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Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL)

Examples of Social and Emotional Learning in Elementary Mathematics Instruction

For Teachers K - 6th
A 12-page document lists an abundance of math-related activities that boost social and emotional topics; self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision making.  
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Data Management

For Teachers 7th - 10th Standards
Using a carousel activity, class members gain an understanding of the idea of inferences by using pictures then connecting them to mathematics. Groups discuss their individual problems prior to sharing them with the entire class....
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Savings and Budget

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders investigate the concept of developing a budget. In this financial awareness lesson, 2nd graders read the book The Case of the Shrunken Allowance and brainstorm ways they can save and budget money. Students create their own...
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Ratio and Proportion

For Teachers 7th - 10th Standards
Do these items have the same ratio? Through a learning contract, pupils master proportions by practicing proportions via word problems, graphs, and with manipulatives. An exit ticket checks for understanding at the end of the...
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Symmetry with Shapes

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars analyze a symmetrical stamp design with an equal balance of light and dark to create a pattern in succession. In this shape design lesson, students review concepts of sign, symbol and language across cultures. Young...
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Birds Around the Village

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Learners observe the physical characteristics of birds and identify birds found in their village. They describe characteristics, behaviors and habitats of local birds in this series of lessons.
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Proving the Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve problems using the pythagorean Theorem. In this geometry lesson, students complete proofs using the Pythagorean Theorem. They share their proofs and solutions with their classmates and family members.
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The Fat and the Lean

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students collect data on calorie intake. In this algebra lesson, students use the collection of data to make better eating decisions. They investigate the nutritional value in food using a graph and draw conclusion from their findings.
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Spring: Giving Thanks to the Herring

For Teachers K - 7th
Students study the Wampanoag tribe to learn about the importance of the herring to their culture. In this Wampanoag instructional activity, students read information and complete multiple activities to learn about the role of the herring...
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Let's Talk Trash

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Learners identify class and types of materials in our environment.  In this investigative lesson students work in groups to process information about what actions should be taken concerning solid waste.
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Squaring Function of Natural Numbers

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders complete problems where they use the definition of exponents to expand the squaring function of natural numbers. In this squaring natural numbers lesson plan, 8th graders also identify squares form 0 - 12 and complete a...
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Imaginary Spaces: Designing a Play Space

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Learners apply their enthusiasm for imaginary play to create their own imaginary play space. In this novice architectural design activity, students arrange and glue pre-cut foam shapes to a cardboard base to set up their play space. In...
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Teaching in the Shared Way of Ghandi and Montessori

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
In this differentiated instructional activity, students incorporate different subjects using the Ghandi and Montessori methods instead of the traditional method used in regular schools. In math they investigate shapes, colors and sizes....
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The Geometry of Indigenous Art

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers examine the concepts of symmetry, rotations, reflections, translation, dialations, and tessellations and apply them to indigenous art. They also do Internet research and create artwork (painting, pottery, computer...
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High School Mathematics Problems from Alaska: Predicting Plant Coverage

For Students 9th - 12th
Learners participate in simulation as they examine vegetation in a square meter land plot. Students construct charts and a key to make predicitons about other land plots.
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ALASKA-CANADA HIGHWAY PROBLEM

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create a table of ordered pairs, using variables (dependent and independent), writing equations, converting metric and standard measurements for distance using mileposts.
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Cigarette Smoking

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers analyze the monetary cost associated with smoking cigarettes. They calculate the life expectancy associated with how many cigarettes are smoked a day. They complete story problems as well.
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The Stock Market Game

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Learners explore the stock market. They choose a company and research the company's financial report. Students select 4-10 stocks and become an advocate for one stock. Using spreadsheet software, learners compare stocks. They analyze...
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The Grouchy Ladybug

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students complete a Cirlce Map about time. They recall times during the grouchy ladybugs travels, and add dots on ladybugs using turn-around facts. Pupils correctly sequence the events of The Grouchy Ladybug. Students compose new...
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High School Mathematics Problems from Alaska: Extensions of Data: Barrow, Alaska Sunrise/Sunset Information

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students using given data to extrapolate new information, using a linear equation to predict later behavior, and using previous knowledge to synthesize new conjectures.
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High School Mathematics Problems from Alaska: Problem Setup and Pattern Recognition: Sunrise in Barrow, Alaska

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students make predictions using given data, writing a linear equation from given data, and using a linear equation to predict later behavior.
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High School Mathematics Problems from Alaska: AL-CAN Highway Problem

For Students 9th - 12th
Students write and solve equations converting between metric and standard measurement as they travel southeast on the Al-Can Highway.
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Commercial Salmon Fishing

For Students 9th - 12th
Students work with data about commercial fishing ofsalmon in Alaska. Students gather data, graph it, and analyze it.
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High School Mathematics Problems from Alaska: Dog Lot Math

For Students 9th - 12th
Students determine the cost of feeding dogs during the winter and summer months when using commercially produced dog food.