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Nz Maths Problem Solving Lesson Plans: Level 2

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
NZMaths is a New Zealand teacher resource that provides lesson plans for learners in algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, statistics, logic and reasoning.
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Nz Maths Problem Solving Lesson Plans: Level 5

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Teachers, this New Zealand Problem Solving website is an outstanding resource for lesson plans. They are organized into the following categories: algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, statistics, and logic and reasoning.
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Nz Maths Problem Solving Lesson Plans: Level 6

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Teachers, this New Zealand Problem Solving website is an outstanding resource for lesson plans. They are organized into the following categories: Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Numbers, Statistics, and Logic and Reasoning.
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Nz Maths: Problem Solving Lesson Plans: Level 3 Problems

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This New Zealand Problems website is an excellent resource for lesson plans in problem-solving. They are organized into the following categories: algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, statistics, and logic and reasoning.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Can You Solve the Three Gods Riddle?

For Students 9th - 10th
You and your team have crash-landed on an ancient planet. Can you appease the three alien overlords who rule it and get your team safely home? Created by logician Raymond Smullyan, and popularized by his colleague George Boolos, this...
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Joe Landsberger

Study Guides and Strategies: Problem Based Learning

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn both the rationale for problem-based learning, and a simple model of the steps a student can follow to address and solve a problem through logical, critical thinking.
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Math Slice

Math Slice: True False Slice Special Test

For Students 3rd - 8th
Test student knowledge of basic logic with this short test. Assessment is scored immediately online. Could be used as an assessment tool.
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Lumen Learning

Lumen: Success Skills: Critical Thinking

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson focuses on critical thinking including a definition, examples, a video of critical thinking in action, logic in critical thinking, questions a critical thinker asks, guidelines for critical thinking, problem-solving, and...
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Mystery Master: Logic Puzzles

For Students 9th - 10th
Find several logic puzzle ranging from "very easy" to "very challenging."
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Olympic Engineering

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
The activity begins by introducing Olympics as the unit theme. The purpose of this activity is to introduce students to the techniques of engineering problem solving. Specific techniques covered in the activity include brainstorming and...
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History of Computing Science

History of Computing Science: The Turing Machine

For Students 9th - 10th
A Turing Machine is not an actual machine, but rather a symbolic system that can be used to represent any algorithm used to solve a problem. This lecture series gives a very brief description of the Turing Machine.
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PBS

Pbs Mathline Lesson: Mix It Up [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
A instructional activity based on the story, "Oliver's Fruit Salad," where students explore the concept of proportional reasoning through modeling, student sharing, and questioning. A great introductory instructional activity for this...
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PBS

Pbs Mathline: Bead Dazzling (Proportional Reasoning) [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A comprehensive lesson on algebraic thinking where learners create and identify patterns using proportional reasoning. Research based, this lesson includes technology connections, items for discussion, and extension activities.
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ABCya

Ab Cya: Zippy Boxes

For Students 2nd - 6th
Zippy Boxes is a fun stress-free puzzle game that will keep you entertained for hours. Move the colored boxes to the square containing the same colored key to unlock the crazy creature trapped inside. Parents and children will have a...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Circumscribing a Circle About a Triangle

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Here is a project that combines Computer Science and Mathematics. Prove a method for circumscribing a circle about a triangle (as shown). You'll also learn how to create an interactive diagram to illustrate your proof, using an applet...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Inscribing a Circle in a Triangle Using the Geometry Applet

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Here is a project that combines Computer Science and Mathematics. Prove a method for inscribing a circle within a triangle (as shown). You'll also learn how to create an interactive diagram to illustrate your proof, using an applet that...
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Kiddie Matters: Best Guide for Teaching Kids the Decision Making Process Steps

For Teachers K - 1st
Kids have to make a wide range of decisions on a daily basis. It can get overwhelming if kids aren't armed with the right tools to make good decisions. When children learn the decision-making processing steps, they make more responsible...