas to construct a model of a paper board carton package. Next they view a PowerPoint presentation to learn about the history of packaging...
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One- and Two-Digit Multiplication

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders multiply whole numbers by one- and two-digit numbers using base ten blocks and technology connection.
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Raise It or Rest It

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders round to the thousands place using a rhyme.