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Water Usage and Conservation

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars investigate water usage at school and at home. They use graphs and tables to evaluate water usage. Students describe possible water conservation measures. They use graphs and tables to relate data as part of a written report.
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Connecting Algebraic Reasoning to Models

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students analyze relating a model to an algebraic equation and visa versa. Patterns are reviewed in detail and then in pairs new models are created and then translated into a word problem or equation. They illustrate their models on...
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PLANETS IN PROPORTION

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discover scales for both the solar bodies' relative sizes and their distances from the sun. They find equatorial circumference and volumes of their solar bodies. Students apply estimation strategies and proportioanl reasoning to...
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Measurement: Length, Capacity, and Time

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders listen to Susan Hightower's, "Twelve Snails to One Lizard" and discuss the need for standard units of measurement. They make a body model on butcher paper which they use to measure their body parts and complete a worksheet....
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Connections Involving Geometry And Inequalities

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
In this math worksheet, students investigate inequalities using problems like: If x and y are randomly determined so that 1 < x < 3 and 4 < y < 7, then what is the probability that | x – y |< 4?
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Astronomy

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students complete a series of activities to better understand space studies. In this space science lesson, the teacher is provided with a number of activities for students to complete such as finding words that begin with the prefix...
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Figuring Elapsed Time

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students discover the concept of elapsed time. In this calculating time lesson, students utilize the Internet to complete record sheets based on the concept of elapsed time. Finally, the students answer questions on their own.
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Systems and Applications

For Teachers 11th
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders solve 14 systems of equations using substitution or elimination and 14 word problems.
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Compass Crusaders

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners discover how to use a compass and how to use that knowledge in the field while applying orienteering and mathematical skills.
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Russian Dolls Investigation

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students measure a set of Russian dolls using the metric system. For 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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Pump Up the Volume

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders calculate volume. In this volume lesson, 4th graders calculate, estimate, and compare units of volume in English and metric systems.
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Light Bounce

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve problems involving triangles. In this geometry lesson, students apply properties of triangles to find the missing angles and sides. They identify angles of parallel lines cut by a transversal.
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Square Graphs

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students identify the different properties of quadrilaterals. For this geometry-lesson, students define parallel sides and diagonals of polygons as they compare to a quadrilateral. They identify the methods to find the angles in a...
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Peter's String

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students are introduced to the math problem and consider how they could approach it. In pairs, students investigate Peter's conjecture in any way they see fit. They then share their answers with the class.
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Units Of Time

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
In this units of time worksheet, students cut out ten strips of time and then match up the strips of time to their actual times.
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Pedometer Partner Fitness Fun (with Digi-walkers)

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students enhance fitness through the use of stations, working with another, and technology (e.g., digiwalkers).
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Spark Activity: Snakes and Lizards

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners are divided into 2 groups: "snakes" and "lizards." Lizards move about the room in a way designated by the teacher, while snakes remain on their "rock" holding a given object and perform a balancing movement. Lizards guess what...
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Jog & Jump Partner Activity (with Digi-Walker Pedometers)

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Student, work in pairs, to measure their jumping and jogging on a pedometer. They add the jumping and jogging scores together to get a team score.
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You Can Count on Squares!

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders engage in and explore to develop mathematical, specifically algebraic, ideas. Although the tasks are built around measurement, they are algebraic to the extent that they require 'formulae' to be derived form the geometric...
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Mapping A Stream

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students participate in mapping an actual waterway. They include reach lengths, transects, compass reading, and scale determinations. They include windfalls, plant cover, types of streambed composition, and landmarks such as trees and...
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Making Rectangles

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Learners study rectangles. In this math instructional activity, students use numbers, measurements and geometry to draw rectangles of varying sizes.
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Construct Figures to Find Specific Volume

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders use number cubes to explore volume of two-dimensional shapes. They roll a die and construct a shape using the numbers rolled as measurements of the sides. They estimate the volume of a given object, and then use the...
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Dribble Frenzy

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students reinforce and review dribbling skills taught in previous class lessons and compare their ability to dribble with different types of balls.
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Black Bayou Lake Measures Up

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students, in groups, estimate measurments and then select the tools needed and measure various items at Black Bayou Lake refuge.

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