Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Math Review for Grade 3 (3.2)

For Teachers 3rd
In this math review for grade 3 (3.2)  worksheet, 3rd graders answer 25 multiple choice questions in standardized test format.
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Area of Complex Figures

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use formulas for calculating areas of squares and rectangles to find area of complex figure, compare their own ideas with their classmates' ideas, and recognize that there are multiple methods for finding area of complex...
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Lesson Nine: Size and Scale

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students investigate scale as it is related to maps. In this map lesson, students read Jack and the Beanstalk by Carol North. Students then compare the setting in the story to a landscape picture map to help them study scale.
Interactive
Curated OER

Classifying and Sorting

For Students Pre-K - 6th
In this English instructional activity, students add the suffix "ic". Students form adjectives by adding the suffix to nouns. Students choose the noun or adjective to complete the sentence.
Worksheet
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Scientific Notation

For Students 8th - 10th
For this algebra worksheet, students identify the correct method to write positive and negative exponents. They solve word problems and write in scientific notation. There are 21 questions with an answer key.
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How Hot Is It?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders practice estimating temperatures. They practice in Celsius and Fahrenheit.
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A Real Difference

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use the Celsius and Fahrenheit thermometers to compare temperature readings. They use the Internet to find the temperatures of selected cities. After data is collected for five days, 5th graders graph the temperatures.
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How Can the Little Moon Hide the Giant Sun? Exploring Size and Distance

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students compare two objects at different distances. They explore the concept that distance affects how we perceive the size of objects.
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Lost at Sea: The Search for Longitude

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research and chart the shortest course to circumnavigate the globe.
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Solving Problems Using Proportions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, students solve the problems that are in word form in order to find the proper type of proportion for the solution.
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Why Study Fractals?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of fractals. In this fractals lesson, students use the website to research where fractals occur in nature. Students research what fractals are and how fractals are used to solve real world problems.
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Moving Along

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to the concept of motion. In groups, they practice calculating the rate, time, and distance of various objects on a variety of surfaces. To end the lesson plan, they apply the same principles to those objects...
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Vocabulary Review and Map Skills

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers, when given the name of a community, identify a food, a craft, a custom, language and music, unique to that community 100% of the time. They find similarities and differences between this community and their own in four...
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Map Scale and the Pioneer Journey

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use a map, ruler and calculato to determine the distance the pioneers traveled from Nauvoo, Ill. to the Salt Lake Valley.
Lesson Plan
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Big Apple, Here We Come

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students role play the role of immigrants coming to America for the first time. They complete an imaginary trip with their family and must rent a car and make seven stops along the way. They calculate distances and use maps to...
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A DISAPPEARING ACT Astronomy: Do Stars Always Shine?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students observe why stars are not visible during the day with a classroom demonstration using an index card punched with holes.
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How Much is There to Eat?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research population and food consumption rates for different areas of the world.
Lesson Plan
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May We Present Planet Earth?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars draw a map to scale. They illustrate knowledge of how to use DOGS TAILS on a map. Students identify the main parts of a map. They identify and illustrate the major features necessary for sustaining a quality of life for a...
Interactive
Quia

Quia: Customary Measurement

For Students 2nd - 6th Standards
Here are three activities--concentration, matching, and flashcards--to help learn or review the units of customary measurement.
Handout
University of North Carolina

A Dictionary of Units of Measurement

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains an extensive list of various units of measurement known internationally and across several disciplines. Unit symbols are also included.
Handout
Quia

Ixl Learning: Customary Units of Measurement

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
Brush up on your math skills relating to customary units of measurement then try some practice problems to test your understanding.
Activity
Science Made Simple

Science Made Simple: Area Measurement Conversions

For Students 9th - 10th
This site allows you to type in an area of measurement you want to be converted. The site converts it for you!
Activity
Other

Science Made Simple: Conversions for Length Measurement

For Students 9th - 10th
This site allows you to type in various lengths you want to covert. For example, if you want to find out how many feet there are in 10 meters, you can submit that information and get the answer.
Activity
Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Us Standard Lengths

For Students 2nd - 5th Standards
Students learn how to measure length using US Standard Units. Practice problems are included.