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Investigating Transformations Of Parent Functions
Students identify the basic transformations of parent functions. They use their graphing calculator to create a transformation booklet by folding a sheet of computer paper in half and stapling along the folded edge.
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Comprehension of Word Problems
Third graders explore math functions by completing a worksheet in class. In this word problem solving lesson, 3rd graders read a book titled Counting on Frank by Rod Clement and utilize the information in the story to answer study...
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"Using Manipulatives and/or Technology to Solve Math Problems" by Cooking Dinner
Students explore math functions by preparing a meal. In this food measurement lesson, students examine a recipe for a meal and alter the size of the recipe based upon the amount of servings needed. Students utilize manipulatives to...
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Designing a Playground!
Students design their own playground equipment. In this design lesson, students take pictures of equipment they like and make a class pictograph of their favorite ones. They investigate the design, research equipment around the world,...
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Different! Diverse! Dynamic! Lesson 1: Late Bloomers
Students examine how people grow and mature at different rates. They create a graph and a timeline to organize the data they collect.
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ESOL Families and Schools
Students discuss how the U.S. educational system is similar and different to their native country's educational system. They chart the different educational levels and why parental involvment is so important. They generate a list of...
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Learning Disabilities 101
A quick overview of defining learning disabilities, where they stem from, and how they affect learning.
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Ecosystems-The Essential Connection
Young scholars develop their abilities to solve problems both in school and in a variety of situations similar to that they have encountered in life. They define the term ecosystem in nature by comparing them to familiar organizational...
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Measuring Animal Sizes (and Relative Sizes in our Animal Environment)
Students discover the actual size and weight of many insects and animals. In this biology lesson, students investigate animals and insects to determine their actual weight and size. In groups, students create an animal or insect of their...
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Intermediate General Review Test
In this revision instructional activity, students correct the mistakes in sentences, combine sentences, insert verbs in sentences, and more. Students complete 4 problems total.
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My Family and Me: Our Similarities and Differences
Students are introduced to basic genetic information to discover how they acquired the traits they have. Individually, they develop a family tree and identify the similarities and differences between two poeple. In groups, they examine...