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Measuring a Mummy Case

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students calculate the size of a mummy case and its contents using ancient Egyptian measurements.
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Going out of Business: Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students find the length of diagonals.  In this Pythagorean theorem lesson, students use the Pythagorean theorem to determine the length of diagonals. 
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Transformations and Exponential Functions

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders study graphing exponential functions. For this transformations lesson, 10th graders apply inquiry to determine how changes to a parent function affect its graph. Students analyze transformed graphs and generate the function...
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Introduction To Calculus

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students engage in a lesson that is about an introduction to the course of calculus. They practice some of the basic concepts and solve some problems applying different principals of calculus. The teacher uses the sample problems...
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Not So Snappy 14

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this math worksheet, students read the word problems that are supposed to reinforce problems solving strategy skills. The skill of number sense is emphasized.
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Turkey Feathers

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students demonstrate counting skills. In this number sense lesson, students glue numbered feathers onto a turkey pattern in numerical order.
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Language Arts: What's My Line?

For Teachers K
Students discover how to employ number lines by estimating the number of tiles in a jar. After writing their estimates on sticky notes, they place them in order on a number line mat. Included in the instructional activity are various...
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Musher Graphing and Probability

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use the internet to research statistical information on the musher dogs participating in the Iditarod. Using the data, they create three different types of pie charts. They use the charts to answer questions about the dogs. They...
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Smell

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students discuss the use of noses by animals and by people.
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Spy Game

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Turn students into detectives as they decipher encrypted messages.  Introduce your class to modular arithmetic and have a little fun encrypting and decoding secret messages. The activity does not hit many content standards, but...
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Symmetrical Snowflakes

For Teachers 1st
First graders, exploring lines of symmetry, follow directions to create a symmetrical snowflake from their own homemade icing. As a class, they discuss lines of symmetry and determine if specific shapes are symmetrical. After the lesson,...
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Fraction Conversion Lesson Plan

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners practice converting fractions into decimals and percents using a computer applet and the concept of money.
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Altitude Tracking

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students estimate the altitude of a rocket during several flights. They create their own altitude tracking devise. They examine and discuss their results at the end of the activity.
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Factors

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Practice factoring numbers by using graph paper, manipulatives and computer applets.
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Connecting Formulas Related to Geometric Figures

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students identify diagrams of quadrilaterals and circles by different names and classify the figures. They name the areas for each diagram and practice solving the formulas for each.
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Fractions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use pattern blocks and fraction identification cards to create and identify fractions. For this fractions lesson plan, 4th graders identify fractions in a pizza, and make fractions with markers.
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Peanut Butter and Jelly and Order of Operations

For Teachers 4th - 5th Standards
Study order of operations using a peanut butter and jelly sandwich activity as your guide. The class watches you make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich based on a volunteer's instructions. They discuss the importance of following...
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Shaping Up!

For Teachers K Standards
Kindergartners are introduced to basic shapes. Learners spend 45 minutes a day in geometry centers carrying out the activities outlined in this ambitious plan. There are games, hands-on activities, interactive websites, art projects,...
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Pascal's Triangle

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Learners explore the concept of Pascal's Triangle. In this Pascal's Triangle lesson, students use an applet called 'Coloring Multiples' to explore Pascal's Triangle. Learners develop patterns starting with various numbers in Pascal's...
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Word Problem Exchange

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Young scholars discuss elements of word problems: key words, data, computation clues, and unnecessary information and use the four steps of problem solving to find a solution and check for reasonableness.
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Death by Particles

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Emerging epidemiologists define relative risk and read an article about the effect of particulate pollution on the cardiovascular health of women. They record the relative risk values, graph them, and answer analysis questions. This is a...
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Fraction City

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners calculate equivalent fractions, solve the addition of fractions of like and unlike denominators, and compare fractions using fraction strips. They fold paper strips into equal parts, thirds, sixths, ninths, and twelfths, and...
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Fractions and Measurement

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Using a Smart Board, or a plain ol' white board or chalkboard, the teacher pulls up a grid and demonstrates how squares and rectangles can be divided up into equal parts. The class will get their own graph paper to draw shapes and divide...
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Spy Game Lesson Plan

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pupils use math to solve encrypted messages.