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What Works and What Doesn't: The Potential and Limitations of Fiscal Policy

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders study micro- and macro-economies. They examine theories about fiscal policy and the relationships between consumption and output, tax policy and government spending changes. They also consider how economic perspectives...
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Fun, Fun, Fun

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students participate in playing online games. In this practice instructional activity, students play online games to practice skills learned throughout the week.
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Fraction King Lesson Plan

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pupils combine imagination, block manipulation, and computer applets to investigate fractions.
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Tortillas

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students convert recipes for tortillas. They calculate the amounts of ingredients as they convert recipes and write an explanation of the task to demonstrate their calculations. After reviewing their calculations, they demonstrate how...
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Long Division in Two Digits

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this math instructional activity, students find the solutions to the problems for long division. The answers can be shown in the printable version.
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Number Line Math

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders use a number line to practice subtraction.  In this subtraction lesson, 2nd graders use a number line to count backwards.  Students participate in mad math activities and solve problems.
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Circles and Clocks, Shapes and Time

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners work in groups to research clocks and practice telling time. In this telling time lesson, students use the computer program ProQuest to study circles, including radius and diameter, and practice drawing circles using a compass....
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Lollies, Lollies, Lollies

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students listen to the problem read to them. They answer some simple questions using number sentences. They then compose a written record of the solution and share their approaches used.
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Trains

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Pupils compare the lengths of the train through calculation. This calculation can be done by knowing the values of the rods. Students use problem solving to get the answer to the problem before them.
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100 Stamps for 100 Days

For Teachers K
Students recognize similarities and generalize patterns. In this math and technology lesson plan, students develop an understanding of number patterning by grouping stamps and counting by 10s.
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Pizza! Pizza! Pizza!

For Teachers 5th Standards
Fifth graders practice using money in everyday situations. They use their addition and subtraction skills as they work in cooperative groups to solve problems involving decimals.
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Math Vocabulary Definitions-Multiple Choice

For Students 4th - 6th
In this math vocabulary activity, students complete 15 multiple choice problems, choosing the correct definition for a set of math terms. A reference web site is included for additional activities. 
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The 3R's: Rights, Rules, and Responsibilities

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders complete seven work stations that highlight math activities while they focus on the rules for Internet use and classroom rules for working in cooperative groups. After completing the activities, they complete a self-...
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Understanding Fractions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders compare fractions by using skittles and m&ms. In this math lesson plan, 4th graders explore the size of different fractions by cutting pieces of their pie for visual representation. Additionally, students discuss ways...
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The Ice Cream Shop

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders read books about ice cream and plan an ice cream sundae party for the class. They research ingredients and determine how much the party cost each student. They hold a mock opening for an ice cream store and have their party.
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Fractions, Decimals, and Gravity

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students discuss how weight is directly related to gravitational force on a planet. Students then choose Space Traveler as companion and compute how much their guide weighs on various planets, based on each planet's relative surface...
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Giggle, Giggle, Quack Pizza Fractions

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students explore the concept of multiplication by using pizza. They read an article discussing how math is used everyday. They try to determine how many pizzas they would need to feed the class.
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Find a Pattern Using Children's Literature

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders listen to Demi's, On Grain of Rice: A Mathematical Folktale. They use the problem solving strategy of finding a pattern to determine the number of rice Rani will receive after 30 days. They create a spreadsheet which...
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Uncle Bubba Is Dead!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students spend imaginary inheritance of $100,000 on a home and furnishings.
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Number Properties - Know 'em, Like 'em, Use 'em

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders express mathematical properties through creation of advertising jingles.
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Liquid Killer

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Young scholars explore number sense applications and discuss strategies for multiplication and division using mental math. For cross-curricular purposes, they explore causes and effects of inequality and social injustice. Students...
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Math Vocabulary Decoding Activity

For Students 5th - 6th
In this math vocabulary instructional activity, learners use a letter key code to match match vocabulary words to their definitions. A reference web site it given for additional activities.
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Math Vocabulary Maze

For Students 4th - 6th
In this math maze worksheet, students navigate their way through a maze using clues and spelling out math vocabulary words. A reference web site is included for additional activities. 
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Math Vocabulary Multiple Choice Words Worksheet

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this math vocabulary worksheet, students complete multiple choice problems where they match the correct math vocabulary word to its definition. Students complete 15 questions.