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PECKING OUT RATIOS

For Teachers 6th - 8th
The student will practice writing ratios as fractions, using poultry-related illustrations as visual representations of the problems.1. Review the definition of a ratio and how to write ratios as fractions. If possible, use groups of...
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Pizza Party

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore the concept of fractions through use of hands on activity. In this lesson about fractions, students will work together in small groups with a round piece of paper, or pizza, and cut the pizza into pieces. Students will...
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Scaling the Blues

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students identify musical characteristics of blues music and define the term 'scale.' They identify chromatic, major, pentatonic, and blues scales and label each key on a keyboard using letter names, sharps and flats.
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Fractions

For Students 7th - 8th
In this algebra worksheet, students rewrite fractions as a mixed number and as improper fractions. They solve problems using fractions. There are 16 problems.
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Federal Budget

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create, present, revise, and defend a Federal budget.
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Bits and Pieces - More About Percents - Online Manipulatives

For Students 5th - 6th
In this online percentages instructional activity, students access the Library of Virtual Manipulatives web site and open the percentage tool. They use the online tool to complete 8 multi-step questions making graphical representations...
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Investigating Area Using Tangrams

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders connect the history of geometry to problem solving. In this geometry lesson, 10th graders investigate polygons through hands on manipulatives and solve problems relating to parallelograms and triangles. They calculate the...
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Our Favourite Halloween Treat

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners conduct a survey about Halloween candy and create a bar graph illustrating the data. In this data analysis lesson plan, stud nets are introduced to the topic with a discussion and survey, then the class creates a large graph and...
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Equivalent Fractions and Comparing Fractions

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd Standards
How can you tell if fractions have equal value? Use various collaborative activities to demonstrate the ways to determine whether or not fractions are equivalent.
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Beginning Fractions Lesson

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders practice representing fractions in number and picture form. They compare fractions with similiar denominators. They use a piece of paper to visualize the fraction.
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Tangram Fractions

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore tangram puzzles. In this tangram fraction lesson, students read Grandfather Tang and then practice solving tangram puzzles. Students identify fractions of the pieces of the tangram puzzles and then create a design using...
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Adding Fractions

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this adding fractions worksheet, students read about the process of adding fractions with like denominators, examine some sample problems, and then solve 4 problems independently.
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Fractions, Decimals, and Percents

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders engage in a lesson that explores the conversion process of fractions, decimals, and percents in relationship to their values to each other. Students demonstrate how to convert numbers interchangeably between fractions,...
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Fractions: Multiplication and Division

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders multiply and divide fractions. Using the teepee method, 7th graders model fractions as they find solutions to problems. They recognize that "of" means to multiply and explore real life situations when multiplying or...
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Math Vocabulary Definitions-Multiple Choice

For Students 4th - 6th
In this math vocabulary worksheet, students complete 15 multiple choice problems, choosing the correct definition for a set of math terms. A reference web site is included for additional activities. 
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Adding and subtracting fractions: the same sized slice

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students establish a strategy for adding simple fractions. They convert improper fractions to mixed numbers and interpret drawings and storyboards.
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Making Change

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students make change from play money they use based on prices mentioned in a book they read. For this making change lesson plan, students use subtraction to find their change amount.
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Percents Vocabulary

For Students 4th - 8th
In this vocabulary worksheet, students match vocabulary to definitions of words representing percents in math. Students complete 20 matches total.
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Multiplying Fractions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders reflect on what fractions represent and visualize the fraction multiplication process. They reinforce what they have learned through practicing multiplication of fractions.
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The Meaning of Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students define equations and expressions. In this algebra lesson, students review important vocabulary words to do with equations and solving problems. They simplify equations and expressions using addition, subtraction, multiplication...
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The Clumsy Tiler N (Fractions)

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students explore patterns and geometric sequencing. Students devise and use problem solving strategies to explore situations mathematically. Students solve real life problems. They demonstrate, with cardboard pieces, fraction and...
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Equivalent Fractions

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students complete a worksheet.  In this fractions activity, students review their knowledge of fractions, define equivalent fractions, see examples of equivalent fractions and practice making equivalent fractions.
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Investigating Bean Pods and How They Grow

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders observe and create a record of seed growth over time. After planting a seed, 3rd graders record their observations of the seed's growth over a three week period. Upon conclusion of the experiment, they write a paragraph...
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Study Buddies: Working With Fractions

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this math worksheet, students will work with a coach to solve a fractions story problem. Students will follow a step-by-step process and notes are provided for the coach.