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Publisher Brochures

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners create brochures on subjects they are studying in Publisher. In this nonfiction writing lesson, students use Publisher to create a brochure telling all the main ideas of a topic they are studying. Learners use text boxes, fonts...
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Subtract with 2 Regroupings

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this subtraction with regrouping worksheet, students solve the subtraction word problems by using 2 different regroupings. Students solve six word problems.
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Bully Free Lesson Plans—Eighth Grade

For Teachers 8th Standards
Middle schoolers are likely very familiar with the concept of bullying and cliques. Discuss their experiences and brainstorm ways to handle peer conflict and feelings of exclusion with a poem that focuses on bullying, and a second lesson...
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Learning Unit: The Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Middle and high schoolers research the life of Pythagoras and the Pythagorean theorem. They write a short biography of Pythagoras and learn to apply the theorem in their study of right triangles.
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My Test Book: Reading Graphs

For Students 4th - 6th
In this online interactive math skills worksheet, students solve 10 multiple choice math problems that require them to read and interpret graphs. Students may view the correct answers.
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Differentiating with Daily Math Puzzlers

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students practice word problems based on their own needs and skill levels. In this math word problems lesson, students practice completing one word problem each day until they can move on to the next level.
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Gift Wrapping

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders use the example of a gift wrapping service found in the mall in order to create a problem situation that can be solved mathematically. They convert the word problem into algebraic expressions to be solved.
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My Test Book: Reading Pie Charts

For Students 5th - 7th
In this math skills worksheet, students solve 9 multiple choice math problems that require them to read and interpret charts. Students may view the correct answers.
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Bully Free Lesson Plans—12th Grade

For Students 12th Standards
Two sample lessons from a curriculum unit on bullying provide high school seniors with an opportunity to assess their online and cell phone behavior and to consider how they can offer support to bullied students. Each plan includes an...
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Impervious Surfaces

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students comprehend impervious surfaces. They recognize the problems caused by impervous surfaces. Students observe how land use can influence impervious surfaces. They chose four of the seven basic land surface, students draw a picture...
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Fractions: A Conceptual Approach

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
If you are teaching fractions to elementary learners this year, this Singapore Math presentation is essential to your curriculum. It addresses several basic fractions concepts in conceptual terms and figures, making each idea accessible...
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Discovering Math: Computation

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
Middle schoolers add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers. They find the square and the cube of numbers. They create a game incorporating computation on rational numbers. Everyone works together to write and evaluate...
Interactive
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My Test Book: Addition and Subtraction

For Students 4th - 6th
In this online interactive math skills worksheet, students solve 10 multiple choice math problems that require them to add and subtract using whole numbers and decimals. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Compare and Contrast Zoo Animals

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore similarities and differences between zoo animals through research on the Internet in this lesson for the middle school Science or Language Arts classroom. The lesson emphasizes the use of a T-chart or Venn Diagram.
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Why use the Pythagorean Theorem?

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore the Pythagorean Theorem.  In this middle school geometry lesson, 8th graders solve problems using the Pythagorean Theorem as they explore the definition of a theorem and attempt to determine the formula for...
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Ratio and Proportion

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students investigate ratio and proportion.  In this middle school mathematics lesson plan, students write ratios and find equal ratios.  Students use ratio and proportion to distinguish between healthy and unhealthy body...
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Australian Currency

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students investigate currency and exchange rates.  In the middle school mathematics lesson, students use ratio and proportion to convert from Australian currency to the U.S. dollar and vice verse.  Students create their own...
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Operations with Signed Numbers

For Students 7th - 8th
For this middle school mathematics worksheet, students simplify expression with signed numbers and evaluate expressions for the given value of the variable. The one page worksheet contains twelve problems. Answers are not provided. 
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Assessing the quality of habitat for Monarch Butterflies

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students use different sampling methods to determine the population size and appropriate space for monarch butterflies. In this averages lesson plan, students complete word problems where they can accurately estimate the size of an...
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Using Graphical Displays to Depict Health Trends in America's Youth

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Identify the different types of graphs and when they are used. Learners will research a specific health issue facing teens today. They then develop a survey, collect and analyze data and present their findings in class.  This is a...
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12 Days of Christmas

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students utilize different problem-solving strategies and creative writing when dealing with the words from the song, "12 Days of Christmas." They try to problem solve how may presents were given and then explain their sequence in the...
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The Heart of Your Paper: 11 Methods for Writing a Topic Sentence (or a Thesis Statement)

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Help your young writers produce high-quality topic and thesis statements that go beyond basic wording and really illustrate complex ideas and critical thinking skills. From however and compound sentence statements to using...
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Whole Numbers, Fractions, and Decimals

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Elementary and middle schoolers participate in an assignment to explore the concept of division and having a remainder. They also practice division problems using decimals and fractions without a remainder.
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The Gender of Nouns

For Teachers 6th - 7th
A great handout for middle-schoolers learning nouns and their genders, this resource is comprehensive and easy to read. Consider providing some practice opportunities for your learners while you review the information.