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How many edges do I need to cut in order to open a cube?

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students problem solve to open a cube to create different shapes. In this problem solving lesson plan, students are given a cube and the shapes to open it up to, and they have to cut the cube open to make certain shapes. This gives them...
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Problem Solving Using Pattern Blocks

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students use pattern blocks to create a figure that is described to them and establish a pattern based on the description of the geometric figure. In this pattern blocks lesson plan, students fill out shape and fraction worksheets.
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Best lesson in the whole world!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study the concept of fraction using mathematical reasoning. In this problem solving fraction activity, students use various methods to explain their reasoning in solving fractions. Students use a number of different prompts to...
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Teach Students a Range of Problem-Solving Strategies

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Arming students with a multitude of strategies will help them meet their math challenges.
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The Window Problem

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students identify patterns and compute formulas to solve the problems. In this algebra lesson, students come up with a rule given a pattern, and analyze the relationship between data and graphs.
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Stackers Game for word fluency

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students create three letter words and decode for fluency and accuracy.  In this fluency activity, students use alphabet tiles to build words with the CVC pattern and read the word aloud.  Students alternate turns by stacking...
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Using Patterns

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this math worksheet, learners examine a drawing of a neighborhood made of geometric shapes. Students answer 5 questions about patterns they discover. Then learners answer 5 word questions about address numbers by using logical...
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Problem Solving

For Teachers K - 1st
Students participate in completing various locomotor skills. In this physical education/literacy lesson, students explore the gym searching for Halloween items to return back to their "home". Additionally, students must be engaged in the...
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I Spy a Pattern-Kindergarten

For Teachers K
Students copy, create, describe, and extend patterns with objects. They explore a variety of patterns through the use of manipulatives, sound, rhythms, songs and movement. Cooperative processes are used to encourage partner discussion.
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Learning about Fibonacci

For Students 5th - 7th
In this learning about Fibonacci worksheet, students read about Leonardo Fibonacci and his contribution to mathematics, then study the pattern of Fibonacci numbers, in math and in nature.
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How Much?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
It's time to go back over all that your class has learned about decimals, fractions, and percentages! To do so, individuals solve story problems that involve addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with decimals, explain how...
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Kelly's Kindergarten

April Daily Resources

For Teachers K - 2nd Standards
Spring has sprung in your classroom! An entire month of activities relating to spring prompts learners to color, draw, write, and work on phonics. 
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THUP Games

Monkey Math School Sunshine

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Hang out at the beach and listen to some relaxing tunes, all while developing basic math skills. An endless source of fun and learning for young children!
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Nonlinear Motion

For Students 8th Standards
Investigate nonlinear motion through an analysis using the Pythagorean Theorem. Pupils combine their algebraic and geometric skills in the 24th lesson plan of this 25-part module. Using the Pythagorean Theorem, scholars collect data on...
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Feelings and Emotions

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders express their emotions with a set of activities about self reflection and feelings. With a set of emotion cards and a worksheet that details negative thought patterns, the resource empowers young learners to discover and...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Regular Tessellations of the Plane

For Teachers 9th - 11th Standards
Bringing together the young artists and the young organizers in your class, this lesson takes that popular topic of tessellations and gives it algebraic roots. After covering a few basic properties and definitions, learners attack the...
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Match: Word and Picture Comprehension

For Students 1st - 2nd
An excellent ESL word and picture matching worksheet awaits your learners. They analyze seven pictures of body parts, and match these to the words that describe them.
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Patterns In Hexagon Tables

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders construct a rule about the number of sides found in a pattern of hexagons. In this mathematical problem solving lesson, 6th graders observe different hexagon patterns and create a rule about the relationship between the...
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Patterns and Sequences

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine sequential number patterns and the Fibonacci sequence. Given number patterns, they determine the next number in a sequence. Students develop their own number patterns and exchange them with another to be solved.
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Pattern Block Polygons

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders create polygons. In this shapes lesson, 6th graders explore prefixes such as oct, tri, quad, pent, etc. and share their findings. Students use pattern blocks to create two different polygons and label them.
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Patterns and Geometric Representations

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students explore patterns and sequences. Given an example of each, they discuss their observations. In groups, students participate in an "Around the World" activity where they rotate to different stations in the classroom to determine...
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Patterns and Pentominoes

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students participate in a class discussion about how pentominoes figure into the plot of "Chasing Vermeer." They then solve pentominoe puzzles and play interactive games. Resource links are provided for the activities and puzzles.
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Sunshine Math- 2 Earth, VI

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this math applications instructional activity, learners solve 7 varied problems that include patterns, area, logic, ordered pairs, and reasoning.
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Square Roots and Real Numbers

For Students 9th
In this square roots and real numbers worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 12 different problems that include types of numbers. First, they find each square root, rounding to the nearest hundredth. Then, students evaluate each...