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Around the Town

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore reading maps. For this map reading lesson, students compare distances fom place to place. Students work in groups and predict the distance then find the actual distance using string or rulers.
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Keep Track of time by watching the clock

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Young scholars answer questions about the clock.  In this time lesson plan, students answer questions using intervals of five minutes. Young scholars solve problems about how long to the next activity, how much longer, and whether...
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Five Second Dash

For Teachers K - 6th
Students estimate how far they can run, jump, or hop in five seconds, then check their prediction.  In this estimation lesson, student predict how far they can run, hop, or jump in five seconds and then try it.
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Know Your Energy Costs

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners calculate energy costs using a formula and complete a cost chart. In this energy costs lesson, students analyze the cost of electrical energy and find ways to conserve it.
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Triangle Congruence

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students use web applet to create congruent triangles. For this geometry lesson, students differentiate between congruent and similar. They create shapes online and drag those shapes around to create visuals of triangles.
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Properties of 2D Shapes

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders determine how to name two-dimensional shapes by their properties. In this two-dimensional figure lesson, 2nd graders work in two groups. They work with the teacher to examine two-dimensional shapes and complete a...
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How many isosceles Triangles Can You Find?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders solve problems while examining a variety of isosceles triangles.  For this isosceles triangle lesson, 5th graders examine shapes to find their characteristics.  Students pay particular attention to the...
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How many isosceles triangles can you find?

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders recognize the characteristics of isosceles triangles. In this isosceles triangle lesson, 7th graders use geoboards to create isosceles triangles. Students record results and explain why they have an isosceles triangle.
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How many edges do I need to cut in order to open a cube?

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students problem solve to open a cube to create different shapes. For this problem solving lesson plan, students are given a cube and the shapes to open it up to, and they have to cut the cube open to make certain shapes. This gives them...
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Make a Match

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders examine the relationship between addition and subtraction. In this number sense lesson, 2nd graders practice their computation skills and use various strategies (including manipulatives and calculators)  to...
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Our Favourite Halloween Treat

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students conduct a survey about Halloween candy and create a bar graph illustrating the data. In this data analysis instructional activity, stud nets are introduced to the topic with a discussion and survey, then the class creates a...
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Calendar Time

For Teachers Pre-K - 5th
Students review and answer questions about calendar topics. In this calendar lesson plan, students sing calendar songs, discuss the weather, day, month and year. Students read a book and ask and answer questions.
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International Festival: France

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore French culture. In this cross-curriculum social studies lesson, students listen to Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans and identify words and landmarks associated with France. Students pronounce several phrases in French,...
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The Great Pollinators

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students discover the reproductive parts of a plant.  In this biology lesson, students identify and categorize several different plants they dissect in class.  Students record their information using a data chart.
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Shifty Shapes

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
Shape shifters examine and experiment with pattern shapes.  For this geometry lesson, they work in groups to name and describe pattern block shapes, and they discover the combinations of shapes that can be placed inside a hexagon.
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An Introduction to Mathematica and the "Birthday Problem"

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders determine the probability of two people in their class sharing the same birthday.  In this determining the probability of two people in their class sharing the same birthday problem lesson, 12th graders use...
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Nonstandard Measurement

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students find a partner with the same finger, arm and foot span as they have.  In this nonstandard measurement lesson, students compare the length of their index finger, arm and feet.  Students who don't match anyone find the...
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Pop Shop 4 - Shopkeeping

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students create a store where they sell pictures, tee shirts, and prints. For this store lesson plan, students learn about sales, marketing, and how to run a business.
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Is it a Polygon?

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders investigate polygons. In this geometry lesson, 2nd graders practice identifying characteristics of polygons on the overhead using a T-45 calculator display. Students play the game "Guess My Rule" to identify what polygons...
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Investigating Latitude and Longitude

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students examine the lines of latitude and longitude on a map, and explain why these lines might be useful. In this lesson students also explore websites that provide information to improve their understanding of how and why latitude and...
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Finding Area of Similar Figures

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students explore the concept of finding area of similar figures. In this finding area of similar figures lesson, students use pattern blocks to construct similar figures. Students trace their construction and find the area. Students...
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Trigonometry

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students investigate angles converting them from radians to degrees. For this trigonometry lesson, students work with angles and the six different trig ratios. They graph the functions representing each trig functions and identify the...
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Multiplying Polynomials using the Distributive property.

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students factor polynomial functions. In this algebra lesson, students solve problems through factoring and distribution of the negative sign correctly.
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Properties of Arcs, Lengths and Chords

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars differentiate between the different properties of arcs, arc lengths, chords, and chord lengths. In this circles lesson, students calculate the arc length of a given circle, and find the measure of the inscribed angles of a...