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Multiplication: Bugs Can Multiply, So Can I!
Develop multiplication skills with your class. Youngsters will visualize multiplication as repeated addition. Then they will create a multiplication bug book and discover arrays as a strategy for multiplication problem solving....
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Unit 4 Math Vocabulary Cards (Grade 3)
Bring a set of 19 math vocabulary cards to your third grade math class. Each sheet contains two cards. The top half has the vocabulary word printed in bold text, while the bottom half has the definition of the word. Card topics...
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Risk Communication: Media Presentation Exercise
Students work in groups to prepare a brief broadcast or print news report from one of five possible viewpoints about an environmental contamination scenario. Students are given basic information about a chemical spill in a small town and...
The New York Times
Kiev in Chaos: Teaching About the Crisis in Ukraine
Provide a historical context for the political unrest between Russia and Ukraine that began in late 2013. Learners review their prior knowledge and chronicle new understandings with a KWL chart, watch a video explaining the Ukrainian...
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Mathematics Module
Delve into graphing! The concepts covered begin with basic graphing basic coordinates and algebraic expressions on coordinate planes, and build up to graphing linear inequalities and equations. Learners solve and simplify various...
Illustrative Mathematics
Coins in a Circular Pattern
What starts as a basic question of division and remainders quickly turns abstract in this question of related ratios and radii. The class works to surround a central coin with coins of the same and different values, then develops a...
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Basic Subtraction Facts: Missing Blanks
In this math worksheet, students solve 20 subtraction problems in which there is a missing number in each. Students use the number line to fill in the missing number in each problem.
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Adjusting the Quotient
Fourth graders use number facts to estimate quotients. In this division instructional activity, 4th graders examine long division problems to determine which multiple of ten will help them determine a number that is close to a quotient....
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The divider (mixed number quotients)
his unit uses two of the series of four Divider learning objects to support the students division of whole numbers where the quotient is a mixed number (whole number and fraction). The Divider encourages the students to split a division...
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Around the World With Multiplication
Students play Around the World, recalling basic multiplication facts.
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The Basics of Earth Science
Students discuss and define the term "scientific theory." They work in small groups to draft an overview of one theory including details about the theory's evidence and significance.
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Pascal's Triangle
Learners explore the concept of Pascal's Triangle. In this Pascal's Triangle lesson, students use an applet called 'Coloring Multiples' to explore Pascal's Triangle. Learners develop patterns starting with various numbers in Pascal's...
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Pollution Research
Fourth graders explore pollution. They conduct preliminary research on pollution using the internet. Students share their findings with the group. They work with a group and create lists of facts on pollution.
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How Do Cells Reproduce?
Beginning biologists prepare a sugar solution for yeast cells to live in, and divide it into two different jars. Samples from each jar are viewed with a microscope, and then one jar is placed in a warm environment and the other a cold...
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Getting the Story
Students examine and discuss the basic elements of a newspaper article. They listen to articles, discuss the 'inverted pyramid' style of a breaking news article, and list imaginary current events based on mythological characters.
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The Swiss Family Robinson Teacher's Notes
Guide young readers through the classic novel The Swiss Family Robinson with this collection of activities and worksheets. From basic spelling and grammar practice, to reading comprehension skills, this resource will enhance...
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All Operations Word Problems One Version 3
In this word problems worksheet, students read the word problems and solve using mixed operations. Students solve 5 problems.
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All Operations Word Problems One Version 4
For this word problems worksheet, students read the word problems and solve using mixed operations. Students solve 5 problems.
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All Operations Word Problems Two Version 3
In this word problems worksheet, students read the word problems and solve using mixed operations. Students solve 5 problems.
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Shakespear Scavenger Hunt
Students use the internet to study basic biographical facts about Shakespeare in the form of an internet scavenger hunt. This activity is a great introduction to a Shakespearean unit of study.
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Math
Young scholars solve addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems that focus on serving size and counting 5 A Day.
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Math Basics-Grade 2
In this math worksheet, 2nd graders complete 15 multiple choice questions covering a variety of grade 2 concepts. Answers may be submitted online.
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Fraction Facts
Middle schoolers are introduced to fractions, including operations with fractionsm converting fractions to decimals and percents. They are provided with activities that provide ample practice opportunities to reinforce the information...
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Multiplication Movement
Third graders experience multiplication facts through movement and music. They view the Multiplication Rock video, choreograph a movement or dance to teach the multiplication facts of threes, and perform their dance.