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Tis the Season for Turkey Math

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Put a mathematical twist on the classic turkey-related projects.
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Mr. Gallon Lesson Plans

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Using Mr. Gallon to teach liquid capacity equivalents and conversions can provide a fun way to get students thinking about measurement.
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Show Me!

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students analyze and interpret graphs. In this graphing lesson, students view a video and construct their own graphs (line, circle, bar) from given sets of data. 
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Place Value Game

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students participate in a Math game for Place Value that be fun for Students. The game can be adapted to any grade level.
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Arrays And Factors

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students participate in a lesson that is concerned with the concepts of arrays and factors. They use a Hershey bar and divide it into segments in order to simulate the arrays. Then students construct other arrays from the leftover pieces.
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"Comprehension of Word Problems" Using a Table

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders practice solving math problems by utilizing a data table. In this number sense activity, 6th graders create a table using the numerical information about a fictitious farm's inventory. Students complete the empty segments...
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"Using Manipulatives and/or Technology to Solve Math Problems" by Cooking Dinner

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students explore math functions by preparing a meal. For this food measurement lesson, students examine a recipe for a meal and alter the size of the recipe based upon the amount of servings needed. Students utilize manipulatives to...
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Cool Tools to Solve Challenging Word Problems

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students solve math word problems. In this cool tools lesson, students are introduced to the K-N-W-S method.  Students work in groups and complete a worksheet using this method of learning. 
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Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree…You Might Become Famous

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners explore Newton's laws using CEENBoTs. In this physics lesson, students collect data and create tables and graphs. They calculate speed, acceleration and forces using mathematical formulas.
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Fractions, Decimals, and Percents

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders engage in a instructional activity that explores the conversion process of fractions, decimals, and percents in relationship to their values to each other. Students demonstrate how to convert numbers interchangeably between...
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DIVISIBILITY RULES!

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars become familiar with divisibility rules as they view a fun PowerPoint Presentation. Within this lesson, students are provided with a worksheet that explains the divisibility rules. Finally, young scholars are given the...
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Graphing Coordinates

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders practice graphing coordinates. In this geometry lesson plan, they use the x and y axis to locate points that must be connected in the right sequence to form a straight line.
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Prime Factorization

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders participate in a lesson that focuses on the concept of finding the prime factorization of a number. They write the answer using exponential notation. Students play a game of Bingo to keep engaged during the lesson.
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Meter Marker Mania

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students identify integers as rational and irrational numbers. In this algebra lesson, students measure and construct number lines using positive and negative integers. They convert between decimals and fractions.
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Awareness of Pre-Algebra Concepts

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students demonstrate how to solve various algebraic equations. In this pre-algebra lesson, students work in teams and use Borenson's Hands-On Equations materials to solve algebraic equations.
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Water Shortages

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Learners explore natural elements by participating in a bingo activity. In this water usage lesson, students discuss the importance of clean water and complete worksheets based on water shortage statistics. Learners utilize flashcards to...
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Recognizing Patterns

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of patterns. For this patterns lesson, students use applets to manipulate tessellations. Students predict the next number in a sequence by recognizing patterns.
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Friction This

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate road surface and calculate speed. In this algebra instructional activity, students analyze the roughness of a road and calculate distance and speed based on friction. They relate friction and energy to speed.
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Do You Feel Lucky?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore probability by using games based on probable outcomes of events. They name all of the possible outcomes of an event and express the likelihood of such an event occurring.
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Show Me The Data!

For Teachers 6th
Pupils create a bar graph. They will collect and organize data to turn into bar graphs. They create graphs for the favorite sports of the class, color of M&M's, and types of cars passing by.
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Fractions in Action

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Investigate equivalent fractions with your class. They compare and order fractions. Then they work cooperatively in groups to experiment and problem solve with fractions using a game format. Multiple resources are provided.
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Moon Mining

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
Go on a moon mining expedition from the safety of your classroom with this space exploration simulation. Using simple models of the moon's surface prepared ahead of time by the teacher, young scientists are challenged with locating and...
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The Golden Students

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Scholars view the video, "Donald Duck in Mathmagic Land," and discuss examples in nature which have proportions of the golden ratio. They measure and record different body lengths from a worksheet and convert the ratios to equivalent...
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Stay Focused on Long Division

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students utilize a checklist in order to help them stay focused on long division problems.

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