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The Acoustics House
Students study how drums produce sound by building and playing a simple drum. They measure the diameter of their can, then mark a circle two inches larger in diameter on their piece of plastic with the marker or chalk, and cut out the...
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The Taxpayer's Rights
Young scholars examine rights of taxpayers and procedures the IRS uses to process tax returns
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Bringing the Solar System Down to Earth
Students develop a scaled down model of the solar system. In small groups, they calculate the scaled-down diameters of the planets and the sun, the scaled-down distance of the planets from the sun, complete two charts, and create a...
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Climate Comparison
Students explore climate regions. In this climate lesson, students examine the climate regions of Alaska as well as the state of Hawaii. Students research selected Internet sources to gather information regarding the climates present in...
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The Oceans Below
Students investigate the geological characteristics of the ocean environment and create a labeled drawing of the ocean floor's geography. Students view videos and conduct Internet research about the ocean's floor and then create their...
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Beyond the Earth Part II
Students explore the solar system. In this solar system lesson, students use Internet and print resources to research a component of the solar system. Students create travel brochures based on their research findings.
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What's Wrong - Intensive Reading
Young scholars discuss the different types of reading and when to use each type. They read passages and try to find the mistake in each sentence.
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Snakes
Students follow directions to make a snake out of patterns. They research a specific snake and present it to the class in a group. They listen to a presentation about the King Cobra snake prepared by the teacher.
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Database Vocabulary
In this technology worksheet, students examine the vocabulary words that are related to the practices of using a computer and databases.
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A Day at the Beach-Why Did We Do It?
Students investigate pollution at the beach. In this environmental lesson, students participate in a beach clean-up and calculate the weight of the debris collected. Students write a reflection in their journal about their beach clean-up...
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Science is a Wonderland
Students use the scientific method to study Animalia and Plantae Kingdoms. In this science inquiry lesson, students watch a PowerPoint about science process skills. Students complete the National Geographic bottled Eggs-periment or the...
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We are all Responsible
Students desribe the interdependence between humans and nature and positive behavior with regards to natural resources. They demonstrate respectful attitudes and behaviors with regards to the environment. Students gain knowledge of...
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Where We Live
Students make a 'where we live' chart to find what's common and unique about where they live. In this living analysis lesson, students complete a chart about where they live.
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War On Battle of the Books
Students participate in a statewide Battle of the Books competition. They read books and answer questions about them to earn points for their school.
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Capitol Calculations
Students engage in a lesson of writing story problems about the capitol building. They conduct research using the internet to find data involving numbers to build a resource bank to draw information for the writing of problems. The...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Getting Started With Math by Hand Concept App
This App helps students build number sense skills and gain confidence at math by hand. Review how to perform algorithms for the four basic operations (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division). A step-by-step mode emphasizes...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Math by Hand App
This App allows students to review how to perform algorithms for the four basic operations. The three modes - the step-by-step mode, fast mode, and the Missing Pieces game allows students to learn, review, and understand the concepts for...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Math Today the Next Frontier for Flight
This activity provides students the opportunity to gain experience in creating circle graphs on the calculator and provides an excellent real-world review of computation with percents.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Suzanne Alejandre: Pirate Diamond Activity
An interesting small-group activity that will engage students in problem solving, reasoning, and communicating their mathematical thoughts with eachother. The materials needed for the project and the steps the teacher should assist the...
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Integer Review Competition
This activity reviews the topic of integers.
Other
Living Math!
A homeschooling website with a focus on Mathematics. Provides articles, wide-ranging lists of recommended books, Math activity ideas, book reviews, and some sample lessons. (Note: Some links may no longer work.)
Quia
Quia: Multiplication Facts Review 1 10
Do you need practice remembering or learning your multiplication facts up to 10 X 10? This flash card practice is the web site for you! There is a link to a list of multiplication facts and their products you can click if you want to see...
Primary Resources
Primary Resources: Ratio and Proportion
A collection of teacher resources to aid in teaching and reviewing ratio and proportion in math. There are worksheets, PowerPoint presentations, activities, and smartboard activities available for the teacher to download.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Logical Leaps: Rational Numbers on the Number Line
In this interactive, use logic to solve riddles involving a wallaby jumping contest. Then, place each contestant's jump -- a fraction, mixed number, or decimal between -5 and +5 -- at the correct point on the number line. Backward jumps...