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The Coordinate Plane

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers engage in a lesson that is about the concept of graphing using the coordinate plane. They view a PowerPoint presentation and practice solving different problems. Students discuss vocabulary words with the help of the...
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Metric Conversion

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders convert within the metric system of measurement.  In this seventh grade math/science instructional activity, 7th graders view a PowerPoint presentation that introduces metric conversion.  Students use the...
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Teach Your Friends Polynomials

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate polynomials.  In this ninth or tenth grade mathetmatics lesson, students teach their peers the steps to adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, and factoring polynomials.  Students create a PowerPoint...
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The Probability Project

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students work together to complete a project on probability. In groups, they solve probability equations based on the formula and scenerio given to them in a PowerPoint presentation. To end the lesson, they take a quiz on each problem...
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Electricity for Kids! It's Shocking!

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students investigate the world of electricity by completing a KWL sheet. In this energy lesson, students view PowerPoint presentations about electricity, who invented it, and how it is used today. Students define several electricity...
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Similar Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students differentiate between similar and congruent triangles. In this geometry lesson, students identify the missing side and angle of a triangle. They identify the different ratio and proportion of the sides of a triangle.
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Smart Jeopardy Review

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils review information from their class by participating in a mock Jeopardy game.  In this study habits lesson plan, students view Jeopardy style questions from a PowerPoint presentation and answer them via a Smart Board....
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99.86% - Measuring Our Sun's Mass

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students determine just how large the sun is. In this solar system lesson plan, students follow the prescribed steps to draw a box that represents the size of the sun and its mass compared to the entire solar system.
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Write the Equation of a Line Given the Slope and a Point

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students write the equation of a line given the slope and y-intercept. In this algebra lesson, students are given a point a the line and the slope of the line and are asked to write an equation of the line. They relate lines to real life...
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Solutions to Equations with Variables on Both Sides

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students solve equations with variables on both sides. In this algebra lesson, students solve equations using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. They graph their solution on a coordinate plane.
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Translating Word Phrases into Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students view a PowerPoint and practice writing algebraic expressions from word phrases. In this algebra lesson, students utilize phrases such as, "plus, minus, sum, difference, increased by and subtracted from." There are 5 problems on...
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Tied Up In Knots

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Young scholars untie knots and relate it to math. For this algebra lesson, students explore the history of knot tying. The tie their own knots and untie the knots using ropes.
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Show Me The Money

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students use "play money" as manipulatives, moving from coin identification to coin combinations totaling one dollar. They combine classroom work with Internet sites. Students use a buddy system to practice writing and solving word...
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Integers

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students graph integers on a number line. In this integers lesson, students create a colored foldable to assist them with notetaking and problem solving.  Students complete exercises from text.
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Literal Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore Literal Equations. In this literal equations lesson plan, students use the Internet to connect to links and solve linear equations. Students investigate, analyze and record their findings on various activity worksheets.
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A Measuring Adventure

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students practice measuring items. In this measurement lesson, students read the book Measuring Penny and create their own system of measurement. Students measure various items in the classroom, using their creative measurement system.
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Biomes: Precipitation Graph

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students practice graphing by studying biomes.  In this precipitation lesson, students graph the precipitation patterns for the 7 biomes on Earth.  Students view a PowerPoint presentation in class which explores the 7 biomes...
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"Like Terms", I Add Them

For Teachers 9th Standards
Ninth graders add and subtract polynomials.  In this Algebra I lesson plan, 9th graders work practice problems as they view a PowerPoint presentation of the lesson plan.  Both the horizontal and vertical methods of addition and...
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Search and Rescue Project

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students create a search and rescue party. In this geometry lesson, students simulate a rescue operation using math. They calculate the time, rate and solve word problems related to the real world.
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The Ultimate Classroom: Presentations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers create a classroom floor plan. In this ultimate classroom instructional activity, students create a floor plan to scale, determine a materials list with cost, and write a summary of their results. They create a...
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Budgeting Makes a Difference!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers develop a budget for either a single parent, or a household with two adults and a child. They develop a list of expenses, and create a PowerPoint presentation.
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Nature of Geometry

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders capture geometry in nature. In this nature of geometry lesson, 4th graders use digital cameras to find real life examples of geometric terms.  Students create a presentation using the digital pictures and terms with...
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Living on a Fixed Income

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students examine living on a fixed income. In this financial analysis instructional activity, students discuss living on a fixed income and discuss wants and needs. Students research money saving tips and create a PowerPoint about the...
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Business: Making a Budget

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students plan a one-month budget, allowing for unexpected expenses. Using checkbook skills, they pay mock bills. Working in small groups, students watch a teacher-prepared Powerpoint presentation, visit financial Websites, and utilize...

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