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Cookie Mining
Students start with $19 of Cookie Mining Money with which they must buy his/her own "mining property" or cookie. After cookies are bought, students give their "mine" a name, record it, along with the price of their cookie on the sheet.
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Spelling Payment (Elementary, Mathematics)
Students practice spelling words and earn points (Each spelling word is assigned a value.) for each one spelled correctly. They keep track of money earned and may purchase items at the end of the month.
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Special Snack
Learners explore grocery store circulars to choose items for a snack. For this snack math lesson, students must plan a class snack for $20.00. Learners create a list estimating costs. Students view lists and choose one for...
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Estimation
Fourth graders view a variety of rice products and calculate their cost. For this rice math lesson, 4th graders estimate cost and multiply to find 8 of each item. Students estimate using different amounts of rice products. Students...
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Probability
Students explore the concept of probability. In this probability activity, students flip coins and draw marbles out of a bag to determine probabilities of a particular outcome. Students discuss the differences between experimental and...
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Study Buddies: Zeros in the Quotient
In this math worksheet, learners will work with a coach to solve a division problem. Students will follow a step-by-step process and notes are provided for the coach.
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Study Buddies: Finding Equivalent Fractions
In this math worksheet, students will work with a coach to find equivalent fractions. Students will follow a step-by-step process and notes are provided for the coach.
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Basic Equivalencies
First graders manipulate plastic coins to show equivalencies between pennies and dimes and to show specific values using them. They practice independently to stamp different values a variety of ways.
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Pennies and Nickels and Dimes...Oh, My!
Students play a game in which they determine the number of cents that equal a nickel, dime, and quarter. They identify which set of coins has more, fewer, or the same amount while also counting each collection and writing the...
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Math Lesson Study Plan
Second graders find missing addends by solving math word problems. In this missing addend lesson, 2nd graders work in a whole group setting to find the missing addends in word problems before using the strategies to work independently....
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Shopping Spree
Sixth graders examine currency by completing monetary equations. In this economics lesson, 6th graders participate in a numbers experiment where they roll a die and earn money based on their roll. Students compete for their...
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Mixing Coins
Young scholars explore mixed (different denomination) coin sets and create different total amounts.
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Math/Technology: Coin Combos
Second graders identify coin combinations needed to purchase items under a dollar. Using Kidspiration, they demonstrate three ways to purchase a pizza slice for 96 cents and choose an item which cost less than a dollar for other to...
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Quarters, Dimes, Nickels, and Pennies
In this money worksheet, 3rd graders will examine the photos of coins and write the correct amount. Students will complete ten problems counting quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies to conclude how much is in each picture.
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Million Dollar Project
Each student is given the task of spending $1 million. The way students spend their money is dependent on a theme such as "creating a dream world," "taking a trip," or "doing something to better society." Each student researches,...
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Probability
Classes explore different scenarios using manipulatives to learn about the difference between independent and dependent probability. Learners experiment with colored chips to model the two types of probabilities. To test their...
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Greetings
Welcome learners to the world of algebra. Use a instructional activity that poses a situation involving the profit from creating greeting cards to teach about algebra. It requires scholars to use linear functions and inequalities to...
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One-Digit Addition and Subtraction No Regrouping (A)
In this math worksheet, students solve 81 problems in which one-digit numbers are added and subtracted. Problems are in a vertical format with addition and subtraction mixed in each row.
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Planning and Shopping for the Menu
Young scholars plan a menu considering the number of people to be served and the amount of money they have to work with to buy the necessary ingredients.
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More Examples of Functions
Discrete or not discrete? Individuals learn about the difference between discrete and non-discrete functions in the fourth installment of a 12-part module. They classify some examples of functions as being either discrete or non-discrete.
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Flip a Coin
Students are introduced to the concept of probability. In groups, they make a prediction about how many times a coin might show heads or tails when flipped. They carry out the experiment and record their results to compare it to their...
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Model and Solve Algebraic Equations
Examine multiple ways to solve algebraic equations. Pupils will generate a problem solving strategy that addresses the prompt given by the teacher. They will then share their problem solving strategy with the class. Graphic organizers,...
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Making Change
Students investigate how to make change when purchasing items. In this making change lesson plan, students examine a scenario to calculate the correct change. Students play Bingo based on information and calculations to...
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Shopping for a Party
Second graders produce a budget for a party. In this money management lesson, 2nd graders create a budget for an imaginary party they will have based on a $20.00 limit. Students observe a video clip in class discussing...