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Estimation and Measurement
Get second graders outside to estimate and measure how long 800 meters is on their school campus. They then measure the actual distance in yards to see how close their estimate was. An interesting teaching idea!
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Go Bug!
Second graders explore the lives of insects by participating in a card game. In this metamorphosis lesson, 2nd graders define several scientific vocabulary terms associated with insects and identify the different life cycles associated...
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Coral Polyp Party
Students complete a project where they label the parts of a coral polyp and discuss the differences between plants and animals. Students use marshmallows, sprinkles, toothpicks, and more to label their coral polyp.
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Rainforest Plant or Animal?
Learners explore the major functions of plants and animals. In this rainforest lesson plan students create a Venn diagram to compare and contrast animals in the rainforest.
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Invent an Insect
Explore biology by researching adaptation. First, learners research and define a list of insect vocabulary terms and discuss the benefits of each insect characteristic. They then utilize a worksheet to create their own insect and share...
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Standard Units of Measure
Learners explore linear measurement. They choose appropriate measuring tools, measure three classroom items, and record their results. A class discussion ensues in which everyone decides the best way to present their data.
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Arrays of Food
This instructional activity is based on video clip 220 from the Count on it! series, however the same problem can be posed with out the video. Learners work independently to determine the amount of dried food they will need for a camping...
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Tulips: Repeated Addition
This is an introductory lesson intended to prime young mathematicians for later lessons in multiplication. They watch the video Count on it!, discuss problem solving as a class, then work the presented problem using repeated addition....
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Articles Quiz
Learners complete an on-line quiz, clicking on questions and matching answers. They score one point per correct answer; a printable version is included. A good activity!
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Half - A Fractions Lesson
First graders explore the fraction half. In this fractions lesson, 1st graders watch a video that show the half fraction. They divide a Kit Kat bar in half and do a fraction activity sheet.
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An Easier Way to Count: Using Groups of 10
Students explore their counting skills. In this counting lesson, students group objects in sets of 10 to practice counting them. Students also practice graphing the sets of objects they count. This lesson incorporates the use a video...
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The Weight of Primates
Second graders practice their problem solving skills. In this addition and subtraction skills lesson, 2nd graders solve word problems that require them to find differences and sums. This lesson features the use of a video titled "Blossom...
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Multiplication Versus Addition
Second graders create arrays to study multiplication. In this multiplication lesson, 2nd graders split into teams to complete a multiplication table. One team uses addition to solve the table while the other uses multiplication. Students...
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Shopping for a Party
Second graders produce a budget for a party. In this money management lesson, 2nd graders create a budget for an imaginary party they will have based on a $20.00 limit. Students observe a video clip in class discussing budgets.
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More! A Lesson on Comparing
Students practice counting and comparing objects. In this math lesson, students view a Count on It! episode. Students examine the value of what they are counting. Students estimate number in groups of items. Students determine which...
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Fractions of a Sheet Cake
Second graders become familiar with the fractions in a whole. In this sheet cake lesson plan, 2nd graders view a Count on it clip about pumpkin pies. Students cut a sheet cake into eight parts and write as a fraction. Students...
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Parts of Plants Quiz #1
In this parts of plants worksheet, students complete an on-line quiz, choosing questions and matching answers. Students score 1 point for each correct answer; a printed version is available.
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Pronouns Quiz #2
In this pronouns worksheet, students complete an on-line quiz, choosing questions and matching answers. Students score 1 point for each correct answer; a printed version is available.
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Physical Units Quiz
For this physical units quiz worksheet, learners complete an on-line quiz, clicking on questions and matching answers, scoring 1 point for each correct answer. A printed version is available.
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Simple Machines Quiz
For this simple machines quiz worksheet, students complete an on-line quiz, clicking on questions and matching answers, scoring 1 point for each correct answer. A printed version is available.
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Preposition Quiz #1
In this prepositions quiz worksheet, students complete an on-line quiz, clicking on questions and matching answers, scoring 1 point for each correct answer. A printed version is available.
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Prepositions Quiz #2
For this prepositions quiz worksheet, students complete an on-line quiz, clicking on questions and matching answers, scoring 1 point for each correct answer. A printed version is available.
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Pronouns Quiz #1
In this pronouns quiz worksheet, students complete an on-line quiz, clicking on questions and matching answers, scoring 1 point for each correct answer. A printed version is available.
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Verbs-Quiz #1
In this verbs quiz worksheet, learners complete an on-line quiz, clicking on questions and matching answers, scoring 1 point for each correct answer. A printed version is available.