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Alphabet & Number Books for Young Children
First graders create either an alphabet or number book using Kid Pix software. In this alphabet and/or number unit, 1st graders design a themed alphabet and/or number book using the Kid Pix software over the course of three weeks....
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Perimeter Playground
Students explore geometry by participating in a school measuring activity. In this perimeter lesson, students discuss the techniques and methods used in order to measure a large perimeter or geometric figure. Students utilize grid paper,...
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Dimensional Space: Various Perspectives
Students use their understanding of 3D on 2D to make a representation of a 4D form on paper.
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Octopus Legs
Students have oceans of fun transforming a wienie into an octopus they can eat! After counting, cutting halves and fourths, observing steam and the effects of heat, they mix colors as they create a yummy dipping sauce from mustard and...
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Some of Its Parts
Learners study a can opener to find the important parts that make it possible to take the lid off a can of food. They then use this information to decide what new or different subsystems could be added to make it better and explain how...
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The Three Bears: Comparing and Ordering
Students explore comparing and ordering volume of containers. They use the context of Goldilocks and the Three Bears to compare the volume of various containers by packing or pouring.
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Wacky Water Critters
Students visit a local creek or stream. They collect water samples from the creek and observe and sort the "water critters" they find in the sample, observing smaller organisms under a microscope if necessary. They identify each organism...
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Russian Dolls Investigation
Learners measure a set of Russian dolls using the metric system. In this measurement lesson plan, students identify certain relationships between sets of measurements by measuring a set of Russian dolls and presenting their findings to...
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Biography and Portraiture
Students determine the relationship between biography and portraiture. In this biography and portraiture lesson, students decide upon the differences and similarities between biography and portraits and whether or not biographical...
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Analyzing Visual Symbols
Pupils analyze and identify visual symbols in everyday life and during a museum visit. In this visual symbol lesson plan, students study associated vocabulary such as analyze and interpret. They find and note attention getting symbols...
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Archaeology For Kids Quiz 85
In this archaeology for kids quiz 85 worksheet, student interactively answer 12 multiple choice questions about honoring the dead in ancient cultures, as part of an online magazine.
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Temperature Bar Graph
Learners explore mean, median and mode. In this math lesson, students analyze temperature data and figure the mean, median, and mode of the data. Learners graph the data in a bar graph.
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The Quadratic Formula
Students solve quadratic function by completing the square. In this algebra lesson plan, students use the quadratic formula to factor quadratics and find the roots. They graph the parabola and identify its properties.
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Floor Paths
Learners explore the use of floor paths on the stage. In this floor paths lesson, students evaluate choreography for use of the floor space on the stage. Learners design a short choreography piece that exhibits an understanding of space...
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A Matter of Proportion
Learners measure the relative heights of the mosaic giraffe and its trainer and compare their proportions to an actual giraffe and zoo trainer.
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Geometry: Area Project
Sixth graders identify and use area formulas for finding the area of geometric shapes.
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Using Algebra to Solve Puzzles
Students explore basic algebraic operations to solve real life situations. Additional problems are presented to continue the exploration of the concept.
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Arrays To See Multiplication
Fifth graders examine multiplication. They construct arrays to demonstrate specific multiplication facts. They identify examples and non-examples of arrays. Students use counters to model the commutative property of multiplication.
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"Julie of the Wolves"
Fifth graders research life in Alaska and compare life there to their lives in this lesson. They read "Julie of the Wolves." They research through the novel and other reference books facts about the Alaskan climate and geography. They...
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Relating Division and Subtraction
Third graders relate the process of division to subtracting equal groups. Through guided practice and teacher demonstration, they complete division problems using a subtraction method. Students complete problems independently for...
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Dividing By 3 and 4
Third graders are introduced to how to divide by 3 and 4. They are told that are going to use the same procedures as they did on yesterday, except with new divisors. Students turn their attention to the Paddle Problem on page 206 of...
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Venn Diagram
In this literacy worksheet, students use the Venn Diagram that is designed for the given lesson. The sheet is information for teachers.
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Special Right Triangles
Students identify the different parts of a right triangle. For this geometry lesson, students use the Pythagorean Theorem to identify missing sides and angles of a right triangle. They work with irrational and rational roots.
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Dividing By 2 and 5
Third graders divide by 2 and 5. In this math instructional activity, 3rd graders label the parts of a division sentence. Students solve division sentences using multiplication.