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Fly Away With Averages

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students study mean, median, and mode. They construct paper airplanes and test them to see how far they fly. They measure the distance and then find the averages of their throws. They use spreadsheet software to record the data in a...
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Compare and Contrast Creation Stories

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students compare and contrast creation stories.  In this Bible studies activity, students work in groups to read and summarize creation myths and share with their peers.  The class goes on to create a chart to compare and...
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Post Office Stamps

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students research and analyze how communication has changed over time. They chart communication developments on a timeline, and create commemorative stamps depicting forms of communication.
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Sink or Float?

For Teachers K - 5th
Students predict and explore to discover which objects sink or float in fresh and salt water, predict how salt affect objects, write predictions on T chart, discuss difference between man-made and natural waters, and graph results.
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Working with Spreadsheets

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students integrate physical education and technology. They give their best during jogging time and keep tally of the number of laps they run during their jogging time each day. They record this on a tally sheet and enter a formula which...
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Graphing with the Five Senses

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Young scholars collect data and record it on a bar graph. In this data graphing lesson, each small group of students is assigned to collect data on one of the five senses. They then practice a song that helps them remember the purpose of...
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Pi Mathematics

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners will measure common everyday objects in order to calculate pi. In this measurement lesson plan, students measure the circumference and diameters of objects and fill them into a chart which helps them calculate pi.
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TV Viewing

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students test a hypothesis to see if there is a direct correlation between number of hours of TV viewing and academic grade. They collect and compile data to enter on a spreadsheet and create a word processing document supporting their...
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ADULT ESOL LESSON PLAN--Level 2--Time and Money

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students, while daily reviewing an extensive vocabulary list of terms on the board, explore/identify what checking/saving accounts are used for as well as the process of writing a check.
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Safety First

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students study the safety rules in place in their own classroom. In this classroom safety lesson, students make a list of items they use in the classroom and fill out a chart for the item based on safe use and unsafe use. Students...
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Where's the Barbecue?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify the major landforms, regions and rivers on a map of South Carolina. They compare the locations of the major Native American groups in the state as well. They chart where barbecue restaurants are located and write...
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Graphs

For Teachers K
Students listen to the book, TOPS AND BOTTOMS looking at different vegetables from the story that they have tried in class that week. They then focus their attention on a graph called, "What is Your Favorite Vegetable?". They place a...
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Flavorful Spreadsheets

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students create a spreadsheet which includes a bar graph. They sort and classify information and use the average function on a spreadsheet. They research Skittles candy and summarize their findings on a spreadsheet.
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Investigating Porosity and Permeability

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Student describe porosity and permeability in sand, gravel, clay and potting soil. They experiment using different materials to discover the different porous substances and the permeability of the same substances. Students place data on...
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Math Bargains

For Teachers 1st
First graders use real coins or concrete models of coins to solve problems involving the purchase of items. They use cons and simulate going to a bargain store to purchase items. Students record the total cost of items. Pupils make a...
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Living Corn Necklace

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore heredity and observable traits through experimentation. They view several different types of corn and record their observation of physical traits on a class chart. They create a corn necklace by sprouting dried...