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All the 2-D and 3-D measurement work you need is in one location. Divided into three sections, the geometry lesson plans consist of visualization of three dimensions, classifying geometric figures, and finding surface area and volume....
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Well,Well!
Second graders explore and solve a math word problem that involves a series of single digit additions and subtractions. They brainstorm ways to solve the problem, independently solve the problem using drawings, and discuss the various...
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Number Ladder
A blank ladder is provided for students to correctly sequence numbers from 1 to 15. This would be a fabulous worksheet for students to complete as a warm-up activity prior to a math lesson.
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The Shadow Knows - Measuring A Telephone Pole
Third graders attempt to determine the height of a telephone pole or tree without climbing to the top.
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Compare and Order Whole Numbers
In this compare and order whole numbers worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Measuring the Flagpole
Studets practice problem solving and comparison of quantities, ratios and prproportions. They develop a plan for determining the height of a flagpole complete with drawings and calculations. In addition, they complete a written...
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Integers - Graphical Representation
In this integers of graphical representation worksheet, 7th graders solve 23 various types of problems that include graphing on a number line and writing an integer to represent each statement given. Then they write an equation using...
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More on Rounding Whole Numbers
In this rounding worksheet, students solve 6 word problems where they must round numbers between 6 and 9 digits to the nearest thousand, ten-thousand, hundred-thousand, ten-million or hundred-million in order to arrive at a solution.
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Lines in the Plane
Learners differentiate between parallel and perpendicular lines. In this algebra lesson, students graph linear equations using the slope intercept form. They classify lines based on their slopes.
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Digger and the Gang
Help online friends Digger and Sprat from the BBC series to solve math problems! In a series of activities, your class will use data sets to calculate measurements, averages, means, and probabilities. The class completes worksheets and...
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Stressed and Strained
Students explore stress and strength in engineering design. In this engineering lesson, students become familiar with terminology associated with stress and strain on building material. They will have a class discuss about how their beam...
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Spiral Symmetry
Taking the notion of symmetry to the next level, this looks at combining rotation and translation symmetry to build spiral symmetry in three dimensions. Using the Zome modeling system and an instructor’s guidance, geometers try to build...
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Work and Power
Students investigate work and power. In this energy lesson, students use the scientific method process to explore how much work and power it takes for a person to climb a stair case.
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Classroom Guide for Sacred Mountain: Everest
The most famous climbers of Mount Everest could never have made it to the summit without the assistance of the local Sherpa. Christine Taylor-Butler's nonfiction children's book Sacred Mountain: Everest is the focus of an extensive...
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Explore Area
For this exploring area worksheet, learners sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems using the provided diagrams.
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Subtract Mixed Numbers with Like Denominators
In this subtracting mixed numbers with like denominators practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Addition Ladder
In this addition ladder worksheet, 5th graders find the missing numbers in nine addition problems with 5 and 6 digit numbers, then add all the answers.
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The Great Race
Learners identify the mean, median and mode of collected data. In this statistics lesson, students collect, graph and analyze data using central tendencies. They work in groups to collect data on a robot through an obstacle course.
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Leveled Problem Solving Rational Numbers and their Properties
In this rational numbers and their properties worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Word Problem Practice
In this word problem activity, students solve a variety of word problems using money, division, and time problems. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Using Addition and Subtraction to Solve Problems II
In this addition and subtraction problem solving worksheet, 3rd graders use addition and subtraction skills to answer ten multiple choice word problems.
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Number Tick Tack Toe: Multicultural Awareness and Appreciation Adaptation
Students focus on this activity would be differences in ability and disability. Some of the students in the class do very well in this activity and often, or always, win in the games of Number Tick Tack Toe; other students struggle and...
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Five Second Dash
Students estimate how far they can run, jump, or hop in five seconds, then check their prediction. In this estimation lesson, student predict how far they can run, hop, or jump in five seconds and then try it.
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Garden Grid
Basically, your class reads about different garden plants from an included handout and seed packets that you provide, and then uses a grid to plan out where to place the plants. They can practice counting with the seeds, grouping,...