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Sketch Up

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students estimate and measure exact. In this geometry lesson, students create different object in three-dimensional pattern. They use SketchUp to create their shape and perform measurements on their shapes.
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I'm done! Now, what can I do in Math?

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Here are some ways to avoid having bored students or a stressed out teacher when students finish their math work quickly.
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"Photograph Math" Word Problems

For Teachers K - 12th
Students create a photograph that illustrates one of the ways in which they use math. In this math and visual arts lesson, students write their own real-life word problems to accompany the photo.
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I've Got Your Number

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Pupils assess the journalistic value of numbers used in newspaper articles while learning about the significance of the Hubble telescope's new data on the age of the universe.
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Comparison Shopping

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students explore the concept of comparison shopping. They compare quantity as well as amount to find the better bargain.
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Divisibility Buzz

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers play Divisibility Buzz to reinforce divisibility rule for three.
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Comparing Fractions

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students discuss the nature of fractions and compare fractions based on a similar whole to determine relative size.
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Taste the Rainbow

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students practice estimating and graphing by utilizing Skittles.  In this statistics lesson, students complete worksheets based on the likelihood of a certain color of skittle coming out of the bag.  Students create a graph based on the...
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The Android Factory

For Teachers 4th - 10th
Students explore the idea that primitive virtual 3D objects can be reshaped to infinitely original combinations using additive and subtractive methods. They create 3-D objects with a computer which necessitates a cooperation of...
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Multiplying Decimals

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine how to multiply decimals. The teacher goes through the lecture telling the students how exactly the answer the problems correctly. The lesson discusses how to use the zero as a placeholder and how to multiply decimals by...
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Elapsed Time

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate time, distance and speed. For this math lesson, 6th graders convert elapsed time into hours, minutes, and seconds. They analyze a marathon to find data on elapsed time.
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Pumpkin Properties are a Smash!

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students receive a miniature pumpkin and proceed through several stations to measure a variety of physical properties. The data is entered into a data sheet and the mass and volume measurements are used to calculate density. They also...
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Virtual Reality Construction Project

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners utilize the technology of virtual reality in order to perform a construction project. The construction has to do with the making of a reality scene using special Apple Virtual Reality software.
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Pi

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders read the book "Sir Cumference and Knights of the Round Table" to introduce them to the concept of Pi. As a class, they discover where Pi originated and define the terms circumference, radius and diameter. To end the...
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Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students engage in a study of the Pythagorean Theorem to classify the hypotenuse of a triangle. The teacher uses examples from the lesson to aid students in comprehension of solving problems that involve problem solving. They create a...
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introduction

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners participate in a instructional activity that is intended for the first days of school. They are led through introductions and how the class is organized for working on a daily basis. They sign behavior contracts and other...
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Proportions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners examine the mathematical concept of proportions in an attempt to apply them in various types of problems. The real application of proportions is often found in word problems which requires a them to also practice a systematic...
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Distributive Property

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use the distributive property to solve problems. After listening to an illustration of the property, they take notes. Students solve problems during note taking and after class. They create their own examples of the...
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Exponent Rules

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the rules of exponents. They practice solving problems that use exponents in a variety of contexts. Students are shown how to use the rules in numerical sequences and after translation...
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Multiplying Fractions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate the concept of multiplying fractions and use the inverse for doing division. They practice working the problems with scaffolding provided by examples with the teacher. The link is made to real life with the...
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Fraction Song

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate the concept of fractions with the use of a song. The song helps memory for conducting different operations transferring them to long-term memory. A guitar is used to help the students practice the fraction song.
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Fractions To Decimals

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate the concept of converting fractions to decimals with the use of practice in recognition of fractions and finding the decimal equivalent by sight or by using division. This lesson could be done effectively with...
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Geometry Review Quiz

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students conduct a review that is done right before having a geometry quiz. They cover major topics that are part of the assessment. They use review cards as notes to pass to one another to reinforce the concepts before putting them away...
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Intro To The Number Line

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers identify numbers as having a magnitude and direction. They practice to order whole numbers and fractions on the number line. In addition, they practice these skills with describing places they've visited before.

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