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Explorations for the Area Probability Applet

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Math whizzes use the area probability applet to manipulate the size of the circle and the rectangle to explore the probability that a point in the rectangle is also in the circle.
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Place Value Tens and Ones

For Teachers K - 1st
Learners use manipulative to identify the ones and tens digit in a number, use pictorial representation to identify the ones and tens digit in a number and determine the value of a number given tens and ones.
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Anno's Magic Seeds

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Read a tale for your class as they unravel patterns presented in the story using manipulatives. Pause to allow time for discussion and explanation of solutions throughout the story. They write equations or expressions with order of...
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Texture Sculpture

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students explore a variety of everyday objects and group them according to their textures. They create a clay portrait, learning how to manipulate the material and tools to create different textures.
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Racing Along the Number Line

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Manipulatives and visual models really help youngsters understand mathematical concepts. One activity provided here gives every learner their own white board and accompanying number. Then learners have to put themselves in order, holding...
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Factors

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Practice factoring numbers by using graph paper, manipulatives and computer applets.
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Building Numbers to 50

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students explore how to represent numbers using cubes and draw them accordingly. They discuss place value and the base ten number system using manipulatives. Students roll a dice and take that many blocks. They write down their resulting...
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Graphing Pendulum Results

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders set up a pendulum experiment deciding which variable to manipulate (length of string or weight on the string). They create a hypothesis, collect necessary equipment, and write out each step of their experiment. They then...
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Investigation - Representing Place Value

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders demonstrate models to represent a 3 digit counting number. They use manipulative materials to represent place value in whole numbers. Students represent numbers in expanded notation.
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Practice with Transformations

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars will investigate the concept of transformations using virtual manipulatives that are available on the internet. The core of the lesson is technology based. The learners will also perform the skills with the production of...
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Converge or Diverge?

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students prepare for the calculus concepts of limits by examining sequences that converge and diverge. By using an Excel program that generates sequences, students manipulate the starting number, multiplier and add-on values, and examine...
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Count on Me

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use inductive reasoning to find algebraic patterns in geometric figures. They use technology (i.e., calculators, computers) and manipulatives to discover number patterns involving geometric concepts. They solve concrete...
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100 Chart-Math Helper-Skip Counting or Multiples

For Teachers K - 1st
In this lesson, 100 Chart-Math Helper-Skip Counting or Multiples, learners utilize the chart as an aid in counting. This is a resource or manipulative that can be used by young scholars, and is helpful in many different math activities...
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Tracking Ocean Ecology

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students look at the data maps given to them about how chlorophyll affects the algae blooms and make predictions about the harm they will cause. In this data maps lesson plan, students manipulate data sets from the website.
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The Squares of Numbers in Multiplication

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Review multiplication facts and concepts! This clear, and easy to follow instructional activity will help your class to understand multiplication by using arrays and repeated addition. There are strategies to help with memorization and...
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Phonics: Segmenting Words with two or three phonemes

For Teachers K
Kindergarteners build phonemic awareness by segmenting words with two or three phonemes. As the teacher says each word, the kids put up a finger for each phoneme they hear. This can also be done with manipulative such as blocks or tally...
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How to Subtract to 10

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students subtract to 10 through the use of manipulatives. They will use craft sicks and the fact family on their practice pages. They examine how subtracting one always uses the larger number first.
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Investigating Fraction Circles

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Add and subtract fractions with common denominators! In this fractions instructional activity, upper graders review what they already know about fractions, use manipulatives to compare fractions, and add and subtract fractions.
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Slopes and Circles

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
An upper-level treatment of what is often presented as a basic concept (the right angle of an inscribed circle on the diameter), this activity really elevates the mathematical thought of the learner! Expected to develop formulas...
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Theme of Manipulation

For Students 9th - 12th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 4 short answer questions about themes from Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. 
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Symmetry with Manipulatives

For Teachers 1st
First graders investigate symmetry in patterns by utilizing unifix cubes.  In this pattern lesson, 1st graders practice creating patterns that are perfectly symmetrical no matter which way it's looked at.  Students utilize...
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Vector Manipulation Unit

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students are introduced to the concept/idea of a vector, what it represents and why they are used. They develop an understanding of what vectors are, how and why they are used.
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Initial Fraction Ideas Lesson 13: Overview

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Here is a good fractions lesson which invites learners to fold paper strips to represent an equivalent fraction to the fraction model using chips or tiles displayed on the overhead. They arrange chips to represent a given fraction.
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Find the Difference Between Two Numbers

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Perfect for younger elementary learners, this slide-show uses images of unifix cubes to show the process of subtraction. There is a complete example and five practice problems learners can complete as you progress through the resource.

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