Radford University
Pirate Attack
Arr ye matey, it's time for some trig. Learners first read up on the 2010 attack on the USS Nicholas by a group of pirates and the testimony of one of the witnesses. They use right triangle trigonometry to determine if the account is...
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Multiplication: A Treasure Hunt to Two and Three Digit by One Digit Multiplication
Here is a math lesson which has learners practice multiplying two and three digit numbers by one digit numbers. They discuss multiplication strategies and use those strategies to play a game.
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Math Maven Fractions
Students solve fraction mysteries. In this fractions lesson, students read Math Maven's Mysteries and use problem-solving and critical thinking skills to solve the mysteries.
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Reader Rabbit Math!
Students engage in an integrated lesson with a unit on inequalities.This math computer-based software lesson will utilize Reader Rabbit Math! The lesson is designed for students that are learning inequalities and basic computer skills.
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Captain Invincible and the Space Shapes
Students recognize the features of geometric shapes. In this geometric shapes instructional activity, students listen to Captain Invincible and the Space Shapes. Students create solid figures with marshmallows and toothpicks. Students...
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Medieval Money
High schoolers investigate the history of money as it was back then compare to now. In this algebra lesson plan, students analyze the type of money used in medieval times, the value of the currency and the coins used. They make a budget...
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Activity Plan 5-6: What's In a Name?
Students use family names to gather and analyze data. In this counting lesson, students use graph paper to help organize their data and then, in a staircase fashion, organize the names from longest to shortest so they can answer...
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Captain Invincible and the Space Shapes
Students identify geometric solids. In this geometric shapes lesson, students listen to the teacher read Captain Invincible and the Space Shapes by Stuart J. Murphy. Students then visit a web site where they identify types of triangles...
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SHHH It's a Secret
Students rewrite word problems using expressions and equations. In this algebra lesson, students use the correct variable to solve and write equations. They use the TI to graph their solution.
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Treasure Hunt: Coordinate Graphing
Two of the best words any one can hear– treasure hunt! Your class will be excited to practice graphing on a coordinate grraph as they identify and write coordinates for landmarks they see on a treasure map. They trace their route to the...
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Measure Hunt
Second graders measure classroom objects using metric and English rulers to find object which meet preset lengths given to each small group. The group draws pictures of the objects they found meeting their preset limits and present them...
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Pie Charts
Young scholars create their own pie chart about their total health, being comprised of physical, social, and mental health. They label each section physical, social, and mental, and label each section with the percentage they are...
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Fossil Fuels and Its Effects On The World
Young scholars explore the effects of a declining fossil fuel system would have on the world. They read the line graph and other information to answer questions about fossil fuels. Students use mathematics to analyze graphical data and...
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Teaching Geography Through Geocaching
Bring geography to life with a real world treasure hunt.