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Comparing and Ordering Fractions
Students compare and organize different fractions. In this fraction lesson plan, students use wax paper divided into squares to represent fractions. Students put them in different orders based on their value to complete their...
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How Do I Measure Up? (Intermediate)
Fifth graders compare the relationship between meter in music and measurement in math. They practice sightreading music by determining the number of beats per measure, clapping and counting the rhythm.
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Geometric Relatioships
Young scholars explore measurements and geometric formulas. In this geometry lesson, students investigate pi as it relates to geometry. They collect data and use a chart to organize the data.
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Ordering Fractions and Decimals with use of Origami
Fifth graders play a game using origami cubes with fractions and decimals written on them. In this ordering lesson, 5th graders order the fractions and decimals while earning points for their team.
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Get it Straight Mr. Decimal!
Students work with decimals. In this decimal lesson, students participate in a hands-on group activity that enable them to review to how to appropriately add and subtract decimals.
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Reciprocal Learning-Decimal Review
Students use reciprocal learning to coach one another in review of their prior learning about decimals. In this peer reciprocal learning decimal review lesson plan, students participate in conversation, accountability, roles and...
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Searching The Word
Fifth graders review EOG math terms and definitions found in their math notebooks, and pick between 15 and 20 words to put in a word search.
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In the Bag!
Students calculate how many quarters are in a $1,000 bag (after learning the dollar value of filled coin bags). They explain their problem-solving strategy using pictures, numbers, equations, and/or words.
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Multiplication of Decimals
Students participate in a lesson that explores the concept of using multiplication with decimals. They practice using the operation using whole numbers and progress to the use of decimals. The lesson includes dialogue for the teacher to...
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The Dog Days of Data
Students are introduced to the organization of data This instructional activity is designed using stem and leaf plots. After gather data, they create a visual representation of their data through the use of a stem and leaf plot. ...
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Rounding And Estimating
Students investigate various types of problems using whole numbers and decimals. They use a discussion format while working example problems to help create a baseline for further independent practice. The lesson plan also includes praise...
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Maximize Your Product
Students complete multiplication problems in real life situations. In this multiplication lesson plan, students complete 2 digit problems in a "Carnival Candy" problem.
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Miss Integer Finds Her Properties in Order
Access prior knowledge to practice concepts like order of operations and exponents. Your class can play this game as a daily review or as a warm-up activity when needed. They work in groups of four to complete and correct review problems.
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Estimation Station: Why Estimating is Better than Guessing
Youngsters discover the difference between estimating and guessing. They estimate how many items are contained in a jar as they read a story. After the story, pupils discover the differences between estimating and guessing and create a...
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How Does Your Blue Bonnet Grow?
Students explore the conditions needed to grow Texas Blue Bonnets. In this Blue Bonnet planting instructional activity, students recognize the differences in Texas Blue Bonnet. Students record their findings in a graphs and analyze their...
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Nifty Fifty State Trivia
A wonderful game on U.S. States Trivia awaits your class. In this geography lesson, they will play a Jeopardy-style game. All the worksheets with the questions and answers are embedded in this beautifully-designed plan. Your class should...
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Write Zeroes in the Dividend
Here is a fine presentation on the finer points of solving a long division problem. Mathematicians are introduced to the divisor, the quotient, and the dividend. They are shown the series of steps necessary to solve these types of...
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Two of Everything
Learners listen to story Two of Everything, illustrate coins they would put into the Magic Pot using paper and pencil, and solve Magic Pot riddles by viewing slide show and predicting coin totals. Students then create table listing...
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Target Number
Learners manipulate five random cards out of a deck of cards to get the target number. In this equations lesson plan, students manipulate cards around with the use of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in order to get...
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Pizza! Pizza! Pizza!
Fifth graders practice using money in everyday situations. They use their addition and subtraction skills as they work in cooperative groups to solve problems involving decimals.
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Maya Math: Addition and Subtraction
Young scholars examine how ancient Maya counted, and practice addition and subtraction using Maya number glyphs.
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Writing Numbers in Word Form
Students write numbers in word form. In this writing numbers in word form lesson, students are shown examples of numbers written out in word form. Then they independently complete a 20-problem worksheet.
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Cyber Currency, Currently
Students explore the value of currency and how to save and earn interest. In a key lesson, kids even get to purchase items in their classroom's general store. It's a fun way to learn the importance of being financially literate!
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Fraction Games
Explore fractions with upper graders. They will discover how to show fractions by shading the correct amount shown in a picture (giving them the idea behind part to whole). They also play multiple fraction games using dice, matching...