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Coordinate Grid Paper
In this coordinate grid worksheet, students are given a blank coordinate grid graph on which to plot points. Page is a blank template with no specific associated activities.
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Coordinate Grid Paper
In this coordinate grid worksheet, students plot point on the grid. Sheet is a blank template only with no specific associated activities. A website reference for additional resources is provided.
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Plot the Coordinates
In this plotting coordinates worksheet, learners plots sets of coordinates on graphs, then identify the shape the connected points have created. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Measurement and the Illampi Mound Colony
Students comprehend the basic units of measurement, scale, plotting, and basic grids. Students practice their estimation
and measuring skills and will demonstrate their ability to work well in groups.
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Reflection: Student Worksheet
In this math worksheet, students will work independently to trace a stencil on an x-axis. Then students will follow a procedure to trace the image on the horizontal line of reflection. Students will observe that reflections and rotations...
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Reflection
Students examine how some transformations, such as reflections and rotations, do not change the figure itself, only its position or orientation.
Noyce Foundation
Time to Get Clean
It's assessment time! Determine your young mathematicians' understanding of elapsed time with this brief, five-question quiz.
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Line Symmetry and Rotational Symmetry
Fifth graders investigate the symmetry of pattern block shapes. Students, working in groups determine whether each shape has line symmetry, rotational symmetry or both kinds of symmetry. Students determine how many lines of symmetry the...
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Mapping a Site Using a Coordinate Plane
Learners map their playground as if it were an archeological site. They locate objects on the playground and determine their location using coordinate points. A related lesson is Coordinate Grid: Mapping an Archeological Site.
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Creating a Reflection
Investigate geometric reflections in this geometry lesson. Create geometric reflections that show the reflection across the x and y axis of a coordinate graph. Learners watch a teacher demonstration before proceeding on their own. They...
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Apple Logic and Problem Solving
Students examine apple production in the United States. In this interdisciplinary lesson, students use problem solving strategies introduced to solve math problems associated with apple production in the United States. Student collect...
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Introduction to Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences
Students examine the concept of sequences. Students create a sequence using varied starting numbers, multipliers, and add on values. Students practice determining the starting values to use in order to produce a desired sequence.
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Beat the Wheel
Young scholars recall basic multiplication facts by writing answers on a wheel form, competing against other teams to finish the wheels. They review multiplication facts on a Spinning Wheels Web Lesson.
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Playing With Probability
Students rotate through work stations where they compute problems of theoretical and experimental probability. In this probability lesson plan, students use simulations of a lottery system.
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Is That a Plan? Problem-Solving: Using Diagrams and Models
Student solve problems using a flow chart. They solve real-world problems by using a diagram or model. They create their own diagrams for problem-solving. They explain how they drew the diagram and solved the problem.
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Fraction Clue Box
Students distinguish between proper and improper fractions. They create a "Character Clue Box" that represents a fraction. Fractions are picked from a hat and then groups go outside and search for items that represent their fraction....
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Probability: Playing With Fire
Students problem solve to find the probability of each tree in a small forest to catch fire. In this probability lesson plan, students use the computer to complete this application.
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Venn Diagram
Students classify items and numbers by using a Venn diagram. In this Venn diagram lesson plan, students use the computer to do this and classify pictures and numbers.
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Negative & Positive Numbers
Students recognize positive and negative numbers and perform mathematical functions.
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Exploring Area
Fifth graders explore the concept of area using the geometry of selected objects. The laboratory for this experience is the classroom. The lesson focuses upon the objects that have four sides like squares and rectangles.
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Extraordinary Compilations
Students discuss and record why people have various types of collections. They interpret the class collection of information then use details about the Morgan Dollar to understand what collection characteristics it may have.
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Does the falling tree make a sound if no one if there to hear it? (or communication via encryption)
Learners explore encryption. They discuss the importance of cryptography in our daily lives. Students use games and cryptography to discover transformational geometry and modulo systems. They design their own encryption puzzles and...
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Linguistic Diversity
Students complete a handout dealing with the languages spoken most frequently at home in Canada. They interview a person with a home language other than English or French. Students contribute to a bulletin board display representing...
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Geometry and Symmetry
Students examine tessellations and their geometric properties. The lesson and discussions may be used to develop students' understanding of polygons and symmetry as well as their ability to analyze patterns.