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Fundamentals of Multiplication

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine how multiplication is a quicker and neater form of addition and how they can simulate the concept of groups and (sets) to construct the visual effect of multiplication by way of forming groups of (2's) (3's) and (4's).
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Centimeter Slinkies

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders estimate and measure the length of a whole color-segmented, candy gummy worm. Then, as students bite off each segment, they estimate, measure and record findings in an activity log.
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Pumpkin Circuit

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students complete a variety of activities using pumpkins. They visit various stations with various pumpkin activities.
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Tessellation Design And Construction

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Young scholars study the basic elements and concepts of the visual art's perceptual component - such as shape, line and color. They create tessellations that foster problem solving and reflective thinking.
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Time To Measure

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders measure time and length. Through the use of video and technology, they explore key elements of measurement, such as units and conversion between units. They explore alternate units of measurement and apply measurement to...
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Fraction Action

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students create fractions using strips of paper and then compare the fractions.
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Give It a Whirl

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students examine and identify polyhedron shapes on a math website. They write journal reflections about two- and three-dimensional shapes, and transform a square into a pinwheel.
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Cuisenaire Chefs

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students study the fractional values of Cuisenaire rods while working with favorite family recipes.
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What a SHAPEly Fit!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students identify and explore the attributes of polygons. They design and create a quilt square using polygons, and produce a class quilt.
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Dealing With Data

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students collect, organize, and display data using a bar graph, line graph, pie graph, or picture graph. They write a summary describing the data represented and compare the graph to another graph in the class.
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Measurement Via Triangulation

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students investigate various common terms of measurement, sort them into categories, select the uncommon terms, and construct conversion tables for both the common and the uncommon terms of measurement.
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Trash Pizza

For Teachers K - 6th
Students work together to identify items sent to landfills. They summarize percentages of the different items found in landfills. They create a pizza pie graph of all of the components found in landfills.
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Estimation

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students estimate quantity, length, and area. Students practice making comparison estimations of different items and estimate whether or not the amount is greater or less than a certain amount. Students practice making estimations.
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Estimation Zone

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students explore estimation. They estimate distance, weight, temperature and elapsed time. Students record their estimates and justify their estimations wtih a written response. After estimating, students take the actual measurements of...
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Introduction to Estimation and Making Arrays

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students explore the concept of estimating and organizing a group of objects into an array to count the exact number of items. They create their own arrays and practice elements of estimation.
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Measurement

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students investigate the relationship between metric length measurement and English length measurement units. They watch a demonstration of the use of centimeter and millimeter rulers before practicing using the Ladder technique to...
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How Big Are Earth, Sun, and Moon?

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders draw what they believe is in space on a dry erase board. In groups, they are given a beaker half filled with water and they add a teaspoon of oil, observing the different layers that form. To end the lesson, they identify...
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Map Grids

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students study map grids and explore how they can be used to locate positions of objects or features on a map. They read a story and then participate in a grid activity using a large map of the setting of the story.
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Test Your Reading Skills

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this reading learning exercise, students write out the full name of units of weight and measurement. Twelve different measurements and weights are listed with the abbreviation for each unit.
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Word Problems Using Metric Measurement

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this math worksheet, students solve 30 real life word problems using metric measurement. The problems pertain to cooking, shopping, taking medicine and car maintenance.
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Convert Customary Units and Units of Time

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this converting measurements instructional activity, students use the table to solve 6 story problems that require students to convert customary units and units of time.
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What's My Area?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students use tiles to find area. In this finding area lesson, students explore how to use square tiles to make shapes, then look at how they can be used to measure area. Students then explore how an area can be covered with different...
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Collecting Data and Graphing

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Pupils practice collecting and graphing data using interlocking cubes. In this graphing lesson, partners count cubes and graph them. They also use a meter stick to measure arm span and height then compare the results with the class as a...
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States of Matter

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students study the vocabulary of the states of matter. In this states of matter vocabulary lesson plan, students investigate and study the meaning of the words solid, liquid, and gas. They experience demonstration lessons that give them...

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