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Surface Area of Rectagular Prisms
Sixth graders investigate the area of polygons. In this geometry lesson plan, 6th graders calculate area of prisms using geometric formulas. They work with prisms and other rectangular shapes.
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Volume & Candy Creations Model
Sixth graders investigate surface area. For this surface area lesson, 6th graders design a box of candy that has a volume of 30 cubic inches. Students are trying to minimize surface area while keeping volume constant. Students...
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How Long? How Wide? How Tall? How Deep?
Young scholars estimate the length of given objects. In this measurement lesson, students explore the use of standardized measurement. They also approximate the measurement of given items. Young scholars read stories about measurement...
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A Matter of Fact
Students design their own Science experiment. In this science experiment lesson plan students create a hypothesis related to matter and test it. They displayed their data in a graph.
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"The Giver" by Lois Lowry
Students predict results, design a model, and carry out trials to determine probability based on their experimentation.
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Two-Dimensional Drawings from Three-Dimensional Objects
Sixth graders identify and draw two-dimensional representations of a three-dimensional object. Students investigate the views of an object and determine that three views are required (front, one side and the top). Students use these...