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Multiplication and Areas
Upper graders solve problems involving measurement of squares and rectangles to practice multiplication skills, finding area, and calculating prices and percentages. A performance assessment is included.
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The Corps of Discovery: The Lewis and Clark Expedition
Don't miss this fantastic comprehensive lesson plan on the Lewis and Clark Expedition, packed with instructional guidance, worksheets, map work, informational texts, and secondary source materials.
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The Red Badge of Courage: Story Grammar
After finishing The Red Badge of Courage, readers complete a grammar worksheet to identify the chain of events in the plot, the enduring issues, and major themes of Stephen Crane's novel.
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Numbers Up
Students use Legos to build representations of a variety of numbers. They then sort and order their representations and pair them with the written number.
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Comparing Fractions 5
In this elementary math worksheet, 4th graders compare the circle graphs expressed as fraction models in order to determine the fraction values for the four graphs.
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Visual and Number Patterns
Fourth graders develop strategies for identifying geometric and number patterns. In this mathematical patterns lesson, 4th graders use pattern blocks to make repeating patterns with numbers and shapes. Students then explore number...
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Number Line
Students participate in an activity to explore number lines. The are assigned specific numbers, and get into the correct order when music plays. Next, they have to make numbers with their bodies by cooperating in a small group.
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Jumping Rules
First graders practice identifying number patterns. In this basic patterns lesson plan, 1st graders use a large number line and jump to certain numbers to create, identify or extend a pattern. This lesson plan includes a script to guide...
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Identifying Place Value
Third graders complete math problems. In this place value instructional activity, 3rd graders solve problems that require them to write the place value of a number in expanded form and identify the place value and expanded form of...
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Sharpen Your Skills: Worksheet 9
This worksheet is a mix of math skills directed at fifth graders. They will compare sets of numbers that include whole numbers, decimals, and fractions to order them from smallest to largest. The page concludes with a review of...
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The Story Of American Freedom
Students investigate the concept of American freedom with the use of primary sources of images in order to derive meaning. The images are used to inspire research and writing about historical scenes. The writing and analysis of the...
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Hiding Escape And Rescue
Students engage in a unit of literature study in order to focus upon the historical context of the holocaust. They read the literature in either whole works or partially depending on the teacher and answer the questions to measure...
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Perimeter and Area
Seventh graders develop strategies for finding the perimeter and area of large geometric figures. Through lecture and guided practice, 7th graders practice the strategy of dividing a geometric shape into smaller more manageable shapes...
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Olympic Biographies
Students create a book of biographies in order to profile famous Olympic athletes through history. In this biography writing lesson, students research information about historic Olympians, first by listening to a short biography on Jesse...
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Jefferson's Blood
Students view the video "Jefferson's Blood" and complete a series of activities, dealing with both Thomas Jefferson's public and private life, in order to better explain Jefferson as a man and politician.
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Fraction Benchmarks
Learners investigate the fraction benchmarks for zero, one half, and one. They use these benchmarks to compare the relative sizes of fractions, through estimating, ordering and placing them on a number line. An assessment worksheet is...
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Word Value
Students investigate the concepts of adding, estimating, and ordering. The lesson uses the alphabet as an example illustration. The students practice the calculations in class in order to ensure mastery.
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Integer
Seventh graders examine the characteristics of an integer. As a class, they observe a number line and recognize opposite numbers. Algebra tiles, or counters, are used to explore the concept of adding integers. In groups, 7th graders play...
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Discovering Math: Computation
Middle schoolers add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers. They find the square and the cube of numbers. They create a game incorporating computation on rational numbers. Everyone works together to write and evaluate...
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Teddy Bears and Friends
Children begin by making direct comparisons between objects and putting a number of objects into order according to length. They are also introduced to measuring with multi-link cubes which allows them to compare objects which cannot be...
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Lesson 51: Scientific Notation
Discuss scientific notation with this mathematics lesson. Middle schoolers predict which problem is bigger of two numbers. They analyze the problems by observing the powers of 10 in order to decide which is bigger. This appears to be an...
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Worksheet Chapter 1 College Prep Algebra
In this algebra worksheet, students compare integers, translate words to a numerical expression, identify sets of numbers, identify properties, use order of operations, multiply fractions, and solve simple word problems. This 13 page...
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Digital Kids Club-Painted Faces
Pupils use technology to blend a photo of something they like with a picture of their face. Students work with layers, saturation, selecting tools, filters, and affects. Pupils use Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0 in order to create thier...
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Multiplying Polynomials
Students explore multiplying polynomials. They observe solving polynomials using the standard order of operations, FOIL, and the box method. Throughout the demonstration, students explore strategies of solving word problems such as...