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Math: How Many Red M&Ms?
Sixth graders calculate the mean, median, and mode of candy M&Ms and find the percentage of each color. Once they complete the assignment, they compare their results with those of the candy company's percentages. As an extension,...
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Integrating Mathematics Into Literature
Pupils discuss tables, multiples, fractions, ratios, and probability while participating in daily activities in this cross-curricular Math lesson using examples from Literature. State standards in Mathematics are addressed over the...
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M&M Science and Math
A series of math and science activities feature M&M's® as manipulatives to help kids work through equations. The resource includes exercises on finding averages, percent of compositions, moles in chemical reactions, genotypes and...
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Seed Swapping
Here is a fabulous, cross-curicular lesson plan on seeds. Elements of science, writing, math, agricultural practices, and art are all brought into this incredibly thorough plan. Additionally, a fun whole-class game is presented, and...
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A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
In this thousands word problems worksheet, 7th graders solve and complete 6 different word problems that include the thousands place. First, they read each story and draw a picture to determine the solutions to each problem. Then,...
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ExplorA-Pond: 6th Grade Area and Random Number Tables
Sixth graders estimate surface area of a pond using a random number table.
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The Numbers Tell the Story
Students demonstrate how to gather and interpret statistical data. In this data analysis lesson plan, students search for statistics on the health effects of smoking and place the information into charts. Students create these charts...
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Multiplying by 10, 100, & 1000
Young scholars understand that a shortcut can be used when multiplying by 10, 100 & 1000. In this multiplying lesson plan, students mentally multiply by 10, 100 & 1000. Young scholars complete a worksheet with multiplication...
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Statistics: Reading and interpreting production graphs
Students interpret and create different types of graphs. They analyze data from charts, develop a survey and design appropriate graphic illustrations and make a presentation.
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Popcorn Nutrition
Students read a snack nutrition chart and answer questions. They compare nutrition levels of snack foods. They correctly calculate differences in nutritional value.
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Line of Best Fit
Young scholars identify the line of best fit. In this statistics lesson, students collect and analyze data. They calculate the regression equations and identify the different types of correlation.
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ExplorA-Pond: 6th Grade Area and Random Number Tables
Sixth graders estimate the surface area of a pond using a random number table.
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What is the Relationship Between Radioactivity and Radon?
Students examine the relationship between radioactivity and radon. They practice using a geiger counter with different materials. They answer questions to complete the lesson.