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Go Negative

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders advance to new levels in the lesson we're dealing with here. It is the fourth of a sequence of six dealing with the same theme. These develop from Level 2 to Level 5. In the process they involve number concepts at the...
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Discovering Math: Computation

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
Middle schoolers add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers. They find the square and the cube of numbers. They create a game incorporating computation on rational numbers. Everyone works together to write and evaluate...
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Fraction and Decimal Ordering

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Ordering numbers just got physical! Learners practice putting numbers in sequence, both in fraction and decimal form. To begin, they line up in birthday order and discuss the difference between ascending and descending. They are then...
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IF Statements using QBASIC

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore how to use and evaluate conditional statements using QBASIC. They create conditional/boolean statements in a variety of situations. Students write IF statements in QBASIC. They evaluate conditional expressions.
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Factoring Polynomials

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young mathematicians examine the "Tic-tac-toe" factoring method to factor polynomials. They use algebra tiles to model solutions of binomial multiplication problems. They discuss strategies and observe teacher-made models for solving...
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Simplifying Multiple Signs and Solving

For Students 7th - 9th
In this simplifying multiple signs worksheet, students simplify signs in equations and then produce a solution to them. They may type their answer into the worksheet, and automatically check answers. Students must complete one variable...
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Solving Equations by Factoring

For Students 9th - 11th
In this solving equations by factoring worksheet, students solve and complete 10 different problems. First, they solve each equation using the Zero product property. Then, students define a variable and use an equation to solve the...
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Using Negative Numbers

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders practice using negative numbers by completing number equations.  In this math problem solving lesson, 6th graders discuss the different ways negative numbers can be used in a math problem and practice completing...
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Adding and Subtracting With Negative Numbers

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students solve equations with negative numbers. In this addition and subtraction lesson, students review how to add and subtract with positive and negative numbers on a number line. Students discuss the outcomes of adding two negative...
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Solving Equations

For Students 8th - 9th
In this solving equations worksheet, students solve and complete 22 different problems that include using addition and subtraction. First, they solve each equations for the state variable. Then, students define a variable, write an...
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Integer Operation Review

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students review integer operations. In this math lesson, students utilize the interactive white board. They drag phrases into the correct spot on a web. They complete problems individually to check the classes work.
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Placing Negative Numbers on a Number Line

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students plot numbers on a number line. In this negative numbers lesson, students create their own number line. Students discuss the concept of negative numbers and plot some on their number lines. Students create true and false...
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Extreme Elevations

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders use highest and lowest points of land elevation around the world to find the differences. Sea level is zero, so students be operating with positive and negative numbers. After students find the information on the...
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Adding and Subtracting Algebraic Expressions (Combining Like Terms)

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Everyone loves math when it includes food! This lesson plan tries to take the notion of combining like terms in algebra and comparing it to sorting apples and oranges. It takes a step-by-step approach to helping young scholars understand...
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To Quote or Not to Quote

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Introduce your middle and high schoolers to the correct use of quotation marks. They identify examples of correct and incorrect quotations in magazines and edit a paragraph in groups. Use this lesson as a way to reinforce proofreading...
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Two-Digit Numbers: 10 More or 10 Less

For Students 1st - 2nd
Complete the sequence by adding or subtracting 10! Although the instructions are slightly vague, the idea is that learners are given a starting number and fill in four sequential numbers by either adding or subtracting 10. The first four...
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Rational, Irrational and Square Roots

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students identify rational and irrational numbers and their use in mathematical functions. Through demonstration, students discover the difference between rational and irrational numbers and their use. Using estimation skills students...
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Investigation-How Many Toothpicks?

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders use toothpicks to investigate a series of designs and identify patterns. Data is organized and analyzed using tables and graphs, and students make generalizations using algebraic expressions.
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Operations on Polynomials

For Students 9th
In this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders add, subtract, and multiply polynomials. Students factor polynomials and solve quadratic equations. The six page worksheet contains thirty problems. Answers are not provided. 
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Does the Decimal Point Really Make a Difference?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study the decimal dilemma and discover major math mistakes in the real world with cheeseburgers advertised for .99 cents each or colas for .89 cents each.
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Operations for Problem-Solving

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners examine a problem and develop the best method to arrive at the solution. In this math lesson, students apply basic math skills by coming up with the correct steps to solve a word problem. ...
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Electricity

For Students 9th - 12th
In this electricity worksheet, students answer 17 questions about charges on atoms, their number of protons and electrons, the attraction of atoms or objects when charged, the electricity between two objects, grounding and insulating.
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Science Unit Lesson Five

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders review how and which plants operate in terrariums. In groups, they follow instructions to make their own terrarium and place different types of plants in it. To end the lesson, they review the steps in the water cycle and...
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Alice in Fractalland

For Teachers 4th - 8th Standards
Take your class on a field trip to Fractalland where they'll learn all about number and shape patterns. Based on Disney's movie Alice in Wonderland, this resource takes young mathematicians on an adventure as they explore patterns in...