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Scrabble Problem
In this algebra activity, 4th graders play a game of scrabble using equations. They use the rules for scrabble when solving the equations.
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Wealth
Third graders read the story The Day I Was Rich and learn about the role of money and taxes. In this money lesson plan, 3rd graders count large sums of money, group them, and give it away in the form of taxes. They discuss wealth and how...
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Round to the Nearest Thousand
In this rounding worksheet, students examine 9 different numbers, write the 2 numbers each number falls between and then round each number to the nearest thousand. Next, students solve 15 fill in the blank problems where they round...
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Finding Sums to 6
Students explore the additive identity property where they add multiple numbers to get to the number 6. For this number 6 lesson plan, students also work on their addition charts.
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Celebrating 100
First graders tally the number of days spent at school until they reach the number 100. They complete a variety of activities to commemorate this day and consider the importance of the number zero.
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Lattice Method of Multiplication Variances
Young scholars explore the lattice method of mulitplication variances through the game "Multiplication Wrestling." They view a model of how to play the game and play three rounds, recording their patterns and discussing the strategies...
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Identifying and Writing Decimals up to Thousandths
A simple instructional activity asks learners to write five numbers in decimal form. Sets of blocks represent the numbers and include whole number blocks, tenths, hundredths, and thousandths. Use this to follow other worksheets by the...
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Converting Decimals to Fractions (3 of 3)
In this decimal conversion worksheet, students use their problem solving skills to convert 18 decimal numbers to fractions or mixed numbers in lowest terms.
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Minnesota Muskrat's Worldwide Adventures
In this long division instructional activity, 5th graders solve problems to decode a secret message. Students solve for 60 problems with some remainders and two digit quotients.
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Ten Trigonometric Review Problems - Calculator Required
In this trigonometry review worksheet, students convert between radians and degrees, sketch angles, evaluate trig. functions, solve for missing angles, and find the functions that satisfy the given conditions.
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Currency and Exchange Rates
Fifth graders share the book, "The Story of Money" and discuss the uses of money, bartering, trade and the history of money. Students discuss various ways of spending: cash, check, debit/credit cards and review the check writing process....
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Making Predictions
Students explore the concept of probabiility and outcome through several decision making activities. Making accurate predictions in daily life including weather forecasting, stock market selections, or job changes are all dependent on...
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Find That Bargain!
Young scholars explore the methods of calculating percentages, reading and the construction of graphs, and an awareness of consumer concerns in this lesson. The movement of the decimal point often results in uncertainty and confusion....
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Addition Relay
Third graders, in pairs, use a bag of counters which can be dried beans, squares of papers, etc.
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Decimals: Thousandths
Nine fractions and mixed numbers are provided for your class to write as decimals. All have denominators of 1000. Then, nine decimal numbers, all thousandths, are provided for learners to write as fractions or mixed numbers. If you use...
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Graphing Data on Ellis Island
Third graders use data to make a bar graph. In this graphing and social studies lesson plan, 3rd graders use data about where Ellis Island immigrants came from to complete a bar graph on Microsoft Excel.
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Scrabble Problem
In this secondary mathematics worksheet, high schoolers use clues to determine each word and the correct placement of each word played in a Scrabble game. The one page worksheet contains one problem. Answers are not provided.
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Playing the Vocabulary Game
This wonderful game is a terrific way to reinforce important vocabulary words across the curriculum
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Bringing the Solar System Down to Earth
Students develop a scaled down model of the solar system. In small groups, they calculate the scaled-down diameters of the planets and the sun, the scaled-down distance of the planets from the sun, complete two charts, and create a...
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Launches for the Stars
Students are introduced to rockets and the space shuttle program. After viewing a 1960s show, they examine the role and history of NASA and how it evolved into having a space shuttle program. In groups, they create their own model rocket...