Alabama Learning Exchange
Scaling Down the Solar System
Learners work collaboratively to gain a better understanding of the vastness of space by scaling down the solar system. They measure by inches, gain an understanding of space, and model the distances of the planets from the sun.
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How Many Thousandths Are in Your Box?
Young scholars identify the different place values. In this algebra lesson, students represent decimal place values with manipulatives. They identify the correct place value using commas and mathematical reasoning.
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Conversions: Metrics Made Easy
Students convert standard units of measurement to metric units using tape measures, meter sticks, rulers, and online conversion calculators.
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Fractions
Fourth graders explore fractions. They use Skittles and M&M's to practice adding and subtracting fractions. Students review the numerator and the denominator of fractions. They count the number of each color of Skittles and M&M's...
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Number Books
Learners construct a book to illustrate number concepts. They write their numbers on a sheet of paper. Students in grade 1 discuss counting to 100 by different numbers. Pupils in grades (2-4) write basic addition or subtraction story...
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Tangram Fractions
Students explore tangram puzzles. In this tangram fraction lesson, students read Grandfather Tang and then practice solving tangram puzzles. Students identify fractions of the pieces of the tangram puzzles and then create a design using...
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Alphabet & Number Books for Young Children
First graders create either an alphabet or number book using Kid Pix software. In this alphabet and/or number unit, 1st graders design a themed alphabet and/or number book using the Kid Pix software over the course of three weeks....
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Probability Problems Concerning The Simpsons
In this probability worksheet, students calculate probability in ten problems concerning lottery situations and an episode of the television show The Simpsons.
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Finding Sums to 6
Pupils explore the additive identity property where they add multiple numbers to get to the number 6. In this number 6 lesson plan, students also work on their addition charts.
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Where In the World Are We?
Fifth graders read postcards and find their locations on maps. They use the pictures and text on the postcards to write about imaginary vacations. They compute the mileage and compare it to TripMaker data.
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Going Whole Hog
Students participate in a game in which they compare fractions and graph the fractions.
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Determining Angle Measure with Parallel Lines
High schoolers observe and solve examples of corresponding angle postulates, alternate interior angle theorems, and exterior and consecutive angles. They complete the Determining Angle Measure With Parallel Lines worksheet.
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Is Your Square Complete?
Students practice solving quadratic equations using a form called Complete the Square.
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Sales Tax and Discounts
Young scholars explore the concept of sales tax and discounts. In this sales tax and discounts lesson plan, students pretend to gamble in groups to win fake money. Young scholars must tax their winnings. Students collect receipts. Young...
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Commutative, Associative, and Distributive Properties
Students explore the concept of the associative, commutative, and distributive properties. In the associative, commutative, and distributive properties lesson plan, students discuss real world examples of each property. Students...
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Fractions
Students practice measurement. In this fractions lesson, 6th graders measure volume of a liquid, e.g. 1/5 liter, and learn the vocabulary of fractions (numerator, denominator). Students solve sample problems in small...
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Word Ladders
In this secondary mathematics learning exercise, students follow Lewis Carroll’s rules to solve Word Ladders. The one page learning exercise contains two word ladder problems. Solutions are provided.
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The Binary Counter Circuit
Students count from 0-99 using the binary number system. In this algebra lesson, students problem solve by working with faulty circuits and applying their knowledge f Binary Numbers. They work in team to create a solution.
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Divisibility Checks: Paired Activity
In this division game worksheet, students will work in small groups to play a game about dividing numbers. A teacher's guide with game instructions is included.
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Lesson 56
Sixth graders practice Least Common Multiple in fractions. In this fraction lesson, 6th graders look at two different fractions and find a common denominator. They sing a song to memorize mean, median, and mode.
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Finding Addition Patterns
Students practice finding the sums of two-one digit numbers. In this addition lesson plan, students also record facts onto an addition chart.
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Coin Drop
Students calculate the theoretical and empirical probability by dropping coins on a grid. They record their data and compare the theoretical and empirical data. Students make predictions about the results before conducting the experiment.
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Cutting the Wood
Students demonstrate and describe the effect of multiplying or dividing by a fraction less than or greater than one. They create and explain a variety of equivalent ratios that represent a given situation. Students draw a picture of...
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Where Should You Turn?
Fourth graders complete activities to study decimal numbers. In this decimal numbers lesson, 4th graders study decimal numbers to express numbers less than one and intervals. Students complete map and location activities to study the...