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The Statue of Liberty: The Meaning and Use of a National Symbol
Engage your class in a series of activities, each related to the use or analysis of symbols used to convey patriotic or national concepts. They identify different national symbols and explain their meanings, discussing the importance of...
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Sign and Symbol Cards
It's important for children to understand the symbols they will encounter during math lessons. Print and cut these cards which include the number 60, the signs for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. They can be used to...
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Signs and Symbols
Sixth graders carefully analyze a triptych of the nativity, paying close attention to the lines, shapes and symbols included in the artwork. They explore the role of the Catholic church in society at the time the piece was created and...
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Sunny Symbols
After listening to a series of stories about signs and symbols associated with the United States, pupils discuss the importance of the sun in Native American legends and as a representation of New Mexico. As part of this exploration,...
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Symbols of Our State: Arkansas
Here are a series of lessons designed to assist early elementary learners to discover the symbols of Arkansas. They learn about the state flag, insect, state seal, state bird, flower, tree, and gem. A booklet (emedded in the plan), is...
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Math Symbols
Some times simple is as good as gold. Early learners are introduced to the basic mathmatical symbols used to represent addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and equals; each slide contains one large image of each symbol.Â
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Greater Than, Less Than, or Equal To
This resource offers a quick lesson in using the symbols for greater than, less than, and equal to to compare single-digit numbers. However, the practice worksheet included has learners comparing numbers to the 100,000s, as well as...
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The Exchange, Destruction and Reconstruction of Architectural Signs and Symbols in Mexico-Tenochtitlan: A History of Order and Power
Fifth graders use the internet to research the history of cultures throughout the world. In groups, they disucss the meaning of various symbols and view Tenochtitlan as a center of power and wealth. They use everyday materials to...
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Signs
Signs, signs, everywhere there are signs. Pupils match the 4 symbols in the left-hand column to the words plus, equal to, division, or multiplication in the right-hand column. This is a great way to build mathematical sign recognition.
Sign Writing
American Sign Language Hand Symbols
Whether you are learning or teaching American Sign Language, a thorough resource on the ways to depict different hand symbols is sure to enhance your journey into proficiency. With sections on different hand symbol groups, including...
Illustrative Mathematics
Comparing Numbers
Young mathematicians spin their way to a deeper number sense with this fun, collaborative activity. Using two spinners, one with the numbers 0-9 and the other with the decades 00-90, pairs of students take turns building and comparing...
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The Symbolism of Sunflower Seeds in Ghost
Ghost by Jason Reynolds is a coming-of-age book that resonates with teenagers who have experienced childhood trauma. Explore the novel with an interactive resource that focuses on the author's use of symbolism, particularly with...
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Lakota Signs & Symbols
Students discuss and identify the signs, symbol, and sacred animals associated with traditional Lakota objects of the past. They then design and create a two-dimensional piece of art that incorporates one of these signs or symbols.
Literacy Design Collaborative
"Masque of the Red Death" - Symbolism and the Development of an Allegory
Analyze chunks of Masque of the Red Death to determine Edgar Allan Poe's use of symbolism and development of allegory. Readers learn new vocabulary words, answer comprehension questions, and identify symbols throughout the story. They...
Royal Society of Chemistry
Hazard Symbols
Starting in 2015, all chemicals must have a pictogram of the associated chemical hazards. A brain-building activity reviews four of the basic symbols found in a typical science laboratory. Through a fun puzzle, scholars apply their...
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Add and Subtract Equations with Equal Sign
Gain exposure to addition and subtraction symbols. First, pupils examine a visual number sentence (featuring Sponge Bob), filling in the correct symbol to make it a complete equation. Next, they read a run-on number sentence involving...
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Greater Than, Less Than, or Equal To
Elementary schoolers explore using the symbols for greater than, less than, and equal to in various equations. They discuss the different signs used in equations and what each sign represents. Young scholars practice using the various...
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Equal To, More Than, or Less Than
As they examine 10 pairs of numbers, learners fill in the box between them to compare values. They use mathematical symbols to indicate greater than, less than, or equal to. The numbers are between 5 and 99. This drill-and-practice...
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Greater Than, Less Than or Equal To: Math Challenge
Take number comparison problems to the next level. The class must add first to determine the numbers in each set and then use the appropriate symbol to show which number is greater than, less than, or equal. There are 10 problems and 1...
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Sign of the Beaver
This well-designed presentation serves as an excellent test review for students who have just read the book "Sign of the Beaver." Students must answer fill-in-the-blank, multiple choice, and matching questions from each chapter of the...
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Stop Signs, Musical Notes, Letters & Logos: Designing Symbols
Learners develop an awareness of environmental print, such as signs, logos, brand names, and other print and non-print items that the children see and read in their neighborhood each day. They then engage in active problem solving as...
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A Historical and Educational Perspective on American Sign Language
Using Sign Language to Communicate with Your Special-Needs Students in the Classroom
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Signs
First and second graders match the name of mathematical symbols signs to the operation they represent. Students match a question mark, addition sign, equals sign, and complete four problems.
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A Salute to American Symbols
Students explore American symbols. In this reading and social studies instructional activity, students read literature regarding American symbols and describe the significance of the symbols as they research them in groups.
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