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Cross That Bridge
Middle schoolers create paper bridges. In this geometry and architecture lesson, groups use legal paper and paper clips to design a bridge that will hold 100 pennies. Links to mini-lessons exploring stability of different geometric...
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Delivery Timeline
Young scholars study the transportation and delivery service and complete a timeline activity. In this delivery and transportation lesson, students identify activities that need to be completed to make deliveries. Young scholars arrange...
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Exponents
Ninth graders solve problems involving exponential functions. In this algebra lesson, 9th graders apply their knowledge of exponential properties to add, multiply, divide and subtract exponential functions. They perform these operations...
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Factoring
Ninth graders factor equations and find prime numbers. In this algebra lesson, 9th graders find the factors and prime factors of a number using multiples and relatively prime numbers.
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Congruent Triangles
High schoolers explore the concept of congruent triangles. In this congruent triangles instructional activity, students use Cabri Jr. to construct two congruent triangles using circles. High schoolers determine if the two...
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The Economy
Learners explore the role of government in the economy market. In this economics lesson plan, students analyze the decision making and how it takes into consideration additional cost, benefits and public awareness of what they are trying...
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Money Smart Choices
Young scholars make choices regarding money management. In this personal finance lesson, students explore budgets, incomes, and expenses as they learn vocabulary regarding personal finance and consider how to create personal...
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Using R&R to Teach Mathematics
Second graders create a shape garden. In this polygons lesson plan, 2nd graders practice making shapes using a geoboard and read the book The Greedy Triangle by Marilyn Burns. Students also design a shape garden using...
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Scaling Down Art
Learners change the scale of a work of art using ratios, percentages, and proportions. While this is technically an art lesson, there is quite a bit of mathematics involved in converting to the correct scale.
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Counting on Coins
Learners count coins. For this currency and mathematics lesson, students use skip counting to figure the value of a group of coins. Learners use plastic replica coins and real coins.
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Pythagorean Theorem
Students discover the Pythagorean Theorem. In this discovering the Pythagorean Theorem lesson, students measure the lengths of various triangles to the nearest centimeter. Students record their measurements in a table. ...
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The "Art" of Baseball
Students investigate the art of baseball. In this sports lesson, students discuss their thoughts about the sport of baseball and create a baseball word list. Students use pattern blocks and drawing paper to create a...
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Communicate with a Truck Driver
Learners explore the communication methods of truck drivers and their experiences. In this truck driving lesson plan, students use a website, Twitter, and Podcasts to learn about the job of a truck driver and their contributions to...
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Representing Inequalities Graphically
A new, improved version of the game Battleship? Learners graph linear inequalities on the coordinate plane, then participate in a game where they have to guess coordinate points based on the solution to a system of linear...
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Applying Angle Theorems
Polygon ... an empty bird cage? After finding the angles of a polygon, young mathematicians use the provided methods to solve the problem in multiple ways.
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Evaluating Statements about Probability
Learners first complete an assessment task where they assess statements on probability. They then sort cards containing probability statements as being either true or false.
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Modeling Conditional Probabilities: 2
Bring the concept of conditional probability alive by allowing your classes to explore different probability scenarios. Many tasks have multiple solutions that encourage students to continue exploring their problems even after a solution...
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Math:Survey Role-Playing Activity
Students create survey questions to discover why students join clubs. Using sampling methods and question phrasing techniques, they conduct the survey both in and out of school. Once students analyze their survey information, they...
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Paper Packaging Design
Middle schoolers discuss the relationship between technology and manufacturing. They then use their ideas to construct a model of a paper board carton package. Next they view a PowerPoint presentation to learn about the history of...
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Conveyor Belt Production
Young scholars design a system that will move their glass product across a room in the plant. They must move the product 12 feet and their items cannot fall off at any time.
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M&M Math
Students sort a bag of M&M candies according to color using a sorting mat. They count M&M candies. They compare the number to their prediction then students create tally charts.
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Balsa Towers
Pupils build their own tower using concepts from previous lessons. They are given a set of materials to use and general guidelines. They share what they have created with their classmates.
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The Dog Days of Data
Students are introduced to the organization of data This lesson is designed using stem and leaf plots. After gather data, they create a visual representation of their data through the use of a stem and leaf plot. Students
drawing...
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Algebra: What's My Rule?
Pupils apply higher level thinking skills to determine rules for sorting and classification. In this pre-algebra lesson, students nominate classmates who they think satisfy the unspoken "rule" established by the leader. As pupils are...