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How many cards do we need to display the dates of the month on the wall?

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students determine how many number cards are needed to display the dates of the month. In this place value notation lesson, students write numbers on blank cards to see how many are needed of each number to makes all the dates...
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Does the Area of the Quadrilateral Change?

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders complete activities to further their understanding of area formulas. In this area lesson, 7th graders watch as the teacher uses Polystrips to model parallelograms. Students find the area of a rectangle and answer...
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Roll It! Creating an Entrance Ramp

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of triangles.  In this triangles activity, students are to propose a plan for a ramp at their school.  Students use the Pythagorean Theorem and trigonometry to determine the length, height, and...
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Food Pyramid Power

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students investigate patterns in the Food Pyramid.  In this patterns in the Food Pyramid lesson plan, students sort food into different food groups.  Students make patterns with food from different food groups.  Students...
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The Very Busy Spider-Pattern

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students explore two- and three-dimensional shapes.  In this very busy spider lesson, students read the story and then create a spider web pattern of their own. The webs must use a symmetrical pattern.  Additional activities...
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Maggie's Journal Brainteasers

For Students 4th - 5th
For this Maggie's Journal brainteasers worksheet, students solve two word problems with logic and basic arithmetic skills.
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The Elvis Magic Square Problem

For Students 9th - 12th
In this secondary mathematics worksheet, students are provided with clues about Elvis’ life that are used to solve a magic square in which the sum of each row, column, and diagonal must all be the same.  The one page worksheet...
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Building a Bridge

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders discover architecture and functionality by constructing a bridge.  In this bridge engineering lesson, 3rd graders utilize cardboard, straws, towel tubes and plastic bottles to create a model bridge similar to ones seen...
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Rational Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students identify the solution to rational expressions. They solve word problems using the correct formula and equation set up. There are 10 questions with a bonus.
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Write the Hypothesis and Write the Conclusion Problems

For Students 8th - 10th
In this logic learning exercise, students write the hypothesis for the given statement in two problems and the conclusion in the other two problems.  The solutions are not provided.
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Interpreting Graphs

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students investigate graphs. In this graphing lesson, students create a graph regarding the population of California. Students extrapolate answers concerning the data set.
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Between The Extremes

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students analyze graphs for specific properties. For this algebra lesson, students solve equations and graph using the TI calculator. They find the different changes that occur in each graph,including maximum and minimum.
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Tune...Um!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils collect real data on sound. In this algebra instructional activity, students use a CBL and graphing calculator to observe the graph created by sound waves. They draw conclusion about the frequency of sound from the...
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The Binary Counter Circuit

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students count from 0-99 using the binary number system. In this algebra lesson, students problem solve by working with faulty circuits and applying their knowledge f Binary Numbers. They work in team to create a solution.
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Counting Numbers: Four

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students practice counting to four. In this counting to four lesson, students access an e-book at "I Save A Tree.com" where they count items up to four. They examine the text and images which can be seen in both Spanish and English.
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U Boat Hunt

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars recognize patterns and sequences in numbers. In this geometry lesson, students create rules to define the sequences and patterns they obsere. They translate coded messages as they dicuss navigational terms.
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Disease and Epidemics

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Explore how the study of diseases and epidemics can be comprehended from a mathematical perspective. Investigate finite geometric series, calculating threshold values, and statistical models of the spread of disease. How many makes it an...
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Send a Gift Cryptarithm

For Students 9th - 11th
In this cryptarithm worksheet, students identify digits that stand for certain letters.  They solve the addition cryptarithm.  This one-page worksheet contains 1 problem.  The answer is provided.
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Surprise in a Suitcase

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students research an animal from Australia. They create a habitat (in the form of a diorama, poster, mobile, etc.) for their animal and write a coordinating paper. They present their animal and habitat to the rest of the class.
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The Grouchy Ladybug

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students complete a Cirlce Map about time. They recall times during the grouchy ladybugs travels, and add dots on ladybugs using turn-around facts. Pupils correctly sequence the events of The Grouchy Ladybug. Students compose new...
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Lines and Spaces

For Students 1st
In this reasoning worksheet, 1st graders complete the directions provided using reasoning skills for each. Students focus on 4 problems following the given criteria to complete each.
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Venn Diagrams

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this Venn diagram and logic review worksheet, students respond to 3 questions that require them to write the best description for each of the diagrams.
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Last Will and Testament of Amanda Hugandkiss

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders apply mathematical knowledge and reasoning skills to solve a real life problem.  In this algebra lesson plan, 11th graders use a variety of problem solving skills to solve non-routine problems of increasing...
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Bridge Problem

For Students 9th - 10th
In this geometry worksheet, students analyze and solve word problems using their reasoning skills. There are 2 questions with an answer key.