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Wildlife, Wolves, Endangered Species
Students use the Internet to research wildlife and conservation efforts. They examine pictures and graphics to research endangered species and humans role in their lives. They also use math to measure areas of habitats and add the number...
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Which Number is Greater?
Students draw pictures of two digit numbers to identify the greater value. In this math activity, students plot two digit numbers on a number line and identify the greatest or lesser value. Students use the greater than and less than...
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R-Project
Students analyze the outcome of a scientific experiment using free downloadable software. They collect experimental data to use statistical software to determine if the observations are likely due to the treatment or random chance.
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The Letter Qq
Students complete a variety of activities to examine the uses for the letter Q. In this letter theme lesson plan, students complete arts and crafts, language arts, math, physical education, music, science, home economics, social studies,...
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Classroom Idea: Clap Along
Students study patterns. In this math lesson, students repeat a pattern that has been clapped out by the teacher. Actions can be added to increase difficulty level.
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Understanding: Computing
Students examine how a pebble calculator works and compare it to an abacus. After a discussion on the abacus and pebble calculator and how each works, they construct their own pebble calculators. They determine how to represent...
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Multiplication Puzzle
In this multiplication worksheet, students match up 12 multiplication math problems puzzle pieces to 12 pieces of another puzzle with the answers on them.
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Multiplication Math Problems
In this multiplication worksheet, young scholars solve 56 multiplication math problems involving multiplying the numbers 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9.
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Multiplication Math Problems
In this multiplication worksheet, students problem solve 56 multiplication math problems involving multiples of 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 9.
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Multiplication Math Problems
In this multiplication worksheet, students problem solve 60 multiplication math problems dealing with the multiples of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9.
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Mixed Multiplication Practice
In this multiplication worksheet, students solve 40 facts from 2 to 12. Problems are in a horizontal format. There are 4 harder multiplication challenge problems at the bottom of the page.
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Multiplication By 6
In this multiplication by 6 worksheet, students solve 40 basic fact problems. All are multiplication facts of 6 or below. Problems are in a horizontal format with an animal graphic at the top.
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Multiplication by 6 Drill
In this multiplication worksheet, students solve 24 problems in which the number 6 is multiplied by another number 12 or below. There are 5 challenge problems at the bottom of the page.
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Multiplication Table and Triple Digit Multiplication
In this multiplication worksheet, students first multiply within a table. Students then multiply the single digit equations and finally the triple digit equations.
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The Earth's Magnetic Field
Students explain how the earth's magnetic field works and looks. They create
their own free-floating compass using the everyday materials. After constructing their compass, they test it and determine north.
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Dr. Seuss Blank Graph
For this literature worksheet, students use a blank bar graph grid to record all of the Dr. Seuss books they read. No labels are on the graph.
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Groups of Ten Ones
In this place value worksheet, students circle groups of "ten cubes" and write how many tens they counted all together. Students are grouping cubes in ten's.
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Speed, Distance and Time
Students are introduced to the concept of speed and the difference between average and instantaneous speed. They work as a class to solve a variety of word problems to calculate average speeds without a calculator. The students are then...
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Ed Tech
Third graders use visualization, spatial reasoning, and geometric modeling to solve problems. They use technology to enhance learning and problem solving. The software program called " Tan Free" allows students to rotate, or flip seven...
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Using Rhythm Instruments to Tell a Story
After watching a video of Peter and the Wolf, and identifying the instruments used to represent each character, class members use rhythm instruments to represent the actions in the song, "What Would I do."
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Construction
Engineering design projects serve as great opportunities for collaborative problem solving. For this case, students work in small groups designing, building, and eventually testing a structure that meets a teacher-specified objective. It...
Practical Money Skills
Making Decisions
A set of quizzes and assessments would make a great companion to your instructional activity on making decisions and opportunity risks. Learners watch a PowerPoint before answering multiple choice questions about interest rates, saving...
Kenan Fellows
The Little Stuff Can Make a Big Difference
Great things come in small packages! What better way to illustrate this point than a week-long look at nanotechnology? Earth science scholars explore water quality issues through lab activities, then research new innovations in nanotech...
Media Smarts
News and Newspapers: Across the Curriculum
Did you know that the Chinese Court Gazette is the longest continuing news paper in history? In addition to some great background information, this resource includes suggestions for activities across grade levels and across the curriculum.