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Make a Match
Second graders examine the relationship between addition and subtraction. In this number sense instructional activity, 2nd graders practice their computation skills and use various strategies (including manipulatives...
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4th Grade Math Study Guide
Fourth graders perform computation based on a cup of rice. In this rice math lesson plan, 4th graders complete math examples and problems using rice for manipulatives. Students participate in an online game based on rice math.
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Investigating Area Using Tangrams
Tenth graders connect the history of geometry to problem solving. In this geometry lesson, 10th graders investigate polygons through hands on manipulatives and solve problems relating to parallelograms and triangles. They calculate the...
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Interesting Integers
Students add and subtract integers. In this algebra lesson, students analyze integers using hands on manipulative. They solve problems of addition and subtractions using their signs correctly. They play a game of cards to reinforce the...
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Modeling Equations with Bars
Students model linear equations using bars. In this algebra lesson, students solve two steps linear equations through modeling of division, addition and multiplication. They use manipulative to solve equations.
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Decimal Concepts
Fourth graders complete a journal page to review decimal concepts. In this decimal instructional activity, 4th graders use manipulatives to represent decimal amounts. Students complete a homework sheet related to decimal and...
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Plunge Into Place Value
Students use expanded notation. In this mathematics lesson, students determine the place value of a digit within a whole number. Students use manipulatives, words, and symbols to represent whole numbers.
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Native American Pebble and Pot Game
Young scholars participate in a game using 12 manipulatives. In this addition and subtraction lesson students play a game originated by the Native Americans and look at a number of items and calculate how many are...
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Problem Solving
Fifth graders read and write equations. In this equation writing lesson, 5th graders use real life scenarios to write equations. Students use manipulatives, draw pictures and make tables to understand how to write equations. Students...
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Basic Right Triangles
Elementary schoolers examine the attributes of triangles. In this triangle activity, learners compare regular triangles and right triangles. They explore vertices and angles and investigate obtuse and acute angles. Pupils draw multiple...
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Introduction To Solving Equations
Use manipulatives (film cans and balance scales) to visualize and solve equivalent equations with your math class. After a lecture/demo, they utilize handouts and solve various equations using the methods learned.
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Five Part Phonics: Blends
First graders participate in a variety of activities that feature the consonant blend 'st'. They read "Stan the Squid" and "Stella Started for the Station", answer comprehension questions for the stories, manipulate beginning sounds and...
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Area and Perimeter of Rectangles
Discover the difference between area and perimeter. Learners are grouped in twos and threes and each group has one advanced/gifted learner to serve as the peer helper. They receive manipulatives to help them determine the area and...
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Compare Two Numbers: How Many Times More Than...?
Explore the concept of "how many times" where the word "times" is defined. Learners will determine the product and quotient in a word problem. Then use manipulatives to solve the problem. Finally, they will write in their math journals...
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Drugs, Risks and the Nervous System
In cooperative groups, middle schoolers contemplate the probability of 18 different situations occurring. After they make predictions, they compare them to the actual risk factors. This eye-opening exercise demonstrates that the odds of...
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Representing 3-D Objects in 2-D
How does the shape of the surface of water in a container change as water leaks out? After tackling this question, learners take part in a similar activity with more complex figures.
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Grade 5 Math Module 1, Topic D, Lesson 9
Introduces addition of decimals by using unit notation to represent the problem. Pupils use a place value chart to decompose the numbers and then add before connecting to the standard algorithm.
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Math Manipulative: "Fraction Sticks"
Fifth graders use sets of fraction sticks to color in fractional amounts and determine how to compare pairs of fractions. In this math instructional activity, 5th graders insert the correct symbol given the fractions they are working...
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Manipulative Mania
Students explore tangram vocabulary and tangram designs, creating an art design that contains various geometric parts. They complete a checklist titled, Important Thing About a Quilt Design.
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Biotechnology -- An Introductory Lesson to the Study of the Structure and Manipulation of DNA
Young scholars examine the structure of DNA and how it works. They discover jobs in which use biotechnology and answer questions. They use the internet to discover other ways biotechnology can be applied.
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Polynomials
Young scholars add and subtract polynomials. In this polynomials assessment, students calculate ten questions using addition and subtraction. Young scholars use Lego manipulatives to create their own worksheet on polynomials.
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Continue the Pattern
First graders read a book about patterns and then practice reproducing patterns. In this pattern lesson plan, 1st graders continue patterns that are already established by using manipulatives.
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Modern Mosaics (Grades 9-12)
Young scholars explore the elements of contrast, emphasis, pattern, and color schemes by identifying how the artist manipulated tesserae in the mosaic. They create original mosaics by manipulating torn paper to depict different textures...
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Two Digit Subtraction
Second graders identify two digit numbers and work with two digit subtraction problems. They use manipulatives to demonstrate each problem.
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