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Graphing Inertia: An Oxymoron?

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate Newton's Law of Inertia in order to create a context for the review of the use of different types of graphs. They practice gathering the data from an experiment and put it into the correct corresponding graph.
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Colorful Triangles

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars make colorful triangles known as Sierpinski's Carpet, using colored pencils and paper.
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Our Class Record Book

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders, in groups, prepare a list of proposed record ideas for the class book.
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Big Apple, Here We Come

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students role play the role of immigrants coming to America for the first time. They complete an imaginary trip with their family and must rent a car and make seven stops along the way. They calculate distances and use maps to...
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Transformation of Energy-8th Grade

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine how electricity is produced in relation to the atom as well as what causes electric current to flow and what determines how much current flows through a circuit. These and other concepts of transformation of energy...
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Civil War Time Line

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students draw a time line on graph paper on a scale of one square to every five years beginning in 1770 and ending at 2000. They place historic events and inventions in their correct time period on the time line, and add their birthday...
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Chambered Nautilus

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create sets of similar triangles which, when fixed together with a piece of Scotch tape, form a spiral-like, segmented shape, slightly similar to the cross section of the shell of a nautilus.
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Rollin' On

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders investigate the effects of gravity on the motion of a marble on an inclined plane and a declined plane. They work in small cooperative groups to predict and explain outcomes.
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Polygon Perimeters

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders practice finding the perimeter of shapes.  In this measurement lesson, 4th graders review the meaning of perimeter and work in groups to draw polygons with differing perimeters.  Students share their polygons...
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I Wonder How Fast Manduca Grows Compared To Me

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Young scholars study the Manduca bug and its growth data. They look for patterns and compare their own growth rate to that of the Manduca.
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Comparing Volumes

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students conduct experiments to discover the various ratios of oil to popcorn kernels. They determine which amount of oil produced the most popped kernels.
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Area Problems

For Students 4th - 6th
In this area worksheet, learners find the area of 3 given figures, then fill in missing dimensions in 3 additional figures. Answers included on page 2.
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How Do I Measure Up? (Intermediate)

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders compare the relationship between meter in music and measurement in math. They practice sightreading music by determining the number of beats per measure, clapping and counting the rhythm.
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Discovering Perimeter

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders apply perimeter measurement to items found in newspapers and calculate the cost in terms of feet or yards. They share answers and explanations with classmates.
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The Weight of Things

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Pupils explore weight. In this math lesson plan, students predict which item weighs more and discuss how they arrived at their decision. Pupils weigh several items to determine which weighs more.
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Symbolic Borders

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners explore symbolism, visualization of key literary elements
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Fun Wth Angles

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore angles in everyday life. In this angles lesson plan, 4th graders view examples of angles, then search magazines, newspapers and catalogues for more examples. Students work in pairs and check each other's work.
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New York State Math Test Grade 4

For Students 4th
In this New York State math test instructional activity, 4th graders complete multiple choice questions on money, multiplication, estimation, and more. Students complete 30 problems.
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Measurement Concepts practice 6.1

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this recognizing customary measurement concepts worksheet, students estimate and measure objects, determine whether measurement of an estimate is sufficient, make lists of objects with specific measurements, and solve word problems....
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Grade 3 New York State Math Test

For Students 3rd
In this New York state math test worksheet, 3rd graders complete problems such as money, rounding, measurement, and more. Students complete 25 multiple choice questions.
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Grade 3 Mathematics Test Book 1

For Students Pre-K - 6th
In this grade 3 mathematics test book 1 worksheet, students answer 25 multiple choice math questions in standardized test format.
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Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
This all-encompassing lesson plan immerses your math class in the world of algebraic expressions. Written details are provided to guide you in guiding them to identify the parts of an expression and simplify them. Sample problems are...
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How Do We Measure Angles

For Students 4th - 5th
In these angles and geometry worksheets, learners learn about different kinds of angles, angle measurement, and other geometry facts. Students complete 15 questions.
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Measuring Lesson Plans and Metric System Conversions

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students may review measurement, and metric system conversions by measuring one another and the world around them.