Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Representing, Naming, and Evaluating Functions (Part 1)

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Begin the discussion of domain and range using something familiar. Before introducing numbers, the lesson uses words to explore the idea of input and outputs and addresses the concept of a function along with domain and range. 
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Personal Genetics Education Project

Using Primary Sources to Examine the History of Eugenics

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed Standards
Eugenics philosophy takes survival of the fittest to a whole new level. With a research-focused lesson, young scientists examine the history of the eugenics movement and its impact on society. Pupils engage with a video clip, primary...
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Curated OER

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's Christmas Bells

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students read and analyze the anti-slavery poem, "Christmas Bells" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. They discuss the content and form of the poem, write an essay, write an original poem, examine how this anti-slavery poem was converted...
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Curated OER

Reading Strategies for Decoding Tricky Words

For Teachers K - 2nd
Help primary school pupils learn valuable reading strategies. As they choral read a poster or big book, they predict covered words and learn various reading strategies for figuring out an unknown word. This will help them gain an...
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Curated OER

Skate Party

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners use the Frayer model during problem solving. In this problem solving lesson, they examine multiple methods of data collection to solve real world problems. Resources are provided.
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Curated OER

Word Problems Dealing with Ratio and Proportion

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Mindful middle-schoolers read and solve a number of word problems. Learners copy and discuss what they believe their strategies are in solving each problem. They also write their findings and share with the rest of the class.
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Curated OER

The Random Walk II

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Deep mathematical thinking is found with just a coin and a number line. Combining computing some probabilities in a discrete situation, and the interpretation of a function, this simple task gives learners a lot to think about on...
Unit Plan
Kauai's Hindu Monastery

The History of Hindu India

For Teachers 7th - 11th Standards
What obstacles did India face during their post-colonial formation after gaining independence? Topics discussed in the lesson include Pakistan's conflict over Kashmir, the Indian Constitution, economic development, and the...
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Curated OER

Using Rhythm Instruments to Tell a Story

For Teachers K - 3rd
After watching a video of Peter and the Wolf, and identifying the instruments used to represent each character, class members use rhythm instruments to represent the actions in the song, "What Would I do."
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US Institute of Peace

Defining Conflict

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Conflict is everywhere—but is it avoidable? The first activity in a series of 15 peacebuilding lessons examines the nature of conflict at home, school, and across the world. Learners develop a definition of conflict through group work...
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Curated OER

Outline It!

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate how outlining can aid in comprehending text. For this reading comprehension lesson, 4th graders outline an article they read in groups of two. Students take turns reading the article, identifying the main idea,...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Scientific Notation

For Students 9th - 11th
For this Algebra I/Geometry/Algebra II worksheet, students convert numbers form standard notation into scientific notation and vice versa.  The one page worksheet contains fifteen problems.  Answers are provided. 
Worksheet
Curated OER

Review Exponents and Scientific Notation

For Students 9th
In this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders convert between scientific and decimal notation.  Students simplify problems that involve exponents.  The two page worksheet contains thirty-nine problems.  Solutions are...
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Curated OER

Mental Math Blocks 2

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this math worksheet, students solve eleven math problems. The problems include word problems from a variety of topics, such as money and tickets needed for a concert.
Worksheet
Curated OER

The Quadratic Formula

For Students 9th - 10th
In this quadratic formula instructional activity, students use the quadratic formula to solve given problems. Examples and explanations are given at the beginning of the instructional activity. This one-page instructional activity...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Dividing by Multiples of Powers of Ten (A)

For Students 7th - 8th
In this powers of ten learning exercise, students divide three to six digit numbers by powers of ten. This two-page learning exercise contains approximately 50 problems, with answers.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Dividing by Multiples of Powers of Ten (B)

For Students 7th - 8th
In this powers of ten worksheet, students divide one to five digit whole numbers by multiples powers of ten. This two-page worksheet contains approximately 50 problems, with answers.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Dividing by Multiples of Powers of Ten (C)

For Students 7th - 8th
In this powers of ten activity, students divide six to nine-digit numbers by multiples of powers of ten. This two-page activity contains approximately 50 problems, with answers.
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Curated OER

Dividing by Multiples of Powers of Ten (D)

For Students 7th - 8th
In this powers of ten instructional activity, students divide five to nine-digit whole numbers by multiples of powers of ten. This two-page instructional activity contains approximately 50 problems, with answers.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Dividing by Multiplies Powers of Ten (E)

For Students 7th - 8th
In this powers of ten worksheet, students divide five to 8-digit worksheets to whole numbers by multiples of powers of ten. This two-page worksheet contains approximately 50 problems, with answers.
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Curated OER

Exponents

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders solve problems involving exponential functions. In this algebra lesson, 9th graders apply their knowledge of exponential properties to add, multiply, divide and subtract exponential functions. They perform these operations...
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Curated OER

Mental Math Blocks

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this math worksheet, students solve eleven math problems from a variety of topics. For example, students estimate the product of a multiplication problem.
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Curated OER

Mental Math Blocks 3

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this math worksheet, students solve eleven math problems. These include finding the missing digits of an addition problem and solving a word problem about picking up pieces of trash.
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Curated OER

The Living Environment

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students use a spoon, clothespin, scissors, and toothpicks to simulate how animals get food in their environment. In this environment lesson plan, students learn about the adaptations animals make in order to survive.