Inside Mathematics
Graphs (2006)
When told to describe a line, do your pupils list its color, length, and which side is high or low? Use a worksheet that engages scholars to properly label line graphs. It then requests two applied reasoning answers.
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Final Independent Project
Finally ... the final project. As a culminating activity for the nine-part Intro to CS with MakeCode unit, scholars create a program within Minecraft that incorporates skills from the unit. They consider how to survive in the wild and...
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Give or Take a Few
Young mathematicians extend their knowledge of rational numbers on a number line to graph inequalities by first using number cards to compare rational numbers. They finish by using similar reasoning to graph inequalities on a number line.
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Northern Neighbors
Fourth graders research a province in Canada in order to compare and contrast Canada to our country. They create a HyperStudio production to display their findings.
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'My Town' Brochure
Ninth graders use the internet to research a city or town on the "Walk Across Texas" route. They create a brochure or booklet advertising their assigned city or town.
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Geography Tutor: Five Themes of Geography: DVD-Video Assignment
In this geography skills worksheet, students watch the National Geographic video "Five Themes of Geography." Student then respond to 8 short answer questions about content of the video.
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Digging Deeper in Mission San Saba
Seventh graders explain Spanish motives for establishing Mission San Sab?? and the reasons for the mission's failure. This instructional activity should be used when students already have an understanding of the Spanish mission-presidio...
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Learning to Give: Generosity of Spirit Folktales
Students read two Inuit folktales about life and death. In this language arts lesson, students study the models of giving found in these Inuit tales about life, death, grief, sacrifice, and generosity. As the class reads these tales,...
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Chinese Folktales
Students examine Chinese folktales. In this literature and philanthropy lesson, students read Chinese folktales and analyze their literary elements. Students consider the effects of generosity in the tales and in their own lives.
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World War II: Bombs and Peace
Students explore the final events and end of World War II. They examine the community impact of such events as the dropping of the dropping of atomic bombs, and President Roosevelt's death. Students prepare a presentation.
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Regions of Virginia
Fourth graders research an assigned region of Virginia. They work in groups to create a PowerPoint presentation. They present their information to the class. Students are tested on the information from their region as well as the regions...
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Physical and Human Geography Review Worksheet and Study Guide
In this geography skills worksheet, students respond to 30 short answer questions pertaining to physical and human geography.
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The White Mountain Region 213
Middle school classes describe the White Mountains in New Hampshire using the five themes of geography. They discuss the five themes, categorize objects into each, and develop a list of words to describe the White Mountains. This lesson...
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What You Can Learn From a Map
Students investigate the use of road maps, shadeded relief maps, and topographic maps.
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Career Choices: Interests, Values, and Skills
Have your class write down their career interests and conduct research into the different types of jobs they can have in a field. They will use critical thinking skills in order to begin thinking about making a career choice. They are...
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Working with Integers
In this integers activity, students compare the pairs of integers and mark either less than or greater than to show which number is greater. The first two are done for the students. The second part of the activity asks the students to...
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Adding and Subtracting Integers
In this addition and subtraction activity, students find the sums and differences of positive and negative numbers. Students solve thirteen problems.
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Adding and Subtracting Integers
In this online interactive integers activity, 4th graders solve 8 addition and subtraction integer math problems and problem solve 6 integers problems involving numbers from -20 to 20. Students check their answers online when done with...
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Positive and Negative Activity
In this positive and negative activity, students use the positive and negative rules to rewrite and answer the 34 questions below, an example is provided for them.
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Somewhere in the World . . . .
Students, in groups, choose a country. On the surface of an inflated balloon, they draw/write information (geographic and otherwise) about the country. To finish the project, they make a basket for the balloon and then give a 2-3...
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Wappo Indians of Napa County
Third graders describe the American Indian nation in their local region long ago and in the recent past in terms of national identities, religious beliefs, customs, and various folklore traditions. They synthesize their findings into a...
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IDP Introduction
Fourth graders examine the three regions of North Carolina through class discussion of favorite places in the state and a review game based on the game of twister. The different colors on the twister sheet represent the different...
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Analyzing and Understanding the Effects of Segregation
Eleventh graders understand the effects of segregation and analyze the effects of Supreme Court decisions. They trace the interpretations of the 14th amendment. They utilize a work of art to explore the topic of segregation.
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WWII: On The Homefront and Abroad
Middle schoolers explore World War II from the perspective of both the sides. They research the changes that occurred on the homefront during 1942-1944. Students prepare and conduct an interview with a local veteran or spouse of a...