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The Large and Small of It Lesson PlanThe Large and Small of It Lesson Plan
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The Large and Small of It

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Students explore the extreme between the distance to the moon in comparison to the size of a particle of moon dust and solve problems related to the Apollo space missions.

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Fling your class into spring with a set of math and literacy center worksheets. Learners will enjoy the variety with sheets that practice multiplication, missing addends, before/after and more/less than number comparisons, as well...
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Moons in Comparison

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Just how big is Earth's moon? With a hands-on simulation, scholars use Play-Doh to model the sizes of the planets Earth, Mars, Jupiter, and their moons. They make predictions as a class, work together to make their models, and discuss...
3rd - 6th Math
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Large 5x5 Geoboard Paper

K-5 Math Teaching Resources
Accompany a physical Geoboard or use this printed 5x5 Geoboard paper with lines for writing to explore and explain basic geometric concepts.
K - 4th Math
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Sometimes We Need Large Numbers to Describe Small Things

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String the class along to help them understand large numbers. A multi-disciplinary activity uses literature, science, and math to look at very large numbers. Pupils conceptualize how much a million is using literature before performing a...
3rd - 5th Math
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Assessment For The California Mathematics Standards Grade 4

Los Angeles County Office of Education
Have scholars show what they know with a 20-page assessment aligned to the California State Standards. The test covers concepts such as large and whole numbers, all four mathematical operations, fractions, decimals, geometric figures,...
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Squeebles Addition & Subtraction

Key Stage Fun
The math monster is at it again, this time stealing all the cars and drivers that were to take part in the cart race. If their addition and subtraction facts are up to the challenge, young mathematicians can win the drivers' freedom...
K - 3rd Math
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How to Write Small and Big Numbers in Scientific Notation

Krista King Math
Now you don't have to write all those zeros. Viewers of this video learn how to write large and small numbers in scientific notation. The video covers two examples for each type.
5 mins 3rd - 7th Math
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A Math Board Game

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Math is fun with a board game printable set. After printing the pieces and board for the game, have your kids play in groups to practice concepts such as operations and arithmetic formulas.
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Students practice grade level math skills. In this math lesson, students solve math facts on index cards and collaboratively arrange them in numerical order on a jump rope. Correct order earns the team a chance to physically move towards...
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Math Mouth!

Curated OER
Students examine and discuss math vocabulary. They participate in various games involving the math vocabulary. Use this as a supplement.
4th - 6th Math
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