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Which Amusement Park Would You Choose?

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Learners analyze data related to amusement parks and create a spreadsheet to display the data. They read the data and predict which amusement park they think is safer, create a spreadsheet and graph, and write a proposal based on their...
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Geometry- Coordinate Plane

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students plot points on a coordinate grid.  In this coordinate plane lesson, students use a coordinate grid to locate the perimeter points of pictures, identify quadrants and use the coordinate points to draw the picture on a blank...
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N Equal Parts by Construction

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students experiment with straight edges and compasses to divide lengths into equal parts. They identify different fractions of the total length.
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Identifying Points in the Coordinate Plane

For Students 6th - 9th
In this ordered pairs worksheet, students identify 6 ordered pairs given a coordinate plane.  Students list the ordered pair given the graph.
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Estimation and Pattern Discovery

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students collect sunflower heads from their community garden. They estimate its seed count using different strategies. They graph their estimations on a graph and use calculators to find the actual total.
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Playing With Probability

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate probability. They use ratios to solve simple probability situations. Students express their solutions in the form of fractions or decimals. They predict outcomes and complete probability worksheets.
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Where in the World? :Understanding Latitude and Longitude

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students play a grid-based game and devise clues to help classmates locate spots on the globe in order to recognize the value of using longitude and latitude for identifying locations.
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Functions and Statistics: International Space Station: Up to Us

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners explore how the International Space Station was built and how it provides first-hand experiences with the space program. They view the NASA engineers discussing the major components of the International Space Station, their...
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Recognize Fractions

For Students 5th - 6th
In this fractions activity, students use the shaded figures and write fractions based on the shaded area to the whole area. Students also learn how to draw pie models. Students divide the circle into fractions and color the right amount...
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Negative Numbers

For Students 6th
In this negative number instructional activity, 6th graders focus on greater than and less than. Students complete 43 problems deciding if the statements are true or false.
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Scales Problems

For Students 4th - 8th
For this scales worksheet, students find the weight of the shapes on the scale by comparing it to the other side, and make up their own problems. Students complete 5 sets of problems.
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Sticky Note Math

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine mathematical problems that deal with he division of fractions. Sticky notes are used to model the process.
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Sticky Note Math

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore the concept of fractions. Working in pairs, they cover a space of a specified dimension using sticky notes. Once they have covered their space, pairs write a fraction to represent how many sticky notes have been...
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Fraction Activities

For Students 4th - 6th
In these various fraction activities worksheet, students participate in whole class, small group, and individual projects to understand fractions, make fractions, and use a fraction chart to find equivalent fractions. Students answer 26...
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Paper Toss Shootout

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Young scholars explore the concept of percentages. In this math lesson, students throw paper at wastebaskets as if shooting a basketball in a hoop. Young scholars shoot the paper a given amount of times and then calculate their shooting...
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Mini-Metric Olympics

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students participate in a Mini-Olympics with measurements. In this measurement lesson, students throw items and predict how far they will go. They measure the actual distance and find the difference between that and their estimate. 
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Math Club Worksheet #30 - Visual Stretches

For Students 6th - 9th
In this visual math puzzle learning exercise, students work in groups to find the answer to 6 math puzzles. They work with geometric shapes and symbols.
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Teaching Measurement Through Science

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Use these lesson plans to give your students real world practice with measuring distance, mass, and volume.
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Tantalizing Tessellations Lesson III: Creating a Slide Translation

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore tessellations and the artwork of M.C. Escher. They view and discuss a video about M.C. Escher, create a slide template out of cardboard, and create a poster with their tessellation pattern.
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The Stained Glass Window

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners use centimeter rulers and the attached worksheet containing a scale drawing of a stained glass window. The actual measurements of the stained glass window are given, and students are asked to find the actual measurement of the...
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Triangles

For Students 6th - 10th
In this triangles worksheet, students solve six word problems where they determine the angles measures in different triangles.
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ACC Basketball Statistics

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use math skills and create a spreadsheet. In this statistics and computer skills lesson, students gather ACC basketball statistics, convert fractions to decimals and then percents. Students use the gathered information to create...
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Geometry and Tony Smith Sculpture

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students respond to Tony Smith's sculpture as art and brainstorm about math concepts inherent in his work. They create a sculpture with polyhedra nets, calculate the cost of covering sculpture in gold, and write an exhibit label for...
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Checks and Balances

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students examine how bank checks work and follow the "journey" of a written check. They discuss how transactional accounts work, identify and discuss the various parts of a check, and participate in a simulated business transaction...

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