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Weber State University

The Sun and the Seasons

For Students 9th - 12th
Why is there more daylight in June than in December if you live above the equator? How does the angle of sunlight shift throughout the year? Answer these questions and more with an interactive article about the sun, its path through the...
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ProCon

Standardized Tests

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Does the use of standardized testing improve American education? Scholars dive into the issue as they prepare to discuss the debate topic with their classmates. After reviewing the pros and cons, they watch videos to help them arrive at...
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US Department of Education

Helping Your Child Learn Math: Math in the Home

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An excellent compilation of activities that engage parents and children in math explorations at home. Detailed lessons covering a wide range of math topics such as fractions, measurements, money, data collection, and math in newspapers....
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US Department of Education

Helping Your Child Learn Math: Math at the Grocery Store

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Make grocery shopping a mathematical experience. Parents and children explore a variety of math concepts through this collection of engaging math activities. Lesson are presented in varying levels of difficulty, offer "Parent Pointers"...
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Other

Link to Learning: Measurement

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Link to Learning is a site popular among Ontario teachers. This collection of sites addresses some of the Measurement expectations in the Ontario Math curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade 8.
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Primary Resources

Primary Resources: Measures

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
A huge collection of teacher resources to aide in the teaching of all types of metric measurement: length, distance, mass, weight, capacity, and volume. Activities include measuring, estimating, converting, investigating, and finding...
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US Department of Education

Helping Your Child Learn Math: Math on the Go

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Parents and children explore math in the world around them in this collection of math activities. Simple, engaging, and fun, these lessons offer learners the opportunity to discover math even when they're "on the go." An excellent...
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Seventh Grade Mathematics: Cycles

For Students 6th - 8th
Teachers can use this resource for creating interesting lessons about time and time measurement. There are articles about leap year, converting time, as well as other links for further research. An interdisciplinary project about an...
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Other

Maths Zone

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
A huge collection of math online games for all ages. Access different types of math such as: use and apply, count and understand, addition and subtraction number facts, multiplication and division number facts, shapes, measuring, and...
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Other

Math4 Texas: Comparing Measurable Attributes

For Students K - 1st Standards
Students will use their knowledge of measurable attributes (length, weight, capacity) to compare two or more objects using one measurable trait or more than two measurable traits to compare if the objects have more, less, or equal...
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Nm Learning Games Lab: Math Snacks

For Students 9th - 10th
Games and videos, each accompanied by guidelines for teachers and students, cover math topics such as proportion, ratio, number line, scale, and measurement. Downloads are available for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch.
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AAA Math

Aaa Math: Aaa Math Lessons

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
AAA Math's interactive tutorials and lessons assist students grades K-8 improve their understanding of a wide range of arithmetic topics. Students are provided with immediate feedback as they complete the "Learn," "Practice," and "Play"...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Measurement Debate

For Students 6th - 8th
In this Cyberchase video segment, the CyberSquad helps resolve a dispute about the squares on the Gollywood Walk of Fame.
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BBC

Bbc: Bitesize: Ks2 Maths

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site lets grade school students sharpen their math skills with these fun games. Teachers can access lesson plans about numbers, shapes, space, measurements and handling data.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Measuring Different Lanes on the Track

For Students 6th - 8th
In this video segment from Cyberchase, Bianca competes in her first track meet, but doubts the fairness of starting further back in the inside track lane for a 200 meter race.
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PBS

Pbs Parents: Early Math

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Help nurture the development of early math skills -- from infant to grade 2. Site provide information about math literacy and developmental stages. For each age range, you will find several online games and printable activities for core...
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Using a Protractor

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Q and A Math Forum site that answers the question of "How do I measure angles using a protractor?"
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids Math: Units of Measurement Glossary and Terms

For Students 1st - 8th Standards
Math glossary and terms on units of measurement for kids. Learn the definitions used in this mathematics subject such as time, temperature, length, and distance.
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Can Teach

Can Teach: Math Centers

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
This page offers a variety of math center ideas for general math and geometry. Instructions on setting up the center are not provided for most ideas, however, those lacking instructions are pretty self-evident.
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology

Ciese Collaborative Projects: Down the Drain: How Much Water Do You Use?

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
How much water do you use everyday? Find out in this engaging investigation, where you compare your water usage with your classmates and other people around the world. An exploration filled with lots of math and science that students are...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: A Cage to Save a Whale

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this Cyberchase video segment, the CyberSquad must estimate the measurements of Spout the Whale in order to find a cage that will fit him.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Calculating Rectangular Area

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this video segment from Cyberchase, the CyberSquad measures Judge Trudy's land claim by using tarps, fence posts and a grid made with rope.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Reading a Thermometer

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this video segment from Cyberchase, the CyberSquad learns how to read a thermometer as they try to keep their chocolate sculpture from melting.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Body Matches

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this video from Cyberchase, the CyberSquad searches for a kidnapper using their only clues: a footprint and a handprint.

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