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Learning About Maps

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students take a "field trip" with the teacher through the school then draw a diagram of what they saw. They bring the maps to the computer lab where they create electronic maps using the software program Neighborhood Map Machine.
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Problem Solving Techniques

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars develop a pattern for problem solving. They gain confidence in their ability to solve problems and are introduced to mathematics help online.
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Place Value

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Practice place value skills with this lesson. Learners put numbers in order from greatest to least, identify the values of particular numbers, and engage in an activity to compare numbers using manipulatives.
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I Must/ I Must Not

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this ESL word and picture comprehension learning exercise, learners examine seven pictures and complete a multiple choice question for each. They answer the question that contains the words "must not" or "must."
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Number Towers

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Number towers use addition or multiplication to ensure each level is equal. While this is common in factoring, it is often not used with algebraic equations. Solving these six questions relies on problem solving skills and being able to...
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Solving Inequalities

For Teachers 7th - 9th
What does translating points on a number line have to do with solving inequalities? Young mathematicians first learn about translations of points on a number line, and then use this information to solve linear inequalities in one variable.
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Product + 1: Integers

For Students 9th - 12th
In this integers activity, high schoolers solve 1 word problem using proof.  Students prove their hypothesis of the result of multiplying four consecutive positive integers and adding one to the product.
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Scott the Painter

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students rewrite a word problem using algebraic symbols. They create a table to figure out what rooms should be painted first and in what order. There is an answer key to this problem.
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Concepts, Patterns, Formulas, Substitution

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this algebra lesson, students define algebraic terms and rewrite them using math symbols. There are 10 problems drawing correlations to geometry as well as algebra.
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Lewis and Clark: Prized Possession

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students create a Sacagawea-inspired wampum belt. In this Native-American lesson plan, students study Sacagawea and her influence on the Lewis and Clark expedition. Students learn about wampum and prized possessions and work in groups to...
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Who's Up for the Olympic Challenge?:Integrating the 5 Themes of Geography with Olympic Bids

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore geographical themes.  In this problem solving geography lesson, students view a PowerPoint presentation about the Vancouver/Whistler Olympic bid.  Students analyze Vancouver as an Olympic site looking at...
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The Yo-Yo Problem: Solving Linear Equations

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students write the algebraic equation to determine the number of weeks money must be saved to purchase a yo-yo. In this algebra instructional activity, students create a pattern of one penny surrounded by six pennies. They continue the...
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The Spread of Disease with Differential Equations

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders solve problems using differential equations.  In this Calculus lesson, 12th graders analyze data regarding the spread of a flu virus.  Students use the symbolic capacity of the TI-89 to develop a model and...
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Mayan Math

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate the Maya's as mathematicians. In this Mayan math lessons, 5th graders work with the ancient Mayan numbering system by comparing it to the American Number System. They tell the differences and similarities...
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Domain: Operations and Algebraic Thinking

For Teachers K - 2nd
Practice basic operations for young mathematicians in fun ways! Using two decks of cards (Ace through 10 plus the joker), learners play "memory" by matching numbers that can be added to make 10 and writing number sentences. In another...
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The Young Gymnast

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders compare and contrast gymnastics in 1859, 1900 and today. Students contrast differences in gymnastics for boys and girls today. Students pretend that they are interviewing a famous gymnast and write up their interview....
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Book Title: One is a Snail, Ten is a Crab

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students read a story and write math problems.  In this reading and math comprehension lesson, students preview and read the book "One is a Snail, Ten is a Crab".  Students predict ways to get a sum of 11, write math equations...
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Exploring Geometric Patterns and Relationships

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students explore the concept of geometric patterns. They use a review of patterns with numbers for a warm-up activity.Then the teacher does examples with the students attempting to find the pattern.
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Twenty Green Gates

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore mathematics by participating in a pattern building activity. In this geometric construction lesson, 2nd graders discuss a story problem in which a gate needs to be built from triangles and trapezoids up to a...
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Hands On: Explore Perimeter

For Students 5th - 6th
In this perimeter word problems worksheet, students enhance their understanding of perimeter by solve the six word problems.
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Squares Have Roots?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students define a square and connect this information to a square root. In this square root lesson, students make a chart listing square numbers and their roots.
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Classroom Words

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this classroom words/pictures matching worksheet, students read 7 short sentences that might be heard in a classroom. Students match these to the pictures they describe.
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Emotions Word and Picture Matching

For Students K - 1st
In this emotions word/picture matching learning exercise, students analyze 7 pictures that show different moods. Students match these to the word that describes each one.
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Animal Picture/word Matching

For Students K - 1st
In this ESL animal vocabulary worksheet, students analyze 7 pictures that depict different animals. Students match these pictures with the words that describe them.