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Field Trip Snack Holder

For Teachers 3rd
Is light related to insulation? An informative hands-on STEM activity demonstrates how light affects temperature. First, the class investigates how light passes through different mediums and how that relates to temperature. Then,...
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Three Squirrels and a Pile of Nuts

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students solve story problems using a spreadsheet in combination with various problem-solving strategies. Working in teams of three, students create attempt to solve a story problem using three different methods; using manipulative,...
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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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Engineering Design and Problem Solving

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders determine the pixels in photos. In this engineering lesson, 12th graders design a picture mosaic using the computer. They design their own class picture.
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Not So Snappy 2

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this math worksheet, students learn to use problem solving strategies such as making a list, guess and check, working backwards and drawing a diagram. Students read and solve 6 sentences.
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Problem Solving

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders solve problems involving money at learning situations. They solve the problems and determine if there is a solution, one solution, or many solutions. They write problems that have more than one solution and incorporate...
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Utilizing Individual Resources in Everyday Problem Solving

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students utilize their understanding of individual resources in solving practical, everyday problems that might arise in the workplace and/or in their family and home.
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Grade 2: Texas Problem Solving

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders use numerical data about Texas to write and solve real-life problems involving addition and subtraction (or multiplication and division). They work in pairs to choose three numerical facts about Texas to use to make up...
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Special Ed.: Social Problem Solving Skills

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the logical steps used for solving social problems. Using video scenarios, Through group instruction, they aid each other in the discussions decision making, and role-playing. Topics covered include situations related...
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The Bananas Problem

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students read a fraction word problem and find the solution. In this fraction word problem lesson, students read the word problem about fractions and find a solution. Students use the links to find different solutions to the problems.
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Measurement and Problem Solving

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students solve problems using a calendar. In this calendar lesson, students complete a worksheet of math story problems. Example problems are provided. 
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Problem Solve Your School

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners work together to solve a real life problem that affects their school. They follow the engineering design process to develop and test their solution. They share their ideas with the class.
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Illustrate a Story Problem

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students choose a math fact or number sentence to illustrate. They then use KidPix to illustrate a story problem for the math fact or number sentence using pictures, stamps, numbers, and symbols.
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Not So Snappy 5 Word Problems

For Teachers 5th
In this math worksheet, 5th graders analyze 5 word problems in which the numbers are written in a mix of digits and words. Students read and solve the problems.
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Applications and Problem Solving

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, students apply the skills of reading and critical thinking in order to create the solutions to the word problems.
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Analyzing Problem Solving-3

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In this elementary math worksheet, young scholars read the word problems and figure out what kind of number sentence is used to solve the four questions.
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Analyzing Problem Solving-5

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this elementary math worksheet, pupils read the word problems in order to write the appropriate number sentence and solve the 4 questions.
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Analyzing Problem Solving-4

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this elementary math worksheet, students write a number sentence for the four problems and then use them to find the solutions.
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Uniform-Motion Problems: Just Playing with Cars

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore the concept of the formula for distance. In this formula for distance lesson, students time battery operated cars with constant velocity over 15 meters. Students use the distance = rate x time formula to determine the...
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The "Heart" of the Problem

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students explore mathematical operations while studying nutrition. In this physical fitness lesson, students explore calories, pulse rate, and the circulatory system. Students use mathematical data to create a healthy physical fitness...
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Identifying Extra Information in Word Problems

For Teachers 6th - 7th
In this math worksheet, students discover that some word problems have extra information which can be disregarded. Students solve 20 problems which have unneeded information. There are good directions and hints.
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Word Problems

For Teachers 9th - 11th
In this algebra lesson, students rewrite word problems dealing with systems of equations into algebraic equations and solve for the unknown. There are two word problems on this worksheet.
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Bar Models to Solve Word Problems

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students model inequalities as they solve for the missing variable. In this algebra lesson plan, students model their inequalities and use it to  identify less than, greater than and applying it to solving for the missing value.
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The Window Problem

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars 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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