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Dividing by 10
Use money to help scholars understand dividing by 10. They examine a visual displaying one dollar as equivalent to 10 dimes. Then, learners examine sets of 10 dimes to determine how many dollars are represented in each problem. One is...
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Flying with Fractions
Students test their knowledge of the Wright Brothers and their aircraft, and compute ratio of two numbers to determine the ratio between wing span and length of aircraft.
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Coin Carnival
Students investigate the value of coins. For this coin value lesson, students read The Penny Pot by Stuart Murphy. Students expand on skills learned in the book and engage in activities to determine the value of a mixed set of coins...
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7th Grade Math Circle Graphs
Seventh graders are able to develop (synthesis) pie graphs with the class and on their own. They are told that pie charts are a graphic representation of material that can be given in the form of parts of a whole by using...
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It's A Snap! (Place Value Made Easy)
Students are introduced to the importance of using place value in number systems. They view a video, play games, explore websites and research the pay scale of three jobs that interest them.
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A Fraction of the Possibilities
Students review the conversion of fractions to decimals, develop strategies to compare fractions perform complex calculations using ratio techniques similar to the construction of fractions.
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Money: Count Pennies, Save a Dollar
Students determine how to make the largest sum of money using the least amount of coins. For this mixed currency lesson, students listen to a reading of If You Made a Million by David M. Schwartz before participating in money counting...
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Regents Exam: Solving Rationals 1
In this rational number worksheet, students add and subtract fractions containing variables. They find common denominators and solve for the unknown. This four-page worksheet contains eighteen problems. Answers are listed on the last...
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Beans and Genes/Genetic Probability
Students use 2 sets of colored beans to represent the genes of an organism. In this genetic probability lesson plan, students use the colored beans to represent the genotypes of offspring which they pull out of a box at random while the...
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Popcorn Geography
Students use kernels to create a "Top Corn-Producing States" map or graph. They read and round off numbers. Students identify on a U.S. outline map the location of corn-growing states. They create a visual (map or graph) illustration...
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Place Value
In this algebra worksheet, students rewrite problems to the nearest decimal place given using the correct place value. There are 40 questions that are matching.
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Equal Groups
Students explore statistics by completing a graphing activity. In this data analysis lesson, students define a list of mathematical vocabulary terms before unpacking a box of raisins. Students utilize the raisins to plot data on a line...
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Isolines
In this isolines worksheet, students are given a series of numbers representing altitudes and they draw the isolines for 50 foot intervals. Students determine gradients between given points on the map.
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Triangle Fundamentals Multiple Choice
In this triangle fundamentals worksheet, students identify possible side lengths of triangles. The first three problems give measurements of the sides, students select the combination that is possible in a triangle. The final three...
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Do the Elephants Need Sunscreen? A Study of the Weather Patterns in Etosha
Students analyze the weather patterns in Namibia. They create a graph of the yearly temperatures and use the internet to gather information. They discuss how the weather goes in cycles in the area.
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Dividing by 4's
Third graders explore math functions by completing problem solving activities. In this division lesson, 3rd graders utilize the division strategies acquired earlier to divide multiple digit numbers by 4's. Students complete problems on...
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Find the possible values for the Median
In this online math instructional activity, students find values for the median given a variety of sets of data. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties. A...
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Topographic Mapping Skills
In this geography worksheet, students read an excerpt about topographic maps and why they are useful for various jobs. They also respond to eleven questions that follow related to the excerpt and locating specific map points on the map...
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Factors
In this math activity, 3rd graders focus on determining missing factors. Students complete 34 problems representing factors of whole numbers.
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The Window Problem
Students 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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The Spanish American War (1898-1901)
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer questions about the Spanish American War. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet.
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Acids and Bases
In this acid and base learning exercise, students calculate the pH of solutions, sketch a titration curve, write equations used to determine the pH of solutions and determine the location on a titration curve of a given molar solution.
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Introducing Powers and Models II: Multiplication Rummy
Learners practice their multiplication table using a game to increase speed and accuracy. In this multiplication activity, students distribute 5 random number cards to each player (2-5 players) and they "play" if their hand includes 3...
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Ten More and Ten Less
Get learners to analyze two-digit numbers based on place value, and use manipulatives to add and subtract both 1 and 10. A place value chart is available, and you can project it during guided practice. Through visualizing numbers,...