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The Dust Bowl Odyssey

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Great information, images, and wonderful higher-order thinking questions await your class. They'll discuss, consider, and examine multiple factors related to the Dust Bowl. A cross-media comparison is made between the historical events...
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Applying Prime Factorization

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders use the prime factorization of numbers to find the greatest common factor and least common multiple. Working in small groups, they solve problems using the greatest common factor and least common multiple.
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Time for Prime

For Teachers 4th
Explore prime numbers. Learners use an interactive 100's chart to identify prime numbers, discuss a glossary of terms, use cards to list multiples of 2,3,4,5, and play a bingo game.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Radius of a Cylinder

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Here is a multiple choice question that would make a good assessment question. Algebra students are to look at the structure of the formula for a given radius of a cylinder and find the resulting radius when the height of the...
Organizer
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Problem-Solving Strategy: Use Logical Reasoning

For Students 4th - 5th
In this problem-solving worksheet, students solve 1 mathematical word problem by figuring out the answers to 7 questions. Students record their answers on the lines provided.
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The Commutative Cookie

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders investigate the commutative properties of multiplication and focus upon the setting of cubes in the correct patterns to solve problems. They differentiate between numbers that have multiple factors and prime numbers....
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Sweethearts and Data Analysis

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners explore the concept collecting and representing data. In this collecting and representing data lesson, students record the different colors of sweetheart candies in their sweethearts box. Learners create a table of the data and...
Worksheet
Curriculum Corner

Fraction Brochures

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
Make fractions fun and interesting by using a brochure form. Young mathematicians practice and gain a better understanding of how to add and subtract fractions, simplify fractions, and find LCD (least common denominator). The resources...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Equivalent fractions approach to non-repeating decimals

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Trying to get your class to think of decimals as fractions and vice versa can lead to interesting discussions. After all, we can usually understand quickly that 1/4 is .25 but why is 1/7 not so easy to convert? This activity looks...
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Unit 4 Math Vocabulary Cards (Grade 4)

For Students 4th
Looking for a set of math vocabulary cards for fourth graders? A 14-page packet of vocabulary words includes topics related to multiplication, division, and factor types. Each sheet has two cards on it: the top half has the word in...
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California Academy of Science

Nuclear Energy: What's Your Reaction?

For Teachers 6th - 10th Standards
OSHA confirms that rules governing worker safety at nuclear power plants ranks higher than worker safety in offices. Scholars must consider safety, cost, alternatives, and other factors before recommending whether a town should build a...
Worksheet
Math-U-See

Algebra 1 Readiness Test

For Students 8th - 11th
Your learners will appreciate this assessment of basic skill calculations that are prerequisite to Algebra1. Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing procedures are addressed in conjunction with whole numbers, decimals, fractions,...
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Going Back to Your Roots

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed Standards
Investigate the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra and explore polynomial equations to determine the number of factors, the number of roots, and investigate multiplicity of roots.
Worksheet
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Reading Comprehension 8

For Students 8th - 9th
Help your class prepare for the upcoming state testing with this resource. A short text is accompanied by five multiple-choice questions. An answer key provides detailed answers, even describing where one could find the answers in the...
Activity
Illustrative Mathematics

Making S'Mores

For Teachers 5th Standards
Fifth graders will be clamoring for s'more fractions after they finish this one! Motivated by a chocolate bar used for a yummy campfire treat, learners have to decide how to add fractions without like denominators by discovering the...
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Square Roots

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students differentiate between perfect roots and rational roots. In this algebra lesson plan, students perform operation using roots. They add, subtract, multiply and divide rational expressions.
Interactive
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Exponential Properties

For Students 8th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students apply the properties of exponents as they solve problems with exponents. They compare ratios and volumes as they relate to each other. There are 5 questions with an answer key.
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"Trails, Rails, and Roads" Lesson 2: Road Tripping

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students practice map skills and take a virtual road trip through Maine examining the history of transportation. They create questions from the information they learned and play a game against other groups.
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Gravitational Factors

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers identify the forces that affect the weight of an object. In groups, they determine the proper math model which can demonstrate the attraction between two objects based on gravity. They discuss the relationship between the...
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Social Studies: Migration and Immigration to the Columbia River Basin

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners examine the history of immigration in the Pacific Northwest. They make oral and written presentation about the historic effects of immigration in the Northwest.
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Prime Factorization

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Young scholars work with prime numbers. In this prime factorization lesson, students review writing numbers in their prime factorization form and solve multiple problems.
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Propaganda & Persuasive Techniques: Do You Buy It?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate the basic persuasive techniques employed in advertising. They identify three examples of propaganda/persuasive techniques, complete an observation chart, take an advertising quiz, complete a spreadsheet that...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Math Review

For Students 8th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, learners review least common multiples and word problems. There are 10 interactive questions with an answer key.
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Napier's Rods

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young mathematicians explore the concept of multiplication using Napier's Rods. They use Popsicle sticks to create a 3D model of Napier's Rods. Pupils multiply multiple digit numbers using Napier's Rods.