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Curated OER

Surface Area of Rectagular Prisms

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate the area of polygons. In this geometry lesson, 6th graders calculate area of prisms using geometric formulas. They work with prisms and other rectangular shapes.
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Surface Area of Cubes and Rectangular Prisms

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders calculate surface area of 3-D shapes. In this geometry lesson, 8th graders analyze cubes and prisms by finding their area and surface area. They compare the data of these two shapes.
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Curated OER

Tessellations

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders investigate geometric shapes using tessellations. In this geometry lesson plan, 7th graders practice tessellations using different shapes. They create different designs using tessellations.
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Smog City - Part II

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students create an experiment about ozone levels using a Smog City Simulation on the Internet. They complete a worksheet and study associated vocabulary.
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Water Conservation

For Teachers 1st
First graders participate in a simulation in which they discover the community has been using too much water. In groups, they research the various ways the water is being used and create a home survey. They show the water usage of the...
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Ruby Bridges: One Little Girl's Brave Act

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders examine the life of Ruby Bridges. In this bravery lesson, 2nd graders read the story of Ruby Bridges and discuss Ruby's actions and decisions.  
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Understanding the Question

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson focuses on how to understand a reading question; it details three main parts: look for content and process words, state the question in your own words, and restate the question as a statement. It explains each and provides...