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Roman Bernardo: Solving Linear Equations
Mathematicians use an inquiry method to solve linear equations. In this linear equations activity, students practice solving equations using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. They solve multi-step equations and...
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The Cost of Electricity
How much is your toaster costing you every day? Young environmentalists calculate the monetary costs of household appliances based on their average consumption of wattage.
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The Witch of Agnesi
Bring humanity to mathematics by introducing a mathematician who was ahead of her time.
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Estimating Solutions to Word Problems
Learners use estimation to determine the answers to word problems by rounding whole numbers. In this estimation lesson plan, pupils compare and contrast solutions using the best answer.
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Picture Frames and Algebra
Middle schoolers create a method for finding the area of a fame for a picture and then transfer their shared methods into algebraic expressions. They develop the algebraic language to communicate and solve problems effectively and...
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Chances Are-Part 1
Learners are introduced to the idea of probability by discussing the likelihood of events occurring. Pupils describe events that are certain, impossible, likely, and unlikely to occur. They determine the likelihood of an event occurring...
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Using Mathematics to Explain the Spread of Diseases
Students use statistics to solve problems based on the spread of disease. In this disease instructional activity students study the role that viruses and bacteria play in the spread of diseases and explain pandemics.
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Animal Tracks
Students are introduced to the topic of area. In groups, they share various techniques to help them identify different shapes and work together to calculate the area. They use this same knowledge to determine the area of animal tracks...
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Space Science:Wherever You Go, There You Are
Students explore navigation principles by observing, measuring, and interpreting data to determine locations. Using a compass, compass rose, and a transit, they plot courses and discover the workings of the Global Positioning System...
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Estimating Solutions to Word Problems
Fourth graders explore number sense by completing word problems in class. In this estimation activity, 4th graders define terms such as sum, difference, estimate and best. Students complete estimating worksheets based on the concept of...
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Patterns and Functions
Students investigate patterns and functions. In this algebra instructional activity, students examine the repetition of integers and objects. They create formulas for the repetition and identify them as function using equations.
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Picture Frames and Algebra
Students evaluate the area of a picture frame and write algebraic representations. For this algebra lesson, students work in groups to find the area of different picture frames. Students then write algebraic expressions and present...
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Understanding Rational Numbers and Proportions
Learners explore parts of a whole. In this fraction lesson, students determine what makes a fair share. Working with manipulatives, learners solve mathematical problems containing fractions.
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Popcorn Neutrino Lab
Young scholars parcticipate in a modeling activity that simulates the cyclical role of experimental and theoretical science. Initially, students measure the mass of popcorn. They also record predictions of the mass of the kernels after...
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What's in the News?
Students discuss any news article or video about the environment. They develop their own questions relating to radon and how it effects people and the environment. They answer each others questions to end the lesson.
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Now You See Me, Now You Don't
Second graders develop an awareness of the power of their minds to work with visual images. All the activities in this unit help strengthen visualization that is an important tool or process in Geometry.
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Justifying Mathematical Conjectures
Sixth graders, in groups, explain why they think something. This requires students to listen to and respond to each other. In this particular lesson, 6th graders explain to their classmates when one can or cannot construct a specific...
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Magazine Sales Talks
Students role-play to determine the best types of magazines that should be purchased for their media center. They create a sales presentation for a particular magazine in small groups. As they listen to each presentation they evaluate...
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Mathedpage.org: Algebra Manipulatives: Comparison and History
This resource discusses the use of manipulatives in the study of Algebra. The author sees benefits in symbol manipulation to enrich understanding, in geometric interpretation strengthening the connection to other parts of mathematics,...
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Houghton Mifflin: Eduplace: Math Steps: Properties of Multiplication
This is a great place to gather ideas for introducing and developing the multiplication properties concepts for commutative, associative, identity, and zero properties. Materials, preparation, prerequisite skills and discourse are all...
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Scholastic: Uncover Patterns in Number Sequences
This Marilyn Burns lesson plan provides an activity and discourse to help lead intermediate learners through the pattern identification process.
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Project Happy Child: Fractions and Percents
Miss Walker explains to Bart the fine details of the relationship between fractions and percents. At the end of the discourse is a link, "Free worksheets for percentages," where you can go to print off some practice sheets.
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Project Happy Child: Adding Fractions Story & Worksheets
Miss Walker explains to Bart the fine details of adding fractions. At the end of the discourse is a link, "Return to Fractions index," where you can go to print off some practice sheets.
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