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The Value of Water
Students determine the amount of water used or misused daily in a home. They identify ways to conserve use of water. They discuss why water is essential for day-to-day living and how water contributes to the standard of living for...
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George Washington: Reading Comprehension/Biography
In this George Washington reading comprehension learning exercise, 4th graders will read a short (1 page) biography about Washington and answer 6 multiple choice questions.
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Not So Snappy 2
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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Balance Adding Integers
In this positive and negative numbers activity, students complete a balance sheet by writing positive and negative numbers in the space to match transactions. They find the balance of the account. This one-page activity...
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Arc Length - Horse
Students define an arc and calculate its length. In this geometry lesson, students find examples of arc in the real world. They show their understanding of arcs through problem solving.
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Journey to Tibet
Students create "Culturegrams" from the library and travel guides provided during class. They use the library and PC lab during study hall to work on a PowerPoint presentation and show the PowerPoint to the class to describe your trip.
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The Great Fire of London
In this Great Fire of London study guide worksheet, students read about the 1666 event. Students read 5 sections of information and examine pictures that summarize 5 days of the event.
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Identifying Irony
In this identifying irony learning exercise, 9th graders read 6 paragraphs, identify the type of irony being used (dramatic, situational, verbal) and explain their answer.
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Supermarket
Students watch demonstrations of 2 ways for people to check out at a supermarket based on today's technology. In this supermarket lesson plan, students conclude which method is faster and explain why.
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Writing: Parallel Structure
In this writing with parallel structure worksheet, learners examine 20 sentences and note whether they are correctly or incorrectly written in terms of parallel structure.
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Divide by a Fraction
In this dividing by fractions practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Penny Pinchers
Students, by participating in a classroom toy store, are introduced to the penny.
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Coin Probability
Fourth graders, in pairs, receive three different types of coin bags. They pick coins out of the bag and tally what was picked fifteen times. They do it with all three bags for three separate tallies.
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For Sale!
Students review same type (denomination) coin sets, and build same type coin sets equaling fifty cents.
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Divided We Stand
Young scholars figure out how to arrange seating in a concert hall given specific requirements. They better explain how dividing can allow us to arrive at mathematical solutions quickly and logically.
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Making Cents
Students play a game in which they create monetary amounts using different coin combinations.
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Word Problem: How Much More?
Second graders solve a subtraction word problem. In this subtraction lesson, 2nd graders solve a word problem asking "How much more?" by using the relationship between subtraction and addition.
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Four Famous Faces
Fifth graders examine the South Dakota Quarter Reverse and identify the images on it. They discuss the accomplishments of the four presidents. They create coins of four people in their school. They arrange bags of plastic coins by their...
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Grouping Dinosaurs
Students investigate sets and subsets as they group coins and dinosaurs. Using scissors and provided sheet, they sort dinosaurs according to their commonalities. Their groupings are shared with the class.
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A Classroom Coin
Students examine coins and find symbols that were selected for the country. They discuss the eagle as a symbol of the United States. They develop a list of characteristics of their class and design a coin that embodies these qualities.
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Pioneers In Space
Pupils discover the meaning of the word pioneer by using a variety of different activities. They are introduced to some of the pioneers of aviation in Ohio. They use coins and conduct research about some of the persons who accomplished...
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Business Phrasal Verbs Exercise
In this business phrasal verb instructional activity, students match the phrasal verb to the meaning of the verb. Students then translate the meaning of the phrasal verb and use the phrasal verbs in sentences.
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Polymer Physics on the Playground
Students investigate what materials allow them to slide down a slide the fastest. They set up test procedures and carry out an experiment.
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Worth Their Weight
Students weigh various circulating coins in grams, and record their findings on a data chart for comparisons. They compare weights of coins and use subtraction of decimals to find the difference.