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The Bigger they Are . . .

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students do a variety of data analyses of real-life basketball statistics from the NBA. They chart and graph rebounding, scoring, shot blocking and steals data which are gathered from the newspaper sports section.
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Plotting Plates

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate plate tectonics and their correlation with natural phenomena like earthquakes and volcanoes. They use the internet to see real-time data about earthquakes and volcanoes. Students plot latitude and longitude points on...
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Young Readers

For Teachers Pre-K
Students experience early readers. In this early childhood introduction to literacy, students are read a story (four book options) then complete associated, simple activities. Activities include ideas such as coloring pages, simple...
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Woodcarving

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students research websites on wood carving. In this wood carving lesson plan, students go on the computers and research websites on the internet that teach them how to carve wood and pictures of what they can do.
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Determination of Phosphates

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars engage in a laboratory lesson in order to increase understanding of the impact of phosphates at the chemical and ecological levels. The lab exercise is completed with the goal of getting them to predict the outcomes and...
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Handshakin'

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the concept of solving problems when given it in words and employing a wide variety of methods. They practice applying a logical sequence to find the solution to a problem while estimating possible answers to help in...
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Create your own thermometer

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students participate in an activity where they build a calibrated thermometer.  In this thermometer activity students complete this activity and take notes. 
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Change Mixer

For Teachers K - 5th
Students use their abilities to recognize coins and their values in this game that focuses on locomotor skills (skip, slide, gallop, run, jump). This game also requires students to add coin values.
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Mondrian, Math, and Amazing Colors

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners study geometric shapes, lines, and the primary colors as they create Mondrian-like art prints.
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M&M Exponential Activity

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students create a scatter plot of their experimental data. In this algebra lesson, students use M&M's to determine an algebraic model. They discuss results in class.
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Matching Pairs

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners take turns matching the appropriate shapes (listing coin values) to those with numerical values listed on them. When pupils are successful, they win a blank shape for their collection.
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Graphs and Functions

For Teachers All
Students are introduced to plotting functions on the Cartesian coordinate plane seen several categories of functions, including lines and parabolas
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Surveying During a Basketball Game

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders conduct a survey at a high school basketball game. They compile and present the data as histograms or bar graphs.
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Tracking Temperature

For Teachers K - 12th
Students investigate the concept of temperature and how it has the tendency to fluctuate. They record the temperature as a class on a daily basis for a long period of time. The data is charted and then at a designated time students...
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Fraction/Decimal Worksheet 1 - Fractions to Decimals

For Students 4th - 5th
In this fraction and decimal worksheet, students change 9 fractions to their decimals equivalents. The answer key link does not work.
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Continuous Probability Distributions

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Young scholars practice continuous probability distributions. In this probability lesson, students calculate probability, use probability functions, and use rectangular distribution.
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Descriptive Statistics

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students demonstrate how to use frequency and scatter diagrams. In this statistics lesson, students are introduced to different techniques of representing data. Students sort and graph data on a worksheet and use a frequency diagram to...
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Are You Money Smart?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners figure out and discuss the irony of this coin-centric poem. They also practice persuasive letter writing, and identify and count coin/money values.
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A Matter of Proportion

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students measure the relative heights of the mosaic giraffe and its trainer and compare their proportions to an actual giraffe and zoo trainer.
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Marbleizing Made Easy with Prang® Ambrite® Chalk

For Teachers K - 12th
Learners use a variety of papers and colored chalk to create a marbleized design.
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The Meaning of Genetic Variation

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students investigate variation in the beta globin gene by identifying base changes that do and do not alter function, and by using several Internet-based resources to consider the significance in different environments of the base...
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Lesson: Journey of a Tree

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore the operation of a Christmas farm and how trees are shipped. After taking a tour of a Christmas tree farm and researching transportation, location and cost issues, 3rd graders create a map to show the distribution...
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Looking Through Lenses

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the various societal and cultural "lenses" which color their perspectives and life experiences by reading the short story "What Means Switch" by Gish Jen. They discuss how the cultural ideas and beliefs affect the...
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Out of the Fire

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Pupils share ideas about a lead for a breaking news story regarding the California wildfires. They brainstorm angles for a series of news items and write analysis papers that address the tone and content of a piece published in The New...