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The Need for Algorithms
Pairs work through two scenarios that require them to generate an algorithm. The first activity requires pairs to define a common language to use; the second comes with the language. The pairs then must determine how to code the...
EngageNY
Basic Properties of Similarity
Does the symmetry and transitive property apply to similarity? The 10th segment in a series of 16 presents the class with a group of explorations. The explorations have pairs show that similarity is both symmetrical and transitive....
Colorado State University
What Is a "Model"?
Model the transfer of energy during a typical 24-hour period. Young scholars use a game-like approach to learning the patterns of heat transfer through the day and night. Groups of four exchange different tokens as the energy...
Write Away!
Voices In the Park
Explore the impact a narrator's point of view has on a story with a reading of the children's book, Voices in the Park by Anthony Browne. Written in four different voices, the story is told and retold from different perspectives to...
Achieve3000
Oral Reading Fluency
Accuracy, phrasing, flow, and pace, the four traits of of oral reading fluency, are the focus of a series of exercises that are designed to help readers develop these comprehension and literacy skills.
EngageNY
Creating Division Stories
Create your own adventure story ... well, not really. The fifth activity in a 21-part series has pairs create story contexts for division problems. The activity presents a step-by-step process for pupils to follow in writing such stories.
Core Knowledge Foundation
The United Kingdom
Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, and England are four countries united by more than a monarchy. Academics explore the geography of the nations that make up the United Kingdom. The resource is broken into six lessons focusing on...
Curated OER
Cards For Fractions
As a critical-thinking activity, this series of problems would be a great supplemental activity to use after a unit on fractions. The solutions require a good deal of thought and allow learners to tap into their problem solving abilities.
Curated OER
Worksheet 12: Sequences
In this sequences worksheet, students determine whether sequences converge or diverge. They write their complex numbers in polar form and find solutions for given equations. This two-page worksheet contains twenty-five problems. It...
Curated OER
All Systems Go!
Secret codes are so much fun, and a great way to practice nearly any math skill. Let your class become code breakers as they investigate inverse matrices. They use TI-Nspire technology to solve systems of equations which help them crack...
Curated OER
What a View!
Students examine two- and three-dimensional shapes and figures. Individually, they practice identifying the shape from various viewpoints. By completing this activity, they develop a spatial sense about how figures and shapes are...
Curated OER
2, 4, 6, 8 . . .What Do We Appreciate-Patterns, Patterns, Patterns
Students recognize patterns in a numerical sequence, create new patterns and predict outcomes to established sequences.
Curated OER
4c and 7c Stamps
Fifth graders determine what it takes for a sequence of numbers to carry on infinitely. They examine patterns that can be made using linear combinations of 4 and 7 based on the use of four cent and seven cent stamps. They use appropriate...
Curated OER
College Calculus
In this college level Calculus instructional activity, students examine sequences to determine if they are increasing, decreasing, or non monotonic. Students find the sum of series and determine if they diverge. The one...
Curated OER
Fibonacci Trick
In this algebra worksheet, students solve a puzzle starting with two single digit numbers and eventually conclude that the answer can be used with Fibonacci's pattern. There are 11 steps to the puzzle with a provided answer.
Curated OER
Using Picture Mapping to Improve Student Comprehension
Students draw pictoral representations of a reading selection they read in order to recall information. For this picture mapping lesson plan, students use pictures to comprehend what they read and sequence the pictures as well.
Curated OER
Math Patterns
In this math sequences worksheet, students solve 17 problems in which they write the next 3 numbers that will complete a math sequence. Students analyze the 3 two digit numbers in a series, decide on the pattern, and provide the next 3...
Curated OER
Many Happy Returns
Students compare the journey of Lewis and Clark with the space flight of Apollo 11. Students sequence events using a timeline. Students write a persuasive essay trying to persuade the people of the US to support space exploration.
Curated OER
Family Stories and Personal Narratives
Fourth graders read various stories in their literature books about families. Individually, they make a timeline showing the most important events in their lives. They bring in one artifact from their lives and write a paper about it...
Curated OER
Skip Counting
In this math worksheet, students complete 6 number patterns in which students fill in the missing numbers while skip counting. The addition pattern is already indicated for students. All numbers on the page are between 1 and 35.
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Analyzing Key Ideas and Details in Nonfiction
Students explore nonfiction texts. In this language arts lesson, students read a nonfiction text and make predictions. Students identify facts and opinions in the text and draw conclusions as they read.
TryEngineering
Pulleys and Force
Students investigate pulleys and pulley systems. They demonstrate how multiple pulleys dramatically reduce required force. They study hoe pulley systems are used in machines and impact everyday life.
Curated OER
Through the Forest and Home Again: Maps Help Us Find Our Ways
Students read Little Red Riding Hood, focusing on her path home to Grandma's house. In this language arts and geography lesson, students perform a reader's theater, re-creating the walk home and possible routes that could have been...
Curated OER
Nina Bonita: Culture and Beauty
Pupils read Nina Bonita by Ana Maria Machado. For this reading comprehension/ geography lesson, students recall various parts of the story and create a map of where the rabbit traveled throughout the story. They participate in group...