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Concentrate This! Sugar or Salt...

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Heat up your lessons on boiling points. The resource provides a three-part activity: first, groups find the boiling point of solutions; second, they create boiling point curves for salt and sugar solutions; and third, they mix a solution...
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Graphing on the Computer

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils create a bar graph on the computer using given information from the teacher. They create a bar graph using their own information chart (they need to create one on separate paper first). They utilize Microsoft Excel for this activity.
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Tissue Paper Dye Painting

For Teachers K - 2nd
Use tissue paper squares to create collage art. Young artists discuss colors as they place and glue each piece of tissue on the paper. Tip: Cut out large basic shapes instead. Have the class create images using the tissue...
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Real World Equations!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Help your math class "get the picture" in a quadratic equation activity that integrates digital photography. Individuals take pictures to help them model the shape of an item or situation using algebraic equations. They discover how to...
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Review of Calculus

For Students 12th
In this calculus worksheet, 12th graders solve problems that cover a variety of topics, including limits, derivatives, integrals, and problem solving.  The one page interactive worksheet contains forty-eight questions and is self...
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Review of Calculus BC II

For Students 11th - 12th
In this Calculus worksheet, students assess their understanding of various topics, including the derivatives of trigonometric functions, evaluating integrals, sigma notation, and convergent and divergent series.  The one page...
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Invasion of the Germs: We Fight Back!

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners fight off germs. For this technology skills lesson, students create claymation videos with accompanying podcasts that educate others about the H1N1 virus and methods to fight germs.
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Math All Around Us

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students identify real world problems from given story problems. In this story problem lesson, students find places, events or items in the school environment that can be used to create story problems. Students take a picture of the...
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Math Vocabulary

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify and teach mathematics vocabulary. They work in groups to prepare presentations using MultiMedia Lab V and songs to create fun ways to remember the vocabulary terms. Students use these presentations to teach the...
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Creating Bar Graphs

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
Students create bar graphs based on the names in their family. In this bar graphs instructional activity, students collect the names of the their family members, graph the names into a graphing computer program, and compare the data with...
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Units Of Time

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
In this units of time worksheet, students cut out ten strips of time and then match up the strips of time to their actual times.
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Extra! Extra! Hear All About It!

For Teachers Pre-K - 5th
Learners summarize their weekly class activities by writing a newsletter.  In this journalism lesson, students create a multimedia presentation for their parents based on the classroom events that took place during the week....
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Show Me the Money

For Teachers K
Students review the terms in the "Money Vocabulary Word Bank." They make a wallet or purse to keep their money in. Students learn the song "Show Me the Money." They participate in five centers: 1) Head or Tails Tally, 2) Piggy Bank...
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Our Favourite Halloween Treat

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Young scholars conduct a survey about Halloween candy and create a bar graph illustrating the data. In this data analysis lesson plan, stud nets are introduced to the topic with a discussion and survey, then the class creates a large...
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Symmetrical Shapes

For Teachers K
Students find symmertical shapes around their school. In this symmetry instructional activity, students create symmetrical shapes. Students print symmetrical shapes from Kidworks Deluxe and take pictures of objects around their school...
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Design a Parachute

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students engage in a discussion about what a parachute is and how it works. They create a parachute using different materials that they think will work best. The students test their designs, which will be followed by a class discussion...
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Pre K Learn About Patterns

For Teachers Pre-K
Students create patterns. In this patterns lesson, students view examples of patterns, walk around the school and identify patterns and complete pattern interactives. Students create patterns with KidPix and with objects.
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Food Labels

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students study Nutrition Facts labels. In this life science lesson, students explore Nutrition Facts labels, then determine and analyze the nutrients found in a variety of foods. Additionally students construct bug boxes used to collect...
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Rainforest Unit

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students investigate the Rainforest. In this Rainforest instructional activity, students research magazines, journals and the Internet to create a "Save the Rainforest" slogan. Students will record local rainfall amounts and create a...
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Real-World Probability

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners explore the concept of probability.  In this probability lesson, students create a video, poster, or podcast explaining what experiments, sample space, events, and outcomes are in relation to probability.  Learners...
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How to Build an Electric Motor

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders build a working motor. In this instructional activity on motors, 6th graders use an inquiry method of learning to discover how to create a working electric motor with the supplies given to them. The teacher will guide them...
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GPS Treasure Hunt for Knowledge

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers examine themselves as being part of a global community. In this global community lesson plan, students investigate GPS systems. Middle schoolers gain knowledge on how the device works. Students discover that satellites...
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Can You Carry a Tune in a Bucket?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students use water filled pipes to play a tune and consider the mathematics behind the sound waves. In this sound wave lesson, students play a tune with water filled pipes. They create a mathematical model to evaluate the wavelengths and...
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Gingerbread Math

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students practice addition facts. In this addition lesson, students get an addition problem to solve. If they get it correct, they open up a door on a gingerbread house which gives a decoration to add to a gingerbread man.