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Problem Solving and the Sports Page
Fourth graders create and solve word problems using the boxscores from the sports section of the newspaper. The role play the sport, define abbreviations used and examine the fundamentals of scoring the sport.
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Pythagorean Theorem
Students identify a right angle and right triangle. They perform WebQuests searching for similar figures and solve for the length of one of the sides given the other two.
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Celsius Tells Temperature, Too
Second graders become aware that thermometer liquids expand or contract as temperature affects them.
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The Hundred Penny Box
Learners analyze the advantages of regular saving and how savings grow with compounding. After reading the story "The Hundred Penny Box", students define the terms "interest," "interest rate," and "compounding." Through several...
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Different Ways to Add
In this adding practice instructional activity, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems using any method they wish.
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Using a Pictograph
In this problem solving worksheet, 5th graders answer four questions using the pictograph provided. The worksheet pertains to sports.
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Simply the Best
Students determine whom they consider "the best" performer in a variety of entertainment industries and discuss how to accurately measure greatness. They create bar graphs comparing statistics of the 1975 Cincinnati Reds and the 1998 New...
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The Mean, Median, and Mode Chain Gang
Students analyze a set of data. They work in cooperative groups and use chain links to identify the mean, median, and mode of the chain.
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Union and Intersection of Sets
In this Algebra I/Algebra II learning exercise, students determine the intersection and union of sets and solve problems with Venn diagrams. The three page learning exercise contains a combination of seventeen multiple choice and free...
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Courts and Bounds
Students relate what they know about boundaries on sports courts to explore range of space. In this domain and range lesson plan, students identify numbers needed to calculate ranges and use the problem solving strategy of making a table.
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Multiplication Is Fun
Students practice basic multiplication facts using an Internet program. Students participate in discussion and guided practices concerning the theory and practice of multiplication. Using a provided link, they complete practice...
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Make a Table
In this charting worksheet, 4th graders complete a table. Using the information provided, students fill in the missing data and complete 2 short answer questions.
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Add or Subtract
In this problem solving worksheet, students solve 3 story problems in which a situation is described that will require addition or subtraction. Students write the correct number sentence, then solve.
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Pythagorean Theorem
Students solve problems using the Pythagorean Theorem. For this geometry lesson,students identify the right angle, hypotenuse and legs of a right triangle. They find the missing sides using the ratios of the Pythagorean theorem.
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Mapping Central Park
Students use the mapping skills to explore New York's Central Park. They examine a map of Central Park to discover its features. After discussing the characteristics of the park, students design their own dream park and draw it to scale.
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Costume Choices
For this probability worksheet, 6th graders create as many different costume combinations as they can based on the information they are given.
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Two Variable Inequalities
In this algebra worksheet, students solve inequalities using addition, subtractions and multiplication. They graph the inequalities with shading. There are 2 questions.
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Use Doubles to Add
In this adding with doubles worksheet, students read the word problems and use the addition property of doubles to help them solve the addition problems.
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Problems at the Ballpark
Seventh graders reinforce understanding of logical thinking in problem solving.
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Create and Solve
In this number sentences activity, students practice adding the single digit numbers and comparing the given numbers by creating number sentences and solve the addition problems.
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The Shortest Distance
Students, working on their GED, examine the steps used to resolve the unknown sides of a right triangle. They express the square root function as an exponential function and derive the distance formula using principles of geometry.
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Nonprofit and Profit Careers
Students examine the difference between profit and nonprofit organizations. They identify careers that are available in each sector as well. They develop their own questions and interview people who are in those careers.
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Looking at Data
Third graders use two days to create, collect, display and analyze data. Classroom activities and practice build greater understanding to a variety of forms used to display data.
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Motion Capture and Analysis
Students capture the serve motion of a tennis player with a digital or video camera. Using transparencies or a software package, analyze the speed, acceleration, displacement and time of the racquet head and ball in the tennis stroke.