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What Are Maps For?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners create a story about a problem someone could have which could be solved by the use of a map. They complete a worksheet that guides them through the features of a map of Chicago. Then they calculate story problems using the...
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Triangle Exploration

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students are introduced to The Geometer's Sketchpad software while in the computer lab. They focus on triangles, horizontal lines, vertex and top parallel lines. Each student utilizes geometry to complete basic geometric constructions.
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Thanksgiving Activity: Thanksgiving and Family

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students examine common Thanksgiving foods employing counting, singing, and discussion. Students sing "We Eat Turkey" and discuss what their families eat. Students will then be asked to create and plate of Thanksgiving food and count and...
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It Counts

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students assign numbers to describe objects. In this number lesson, students assign numbers to objects and compare more, less, and equal values. They write down descriptions of plants including the number of leaves and height of the...
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A Year in Arizona

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders create a calendar about their state. In this state calendar lesson, 4th graders select a state theme and create a calendar based on that theme. Students write paragraphs for each month related to the theme and design the...
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Symmetry in Butterflies

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students design butterflies.  In this symmetry activity, students examine butterfly pictures, discuss the symmetry of their wings, and create their own symmetry patterns.
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Let's Go Golfing

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students bring their visions for golf courses to life. For this scale model lesson, students research golf courses online, plan golf courses on grid paper, and then create scale models of the courses they planned.
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Measuring Using Leaves

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners explore geometry by using non-standard measuring methods. In this length estimation lesson, students complete a worksheet in which different objects in their classroom are measured by three different sized leaves. Learners draw...
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Simulation and Statistics

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students perform simulation of video games as they explore statistics. In this algebra lesson, students relate concepts of statistics and data collection to solve problems. They decide their next step based on the previous assessment of...
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Expanded Form

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students are introduced to the concept of expanded form in a lecture and a class discussion. They write numbers in expanded form using words only, numbers only and numbers and words.
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How Tall Is It?

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students identify how tall a tree is. In this measurement lesson, students use "luminometers" to measure a tree and complete a data sheet.
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Multiplying by 10, 100, & 1000

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students understand that a shortcut can be used when multiplying by 10, 100 & 1000. In this multiplying lesson plan, students mentally multiply by 10, 100 & 1000. Students complete a worksheet with multiplication problems.
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Fancy Factorials

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students complete factorials explorations. In this factorials instructional activity, students discuss different ways to arrange and order objects. Students learn about factorials and how they are expressed. Students complete activity...
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Iditarod-Statistics and Rates

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students analyze data from the Iditarod race. In this data analysis lesson, students work in pairs to analyze data and answer several questions such as, "what is the difference in the rate of travel" and "how much more prize money does...
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7 Ways for Gen Xers to Help Secure Their Retirement

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of budgeting. In this budgeting lesson, students read an article about preparing for retirement. Students create a budget of household expenses during retirement and create a savings plan for that budget.
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Representing and Extending Patterns

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Young scholars explore repeating and growing patterns. In this patterns lesson, students describe patterns, explore changing patterns and match patterns. Young scholars participate in online activities and read books that show...
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Counting by Making Groups

For Teachers 1st
First graders represent, compare, and order numbers. In this counting skills lesson, 1st graders use manipulatives to demonstrate one-to-one correspondence and to represent numbers. This lesson includes a teacher script to guide the lesson.
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Jumping Rules

For Teachers 1st
First graders practice identifying number patterns. In this basic patterns lesson plan, 1st graders use a large number line and jump to certain numbers to create, identify or extend a pattern. This lesson plan includes a script to guide...
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Out and About: The Science of Sport

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students take a closer look at sports science. In this hands-on learning lesson, students may visit the Science Museum, the Life Science Centre, or the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum online or in-person to discover details related to the...
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Counting People

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Learners practice counting. For this counting activity, students are used to help visually represent a number for their classmates. 
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Relay Races

For Teachers K - 5th
Students, in groups, race to the board drawing the music symbol, tagging the next person while SAYING THE NAME OF THE SYMBOL THEY DREW! (everyone draws the same symbol)
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Rhythmic Multiples

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students practice multiples of the numbers 1-9 and different manipulative skills such as clapping and snapping.
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Mathematics: Steps to purchase a home

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are partnered as couples who have a variety of financial realities, and must complete a real-life financial analysis to see what it would take them to purchase a home.
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Sound: The Vibration of Materials

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners recognize that sound is produced by the vibration of materials. They see that the sound produced is dependent on the type of material that is used. Given four types of material; air, string, wood, and metal, students perform an...

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