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The Amazing Inch and Measuring Up!

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders study the metric and customary systems of measuring length with rulers, meter / yardsticks, and tape measures. They determine area of polygons and surface area and volume of three-dimensional shapes. They list as many...
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Roofing and Right Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students use models and symbols to represent properties of the Pythagorean Theorem. In this right triangle lesson plan, students connect real jobs to properties of right triangles. They solve word problems applying the correct ratios and...
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Young Engineers: Understanding Engineering Through Cooking

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore different engineering careers. In this math lesson, 2nd graders create a winning cooking recipe. They role play a mock cookie sale during the culminating event.
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Putting it On Paper

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars locate and print samples of two different business letter formats. They write rough drafts of business letters inquiring when, where, and how math is used.
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NY State Exam

For Students 6th
In this algebra worksheet, 6th graders prep for the NY state exam. They review basic information about geometry, algebra and to her sixth grade math. There are 25 questions in this booklet.
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Relationship Between Addition and Subtraction

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students are taught how to add and subtract and use number sense to solve basic math problems. In this addition and subtraction lesson plan, students are being taught using theories from different philosophers in education. They are...
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Value of Education: Education and Earning Power

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Pupils explore the earning power of someone with a post-high school education. In this education and income lesson, students evaluate examples of occupations, their salaries, and education level needed for the job. Pupils calculate their...
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Women in Math

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students explore the concept of women in mathematics. In this women mathematicians lesson, students research the role of women in mathematics using books and the Internet.
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A Fun Way to Learn Math History!

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders, in groups, search for and locate resources on a chosen famous mathematician. Enough information needs to be gathered to examine the mathematician's life and his/her contributions to the field of mathematics.
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Baseball Math

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Young scholars collect data on baseball plays. In this statistics lesson, students graph their data and make predictions based on their observation. They calculate what the probability is that a favorable outcome would happen.
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Math for the Frontier

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the concept of inflation. In this inflation instructional activity, students compile a list of necessities they would need to take with them if they were moving to a new state next month. Students compare their list...
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Math: Divide and Conquer - Equivalent Fractions

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Students engage in hands-on activities and observe videos to develop fraction skills. In one activity, they create "paper pizzas" complete with original toppings. By swapping pieces, students display whole and unique-looking pizzas.
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Estimating Concrete Volume

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify rectangular volume calculations, and calculate using formula, concrete table, and calculator.
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Backwards Writing: Reflections and Symmetry

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Why is "ambulance" written backwards on emergency vehicles? Young geometers apply principles of symmetry to translate words written backwards. See if your school or district subscribes to Jobland, where you can view a clip that explains...
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The Cost of College: Financing Your Education

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
With college tuition at an all-time high, high school students must consider the financial obligations of attending higher education, as well as the impact of college on future career opportunities. Pupils will complete worksheets,...
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Newspaper in the Classroom

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Newspapers aren't only for reading—they're for learning skills, too! A journalism unit provides three lessons each for primary, intermediate, and secondary grades. Lessons include objectives, materials, vocabulary, and procedure, and...
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Community Helpers

For Teachers K - 1st
The book, Doctor Ted is used to kick off this lesson plan on Community Helpers. Young learners make connections to their own life by dictating a story of their own, and inventing other jobs that Ted can do.  
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Livelihood of the Times

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students recognize the importance of analyzing historical information and data. In this historical analysis lesson, students collect information for a bar graph, complete a jobs worksheet and define vocabulary.
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Baseball Statistics

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students take an in depth examine baseball record breakers. They calculate statistics, not just for one year, but over whole careers, to compare some famous players and find who was the best all-time home run hitter.
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It's A Snap! (Place Value Made Easy)

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students are introduced to the importance of using place value in number systems. They view a video, play games, explore websites and research the pay scale of three jobs that interest them.
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Astronomy as a Career

For Students 7th - 9th
In this astronomy as a career worksheet, students use 2 graphs to answer 4 questions about the number of PhDs awarded, the number of PhD's awarded compared to Bachelor's degrees in astronomy and factors that might be involved in the...
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TI-Nspire Activity: What Does Your Representation Tell You?

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed Standards
By learning to select the best representation for three meal plans, students compare three meal plans to determine the best choice. Data for the meal plans is sorted on a table, as an algebraic equation, and graphed on a coordinate grid....
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Financial Wizard

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students determine the best way to earn money.  In this financial wizard lesson plan, students read a story.  They compare different jobs, the rate of pay for each job and the number of hours required to do the job.  Students analyze...
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Reality Check

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Scholars complete the Reality Chech handout that identifies their potential salary given a specific profession. Pupils examine the lifestyle options and choose what they wish to have; however, each item costs money and, depending on how...

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