Balanced Assessment
Greater, Lesser, In-Between
Goldilocks and the Three Numbers? The pre-activity task involves finding digits to complete decimals or fractions that satisfy given constraints, such as finding a fractions that is in between two others. The main task involves a similar...
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Constructing and Visualizing Topographic Profiles
Militaries throughout history have used topography information to plan strategies, yet many pupils today don't understand it. Scholars use Legos and a contour gauge to understand how to construct and visualize topographic profiles. This...
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No Bias Allowed
Students differentiate graphical representations looking for the bias. They use a systematic process in order to solve problems. Students explain how a problem is solved and the steps involved. Even deeper than this is giving the...
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Identify Independent Clauses
In this independent clause worksheet, students select the answer that best describes the use of clauses in sentences. Worksheet is interactive and explanations can be shown on-line.
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Box And Whiskers
Students investigate the concept of using box and whisker plots. They demonstrate how to use them to compute median, mode, and range. Students compare and contrast the complete and systematic processes use to solve problems. This is done...
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Measuring the Classroom
Students measure their classroom and determine the area. They discuss the margin of error. Each class member will write up their results separately. Students must decide what measurements to make, and attempt to measure accurately.
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What Was Apartheid?
Students research and discuss the former system of Apartheid in South Africa and focus on worldwide anti-Apartheid movements. They identify anti-Apartheid songs and present the lyrics to the class.
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Algebra I: The Play
Young scholars revise their Algebra plays. They collaborate in small groups to work on different aspects of the play and report to the class. They make modifications to their plans and review the Musical Rubric to incorporate the...
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Abraham Lincoln: Our Man for All Seasons
Students analyze perceptions of slavery during the Civil War era. For this Abraham Lincoln lesson, students research Internet and print sources regarding Lincoln's view of slavery. Students also compare pro- and anti-slavery political...
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Clash of the Canadian Titans
Students research how individual Canadians have contributed to Canada and do a presentation.
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U.S. Customary and Metric Conversions
Students convert U.S. customary measurements into larger or smaller units with the help of conversion charts. They are explained that they are going to use conversion charts in problem solving situations. Pupils use a calculator to...
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Estimation Zone
Students explore estimation. They estimate distance, weight, temperature and elapsed time. Students record their estimates and justify their estimations wtih a written response. After estimating, students take the actual measurements of...
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Sample Lesson Plan, 3rd-5th grade, Interpretation
Students become acquainted with the art and literature of artist/author Faith Ringgold.
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Cultures for Elementary Students
Learners research one or more cultures. They determine what aspects of the culture to research based on their interests. They develop a research proposal and share it with the class.
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What Is Self-Esteem?
Students use a Venn diagram to differentiate between traits of low self-esteem and high self-esteem. They use a continuum to decide where their self-esteem is on a daily basis noting changes.
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Area And Perimeter Powerpoint
Students engage in a study using technology in order to attempt the comprehension of using perimeter and area. They use powerpoint to solve different problems. This helps to keep learners engaged in the process of practice and...
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Setting Goals with Benjamin Franklin
Students discuss historical accounts and accomplishments of "Benjamin Franklin" which exemplify good character traits. They create a display of paper keys which describe these traits. They relate these traits to their future goals and...
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Native Knowledge
Students investigate what type of climate and physical features certain Indigenous groups live in using an atlas and a provided worksheet. They then match the tribe and its location to the sustainable stategy employed in agricultural...
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Fraction Jeopardy
Students investigate basic concept of fractions by using a version of the game Jeopardy. The game is played using a television monitor or projector for the integration of technology. The lesson is highly engaging and can hold student...
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Sherlock Holmes Database Investigation
Students conduct a character study using the literature of Sherlock Holmes. They use a database with different cases that need to be solved. Students use the computer software to work through a list of suspects and match them with the...
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COLONIAL FLYERS/TRAVEL BROCHURES TO THE COLONIES
Pupils investigate concepts of history and geography in this lesson plan. They create travel brochures for travelers who are crossing the Atlantic Ocean to populate the colonies of early America. The brochure has topographical...
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Similarity and Congruence
Students explore the concept of similarity and congruence. In this similarity and congruence activity, students identify and verify whether or not two figures are similar, congruent, or neither. Students use postulates and theorems such...
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Polygons and Vertices
In this geometry worksheet, learners analyze different polygons and relate it to a circuit board. They find the odd degree Euler circuit and identify the vertices of the odd degree. There are 3 questions with an answer key.
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Racism and the Box
Students examine racism and how it relates to self-deception. They identify the effect of racism on society. They reflect on the lesson plan by writing a paragraph about discrimination and racism.