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Transportation Math

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders solve transportation themed word problems. In this word problem lesson plan, 6th graders solve transportation themed word problems using critical thinking skills.
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Transportation Math

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore the concept of exponents.  In this exponents lesson, students evaluate various bases to powers.  The bases to a given power are in the context of miles driven, stops on a route, and minutes spent in route.  Students read...
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Schoolyard Tree Inventory and Biodiversity Project

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Learners investigate the trees in their schoolyard by collecting data.  In this ecosystem lesson students examine the schoolyard in sections, tagging and numbering trees and shrubbery in the specific area.  Learners collect leaves for...
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Hoop Jump/Hop

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students integrate locomotor skills and math skills.
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Area Explorations

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore the area of rectangles. They practice finding area by playing an onliine computer activity where they calculate the area of a rectangle to solve a problem.
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Goldfish Subtraction

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students manipulate Goldfish crackers to explore subtraction and number sentences.
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Subtraction and Addition Word Problems Made Easy

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders create addition and subtraction word problems for a partner to solve using marbles. They explain whether the problem is an addition, subtraction, "take away", "have and need", compare or "what is the rest" type problem.
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Using Variables And Ratios To Get You in the Right Gear

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students examine the use of variable and ratio in everyday situations including figuring out the gear ratios for the gears on a 12 speed bike. They use the bubble sort technique to write a computer program which will determine the...
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JUMP ROPE BINGO

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students space themselves out on the floor with the equipment. When the teacher holds up a math flash card students write down the problem then they solve it. When they have the answer they jump rope that number of times.
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Basketball Calculating Percentage

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders calculate percentages, convert fractions to decimals, and decimals to fractions using information from a basketball game.
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Finding the Area of Triangles

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders apply the formula for finding the area of a triangle to various problems. They work real life problems for finding the area of a bathroom and the cost of tiling it. They play a game, Triangle Bingo, where they match...
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Virtual Field Trip: Lodging and Meals

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students calculate the costs for lodging and meals for a virtual field trip. They calculate the number of nights lodging needed for road and city travel and the number of meals needed, the costs for each, and input the data using...
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Word Power

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders identify a set of data from a real world problem. In this statistics lesson, 5th graders identify the range, mode, median and mean using some manipulatives. They write words randomizing the letters.
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The Distributive Property

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students review how to solve problems using the Distributive Property of Mathematics. They solve problems using the paper and pencil method and then use the graphing calculator to discover the property over addition while making a visual...
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Equations

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders determine the difference between equations and non-equations. In groups, they are given the answers and identify the numbers needed to make the answer. To end the lesson, they complete an equation using the price lists...
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Factor Trees

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students practice factor trees. They use Paint in Microsoft Word to create factor trees. After completion, they use a calculator to check their answers. In addition, they visit websites to reinforce the information.
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Area of Rectangles

For Students 7th - 8th
In this rectangle worksheet, students find the areas of rectangles and draw squares to a given size, Examples and explanations are provided prior to the exercises. There are eight problems provided on this two-page worksheet.
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Area Explorations

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students explore the concept of area. In this area lesson, students find the area of irregular shapes with right angles. Students break down each irregular shape into multiple regular shapes in order to find the area. Students...
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Using Square Tiles to Investigate Numbers

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders model and distinguish between prime and composite numbers. Students are paired up with another classmate to complete this instructional activity. Students are assigned different numbers to work with, they use square tiles...
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Understanding Fractions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders compare fractions by using skittles and m&ms. In this math activity, 4th graders explore the size of different fractions by cutting pieces of their pie for visual representation. Additionally, students discuss ways to...
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Fact Families

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore fact families. They solve simple math problems. Students determine which mathematical property is used to solve the given problem. They are given five minutes to complete as many mathematical facts as possible.
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Mathematics Within: Algebraic Patterns

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students analyze problem solving techniques for equations with variables by playing a game called "Smackdown". They place variable cards on a grid and use the area model to calculate an answer after spinning a game piece to determine the...
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Double or More

For Teachers K - 6th
Students practice cooking by following recipe instructions.  In this measuring instructional activity, students read food recipes and collect the materials needed to make one batch, then double the recipe to create twice as much food....
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Place Values-Adding

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Learners find place value. For this place value lesson, students are shown examples on the board by their teacher. A ten-problem worksheet is included. Problems involve only the hundreds and ten thousands place.

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