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Polyhedra

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the characteristics of three-dimensional figures. They compare the nets of figures. Students describe the relationship between the nets draw and the solid. They identify the vertices, edges and faces of the...
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Introduction to Measuring Length in Customary Units

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students explore customary units of measurement. Students use yardsticks, rulers, and adding machine paper to measure specific units as directed by the teacher. Through completing this hands-on activity, they actively investigate units...
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Finding Percent of Change/ Increase or Decrease

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the skill of finding the increase and decrease of a quantity. Calculating the increase and decrease is covered by a percent. The proporition for finding a percent is also part of the activity.
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Adding and Subtracting Integers

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders review the concept of integers and how to combine them. They use the number line in different situations for the visual needed to see how adding can be done. Then students practice with numerical expressions.
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Order of Operations

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the order of operations. They compare how the values of equations change when the order of operations is not followed. They discuss the order of operations. Independently, 7th graders solve equations. Students...
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Math "Hoop-la"

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learners study the meaning of and the differences between mean, median, and mode. They apply their knowledge of mean, median, and mode to a real-life scenario using a basketball and a hoop.
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Water - Planning for the Future

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore and examine the increases and/or decreases for water user groups: irrigation, municipal, manufacturing, steam electric power generation cooling, livestock, and mining. They utilize percentage changes during their...
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Living Room Redecoration

For Teachers 7th - 12th
The student calculate area and perimeter based on the dimensions of a living room. They determine the amount of supplies needed for painting and carpeting the room. Students create a portfolio of their information.
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Simplifying Fractions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students receive instruction on how to simply fractions by using the examples provided. They then begin working independently on the worksheet to practice simplifying fractions.
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Making The Geologic Time Scale Real

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students construct a geologic timeline the size of a football field. They work in small groups to calculate the yardage for significant events in the Earth's history and then as a class pace out all of the events.
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Virtual Field Trip: Lodging and Meals

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students calculate the costs for lodging and meals for a virtual field trip. They calculate the number of nights lodging needed for road and city travel and the number of meals needed, the costs for each, and input the data using...
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Integer Practice

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars practice adding and subtracting integers.  In this practice adding and subtracting integers lesson, students play a board game where they role two dice to move their token.  Young scholars roll a sign dice and a number...
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Cooking Up Fractions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study fractions through recipes. They rewrite recipes multiplying and changing numbers. They research the Internet for recipes and rewrite fractions to indicate a particular serving. They rewrite directions to change the numbers...
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Learning About Guatemala Through Its Kites

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Pupils are introduced to Guatemala and to the tradition of giant kites. They decorate the kite sail and construct the kite. Students identifies possible causal factors contributing to given historical events.
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Three Squirrels and a Pile of Nuts

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners solve story problems using a spreadsheet in combination with various problem-solving strategies. Working in teams of three, students create attempt to solve a story problem using three different methods; using manipulative,...
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Treasure Hunt

For Teachers 2nd - 7th
Students find lost "treasure" using a treasure map after being shown a map that you have created where terms and symbols are discussed. The class is divided into small groups where they locate your treasure and then read a section from...
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The Multiplier (larger 2-digit by 1-digit numbers)

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Young scholars utilize number sense applications to multiply two digit numbers. They use "The Multiplier" and Internet source to partition and solve 2 digit by 1 digit multiplications. Students describe how to solve 2-digit by 1-digit...
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Measuring Body Parts

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students engage in a lesson to measure body parts. They use the measuring tape to record the data of body measurements. Students must choose the appropriate unit of measurement and compare the data for the different parts of the human body.
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The Function Box

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students explore arithmetic and numerical patterns. After observing a teacher created function box, students describe a pattern and predict what will "come out" of the function box. They explore patterns such as geometric shapes,...
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The Influence of Advertising

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students recognize how and when advertising techniques can influence buying decisions. They also analyze the role of cultural, social, and emotional influences on financial behavior.
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Math and the NFL - Statistical Representations

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders use the Internet to get current sports information for data analysis. They use their data to find the mean, median, mode and range. Students then place their data on a spreadsheet.
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Inequalities

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders graph solutions for inequalities on a number line. They solve 1 and 2 step inequalities in one variable. Students also check solutions to 1 and 2 step equations in one variable
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Sudoku Puzzle

For Teachers 4th - 10th
Students complete a Sudoku puzzle using their math skills. After listening to the rules of Sudoku and observing a demonstration, students use the process of elimination and other methods to complete puzzles. They explore how the...
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Cracker Design

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students are presented with the following problem: A cracker manufacturer has been losing money and has to find a way to save her factory. They are given the task to design a new shape for the cracker manufacturer so that as little...

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