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Measuring Temperature
Students examine how to determine temperature on a thermometer. They read and discuss an informational handout, discuss examples of Fahrenheit and Celsius scales, and complete a worksheet.
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Problem Solving Strategies
In this problem solving strategies learning exercise, students solve and complete 5 different word problems that include logic and the process of elimination. First, they determine the number of questions asked to determine a selected...
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Power and Auroras
In this power and auroras worksheet, students read about the relationship between power, work and energy and how the power of auroras are measured by the light they produce. Students use a data chart of the Great Aurora of 2003 to answer...
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Benford's Law
In this Benford's Law learning exercise, high schoolers read about the first digit frequency of numbers. Students solve 3 problems about sunspot numbers, solar wind magnetism and the depth of the latest earthquakes by using on line sites...
NASA
The Drake Equation
In this Drake Equation worksheet, students read about how scientists can estimate the number of intelligent civilizations that may exist in our galaxy. Students answer 7 questions about the Drake Equation and they use the internet to...
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Exploring the Big Bang with the LHC
In this Big Bang Theory worksheet, students read about how scientists simulate the original Big Bang conditions using atom smashers. Students solve 4 problems given about the Big Bang. They find the average collision energy of particles...
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A Beating Heart
Students collect and analyze data using percent difference. In this algebra lesson, students relate the concepts of algebra to cardiac physiology.
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RIP M&M's
Students solve theoretical probability problems. In this algebra lesson, students apply the concept of probabilities to solving real life scenarios. They collect data and graph it using experimental probability.
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Liquid Volume and Mass Word Problems
As your scholars become comfortable with liquid mass and volume units, give them these addition and subtraction word problems to help apply the skill. There are no conversion or fraction skills involved. After solving four word problems,...
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Adding and Subtracting
Students will add and subtract numbers less than 100 as well as understand and use the inverse relationship between addition and subtraction. They compose/decompose numbers up to 10 and understand a variety of situations in which...
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How Much Is A Million
In this millions worksheet, students solve and complete 4 different problems that include counting large numbers. First, they identify the patterns found in the table illustrated. Then, students place the correct number on the dotted...
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Place Value
While just a quick review of different ways to write a number, this could be enhanced to provide a richer exploration. Using a couple of examples, the teacher walks learners through the process of identifying and expressing numbers.
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Multiplication Facts for 2, 5, and 10
Students improve their multiplication skills by completing the multiplication equations for facts 2, 5, and 10. In this multiplication facts instructional activity, students use different colored markers to mark on a number line and skip...
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Numeral Recognition, Matching, and Writing
Students engage in a instructional activity in which the teacher can evaluate, reinforce and reteach numeral recognition, one to one matching and the writing of numerals from 1-20. 'Anno's Counting Book' is used to kick off this...
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Prime and Composite Numbers
Sixth graders identify prime and composite numbers and complete an activity problem. Given a 100 chart, they follow directions to create a prime number chart. In groups, 6th graders play a "Prime Take Away" activity to reinforce prime...
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Round Numbers to Nearest Ten or Hundred
Third graders review telling time. For this lesson on telling time, 3rd graders discuss various items that show length of time, including clocks, calendars and sand timers. Students review and practice what they already know about...
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How Many Thousandths Are in Your Box?
Young scholars identify the different place values. In this algebra lesson, students represent decimal place values with manipulatives. They identify the correct place value using commas and mathematical reasoning.
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Math Applications 1
In this systems of equations activity, students solve 5 different word problems that include writing an equations and solving it by applying a system of equations. First, they write an equation that when solved will give the required...
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Sustainable Livestock
Young scholars investigate healthy eating habits by researching livestock. In this food sustainability lesson, students research the negative impact factory farming has on our environment due to pollution. Young scholars define...
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Numeracy Assessment
In this math worksheet, students are assessed on their basic math skills. Included are questions on multiplying and dividing by 10 and 100, place value, basic word problems, rounding, estimating and comparing numbers.
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Number Sense Review for Grade 3
In this number sense review for grade 3 instructional activity, 3rd graders answer 20 multiple choice questions in standardized test format about third grade math.
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Coloring Multiples
In this coloring multiples worksheet, 3rd graders use game cards and hundreds chart (not included) to play a game, picking cards from 2-9 and coloring all multiples on the chart.
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Two-Digit Subtraction With Regrouping
Students practice their subtraction skills by solving 2 digit subtraction equations the teacher lists on the board. In this subtraction with regrouping lesson, students use the regrouping method to solve the 2-digit subtraction equations.
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Estimate Differences
In this estimation worksheet, students solve a total of 6 word problems that involve rounding to a given place value and estimating.