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Building Storm Shelters
Sixth graders explore area and perimeter. In this online interactive area and perimeter instructional activity, 6th graders investigate why the perimeter of rectangles can vary considerably even when the area is held constant. Students...
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How To Organize Data into Matrices
For this matrix worksheet, students organize given data into matrices and answer questions from given matrices. Explanations, definitions, and examples are provided.
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Ten Word Problems Solved Using Systems of Equations
In this quadratic linear systems of equations worksheet, learners solve ten word problems using systems of equations. The solutions are provided.
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Density Discoveries
Pupils participate in Density Discoveries, which is a hands-on learning opportunity for students to find the mass, volume, and density of solid matter.
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The Calculus Whiz Who Owned a Box Company
Students use the relationship between volume and surface area to construct a box out of a piece of paper that maximizes volume using a table and by using graphing and calculus techniques.
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Multiplication: 2-digit x 1-digit to 999
Thirty quick problems make this an ideal assessment when learners are working with two-digit multiplication. Note that this has been identified by the publisher as aligned to meet CCSS.Math.Content.4.NBT.5, it is rather simple and likely...
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Multiplication: 2-digit x 2-digit - no regrouping
For those who are just starting out with multiplying multiple digits, this is an appropriate assignment. No regrouping is required as mathematicians find the product for 30 different problems. Answers are provided.
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Division: Four Digit by One Digit
Lengthen learners' long division skills with this single-page handout. They must use problem solving skills to find the quotient when a four-digit number is divided by one digit. This is a nice assignment for early in the process of...
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Where In the World Are We?
Fifth graders read postcards and find their locations on maps. They use the pictures and text on the postcards to write about imaginary vacations. They compute the mileage and compare it to TripMaker data.
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Calculating Areas of Rectangles
In this geometry instructional activity, learners calculate the areas of rectangles. They use the formula for area of a rectangle.
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Where am I Located
Learners calculate and find a certain location. In this geometry lesson, students examine a coordinate plane for pair of coordinates. They calculate the distance between point using the distance formula and estimation.
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Pi Day (March 14)
Fourth graders determine the value of ? by measuring the circumference and diameter of circular objects such as soup cans, Oreo cookies, etc..
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Reliable Problem Solving Techniques
Young scholars practice the Request-Response-Result problem solving technique. They explore how and when it should be used.
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Sloping and Intersecting a Linear Function
Students examine and discuss typical linear equations, and the difference between a linear and nonlinear equation. They observe examples of linear equations and complete a worksheet.
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Function Tables
Learners practice representing problems found in the real world in terms that can be translated into mathematical expressions. The situations are represented in tables and graphs by students.
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M & Ms in a Bag
Students make predictions about the number and colors of M&M's in a snack size package. They create an Excel spreadsheet to record the data from their small group's bag, create a graph of the data, and discuss the variations of data...
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Use Information in Line, Bar, Circle, and Picture Graphs to Make Comparisons and Predictions
Eighth graders explore the concept of graphs. In this graphs lesson, 8th graders compare and contrast picture graphs, bar graphs, line graphs, and circle graphs. Students examine each type of graph and answer questions and make...
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Cause and Effect
Students explore subtext by reading sample paragraphs in class. In this cause and effect lesson plan, students read several different paragraphs and practice identifying the relationship between cause and effect within the short...
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Ratio Relationships
Students solve for the different ratio and proportion of a problem. In this geometry activity, students show their knowledge of how to solve proportional relationships. They convert between percent, decimals and fractions.
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The Calculus Whiz Who Loved Candy
Students develop an equation for finding the volume of a commonly known piece of candy (M&M, Hershey's Kiss, Tootsie Roll Pop, Life Saver, etc.) by using calculus.
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Finding the Measure of Segments
Young scholars observe and solve examples of betweenness, ruler postulate, and segment addition postulate. They complete the Finding the Measure of Segments worksheet using the distance formula.
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Coordinate Grid: Mapping Archeological Sites
Fourth graders discover how to apply the Cartesian coordinate system by figuring out the length and width of their school playground. They determine that pacing is an important tool for the initial mapping of a site. Students conduct a...
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Spaced Out
The young scholars are able to use a formula to calculate the volume of cuboids by measuring the length of each of the three dimensions. They also investigate the relationship between milliliters and cubic centimeters.
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Russian Dolls Investigation
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...