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Initial Fraction Ideas Lesson 7: Overview

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders recognize that the larger the denominator of a fraction, the smaller the piece you have.  In this fraction lesson, 3rd graders compare fractions and order them from largest to smallest. Students complete an exercise...
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Connections

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders create a musical composition, a drawing, or a 3D structure to show how math connects to other subjects. In this math and other subjects lesson plan, 5th graders present their presentations to the class and explain the...
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From Trees to Paper

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate logging and the process of paper making.  In this forestry lesson, 6th graders analyze pictures of trees being processed into the paper they use everyday.  Students solve and create math problems based...
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Deep Sea Drilling

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore ocean vessels that drill the ocean floor. In this ocean drilling instructional activity, students watch videos about drilling the ocean floor and discuss. Middle schoolers get into groups, go...
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Percent and Percentage Problems

For Teachers 9th - 11th
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students solve application problems involving percents, percent error, and percent of increase or decrease.  The two page worksheet contains a combination of fourteen multiple choice and free...
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Fashion Sense and Dollar Wise

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students find the cost of an outfit. In this percentages lesson, students look at ads, pick out an outfit, and find the sale price. They create a commercial and complete 4 included worksheets. 
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Meet the Neighbors: Planets Around Nearby Stars

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students explain why a transiting planet causes a periodic dimming in the light from its parent star. They determine the radius of a planet, and its orbital distance, by analyzing data and manipulating equations. Students compare the...
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Simulation: Feudal Candy

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students play a role-playing game using candy to identify the order of a feudalistic society. In this world history lesson, students identify the order of societal rank and loyalties within feudal Europe.
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Build A Skittles Graph

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore graphing. In this graphing lesson, students sort Skittles candies and use the color groups to create a bar graph. Rubrics and extension activities are provided.
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Cause and effect Relationship

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine folk’s tales for Cause and Effect. In this literature lesson, students read "The Origin of Fire" and "The Origin of Medicine” and look for cause and effect. They use a TI Navigator to write down their findings.
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How Does a Spring Scale Work?

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students create visuals of the effect of a spring scale. In this algebra lesson, students use the navigator to graph the effects created by a spring scale. They draw conclusion from the graph.
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Russian Dolls Investigation

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students measure a set of Russian dolls using the metric system. In 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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Are you in Golden Shape

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students solve and verify the solution for unknown measures. In this geometry lesson, students identify the properties of circles. They use the arc, angle and segment relationship to find the missing measures.
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Crafty Fractions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study fractions. In this fractions lesson, 4th graders define fraction-related vocabulary words. Students use beads to study fractions. Students draw shapes to study fraction equivalency and brainstorm fractions they use...
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Determining Angle Measure with Parallel Lines

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students observe and solve examples of corresponding angle postulates, alternate interior angle theorems, and exterior and consecutive angles. They complete the Determining Angle Measure With Parallel Lines worksheet.
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Using Math Concepts to Collect and Document Specimens

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students determine the length and width of leaf samples to the nearest millimeter and the circumference of trees. They participate in a discussion about the importance of collecting specimens carefully. They compile accurate...
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Graphing Linear Inequalities

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders extend skills for representing and solving linear equations to linear inequalities. Lesson activities build understanding and skill by plotting ordered pairs of numbers that either satisfy or do not satisfy a given...
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Budget Finances

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students role play the role of a recent graduate of high school living on their own. Using play money, they are given one month's salary and they discover they own their own house or apartment and owe money on a car loan. They develop...
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Differentiate Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the differences between elements, compounds and mixtures. Using diagrams, they compare and contrast atoms and molecules and describe various chemical reactions. They distinguish the differences between ionic and...
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I Scream for Ice Cream!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Students perform an experiment. In this combinations lesson, students complete an experiment where they find out how many ice cream cone combinations they can make with 5 different flavors of ice cream and 4 types of cones. They design a...
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The Circle's Measure

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students explore circumference and diameter. For this math lesson, students apply their knowledge of circumference and diameter to solve mathematical riddles. Students apply this knowledge to find circumference and diameter of various...
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Round The Track

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders develop problem solving skills while learning to measure an athletic track. The focus upon logic and reasoning is helpful for all types of science and math calculations.
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Fickled Fractions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore which fractions are made real in our world. They also show the relationship of cross multiplication and equivalent fractions To reinforce fraction skills.
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In Country: An Integrated Look at the Vietnam War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore aspects of the Vietnam War and how it relates to the heritage of America. In an attempt to understand the level of involvement, students analyze statistics from the Vietnam war. Students watch a video, read a book, and...

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