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Miles Of Smiles

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students investigate basic mathematical properties to solve multiplication and division problems. They solve word problems that are part of the lesson. Students are required to give written or oral justification for how they solve each...
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Matching Pairs

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Young scholars examine the probability of the various findings in a game and determine the odds of winning. They differentiate between the facts of odds versus probability. Students use higher order thinking skills to explain how a...
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Spaghetti Measure

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students receive a copy of a "Spaghetti Measure" task sheet along with the scoring rubric. Students preview the task and the rubric prior to starting the task. tudeThey determine the circumference of a circle of spaghetti that will...
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What's Below Zero?

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students examine the concept of positive and negative integers, adding and subtracting integers on a number line. They visit various Internet websites, solving problems using integers and completing a worksheet.
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Create A Question

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore mathematical problem solving. Given a case problem, students write a rule to solve problems involving decimal multiplication and division. They invent problems, share them with the class, and solve other student's...
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Integer Arithmetic

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students solve integer-based problems. They add and subtract integers as well find missing integers. They represent a scenario involving positive and negative integers and solve it.
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Rules of Sign Change

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students manipulate negative and positive numbers. In this integers lesson, students move through three activities exploring negative and positive whole numbers. A number line, cardboard function representation, and solving expressions...
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Vampires: Fact or Fiction?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils predict how many vampires are in the world, based on the legend that, once bitten, each victim becomes a vampire. Extrapolating how many vampires would populate the earth in 30+ weeks, students then compare the total predicted...
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Toothpick Bridges

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students study the techniques of building a bridge. They explore different type of bridges and then plan and build a bridge to specified instructions. Students draw plans, keep a budget, and prepare balance sheets during their bridge...
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Finding the Percent of a Number in Fish Body Weight

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars use fractions to find the weight of fish. They use percentages to determine the correct amount to feed them. They organize their data into a graph and shares with the class.
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Cannot Buy Me Love

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students investigate the concepts that are related to finance and how it is used in the world. They take part in activities that are focused around the use of a spreadsheet while using a T-chart to simulate a ledger of credits and debits.
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Presenting the Hogg Family

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students practice real life problem solving and rounding skills. They determine the amount of coal used each year by a family of four to opertate all of their electrical appliances.
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Plotting Wind Speed and Altitude

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students construct, read and interpret tables, charts and graphs. They draw inferences and develop convincing arguments that are based on data analysis. They create a graph displaying altitude versus wind speed.
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Decimals: Dividing-1

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
In this decimals worksheet, students practice problem solving twenty four division equations involving decimals. Students show each step of their work.
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Writing Algebraic Expressions for Words

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore the concept of algebraic expressions. In this algebraic expressions activity, students convert pictures and word problems into algebraic expressions. Students play a game where they tell the algebraic expression...
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Words for Algebra

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students rewrite word problems using symbols. In this algebra lesson plan, students relate algebra to the real world. They identify the correct steps to take when solving word problems.
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"Is There Room on the Bus?" by Helen Piers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students express answers as fractions, decimals, and percents.
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Make a Difference

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars are introduced to the resource economies of recycling aluminum cans. They develop understanding about their own impact on the amount of solid waste produced and recognize the impact of recycling on energy and natural...
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Watt's Up with the Electricity Bill?

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students study of how much electricity is used in their home and the actual cost for the electricity. They create a realistic conservation plan for their home focusing on the areas that tend to use a great deal of electricity....
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Flying with Fractions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students test their knowledge of the Wright Brothers and their aircraft, and compute ratio of two numbers to determine the ratio between wing span and length of aircraft.
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Code Breakers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students collect data and make a frequency table, change ratios into percents, and analyze data to make predictions.
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Comparing Notes: a Mathematical Exploration of the Piano

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Pupils examine the history of equal temperament, the modern standard of tuning a piano. Proportion calculations of octaves and perfect fifths are utilized to calculate the frequency of each note in a major scale.
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GPS Receiver Basics

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners practice using a GPS receiver. They walk in different directions and monitor their progress on maps. They enter specific locations and use information given to them to get them back to their original locations.
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Aldridge Sawmill -- The Story in Numbers

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders view a recent transparency of the average rainfall zones of the state of Texas. Using another transparency, they identify the Piney Woods subregion of the Gulf Coastal Plain and locate national forests and sawmills. ...

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