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Geometry: Area Project
Sixth graders identify and use area formulas for finding the area of geometric shapes.
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Division word problems
In this division worksheet, students complete division problems dealing with money, basic problems, and more. Students complete 10 multiple choice problems.
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There's No Business Like Bank Business
Students participate in a role play where they see how a bank works and how interest is paid by having money in the bank. In this bank lesson plan, students operate a bank and learn about saving, accounts, deposits, withdrawals,...
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Finding Slope of a Line
Students calculate the slope of a line. In this algebra lesson, students graph a line using the slope and y-intercepts. They define the steepness of the line using the slope.
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Multiplication Word Problems Using Different Representations
Young scholars solve multiplication word problems by using base 10 blocks and drawing pictures. For this multiplication lesson plan, students also write a reflection of their work.
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Drawing Lines of Symmetry
Third graders explore the concept of symmetry using geometric shapes, capital letters and various other shapes. They fold shapes to show symmetry, draw lines of symmetry and create symmetrical designs.
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Variables and Patterns: Determining an appropriate scale while graphing
Sixth graders determine appropriate scales when graphing data. In this graphing lesson plan, 6th graders use an the applet "Graph It" to determine what is an appropriate scale for their data.
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Sampling Snoops
Pupils practice formulating a hypothesis and designing an experiment to test the hypothesis. They identify several sampling techniques they can use to test their hypotheses.
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Mapping with a Compass: A Simulated Survey
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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Exploring Slope
Students explore the physical aspect of a slope. In this algebra lesson, students graph a slope and write an equation for a slope. They identify slopes of zero, negative lines and positive lines.
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Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree…You Might Become Famous
Students explore Newton's laws using CEENBoTs. In this physics lesson, students collect data and create tables and graphs. They calculate speed, acceleration and forces using mathematical formulas.
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The Band-Aid Counting Poem
Second graders listen to the teacher read a poem by Shel Silverstein and count the band-aids in the story.
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KEEP ON TRUCKING
Students comprehend and apply concepts of data analysis and distributions by observing modes of transportation for food and fiber products. They are given an activity sheet "On the Lookout for Agriculture." Students discuss the discuss...
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Introduction to Inverse Functions
Students investigate patterns of inverse functions. In this algebra lesson, students represent functions with the calculator and on paper. They analyze their data and draw conclusions.
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Chance (Probability) Operations in Dance Composition -
Eighth graders investigate modern-dance choreographer Merce Cunningham's historically significant contribution to dance-making history. Specifically, 8th graders explore and practice Merce Cunningham's choreographic use of chance...
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Parabolas
Students find equations of parabolas in real world scenarios. In this finding equations of parabolas in real world scenarios lesson, students find the equations of parabolas of US landmarks. Students put a grid on landmarks such as the...
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Cereal Box Blocks and More!
Students sort and categorize different types of boxes and cartons. In this sorting lesson, students designate areas of the room to put different sizes, styles, or colors of boxes. They help their teacher count and graph the different...
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Designing a Safe City Like a Civil Engineer
Students study civil engineering, safety apparatuses in their city, and design their own city. For this civil engineering lesson, students discuss their towns safety apparatuses and define civil engineers. Students then design their own...
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What In The World Would You Have?
Students calculate value of money in other countries, and explore how the economy affects the rate of exchange.
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Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Pupils develop strategies for adding and subtracting fractions. They search for and generalize patterns.
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Design a Better Classroom Workplace
Students design a new classroom workplace. In this architecture instructional activity, students use area formulas to identify the problem with the existing desks in their classroom. Students design their own solution volume formulas to...
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Mathematices: Pre-Calculus
Students relate polynomials to real life situations. In this algebra lesson, students graph equations through modeling and data collection. They must be comfortable doing word problems.
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Basic Sense
Fifth graders add fractions. After a class discussion on real life application of fractions, the teacher uses fractions strips to model adding fractions. In pairs, 5th graders model adding fractions by drawing diagrams. They justify...
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Mathematics Within: Shape, Space & Measurement
High schoolers experiment and analyze triangulation to assess degrees of combined angles, predict polygons that tessellate as well as extending of shapes to create tessellations. They explore the concept of why some polygons tessellate...