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Fill 'Er Up

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars identify how many smaller units can be found in a later unit. In this geometry lesson, students calculate the volume and the transfer amount to a smaller unit. They solve real life problems using the formula for volume.
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Area Applet

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Elementary math classes calculate the area of a shape and explain the correlation between the size of the perimeter and the areas that can be contained within that perimeter. They also explain the effect the shape of the perimeter has on...
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Length and Volume Exploration

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners explore how to measure length and volume. They compare and order objects according to their measurable attributes and measure items using non-standard units. Students put 4 pencils in order from shortest to longest after...
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Castles On The Ground (2D & 3D Shapes)

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Explore the relationship between 2D and 3D shapes by having your class view representation of shapes and investigate their symmetry. They will create a solid object from diagrams and describe the reflection or rotational symmetry. In the...
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Lesson #10 Standard Measurement

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Learners are introduced to units of measurement found on a ruler as well as what attributes make an object difficult or easier to measure with a ruler. The teacher has various objects placed around the room, and the youngsters practice...
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Mean / Average

For Students 5th - 7th
In this mean/average learning exercise, learners find the mean in three ways: one, by redrawing the objects in a set to show the mean, two, by adding the numbers and dividing by how many numbers there are and three, by finding the mean...
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Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Step-by-Step Lesson

For Students K
A teacher resource, this scripted lesson details how to explain to learners the steps involved in determining the total number or the remaining number of objects in a category. The referenced pupil worksheet is not included.
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Solving Simple Addition and Subtraction Equations Using Fact Families

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students explore addition fact families. For this addition and subtraction fact family math lesson, students click and drag objects on the Smart Board to create visual representations of fact families. Students use fact family strategies...
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Odd and even

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners play a game requiring them to select groups of odd or even numbers of objects with the aim of reaching a total which is an odd number. They carry out a more formal investigation of patterns in additions of odd and even numbers.
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Volume Review

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students investigate the concepts of volume for rectangular prisms and spheres. They measure the volume of one balloon and then consider how many breaths it would take to fill the room with balloons. The rectangular prism being measured...
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Moving Day!

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders continue their geometry unit by focusing on volume. Using data, they create a spreadsheet, estimate and calculate volume. They solve real-life problems and round their answers to the hundredths place. They also practice...
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Catch a Wave. . .

For Students 4th - 8th
Part of a larger online space science website, this page has a brief explanation of electromagnetic radiation and a chart of wavelengths as compared to common objects. There are four questions to answer about the information. This can be...
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Circles 1, 2, 3, 4

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Here is a way to help your charges identify circles and spheres. In this shapes geometry and technology lesson, students identify and draw circles and explain the related attributes. They recognize circles and spheres while exploring...
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Data Analysis, Probability, and Discrete Math

For Teachers 4th - 7th Standards
Choose to supplement your probability unit with this resource and you won't be disappointed with the outcome. Teach young mathematicians to organize information using tree diagrams and lists in order to determine the possible outcomes of...
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Mapping Meteorites

For Teachers 6th - 12th
After reading an article, "Cameras Capture a 5-Second Fireball and Its Meteorite's Secrets," space science superstars use the  triangulation method to determine the location of a distant object. In-class activities and homework are...
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Sweet Treats...Even or Odd?

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners work in pairs during this activity to explore even and odd numbers. Each pair is given a bag of candy which they have to count and divide up. If each partner has the same amount the number is even, if one is left over then the...
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Cross Country Adventure

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students practice measurement and geography in this lesson. They build a Lego vehicle using an RCX. They predict how many seconds it will take their vehicle to reach a specific state on the United States of America map that each group of...
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William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar: Fate Versus Free Will

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students relate legends of lucky objects such as a rabbit's foot and principles of Feng Shui to fate and free will concepts that are expressed in Shakespeare's play, "Julius Casear". In small groups, they redesign the palace of Casear to...
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Metric Units of Capacity - Homework 12.8

For Students 4th - 6th
Upper graders convert liters and milliliters, choose the better estimates of capacity for objects, and choose the better unit to measure capacity. They solve eleven problems.
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Corner Ball

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Here's a game where players use a variety of ball handling skills. The players may not run when in possessioln of the ball, so it's like a big game of keep away. But there are goals, rather baskets, one in each corner of the gym. So the...
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Associative Property of Addition Worksheet

For Students 1st - 4th
Here is a set of 16 problems in which the associative property of addition must be employed to solve. Tip: Provide concrete objects or manipulatives to aid struggling learners in understanding the concept.
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Renaissance Man: Leonardo Da Vinci

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Scientist, artist, inventor - was there anything Leonardo da Vinci couldn't do? Supplement your lecture on Leonardo da Vinci and the Renaissance with this presentation. Viewers will be surprised at how many modern scientific revelations...
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Measuring Length: Changing centimeters to meters

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Kids think about various object found in the classroom and discuss whether they'd use centimeters or meters to measure each. There are four practice problems included.
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Fraction Halves

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
When you cut an object into two equal parts, you're creating halves or fractions. Introduce the numerator, denominator, and what they represent to your class. They review what a fraction is and then label the images that are halves.

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