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Curated OER

It All Adds Up -- Puzzle #18

For Teachers 4th - 8th
In this addition matrix puzzle worksheet, students insert 8 numbers into the matrix so that the numbers add up vertically, horizontally, and diagonally.
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Curated OER

Patterns and Pentominoes

For Teachers 2nd - 7th
Students solve pentomino puzzles.  In this problem solving lesson, students discuss how pentomino puzzles play into the plot of Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett and practice solving a pentomino puzzle on their own.  Students will...
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PBS

Garden Grade 6 Area and Perimeter

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
Engage young mathematicians in applying their knowledge of area and perimeter with a fun geometry lesson. Through a series of problem solving exercises, children use their math knowledge to design different-sized garden plots that meet...
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PBS

Adding Integers

For Teachers 6th - 7th Standards
Your sixth and seventh graders deepen their understanding of a number line and adding integers in this concrete, hands-on activity. Learners play "Warehouse Puzzle" and then discuss their game strategies and the characteristics...
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Curated OER

Math Crosswords

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students create crossword puzzles that use the definitions of math terms as clues. The terms be the answers which go into the puzzle. After making their puzzle, students trade with another student and solve their puzzle.
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Curated OER

Sudoku Puzzle

For Teachers 4th - 10th
Students complete a Sudoku puzzle using their math skills. After listening to the rules of Sudoku and observing a demonstration, students use the process of elimination and other methods to complete puzzles. They explore how the...
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Mathematics Assessment Project

Using Positive and Negative Numbers in Context

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Measure the temperature of your math class with a temperature-based lesson on adding and subtracting rational numbers. The thermometer serves as a vertical number line for learners as they work together to solve a temperature change...
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American Statistical Association

Happy Birthday to . . . Two?

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
How many people do you need in a room before two likely share the same birthday? Scholars consider this puzzle by analyzing a set of data. They ponder how to divide the data and determine the proper size of a group for this event to...
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Curated OER

Locating and Ordering Equivalent Fractions on the Number Line

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
Elementary schoolers work to develop a deeper understanding of fractions. They use a handout about various gold pieces and attempt to divide them evenly. Then they watch a video clip that watched the CyberSquad solve the gold puzzle....
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Curated OER

Election Poll, Variation 2

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
When a random sample isn't enough, your math class can compare the data from a physical simulation to decide if the probability is still likely. The lesson is part of a probability series that focuses on one question and different ways...
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Curated OER

Paths and Circuits

For Teachers K - 8th
Students complete math puzzles. In this graph theory lesson, students look at an image and attempt to trace it without picking up their pencil or retracing their line. They see to count the nodes to find where to begin tracing. 
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Curated OER

The Fibonacci Sequence

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate a numerical pattern and look for evidence of mathematical patterns in nature. They solve puzzles and work with a partner to predict sequential numbers in a series.
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Curated OER

Transportation Math

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students practice their problem solving skills. In this addition and subtraction lesson, students solve story problems regarding the delivery of consumer goods.
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Curated OER

Transportation Math

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders solve transportation themed word problems. In this word problem lesson, 6th graders solve transportation themed word problems using critical thinking skills.
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Curated OER

Transportation Math

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore the concept of exponents.  In this exponents lesson, students evaluate various bases to powers.  The bases to a given power are in the context of miles driven, stops on a route, and minutes spent in route.  Students read...
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Curated OER

Four Color Map

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Young scholars explore geometry by completing a color puzzle. In this shape identification activity, students utilize deductive reasoning to complete a Google SketchUp puzzle with trapezoid, triangles and rectangular shapes. Young...
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Curated OER

Tower of Hanoi

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students look for a pattern to solve an ancient puzzle. In this logic and reasoning math lesson, students work to solve the problem of moving the Tower of Hanoi, then listen to a legend about a monk moving a 64-disc tower and determine...
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Curated OER

Tantalizing Tangrams: What Are Transformations?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students use the Internet to learn about transformations and tessellations.  In this geometry lesson, students use the Internet to define the meaning of reflections, translations, rotations, glide reflection and symmetry.  Students...
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Curated OER

A New Set of Numbers

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders add and subtract positive and negative integers. In this integers math lesson plan, 6th graders review the number line as a class, with students representing the numbers and moving in a positive or negative direction to...
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Curated OER

Archeologist Frieze Patterns

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Learners construct frieze patterns using translations and rotations. They will discuss how frieze patterns are similar to jigsaw puzzles and use Cabri Jr. to build a triangle frieze pattern using rotations, translations, and reflections.
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Curated OER

Representing the Unknown

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Student use mental math to solve linear equations. In this algebra lesson, students solve one and two steps equations. They write expressions using variables to identify the unknown.
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Curated OER

Adapting the Game Concentration

For Teachers 1st - 12th
I love classroom games, and this plan deftly describes how you can use the game Concentration across the curriculum to reinforce skills. I wish I would have thought of this when I was teaching this age level. These kinds of games are...
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Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust

The Lost World

For Students 4th - 8th Standards
Fans of Sherlock Holmes may be surprised to learn that in addition to stories of the famous deductionist, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is also the creator of Professor Challenger. An irascible, unpredictable scientist, Challenger was featured...
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Minnesota Department of Natural Resoures

Minnesota’s Forests

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
The forests of Minnesota provide middle schoolers with an integrated learning opportunity. They examine the three biomes and their histories, conduct experiments, read stories, and draw pictures. A lovely lesson about trees.

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