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Using Tiles to Solve Word Problems

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students solve problems using equations. In this algebra lesson, students identify the correct symbols and steps when solving word problems. They graph their lines and analyze the slope using tiles.
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Word Problems

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students solve word problems using mathematical symbols. In this algebra instructional activity, students collect data and analyze it. They analyze the data using a table or graph after plotting the data.
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Drugs Info

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders understand the effects of substance abuse and then in pairs, they use a KWL chart to assess their prior knowledge of drugs; healthy and unhealthy. Then as a whole group, 5th graders provide feedback and are introduced to...
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How Much is that Name?

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students explore money counting.  In this money problem solving lesson, students calculate how much money their name is "worth" using the corresponding alphabet letters which have been assigned a coin value.
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Concept: Superstition

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners identify the role of superstition in their own lives, in society, and in Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. In this superstition instructional activity, students discuss urban legends and listen to a related song to...
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The 400-Meters Race

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars collect and graph data. For this algebra lesson, students describe, interpret and analyze data. They follow a 400 meters race and plot the coordinates of the course. They graph a line to represent the data of the course.
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The Real Deal On Circles

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate circles and area. For this geometry lesson, 5th graders find the area, diameter and circumference of a circle. They estimate the data and then calculate it.
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Observations and Inferences

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars observe how to distinguish observations form inferences.  For this examining inferences lesson students list observations relating to the activity and discuss the importance of them. 
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What Are Ecosystems?

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders recognize and examine ecosystems. They observe and describe habitats within ecosystems and observe and identify organisms with similar needs that compete for resources.
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Let's Create an Ecosystem

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders discover how an ecosystem works by creating one in class.  In this Earth science lesson, 7th graders study vocabulary terms associated with ecosystem and read environment handouts.  Students create an...
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Leaders of the Protestant Reformation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine role of Protestant Reformation in forming of numerous religions and religious ideas, identify key figures of Protestant Reformation, their religious ideas, and accomplishments, and discuss how religious ideas formed...
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Screening Coleridge’s Fantasies: Using Popular Music as a Bridge to Literacy

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders use music to aid them in interpreting poetry. In this poetry activity, 12th graders analyze the lyrics, figurative language, and literary devices of selected music. Students compare the music to the poetry of Samuel...
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Cell Phone Plans

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars relate the use of a cell phone to math. In this algebra activity, students collect data on the usage of their phones and plot it. They analyze the graph and make predictions based on the rate per minute.
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Smarty Pants

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students graph the colour distribution found in a packet of Skittle lollies, M&M's, Smarties or similar sweets. Results are compared and recorded against the results of other class members.
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An Ancient Greek and Roman Festival

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders label a map of ancient Greek and Roman civilizations and do a written report on one element of these two cultures. They participate in discussions of food, farming, daily life and government (among others). Students use the...
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Remembering the Respiratory System

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders analyze the components of the respiratory system. For this respiratory system lesson, 6th graders participate in hands on experiments and activities to identify the functions of the major organs of the respiratory system.
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Circles and Stars

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Pupils solve multiplication problems utilizing virtual manipulatives, express multiplication problems in form of expressions, enter data into a spreadsheet and analyze results, and play game Circles and Stars.
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The Egg "Airbag" Lab

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students use what they know about momentum and impulse to construct an effective "air bag" to protect an egg dropped from the top of the football stadium or other tall structure. They complete a final written report of their findings.
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State Symbols

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine the symbolism of the United States by observing different flags.  In this U.S. History lesson plan, 3rd graders utilize the Internet to research state seals, flags, and other symbols that represent specific...
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Using Photographs and Models for Drawings

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students make drawings of their classmates in photographs.
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Robert Boyle's Informants

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students review and discuss the importance of Boyle's informants and how he sometimes relied on information from those with experience of the wider world to substantiate his scientific theories. They complete the worksheet, answering...