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Energy Forms
Students explore energy by participating in a science lab in class. In this energy form lesson, students define the different types of energy such as light, mechanical and sound while examining energy measuring tools in class. Students...
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Helping Disabled Dogs
Young scholars read a story called Carts Give Mobility to Disabled Dogs and answer vocabulary and comprehension questions about it. In this current events lesson plan, students respond to literature by answering questions, recalling...
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Introducing the Coordinate Plane
Fifth graders practice using estimation. In this estimation lesson, 5th graders add, subtract, multiple, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Students decide upon instances when estimation is more appropriate than...
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Metric Capers
Students participate in a metric measurement game. In this metric system lesson, students evaluate metric measurements using various objects in their environment.
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The Mathematical Fingerprint of Our Solar System
Students study the beautiful mathematical model unique to our solar system.
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Arrange the Classroom (Part 1 of 3)
Fifth graders arrange the classroom using all the moveable objects and through the exploration of area and perimeter. They determine the area of the classroom, create and label model pieces of furniture using graph paper, and create a...
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Real Life Application of Area and Perimeter
Fifth graders explore real-life situations of area and perimeter. They develop a list of real-life applications of area and perimeter, select a situation, and write a step-by-step procedure and diagram on graph paper for solving the...
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How To Find the Area of a Square And Rectangle
Students practice using the formula to calculate the area of a square or triangle. They participate in large group guided practice using simple area of squares problems then complete a series of problems calculating the area of rectangles.
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Playground Games
Learners compete in playground games in order to review velocity and wave behavior in real life situations. They demonstrate understanding by calculating velocity in their "Playground Games" packet.
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Finding Your Stride Length
Students participate in an estimation activity to determine the length of a hallway or to estimate how many people can fit in the school stadium or gym.
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Shape Matters More!
Learners investigate shapes as the area changes while the perimeter remains the same. Students demonstrate the shape/perimeter/area relationship using simulations and physical models.
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Bell Curve
Learners construct two bell curves using two different yet related objects. For example, two kinds of Hershey's Kisses (plain and almond) or two kinds of dried beans (kidney and lima).
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Map Your House
Students are introduced to the concepts of maps as scale models of the whole. After a brief lecture on creating and using an accurate scale when drawing and reading a map. They create a scale drawing of the floorplan of their homes.
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A Relatively Far Out Idea: Estimating
Students investigate methods of estimating through cooperative group activities, hands-on activities, the use of tables and graphs and an interactive video.
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Types of Triangles
Fifth graders explore the required functions of the Geometer's Sketchpad. Using the computer software, they construct similar triangles and identify them by angles and sides. Students classify triangles. Afterward, they complete problems...
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Area Adventure
Students calculate the area of figures using the formula: length x width = area. They solve area problems using paper squares, geoboards, and real-world problems.
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Investigating Volume
Students investigate the components of volume and use appropriate units and procedures to calculate the volume of several household boxes.
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Perimeter
Students examine the concept of perimeter. Students calculate the perimeter of a random shape on a grid. Students develop a better understanding of the concept of perimeter. Students calculate the perimeter of shapes.
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Hands On: Area of Triangles
In this area of triangles practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Divide with Mixed Numbers
In this dividing with mixed numbers practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Triangle Puzzler
Students are introduced to some basic concepts of geometry. They explain that the definition of a triangle is a figure with three sides, three angles, and three points. Triangles can be named by using three points in their correct sequence.
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Learning About Temperature Is Cool!
Students estimate and compare temperature using degrees Celsius and Fahrenheit, and create mini temperature posters and answer questions about temperature.
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Dealing With Data
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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Pumpkin Circuit
Students complete a variety of activities using pumpkins. They visit various stations with various pumpkin activities.