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Smoking: The Real Cost
Third graders discuss the adverse effects of smoking and predict the financial cost of a smoking habit. They collect data regarding the cost of a pack of cigarettes and average packs smoked a day. They create bar graphs displaying the...
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Using Circle Graphs
For this circle graphs worksheet, students read a story about buying craft materials. Students examine the circle graph that shows how much spent on each type of material. Students then solve 3 problems using the data shown.
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Spinner Experiment
Students collect and analyze data, then draw conclusions from the data and apply basic concepts of probability.
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M&M Ratios
Third graders explore ratios. In this probability lesson plan, 3rd graders sort and count M&M's and identify the ratios of different colors. Students use the attached worksheet as an assessment.
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Schoolyard Bird Project
Students observe and count bird sightings around their schoolyard throughout the school year.
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Barge Building: What Floats Your Boat?
Students construct aluminum foil boats that float while holding the greatest number of pennies. They investigate the concept of water displacement, record their results, and watch a Bill Nye video on buoyancy.
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What's in Wetland Soil?
Students examine the organic and inorganic components of soil. In this environmental science lesson plan, students identify the factors that influence soil formation. They collect soil samples, conduct tests, and analyze the results.
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Scaling the Blues
Students identify musical characteristics of blues music and define the term 'scale.' They identify chromatic, major, pentatonic, and blues scales and label each key on a keyboard using letter names, sharps and flats.
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Math is Everywhere!
In this everyday math skills pretest, learners answer ten multiple choice questions based on their knowledge of everyday math skills such as estimation, addition, and measurement.
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Math
Students solve addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems that focus on serving size and counting 5 A Day.
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A Thin Slice of Soil
Young scholars examine the importance of soil in the production of what we eat and wear, and analyze the percentages of the earth used for food production. They create their own Pyramids of Life, and construct Dirt Babies out of hosiery,...
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Math is Everywhere! Post Test
For this math test worksheet, students complete 10 multiple choice questions covering a wide variety of math concepts. An answer link is included.
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Family Letter - Foreign Currency and Exchange Rates: Proportions and Ratios
In this proportions and ratios worksheet, students solve 6 short answer problems. Students find the foreign currency exchange rates for six countries. Students express the exchange rate as a proportion or ratio.
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Examining Estimation
Second graders participate in various activities which help them explain and explain the difference between an estimate and an exact amount.
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Using Negative Numbers
Sixth graders practice using negative numbers by completing number equations. In this math problem solving lesson, 6th graders discuss the different ways negative numbers can be used in a math problem and practice completing...
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Aldridge Sawmill - The Story in Numbers
Seventh graders practice math skills while becoming familiar with Texas' "Boom & Bust" economy and the natural history of the east Texas Piney Woods. They utilize worksheets and websites imbedded in this plan.
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Aldridge Sawmill -- The Story in Numbers
Seventh graders view a recent transparency of the average rainfall zones of the state of Texas. Using another transparency, they identify the Piney Woods subregion of the Gulf Coastal Plain and locate national forests and sawmills. ...
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Capacity Lotto
In this mathematical learning exercise, learners convert fifteen metric units of capacity and multiply and divide whole numbers by 10, 100 and 1000.
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Astronomical Scales
Pupils describe the different units of measurement. In this space science lesson, students calculate astronomical distances using a scale. They explain the significance of using scientific notation in expressing very small or very...
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Menu Mania
Students explore the concept of estimating by watching a video, and discussing the strategies for estimation. They estimate the costs for various menu items, then calculate the exact amount spent.
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Khan Academy: Visually Compare Fractions 1
Practice comparing fractions with the help of visuals aides. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints. CCSS.Math.Content.3.NF.A.2.b Represent a fraction a/b...
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Khan Academy: Compare Fractions With the Same Numerator
Compare two fractions that have the same numerator using greater and less than symbols. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints....
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Khan Academy: Compare Fractions of Different Wholes
Compare two fractions based on the whole that each one refers to. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints. CCSS.Math.Content.3.NF.A.2.b Represent a fraction...