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Maximum and Minimum Points

For Students 11th - 12th
In this maximum and minimum points worksheet, students solve and complete 12 various types of problems. First, they find the area of the smallest triangle given the point of intersection. Then, students find the volume of a box that has...
Lesson Plan
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Partial Products

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders study partial-products algorithms. In this math lesson, 3rd graders use an algorithm to find the product of factors. Students discuss the relationships between multiplication and division.
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Pythagorean Theorem for Algebra I

For Students 8th - 9th
In this Pythagorean theorem for algebra I instructional activity, students answer 10 problems finding the missing side of a right triangle using the Pythagorean theorem.
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The Box Problem

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students create graphic, algebraic and verbal ideas of functions. In this algebra instructional activity, students graph functions and identify the zeros of the functions. They find the domain and range and classify functions as relation...
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Howdy Neighbor

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers role play a power grid set up to show how increased load affects the grid. For this physics lesson, students explain the importance of electricity in their daily lives. They identify the key components of the power grid.
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Area

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders find areas of rectangles by using square units, apply knowledge to real-life situations, and simplify method of counting square units by multiplying the length times the width.
Assessment
Noyce Foundation

Snail Pace

For Teachers 6th Standards
Slow and steady wins the race? In the assessment task, scholars calculate the rates at which different snails travel in order to find the fastest snail. Hopefully, your class will move much more quickly in finishing the task!
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Floor Plan

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
A multi-step problem has learners finding the actual area based on a scale drawing and then converting units at the end. Two different solution choices are listed depending on the preference on which step to start first. Both methods can...
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Problem Solving - Use a Formula 21.7

For Students 4th - 5th
In this formula activity, students complete a graphic organizer, answering the questions relating to: understand, plan, solve, look back. Students solve 2 problems. Houghton Mifflin test is referenced.
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Value Study Marker -- Using Chuck Close as a Catalyst

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine the work of artist Chuck Close. They create their own image using markers that show a range of values. They develop a grid to replicate those values.
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Value Study Pencil -- Using Chuck Close as a Catalyst

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine the life of artist Chuck Close. They use markers to create an image to show a range of values. They develop a grid to represent these values.
Worksheet
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Area of Parallelograms - Lesson 2

For Students 5th - 7th
Use this area of parallelograms practice instructional activity to have learner ssharpen their problem solving skills as they solve six story problems.
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Compare and Order Fractions and Decimals

For Students 6th
In this compare and order fractions and decimals practice worksheet, 6th graders sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
Lesson Plan
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Exploring Optical Movement in Art

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students describe, represent and analyze patterns and relationships using shapes. They create simple geometric patterns. They demonstrate increasing technical ability and skill to complete visual arts assignments.
Lesson Plan
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Drawing Lessons

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders complete a visual acts project that focuses on eye level, center of vision, station point, cone of vision, vanishing points, true height, and drawing a box in two point perspective. They work on a number of still life...
Worksheet
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Volume

For Students 4th - 7th
For this finding volume practice worksheet, learners sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve six story problems.
Lesson Plan
Key Curriculum Press

Lesson 10.2 Volume of Prisms and Cylinders

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders investigate volume in class and in the real world. They explore volume of cylinders and prisms as it relates to different subjects. Pupils also investigate how important volume is in different career field.
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Basic Mathematical Operations Using Math Tiles

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using tiles as manipulatives. In this math operations lesson plan, young learners choose the appropriate sized tiles, arrange them according to directions given by the teacher,...
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Comparing Volumes

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners conduct experiments to discover the various ratios of oil to popcorn kernels. They determine which amount of oil produced the most popped kernels.
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Cover Your Mouth Please!

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders investigate how to slow the spread of germs from coughing and sneezing. For this illness prevention lesson, 2nd graders talk about why people cough and sneeze before telling about ways to prevent the spread of germs. They...
Lesson Plan
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Making a Quilt: Multiplication

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore their multiplication skills. They will use their problem solving skills to solve an everyday math problem that requires them to multiply numbers. This lesson incorporates the use a video titled "Blossom and Snappy...
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Losing Ground

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students examine the Dust Bowl and the effects of farming practices in the early 20th century. They read a handout, and conduct and discuss two experiments simulating soil erosion.
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Pumpkin Problems

For Teachers K - 4th
Students participate in a lesson that has the intention of working on estimation skills. They use pumpkins to estimate the number of seeds are inside. They collect data for each pumpkin and compare it to the estimation. Students question...
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Retraidos

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students discuss the statement "You can buy in any language, you sell in the language of the customer." Students watch a demonstration of personal space and discuss the different distances that various cultures assign as appropriate...