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Planning My Vacation Online

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Pupils use a variety of resources to decide on a vacation destination. They locate three points of interest, a hotel, and two restaurants at their destination.Students obtain driving directions for their trip, create a trip budget, and...
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Multiplying Decimals and Mixed Numbers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students multiply decimals and/or mixed numbers. They explore the effects of multiplying decimals and mixed numbers. They practice estimating answers when a number is multiplied by a decimal or mixed number.
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What is the connection between rice and estimation?

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate estimating. In this estimating instructional activity, 6th graders estimate how much rice is eaten around the world. Students estimate the percentages of rice eaten by other countries. Students compare rice...
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Table of Measures and Area

For Students 4th - 5th
In this measurement and area learning exercise, students complete a table by carefully estimating and then measuring the listed objects. They find 3 objects to measure, use the proper measuring tool, and complete table. They can complete...
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Liquid Measurement

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders investigate liquid measurements by estimating how many cups it takes to fill containers. The students predict the liquid measurements and then find the actual amount using the water in a bucket. Students then compare...
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Growing Circles

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the equation to represent a circle. In this algebra lesson, students review properties of conics and how they are related. they use a robot to create a visual of circles and their application to the real world.
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Estimation

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore the concept of estimation. In this estimation lesson, students discuss making estimates through teacher led discussion. Students use the Internet to complete an activity where they must estimate the length of lines.
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M&M Caper

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students participate in a game with M&M's to be introduced to percents and ratios. Individually, they estimate and record the number of candies they believe the bag holds and the amount of each colored candy. They open the bag and...
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The Estimation Station

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students challenge "common knowledge" against newly learned estimation strategies and put those strategies into use. They consider variables in estimating different groups of objects and practice skills of representing numbers.
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Estimation

For Students 6th
In this estimation worksheet, 6th graders solve and complete 6 different types of problems. First, they explain each answer provided and why it is wrong. Then, students estimate the answer for each expression. They also calculate to find...
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Estimate Quotients: Practice

For Students 4th - 5th
In this estimating quotients instructional activity, students estimate the quotients in the sixteen division equations. Students then complete two test prep questions.
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Arrange the Classroom (Part 1 of 3)

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders arrange the classroom using all the moveable objects and through the exploration of area and perimeter. They determine the area of the classroom, create and label model pieces of furniture using graph paper, and create a...
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Comparison of Snow Cover on Different Continents

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Pupils use the Live Access Server (LAS) to form maps and a numerical text file of snow cover for each continent on a particular date. They analyze the data for each map and corresponding text file to determine an estimate of snow cover...
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Adding Decimals

For Students 4th - 5th
In this adding decimals instructional activity, students solve 10 problems in which decimal numbers to the hundredth place are added. Some problems will need to be rewritten vertically.
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Smarties Investigation

For Students 4th - 5th
In this math worksheet, learners complete a variety of activities using Smarties candy. For example, students estimate the number of each color, count the actual amount, and record their results in a tally chart.
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Subtracting Decimals

For Students 4th - 5th
In this subtracting decimals worksheet, students solve 10 problems in which decimal numbers to the hundredths place are subtracted, sometimes with regrouping. The problems are already properly written with decimal points aligned.
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Taste the Rainbow

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers practice estimating and graphing by utilizing Skittles.  In this statistics lesson plan, students complete worksheets based on the likelihood of a certain color of skittle coming out of the bag.  Middle...
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Spending Spree

For Teachers K - 4th
Students collect objects to use in a classroom store. In groups, they must place a value on each object and take turns spending their fake dollar in the store. They predict how much they can buy and use addition and subtraction to...
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Checking Multiplication By Estimation

For Teachers 8th
For this checking multiplication by estimation worksheet, 8th graders answer twenty six problems by estimating the answer in the decision column and then discuss their answers in class.
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The Christmas Shoppe: Money Activity

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Christmas money activity worksheet, students use a chart of Christmas Shoppe Sales to answer 4 questions involving estimating, calculating, finding mean and sales amounts.
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Problem-Solving Decision: Explain Your Solution: Problem Solving

For Students 4th - 5th
In this explaining solutions worksheet, students read the word problem and then use the steps of understand, plan, solve, and look back to help them solve the problem. Students also explain the solution.
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Multiply Whole Numbers and Decimals: Reteach

For Students 5th - 6th
In this whole number and decimal multiplication worksheet, students review the three steps to multiply whole numbers and decimals. Students then find the products for the sixteen problems.
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Decimals: checkbook and money

For Students 9th - 12th
In this decimal activity, students complete problems having to do with a checkbook, money, the cost of items, and more, with numbers containing decimals. Students complete 3 problems.
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Policy Debate / Community Meeting on Climate Change

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students investigate how natural hazards can present personal and societal challenges as well as the cost involved. They assess the risk analysis considerations with global warming and their impacts on an ecosystem. An estimate of the...