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Small Business

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students simulate owning and running a small business by playing Lemonade Stands. They play the game for three weeks, then work with a partner to produce a Power Point presentation which would be given to a Board of Directors showing...
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Counting Money

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students learn how to count money.  In this money lesson, students review the names and values for each coin.  Students learn how to count bills and coins and how to write amounts of money.  Students complete web...
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Subtraction

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students explore subtraction. In this mathematics lesson, students practice how to subtract numbers from 20, 100 and other whole numbers. Students realize that there are number bonds which can help with subtraction like 3 and 17 bonds to...
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Primates

For Teachers K - 6th
Students explore different primates. For this primate lesson, students examine the various primates by engaging in crafts, dramatic play, singing songs, and games. 
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Shape Hunt

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students explore two-dimensional and solid shapes. In this shapes and patterns geometry lesson, students work with a partner to create identifiable objects using tangrams. Students describe the attributes of their shape and their partner...
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A Room Full of Colors and Shapes

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students explore their new classroom with this hunting and matching game. In this early childhood problem solving lesson plan, students use observation and matching skills as they hunt for pre-cut shapes around the classroom.
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Pumpkin Seed Multiplication

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students practice multiplication facts. For this multiplication lesson plan, students participate in a pumpkin seed multiplication game where they match up addition sentences and multiplication facts. Game board and number sentences are...
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Jeopardy Review

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners participate in a "Jeopardy" review game. In this review lesson, students are divided into two teams and are asked to pick a question for a specific amount of play money. The game board can be drawn on a chalkboard with a column...
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Substitute into Simple Expressions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners simplify simple equations. Using a maze game, young mathematicians speculate about the size of different algebraic values and what other equivalent expressions might look like. It is a nice beginning activity for introducing...
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More Games on Graphs

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students investigate various games employing graphs as game boards.  In this game theory lesson, students problem solve through the use of graphs.  The lesson is a list of both indoor and outdoor games to...
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Algebra Applies to the Real World? No Way!

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine the connections between math and real life. In this algebra lesson, 6th graders use Algepairs Cards to complete the problems presented and discuss how algebra relates the real world.
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Favorite Days

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students collect and organize data about themselves. In this data analysis activity, students discuss their favorite calendar dates and explore ways to display the data.
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Prime Time

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders complete activities related to prime and composite numbers. In this prime lesson, 5th graders make a hundreds chart with all the prime numbers. They create their own card game which deals with prime and composite...
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Mathematical Balloon Pop

For Teachers 1st
First graders study addition and subtraction. In this mathematics and physical education lesson plan, 1st graders pop balloons and solve math sentences involving addition and subtraction inside each balloon.
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Length Lotto-Teacher's Notes

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students convert metric units of length, specifically meters, centimeters, and millimeters. In this lesson of converting measurements, students participate in various games which require them to put the measurements in order or convert...
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Ordered Pairs on a Coordinate Plane

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders identify the quadrants and axis of a coordinate plane. In this algebra lesson, 7th graders discover the correct way to graph using the coordinate plane. They discuss the relationship between x and y values, domain and...
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Scenario Challenge

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners apply their knowledge of math to the real world. In this algebra lesson plan, students explore different way to incorporate math topics into the real world. They create a score or progress sheet to mark their progress.
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Arranging Numbers in order up to 1,000

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders arrange numbers up to 1,000. In this arranging numbers instructional activity, 3rd graders play a game to try and build the biggest number they can using number tiles.  Students work in groups to draw number tiles from...
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Walking On The Number Line

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students investigate the concepts of expressions and equations while defining the similarities and differences. They explore the operations by using a number line and record answers while working with the teacher. Students play the game...
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Probability

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore theoretical and experimental probability. In this probability lesson, 6th graders participate in several hands-on activities involving the comparison of theoretical probability to the actual results. Games include...
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Object Graphs

For Teachers K
Students identify geometric shapes, demonstrate construction of an object graph, compare sets of objects, estimate which student has the most geometric shapes in his or her bag, and play computer game Jump Start Kindergarten.
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Comparing/Ordering Numbers

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders compare numbers. For this math lesson students compare ones, tens, and hundreds. They also order numbers from least to greatest and from greatest to least.
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Fraction Strips

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore number sense by participating in a class fraction game. In this number value instructional activity, students utilize strips of paper with fractions written on them and conduct a trivia game in which teams challenge each...
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Quadrilateral Attributes

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students classify quadrilaterals. In this quadrilateral lesson, students identify the characteristics of quadrilaterals. They write their findings in a journal. Students use geoboards to create quadrilaterals from given descriptions.