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Intro To Probability

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate the concepts related to the practice of using probability. They review the use of mean, median, and mode within the context of previous instruction. Students predict outcomes and calculate them in small groups. The...
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Literature Circles: Typical Discussion Day Structure

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders practice and facilitate a discussion.  In this literature lesson, 10th graders practice using effective discussion strategies. Students participate in reflection and self-assessment on their own discussion...
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Rising and Falling Fractions

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore outcomes from the conversion of fractions to decimals in stock market quotes and explore fluctuating interest rates using an amortization calculator.
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Cell 7 Plant v Animal Cells

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students differentiate between plant and animal cells. They identify the structures central to plant cells. They complete a Venn Diagram listing the differences between animal and plant cells.
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More Rules, Consequences and Procedures

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders list the four classroom rules and turn them in for an assignment grade. They give examples that break the rule and explain what happens when they break a rule in the classroom. They imagine that they are a wonderful cook...
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The Fountain of Youth

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders study Ponce de Leon and the Fountain the Fountain of Youth. Using a real life analogy, 7th graders compare the skills of a conquistador to that of a professional basketball player. They discover reasons why the...
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Natural Selection And Evolution

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers investigate the concept of evolution and how natural selection is used as an indicator that evolution has happened. They recognize the three effects it has on diversity and how adaptations can develop. Diversity is...
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Finding the Distance and Midpoint of a Line Segment

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students use the Pythagorean formula to find the length of a line. Afterward, they explore the midpoint formula to determine the midpoint of a line with a non-zero slope on a coordinate plane. Students complete assigned problems and...
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Graphing Functions With 2 Points and From a Graph

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students plot points on a coordinate plane. They describe, in words, methods for finding the slope of a line. After given a worksheet, students read instructions, draw a Cartesian plane, plot ordered pairs, and graph lines. Papers are...
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Early American Government: Cause and Effect

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore cause and effect. For this early American government lesson, students research the series of events that led to the revolution, confederation, and constitution. Students use cause and effect examples...
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Understanding Digestion

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students analyze data from their primary literature (textbook) and explore multiple aspects of digestion by generating alternative or multiple explanations for questions posed during the instructional activity. This instructional...
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Algebra I - Test

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners participate in a lesson that reviews the concept of linear functions in connection with preparation for an exam. The teacher reviews problems with the students for scaffolding. Learners practice graphing linear functions.
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Geometry Review

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore basic geometric definitions involving angles, area, and circumference. To reinforce basic geometric concepts, they play a "lightning Flash" card game. Students discuss chores or jobs that require the use of...
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Graphing Systems of Equations - Word Problemsr

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars solve word problems which involve graphing systems of equations. After discussing methods of solving word problems, the teacher demonstrates how to solve problems which involve graphing. They work together, at their...
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Intro To The American Revolutionary War (2nd)

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore the events of the American Revolutionary War. After reading The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere, as an introduction to the lesson, 8th graders participate in a simulation to experience the Nation of Ms. Goldwasser...
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Mean, Median, Mode and Range

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders identify the mean, mode, median and range in a given set of data. After playing "What's My Number" game, 7th graders brainstorm situations in which measurement of statistical data is important. They measure specified...
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Military Tactics and Battle Plans Oh Boy!

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders compare and contrast a Loyalist and a Patriot. After reading selected pages in the book, 8th graders use a graphic organizer to examine the battle plans of the colonists and the British during the Revolutionary War. They...
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Multiplying Polynomials - FOIL

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Pupils participate in an activity to demonstrate the distributive property. They take notes as they observe different methods of FOIL. Afterward, students work on their own, and in groups to determine which method to use and complete...
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Proportions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the mathematical concept of proportions in an attempt to apply them in various types of problems. The real application of proportions is often found in word problems which requires a them to also practice a systematic...
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Simple Gifts

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Learners explore music. They practice singing with correct posture. Students practice reading music using the correct rhythms. Learners also learn the intervals Major 3rd and Major 6th.
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Primary Structural Forms: Post and Beam

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students examine the three primary structural forms of architecture. They view photos, take a walking tour of their community, conduct strength tests of post, beam, and arch construction, and analyze the test results.
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Yorktown and Treaty of Paris

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders discuss the importance of battles fought during the Revolutionary War. They summarize the events, people, and strategies of significance in the Battle of Yorktown. They identify the significance of the the adoption of...
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If Love Should Count You Worthy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students sing "If Love Should Count You Worthy" by James Mulholland for SATB choir, horn, and piano and a version of "The Drinkin' Gourd" in this High School choir lesson. State and National standards for Music are emphasized.
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Zen and the Design of Homework Desks

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Young scholars investigate zen. In this design lesson, students use ideas from zen to create a study area. Young scholars understand how different environments affect work habits. Students research how young scholars in other countries...

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