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Computation: How can we use rice to solve problem questions?
Fourth graders graph metric tons of rice produced by various countries. In this graphing lesson, 4th graders follow problem solving steps to answer questions about rice nutrition and then graph the amount of rice produced by several...
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Pennsylvania facts by the numbers
In this Pennsylvania facts worksheet, students research Pennsylvania history and trivia and answer questions where they calculate the answers about Pennsylvania. Students complete 10 questions.
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Understanding Percent
For this understanding percent worksheet, students fill in the missing parts for examples of number of colored parts and total numbers and use them to complete charts and rewrite sentences using the exact amount of things and percents....
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You Are What You Eat (Grades 5-8)
Students gain an enhanced understanding of the relationship between proper nutrition and good health. Through use of video, hands-on activities and interaction, students measure energy in food, and recognize sources of vitamins and...
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Interpreting Line Graphs
Fifth graders interpret line graphs. In this graphing instructional activity, 5th graders first begin by reviewing the difference in bar and line graphs and what they are used for. Students practice interpreting the data on various line...
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You're Eating More Energy Than You Think!
Students investigate the concept that different forms of packaging require different amounts of energy.
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Absolute Value Inequalities
Students solve inequalities. In this absolute value instructional activity, students solve inequalities containing absolute value. They graph the solution of each problem.
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Candy Bar Fractions
Students explore the relationship between caloric expenditure and exercise, and see a real world use for fractions as they relate to daily life.
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Quiz: Direct Variation
In this direct variation worksheet, students solve ten questions about direct variation. Each problem is presented in story problem format. Students write the direct variation equation and solve for the required information.
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Representing Rational Numbers
Seventh graders explore rational numbers. In this fractions, decimals, and percents lesson, 7th graders identify and compare equivalencies between fractions, decimals, and percents. Students use hands-on activities to investigate the...
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It's Sugar Time!
Fifth graders examine how good health depends upon many things, including heredity, lifestyle, personality traits, mental health, attitudes, and the environment.
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Pedometer Play
Second graders use pedometers to record and graph various activities. Students discuss various activities that can be done during recess and the types of movements that are associated with each activity. They predict which activities...
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Healthy Tonic: Label Reading
In this factual text instructional activity, 6th graders read a bottle label for a delicious tasting tonic for optimal health. Students must read the factual text and answer the six reading comprehension questions that follow.
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Comparing Candy Bars
Eighth graders identify that a ratio is a comparison of two numbers and that a proportion is an equation that equates two ratios. They identify the extremes and means of proportions, as well as the product of the extremes equals the...
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Hands On: Divide 3-Digit Numbers
In this division worksheet, students solve 6 problems in which three digit numbers are divided by single digit divisors. These are story problems.
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The Effects of the Calcium Ion on Cooked Dry Beans
Students investigate the effects of calcium ions on the quality characteristics of cooked dry beans. In this calcium ion and dry bean investigation lesson plan, students soak dry beans using 2 different soaking techniques and 2 different...
Agriculture in the Classroom
Making Half MyPlate Fruits and Vegetables
Establish healthy eating habits with a lesson focused around MyPlate's food recommendations and the importance of eating fruits and vegetables. Through class discussion and worksheet completion, scholars discuss the best choices of foods...
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Whale Fast Food Conversions
Young scholars calculate feeding rates of whales and compare this to the feeding rates of humans.
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Home Living / Daily Living: Labels on Food Products
Everybody needs to know how to make healthy choices when it comes to food. Understanding food labels is the first step. Using empty food packaging, you'll discuss what food labels are, what information can be found on them, and how to...
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Home Living / Daily Living: Importance of Keeping a Healthy Body Weight
Prepare your special education class for a healthy life. They visit with a nutritionist, practice simple exercises, and discuss healthy food choices. They then make goals for weight loss and management. Additional supporting activity...
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February Facts Internet Hunt
In this February facts Internet hunt worksheet, learners use search engines and linked websites to answer 30 questions about topics from all subject areas. This page has numerous links to helpful web resources.
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Fat - A Concentrated Energy Source
The role of fat as a nutrient that provides a source of concentrated energy and is also necessary for the body to utilize other nutrients, namely some important vitamins.
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Nutrition Decision
Students act as decision makers and research and determine the nutritional needs of young children, teenagers, and adults. They compile their findings in a nutrition portfolio. Class groups assume the role of hospital dietician and plan...
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Food Label Fun
Third graders demonstrate how to read and analyze food labels. In this nutrition lesson plan, 3rd graders watch a food label video and investigate labels from various canned foods. Students create a chart showing the percentage of...