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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Kindness Day Math

For Teachers 2nd Standards
Second graders can use graphs to carry the theme of kindness into their worlds.
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Design a Space Using Area Models Day 1 and Day 2

For Teachers 3rd Standards
Third graders use area models to find the total area of a store, home, or other real world space.
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Area Word Problems Days 1 & 2

For Teachers 3rd Standards
Area word problems using a real world context pose new mathematical challenges for students to negotiate.
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Building a Dog Kennel Day 3

For Teachers 3rd Standards
Third graders will be able to use strategies to solve real-world problems involving area and perimeter.
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Building a Dog Kennel Day 1

For Teachers 3rd Standards
Third graders will be able to use strategies to solve real-world problems involving area and perimeter.
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Penguin Publishing

U.s. Penguin Group: Welcome to the World of Ezra Jack Keats! [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This is a collection of information about Ezra Jack Keats and his books for young readers. It includes biographical information, an annotated listing of his books; activity suggestions for four of his books; book suggestions by theme for...
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E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Math: Russian Toy Store: Time and Temperature: Using a Calendar and Temperature

For Students 1st - 2nd
Irina visits her grandfather Alexander in his toy store. Join them to learn more about calendars and temperatures!
Activity
Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology

Ciese: Collaborative Projects

For Students 9th - 10th
Using a variety of science topics, these projects link your class with classes around the world in data collection and analysis. There are projects recommended for all grade levels. Begin dates and end dates are listed to help in...
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Reasoning About Center and Spread: How Do Students Spend Their Time?

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Using their own habits for data, students predict how much time they spend on different activities each day, and how much variability each activity is likely to have. They then collect data into a class spreadsheet and look at the...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Everyday Learning

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Learning does not take place only in the classroom. Learning occurs naturally, every day! This KET collection uses original animation and wonderful, visual images to introduce basic concepts of math, science, social studies, art, and...
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Figure This: Tan, Don't Burn

For Students 3rd - 8th
How about a math challenge for a sunny day at the beach? Apply your problem solving, number sense, and logical reasoning skills to find out how long it would take Helix to get sunburned using SPF 10 lotion. Discover why understanding...
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Figure This: How Can You Use Old Stamps?

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Test your number sense and problem-solving aptitude with this math challenge using postage stamps with different values. This one-page activity from the NCTM Math Challenge for Families series focuses developing skills that can be used...