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Happy 14th B’ak’tun, the start of the next Great Mayan cycle
The ancient Mayans had a complex calendar and number system with a rich history. In fact, the date 12/21/2012 was the center of much controversy as to whether or not it was the end of time. It wasn't the end of time, but it was the end...
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Decimal Problems
In this decimals worksheet, students solve 18 different types of problems that include both decimals and non-decimals. First, they subtract the measurement problems given both in metric units and in US units. Then, students subtract the...
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Calendar Questions
In this calendar reading worksheet, students will use a January 2006 calendar (provided) to complete 12 short answer questions.
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The Number Two
In this counting to two Dr. Seuss themed worksheet, students count kites, kite strings, and "Things" and write the number two. Students count 3 items.
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Using a Calendar
Students explore a calendar. In this calendar instructional activity, students sequence the 12 months of the year using posters with guidance from the teacher. Students recite the days of the week.
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Equations and Inequalities Projects
Students compose equations and inequalities whose solutions are the integers 1-31 and utilize them to number one month of a calendar. They take notes on two ways to work backwards from a solution: by using the number and by setting x...
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Calendar Creations About the Civil War
Eighth graders research key events in the Civil War and create a calendar with illustrations and key events listed throughout the year.
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The Calendar Cube Problem
In this calendar cube problem, students use cubes to spell months and digits of the year. They use five cubes to display 366 days correctly. This one-page learning exercise contains 1 problem. The answer is found at the bottom of the...
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Measurement and Problem Solving
Students solve problems using a calendar. In this calendar lesson, students complete a worksheet of math story problems. Example problems are provided.
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Time Booster (pg.3)
In this calendar and times worksheet, students look at a calendar for the month of June in order to answer 3 short answer questions. Students look over a Math Rats running race chart with times on it in order to answer 2 short answer...
CCSS Math Activities
Social Security Trust Fund
Will Social Security still be around when you retire? Given data on the predicted balance of the social security fund over time, scholars plot the points on a coordinate grid and determine if a quadratic regression fits the data. They...
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Canada Calendar Pieces- Leaves and Fireworks
In this math worksheet, students cut out 31 calendar pieces to make a calendar or bulletin board display. The pieces have the numbers from 1 to 31 and designs with fireworks and the Canadian maple leaf.
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Days and Months
In this days and months instructional activity, learners solve 6 problems pertaining to days of the week and months of the week. Students may use a calendar or figure these problems mentally.
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Links to algorithms for computing the date on which Easter falls
In this algorithms worksheet, students are provided with links to three different algorithms used to compute the date on which Easter falls for a particular year. One link requires the students to do the computations, while the other...
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Last Year on Pluto
Students examine the astronomical concept of a year. They relate the passage of time on planets to historical events in the USA.
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Units of Time: Calendar
In this units of time worksheet, students first read the information about calendars, days, hours, weeks, years. Students solve 30 problems. Note: This page was intended to be an online activity, but can be completed with pencil and paper.
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High School Mathematics Problems from Alaska: Converting the Date to the Day of the Year
Young scholars focus on converting the date to the day of the year to use to solve problems.
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Zoo Animal Probability Graph
Capture the engagement of your young mathematicians with a collaborative graphing activity. Using a deck of zoo animal picture cards, students select a picture from the deck, record the chosen animal on a graph, and then replace the card...
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Measurement and Estimation
Students gain an understanding of time. In this time lesson, students work together to recognize the difference between yesterday, today, and tomorrow, As well as months, hours, minutes, and seconds. Students brainstorm ideas of ways the...
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Eratosthenes: Geographer and Mathematician
Mathematicians can be famous, too! Introduce your class to Eratosthenes with a reading passage. After they complete the passage, learners respond to five questions, some of which require opinions and others reading comprehension skills.
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Introduction to Hours & Minutes
First graders identify, interpret, and gain proficiency in using a clock to tell time to the hour and determine how many minutes are in an hour. They identify and list what they do as they travel through their dayand how much time you...
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1ST _ Measurement
In this first grade measurement worksheet, 1st graders answer 15 multiple choice questions that include days of the week, months, inches, feet, and liquid measurement.
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Months
First graders work in pairs to create a class big book for months of the year. They work together to create a detailed version of their month that includes any special holidays and activities.
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Spanish Days of the Week/Counting
Students practice using the Spanish words for the days of the week and numbers. They use a calendar to help them with the activity. They also demonstrate their ability to say "tomorrow will be" and "yesterday was".