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Four Corners Spelling

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders participate in a spelling activity using clapping and rhythmic patterns. In this ongoing spelling lesson, 2nd graders practice various spelling words in groups and using rhythms.  Students then independently spell words.
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Animal Top Trumps

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders evaluate different animals. In this animal parts lesson, 2nd graders create a game that compares animals based on five concepts- attack, defend, agility, speed and size.
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ESL Vocabulary: Vehicles

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this ESL vehicles vocabulary worksheet, students analyze 10 pictures that depict different modes of transportation. Students match these to the words that name them.
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What's That Tree?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders identify trees along a nature trail. Using a dichotomous key, 5th graders answer questions to aid in their identification of trees along a specified nature trail. Observations are recorded in their science journals. Sample...
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Space Shuttle's Heat Shield Problem

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers participate in a role-play activity to determine how to replace heat shields on the space shuttle using polar coordinates.
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Daily Academic Language Development

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Five minute mini-lessons designed to expose learners to high-frequency academic language.
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The Calculus Whiz Who Loved Candy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students develop an equation for finding the volume of a commonly known piece of candy (M&M, Hershey's Kiss, Tootsie Roll Pop, Life Saver, etc.) by using calculus.
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Spelling Lesson Plan: Shaving Cream Printing

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students practice their spelling words with shaving cream. In this spelling skills lesson, students practice their spelling words using shaving cream on their desks.
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Water Bucket Relay

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders, in teams, play a subtraction game called Water Bucket Relay.
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Divisibility Rules

For Students 6th
In this divisibility rules activity, 6th graders read the divisibility rules, then apply these rules to solve 50 problems on 21 pages with answer key provided at the end.
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Fourth Grade Math Practice-Statistics

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this 4th grade statistics learning exercise, learners complete a total of 7 problems. An answer key is provided; problems are related to statistics.
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Meet the Experts, Who are They, Anyway?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students are introduced to the interview as a means of gathering information. Each student interviews a local expert on the subject of their choice. They write interview questions once they complete their interview. Students summarize...
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Two Primes Make One Square

For Students 3rd - 8th
On this one page website sharpen your logic, prime numbers and square numbers skills while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: A Conversation Piece

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
On this one page website sharpen your logic, division and prime number recognition skills while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Tom's Number

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use the clues Tom gives you to figure out his number. The solution is right there on this one page website.
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Calculator Soup

Calculator Soup: Lcm Calculator Least Common Multiple

For Students 9th - 10th
The Least Common Multiple (LCM) is also referred to as the Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) and Least Common Divisor (LCD). For two integers a and b, denoted LCM(a,b), the LCM is the smallest positive integer that is evenly divisible by both...
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Purple Math

Purplemath: Lcm & Gcf

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Purplemath shows an easy and orderly way to determine the GCF and LCM of any two numbers. Even large numbers won't be a challenge with this method.