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Review of the Scientific Method
Students review the Scientific Method with a hands-on activity. Working with a partner, they hypothesize the number of water drops that fit on the heads side of a penny. They collect data and share their results with the remainder of...
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M&M Probability
Students apply the scientific method in order to determine the probability of specific colors in a bag of M&M's. They determine the definition of probability and how it can be used. They make a hypothesis and conduct an experiment to...
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Dealing with Data in Elementary School
Students follow the scientific method in collecting data. In this following the scientific method in collecting data lesson, students develop a question they would like answered such as how many aluminum cans are consumed each school...
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Which Method Will You Choose? Finding Solutions to Systems of Equations.
Ninth graders investigate systems of linear equations. For this Algebra I lesson, 9th graders determine which method is the best for solving a systems: graphing, substitution, or elimination. Students choose a method and create a...
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The Division of Polynomials
Build a true understanding of division of polynomials. Learners use their knowledge of multiplying polynomials to create an algorithm to divide polynomials. The area model of multiplication becomes the reverse tabular method of division.
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The Ballad Of Captain Super
Engaging and fun, this lesson plan is a good way to reinforce context clues with this lesson plan, in which middle schoolers investigate literary puzzles. They apply critical thinking skills to codes in order to solve them. They use a...
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Diary
Students write a diary entry as if they were a student at one of the state schools that had different methods of instruction for students with disabilities. in this disabilities lesson plan, students research these schools on website.
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Walking Magic
Students investigate surface tension using water striders. In this inquiry lesson, students develop a researchable question about the topic. They explain the environmental consequences of lowering water surface tension.
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Exploring Linear Equations And Scatter Plots - Chapter 5 Review
Students complete rolling stocks experiment, and collect and enter data on the computer. They enter data on graphing calculators, complete scatter plot by hand with line of best fit, and discuss different graphing methods.
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Fraction Indiana
Students color maps. In this fraction instructional activity, students use reasoning and fractions to color a map of Indiana. They explain their reasoning of how to color the map in the most efficient method. Students explore the...
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Math Lesson Plan: Bread Bag Tabs: Patterning
Students explore the concept of patterning. In this patterns lesson, students use recycled plastic tab closures as well as their problem solving skills to identify and create patterns.
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Square Numbers Closure Activity
Students discuss square numbers. In this math lesson, students find square numbers and support their answers. Students find sums and products that are square numbers.
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Are Global CO2 Levels Changing?
According to the Mauna Loa observatory, carbon dioxide levels increased by 3 ppm in our atmosphere between 2015–2016. Individuals analyze carbon dioxide data from around the world and then share this with a home group in lesson three of...
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Palace for Pill Bugs
Students build a palace fit for pill bugs. In this experimental design lesson, students design an experiment to determine which shelter is preferred by the pills bugs. Students are creating a testable hypothesis, collecting data,...
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How Do You Know There is Air in a Bag?
Fourth graders explore air as a material substance. Through experimentation and discussion, they explore how air can be classified as a material substance. Students write three examples proving that air is a material substance in their...
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Math: Methods of Measurement
Fourth graders practice linear measurement skills by applying various measuring instruments to determine the heights of classmates. By measuring the heights of second graders and fourth graders, they construct tables of height and age...
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Cool Tools to Solve Challenging Word Problems
Learners solve math word problems. In this cool tools lesson plan, students are introduced to the K-N-W-S method. Learners work in groups and complete a worksheet using this method of learning.
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Introductions and Conclusions
Ninth graders explore the techniques for writing an effective introduction and concluding paragraph in their academic essay. They create an outline of where they plan to take the reader and explore the methods for creating an...
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Areeas of Parallelograms and Triangles
Twelfth graders are able to deduce the area of polygons by using several methods such as coordinate method. They are able to apply the area of polygons to real life situations. Students apply the Pythagorean Theorem in problem solving...
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Linear Equations Project Fram
Students engage in a activity that focuses on the concept of linear equations. They practice solving problems with a variety of problems and graphing the solution set for each. Students write a summary paragraph about two methods of...
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Graphing Linear Functions - Review
Students graph linear functions. They plot three points, create a line, and discuss methods to find the slope of line. In groups, students solve problems, graph their lines and find the slope of a line using various methods. Upon...
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Sudoku Puzzle
Students complete a Sudoku puzzle using their math skills. After listening to the rules of Sudoku and observing a demonstration, students use the process of elimination and other methods to complete puzzles. They explore how the...
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SQRQCQ
Fifth graders discover a method to solve word problems. In this 5thgrade math lesson, 5th graders learn the steps of SQRQCQ (survey, question, reread, question, compute, question. Students practice using the method to solve word problems.
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Graphing Functions With 2 Points and From a Graph
Students plot points on a coordinate plane. They describe, in words, methods for finding the slope of a line. After given a worksheet, students read instructions, draw a Cartesian plane, plot ordered pairs, and graph lines. Papers are...