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Curated OER

Cool Tools to Solve Challenging Word Problems

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students solve math word problems. In this cool tools lesson, students are introduced to the K-N-W-S method.  Students work in groups and complete a worksheet using this method of learning. 
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What is Grammar and How Should We Teach It?

For Teachers 8th - Higher Ed
Students review comparisons through a text, to heighten student's awareness of the use of modifiers and nouns with comparatives.
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Prime and Composite Numbers

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders identify prime and composite numbers and complete an activity problem. Given a 100 chart, they follow directions to create a prime number chart. In groups, 6th graders play a "Prime Take Away" activity to reinforce prime...
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Curated OER

Stop Hunger Now

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the problem of world hunger by reading and discussing a United Nations report on world hunger. They brainstorm ideas for programs to end the cycle of poverty and hunger worldwide.
Interactive
Curated OER

Adding and Subtracting Weights

For Students 6th - 8th
In this online math worksheet, learners practice adding and subtracting metric weight values. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties. A terrific teaching...
Interactive
Curated OER

Adding and Subtracting Time

For Students 6th - 8th
In this online math worksheet, students practice adding and subtracting aspects of time. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties. A terrific teaching tool!
Interactive
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Multiplying and Dividing Time

For Students 6th - 8th
In this online math learning exercise, students practice their skills regarding multiplying and dividing measures of time. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into...
Interactive
Curated OER

Interior and Exterior Angles of Polygons

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online math worksheet, students find the interior and exterior angles of polygons. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties. A terrific teaching tool!
Interactive
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Area of Shaded Region (rectangles and triangles)

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online math worksheet, students determine the area of shaded regions within rectangles and triangles. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties. A...
Interactive
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Slope and Intercept of a Line

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online math activity, students determine the slop and the intercept of a line by solving a variety of equations. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into...
Interactive
Curated OER

Area and Perimeter of Rectangles Worksheets (I)

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online math worksheet, students find the area and perimeter of rectangles. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties. A terrific teaching tool!
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Science: Daily and Seasonal Cycles

For Teachers 1st
First graders use their observations to describe daily and seasonal cycles. through a demonstration using a suspended ball and flashlight, they determine the time of day in various locations. Next, 1st graders participate in a...
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Technobiz

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine candy preferences to create a plan in order to improve candy sales. In this technobiz lesson plan, students build spreadsheet and organizational skills by graphing and calculating data. Students are introduced to...
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Curated OER

Flip's Flag

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders apply the symmetry and angle properties of polygons and use fractions to express the relationships between the areas of rectangles, squares, and triangles. They analyze various country flags and develop mathematical...
Worksheet
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Algebra Age Problems

For Students 9th
In this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders are presented with age word problems which are solved by writing an equation in one variable.  The one page worksheet contains 2 worked examples and sixteen practice problems.  Answers...
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Math: Fractions

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Participate in a class lesson on ratio, rate, and unit rate. Successful usage of this lesson requires the pupils and the teacher have access to the Scott Foresman/Addison Wesley Middle School math text. However, the unit rate problems...
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Discovery Education

Architects in Action

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Hands-on and real-world applications are great ways to teach mathematical concepts. Creative thinkers examine how ratios are used to create scale models of buildings and structures. They practice working with ratios by looking at a map...
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Anti-Defamation League

Identity-Based Bullying

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
What is identity? What is bullying? What is identity-based bullying? After discussing these questions as a class, pupils engage in partner discussions before participating in a small group activity to act out bullying scenarios. Then,...
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Logic Puzzle: Who Teaches What?

For Students 8th - 10th
In this logic puzzle, students determine who teaches what using 14 clues.  The answers are listed at the bottom of the page.
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Problem Based Inquiry Learning

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders research Nuclear Energy and Radioactivity, how is this form of energy used for the good of mankind in solving the energy crisis and the hazardous aspect of using this form of energy. They cooperatively work in groups to...
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Progressivism: What's the Problem?

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. For this Progressive Era lesson, students examine the goals and accomplishments of the Populist Party.
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Using Star Charts and Maps

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students study star charts and describe locations of objects.  In this scientific models lesson students use coordinates and identify characteristics. 
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Percentages and Fractions of Amounts

For Students 6th - 7th
For this math worksheet, students change percents to fractions on five problems. Students complete a table. Students find a given percent of five numbers. They complete five story problems involving percents.
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Prime and Composite Numbers

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore prime and composite numbers. Given division problems, they use color tiles to model solutions to division problems. Through activities and observation, 8th graders discover the meaning of prime and composite...