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Subtraction two-digit

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders identify two-digit numbers, learn value of giving, solve two-digit subtraction problems, and experience giving.
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Discovery of America

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students examine the European conquest of North America. They participate in activities which allow them to discover the indigenous peoples of the region. They also place events in chrongological order.
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Stitch in Time for the Common Good

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners discover the medical breakthroughs provided by profit and non-profit organizations. For this nonprofit and profit organizations lesson, students learn philanthropic terms, research recent medical breakthroughs, then construct...
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Decimal Notation for Pennies and Dimes

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders write money in decimal form. In this money activity, 2nd graders discuss the value of coins and find the placement of the decimal in writing the amount. They find the fractional parts of coins in a dollar. 
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Numeracy Lesson Plan: Reception

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students examine number sense by participating in identification activities. In this number value lesson, students practice counting from 1-10, identifying number flash cards, reading clocks and multiplying basic numbers. Students answer...
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Glory Field Author Brochure

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create brochures about Glory Field author Walter Dean Myers using internet research and Appleworks, or a similar software program. Emphasis is placed on finding non-copyrighted material.
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Illuminated Text

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the technique of ancient decorative gilding used to support literature. They begin by tracing letters onto double tack release paper, then place onto cardstock before burnishing with a Simple Leaf sheet. Opaque Blick...
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Health Grade 3

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore respect. In this activity about respecting others and their property, 3rd graders learn hoe to be nice to other people. Students discuss different situations and whether or not it is being respectful. Students write...
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Selecting Trees for Urban Environments

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners consider the best place to plant a tree. In this environment instructional activity, students identify urban locations that are compatible with particular tree types. Learners decide what trees would go where and why they would...
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Antigravity Mirror

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? It's super student! Physical science stars can fly during a unit on light as they see the reflection of one leg in a mirror, behind which the other holds them up. 
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Ordering Fractions, Decimals, and Percents

For Students 7th
Order up a resource on comparing rational numbers. Scholars order fractions, decimals, and percents by converting to a single form. They conduct a cut-and-paste activity ordering three sets of rational numbers.
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Rebuilding the Walls

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners gain some insight into the value of preserving and restoring 'old' communities as repositories of art, culture, and history.
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History, Today and Every Day

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students assess, by analyzing historic New York Times front pages, how print journalism reflects the values and language of the society in which it is created.
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Checks and Balances: Japanese-American Incarceration

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the three branches of the Federal Government and their decision to place Japanese-Americans in camps during World War II. They analyze debates made by leaders during this time period.
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Bar Charts and Pictographs: How can they help us?

For Teachers 1st
First graders work with manipulatives to solve various math problems by using concrete objects to solve a list of problems . They create and evaluate bar graphs and write a statement about the information on their bar graph.
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Mental Math: Subtract Tens: Reteach

For Students 2nd
In this subtraction worksheet, 2nd graders use subtraction facts to help them complete the subtraction sentences. Students write in the missing numbers for each sentence and solve the problems. Students' objective is to learn to subtract...
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The 500 Problem

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explain face, place and total value of numbers as well as solve three-digit subtraction problems. Before trying answer the problem Students must be able to examine that the same digit is used to represent different amounts.
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Deci-order

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders play a game to practice their decimal number ordering skills. They use their knowledge of the number system to create the biggest decimal number. Students are dealt 3 cards each with the reminaing cards placed face down...
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Decimals: Collaborative Lesson

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Learners explore mathematics by participating in a group activity. In this number value lesson, students identify the uses for decimals and how to best estimate whole numbers based on decimals and fractions. Learners collaborate with...
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Chopsticks and Chinese Food Culture

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders discover why food is an important part of a culture. As a class, they practice the table manners used in China and identify the underlying values. They develop the skills to properly use chopsticks to end the lesson.
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Ship of Gold

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Learners research the events that were taking place in the U.S. during the time period when the SS Central America sank, and explore the adventurous, innovative, and individualistic traits that often define the American spirit.
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Comparing and Ordering (Decimal Numbers)

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this math worksheet, students learn to compare and order five numbers in a set. Numbers are decimals to the thousandths place. Students answer 8 questions. There are also activities which can be done with a partner.
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Block It: Using a Manipulative to Solve Math Problems

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Young scholars practice using visuals to solve math problems. In this math manipulative lesson, students utilize pattern blocks to participate in a class game in which geometric shapes touch other player's pieces. Young scholars gain...
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Laws of Life

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students express the values they value the most by writing an essay. They can submit their essay online and respond to other student's essays as well. They are to intiate change if they deem something to be unfair.