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DK Publishing

Cubes of Small Numbers

For Students 5th - 6th Standards
Now that geometers know how to solve for square units, can they solve for cubed units? Explore this concept as scholars examine four cubes to solve for volume in each. A detailed example explains this process, but you may consider asking...
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Curated OER

Connecting Cube Structures

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this cube worksheet, students use connecting cubes to build structures pictured on worksheet; bottom structure is shown from 2 different angles, 4 structures total.
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Curated OER

Connecting Cube Structures [E]

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this cube activity, students use connecting cubes to build structures pictured on the activity, 3 structures total. The bottom structure is shown from 2 different angles.
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Curated OER

Building a Box

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students create different two dimensional nets that can be folded to create a cube. In this visual spacial awareness lesson plan, students explore different ways that two-dimensional objects can be laid out to create a three dimensional...
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Utah Education Network (UEN)

Insides and Outsides

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Give small groups handfuls of unit cubes and then dare them to build as many rectangular prisms as possible using only 12 cubes. This engaging activity serves as an introduction to the volume of solid figures. In addition to volume,...
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Curated OER

Find the Factors and Prime Factors

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Show the class how to find the factors of numbers. They use a variety of strategies, including unifix cubes, to find the factors of a whole number. This resource includes clear procedure to follow. Included are an anticipatory set,...
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Curated OER

Inquiry Cube

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate geometric shapes. In this geometry lesson, 5th graders classify and group shapes and patterns by likeness. They investigate patterns based on clues from their peers.
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Curated OER

Mathematics Witing: Algebraic Processes and Its Connections to Geometry

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students, using manipulatives, determine how many different ways there are to arrange 3 and 4 objects. They organize and record their arrangements. Students investigate the pattern generated by 3 and 4 objects, they predict how many ways...
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Curated OER

Grade 5: Multiple Towers

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use interlocking cubes to build towers to represent factors of numbers and place the towers in the appropriate places on a Tower chart in order to look for patterns. They work in partner groups, and finish by writing...
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Teach Engineering

What a Drag!

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
Stop and drop what is in your hand! Pupils investigate how form effects drag in the 12th part of a 22-part unit on aviation. Groups create equally weighted objects and determine which one falls the fastest by collecting data.
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Curated OER

Connecting Downtown

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine how engineering and design make cities more livable and efficient. They study different types of walkways including elevated and underground walks, and where and why they would be used. They design their own walkway...
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Curated OER

Area and Volume

For Students 4th - 5th
In this area and volume worksheet, students calculate the area, volume, and length of sides of different cubes. Students complete this for 3 cubes and answer 3 questions.
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Curated OER

An Introduction To Volume

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Upper graders explore the topic of volume. In this math lesson plan, pupils count volume in cubic units, multiply to find volume, estimate volume, write a multiplication sentence to find the volume, and make a cost analysis of different...
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Curated OER

Surface Area and Volume

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Upper graders identify the surface area and attributes of figures that are measurable. They estimate, measure, and record perimeter, area, temperature change, and elapsed time, using a variety of strategies. They also determine the...
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Curated OER

A Shapely Activity

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore polygons in various shape activities. For this polygons lesson, 5th graders discuss and identify polygons by their number of sides. Students sort ceramic tiles by the number of sides on each piece. Students explore...
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National Math + Science Initative

Introduction to Decimals

For Teachers 5th Standards
Three activities make up an introductory lesson designed to create a strong foundation in comparing fractions to decimals and exploring and building decimal models. Pupils brainstorm and complete a Venn diagram to show how decimals and...
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Curated OER

Manipulatives Make Abstract Math Concepts Concrete

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Using math lessons that include manipulatives can help cement learning.
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Laura Candler

Fishbowl Multiplication

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Transition young mathematicians from using repeated addition to multiplication with this fun, hands-on activity. Using manipulatives and the included game board, students work in pairs modeling repeated addition problems before...
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Curated OER

Polyominoes

For Students 5th - 10th
In this dominoes instructional activity, students solve a word problem involving different ways to put dominoes together. Students complete 1 complicated higher order thinking problem.
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Curated OER

A Matter of Fact

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students design their own Science experiment. In this science experiment lesson students create a hypothesis related to matter and test it. They displayed their data in a graph.
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Curated OER

3-D Figures Part 1

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Elementary schoolers explore 3-D shapes. They transition from thinking of shapes as only 2-D. Pupils read Cinderella as a launching activity for their upcoming adventure, and explore a new world of 3-D shapes in this introductory lesson.
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Curated OER

Linear, Square, and Cubic Units

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Linear, square, and cubic units are all investigated as different types of packages are measured. The teacher will need supplies such as a box of aluminum foil, a package of ribbon, and a bag of mulch. The class determines the...
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Curated OER

Make Your Own Dice

For Students K - 6th
Versatility and accessibility are two key components to any good resource. Print, cut, and construct these two large die to play any number of adding or counting games with your special needs class. It doesn't matter if they get torn,...
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Curated OER

Dice that Go Up to Numbers Less than Six

For Students 1st - 6th
Print, cut, and fold this pair of large die. Intended for an Autistic or special needs class, these dice include numbers 1-3 and won't add up to more than 6. This is a great way to engage a child socially as well as academically.

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