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Solve algebraic proportions.

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students solve algebraic proportions. In this algebra lesson, students convert between fractions, percents and decimals. They solve problems using the distributive property.
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Quadrilateral Review

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students identify the properties of quadrilaterals. In this geometry lesson plan, students investigate the history of quadrilaterals and different types of quadrilaterals. They identify the length and mid-segment of each shape.
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"The Greedy Triangle" by Marilyn Burns

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students review angles, sides, and properties of basic shapes. Using a geoboard, they make as many different tirangles as possible.
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Multi-Digit Multiplication

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders practice mastering the ability to multiply multi-digit numbers utilizing rectangular arrays and a variety of mental math strategies. They model and illustrate meanings of multiplication and division of whole numbers and...
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Types of Things

For Teachers K
Students explore the differences between man-made and natural objects. In this lesson designed to compare properties of objects, students differentiate between natural and man-made objects and complete an activity designed to show what...
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100 Stamps for 100 Days

For Teachers K
Students recognize similarities and generalize patterns. In this math and technology lesson plan, students develop an understanding of number patterning by grouping stamps and counting by 10s.
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Do it With Dominoes

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars explore modes for addition.  In this K-2 mathematics lesson, students investigate the four models of addition (counting, sets, number line, and balanced equations) using dominoes.  Young scholars examine the...
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Euler Characteristic

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars identify the different properties of Euler's Characteristics. In this geometry lesson, students identify the shape and surface a polygon. They relate the concept of Euler to solving real world problems.
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Technology Integrated Lesson

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students investigate symmetry in the real world. In this geometry lesson, students inter-relate math and technology. They create and name a variety of polygons.
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Get a Line on Integers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore number sense by completing math function problems in class. In this integers instructional activity, students define integers and practice plotting them on a number line. Students utilize math functions such as addition...
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Big Bones, Little Bones

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students investigate archeology. In this archeology lesson, students research the process of excavation. Students participate in a mock-excavation and sort objects by physical properties.
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Using Objects to Object to Objectification

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students use math functions in part to complete a metaphorical lesson on tolerance. In this math and tolerance lesson, students receive rows of functions and try to find a single simple shared property without success. Students then...
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Geometry in Tessellations

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Young scholars examine tessellations and their geometric properties. Students explore the concept of tessellations and lines, planes, angles, and polygons. Young scholars experiment with the area and perimeter of polygons. Students...
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The 3R's: Rights, Rules, and Responsibilities

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders complete seven work stations that highlight math activities while they focus on the rules for Internet use and classroom rules for working in cooperative groups. After completing the activities, they complete a self-...
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Multiplying Polynomials - FOIL

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Pupils participate in an activity to demonstrate the distributive property. They take notes as they observe different methods of FOIL. Afterward, students work on their own, and in groups to determine which method to use and complete...
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Introducing Angles

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders identify, compare and interpret the characteristics of polygons and angles in order to meet spatial sense, geometry and measurement standards. They also sort shapes into three categories, polygons (regular and irregular)...
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Life in the Arctic

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create a model of an arctic animal. In this animal adaptation lesson, students research an arctic animal, create a 3-D model of their animal, and explain the physical characteristics animals in the arctic need to survive.
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Equivalent Algebraic Equations

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore linear equations.  In this Algebra I lesson plan, 9th graders investigate how different equivalent equations can be used to describe any given line.  Students explore how to change equations to equivalents...
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Mathematics in Robotics

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners build and create using math. In this geometry lesson plan, students differentiate between congruent and similarity as they observe polygons. They create robots with different functions using properties of geometry.
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Regular Polygons

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore polygons. In this math instructional activity, 5th graders find examples of regular polygons in the classroom and measure the sides of figures to determine if they are regular polygons.
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Surface Area of Prisms

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students calculate the surface area of different prisms. In this geometry lesson, students identify the shapes of solids based on the properties of that solid. They calculate the surface area using nets and properties of prisms.
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Making Triangles

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students use interactive geoboards to identify simple geometric shapes. In this making triangles lesson, students describe the properties associated with geometric shapes. Students develop spatial sense and the mathematical meaning...
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Fractals Forever or Obvious and Hidden Order

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers discuss ways computers use properties of similar figures to generate scale models and create scenes. they describe patterns they have seen on a fern, pineapple, or pinecone. Students research Benoit mandebrot, H. von Koch...
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Millions, Billions, Trillions

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students use real-world data to compare the relative sizes of millions and billions, and exponential growth. They use the salaries of famous people such as, Michael Jordan and Bill Gates to understand this math concept.

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