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Word Problems
Here is a very nice resource that presents 12 math word problems suitable for third and fourth graders. All four of the basic operations are used in these one-step problems. An answer key is provided on page two. This would make a very...
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Rolling For Value
Students participate in a lesson to comprehend the concept of probability while rolling dice. They recognize patterns while making observations and recording the data for each roll. Students also review place values while playing a game...
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A Snap at Geometry
Students study geometric images and polyhedrons. In this geometry lesson, students complete several activities to learn about geometric shapes and classify polyhedrons from polygons. Students watch a video, complete a web-directed...
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Balanced Or Unbalanced
Students use physical models and graphs in order to solve problems that have their origin in the real world that require algebraic thinking. The words are changed into equations and inequalities in order to be solved. This requires...
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The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
Sixth graders examine the causes of the stock market crash of 1929. In this integrated math/history unit on the stock market, 6th graders study, research, and read stocks, visit a local bank, and create a PowerPoint to show the finished...
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Sewing
Sew up your unit on operations with decimals using this assessment task. Young mathematicians use given rules to determine the amount of fabric they need to sew a pair of pants. They must also fill in a partially complete bill for...
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Minutes and Days
Elapsed time is a skill developed by the single question that is the center of this activity. Fifth graders are asked to find out the time that is 2011 minutes after the beginning of 2011. This question addresses the standard that...
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Ten Word Problems Solved Using Systems of Equations
In this quadratic linear systems of equations worksheet, students solve ten word problems using systems of equations. The solutions are provided.
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Measurements and Their Uncertainty
In this measurements worksheet, students fill in 10 blanks, determine if statements are true or false, match 6 terms with the appropriate definitions, and solve 2 problems. Topics include converting to scientific notation, identifying...
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Stem and Leaf Plots
In this measures of central tendency worksheet, students study a stem and leaf plot pertaining to weekly low temperatures. Students use the plot to answer 6 questions. There will be a question that requires students to make their own...
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Fact Families
For this fact families practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Let's Take a Trip!
Sixth graders plan a trip for a family of four choosing their travel plan by studying maps to decide upon a route and visiting Websites to get airline and travel schedules. They use ratios and proportions as well as converting fractions...
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Calculating Baseball Statistics
Students calculate baseball statistics. In this data analysis lesson, students use baseball statistics to calculate the batting average and slugging percentage. Students visit www.funbrain.com to play a math baseball game.
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Good Health
Students complete a unit with cross-curricular activities to learn about a healthy body and maintaining their health. In this health instructional activity, students complete 8 lessons to learn about good health, a healthy diet, healthy...
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Math is Everywhere!
For this everyday math skills pretest, students answer ten multiple choice questions based on their knowledge of everyday math skills such as estimation, addition, and measurement.
Stanford University
New Deal SAC
Students explore the New Deal. In this U.S. history instructional activity, students read and analyze several documents related to the New Deal. Students form two teams and decide whether the New Deal was a success or a failure based...
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Wild and Wetlands
Upper graders identify the major characteristics of a wetland. They explore the human factors that change a wetland and write a descriptive paragraph about wetlands. This comprehensive lesson also has an interactive "Watershed Game"...
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Calculating Stride Length
How many steps does one take to walk a mile? The number of steps one walks in a mile would definitely depend on the length of his stride. Shorter people may take shorter strides, and taller people may take longer strides. This activity...
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Jump Rope Math
Students practice grade level math skills. In this math instructional activity, students solve math facts on index cards and collaboratively arrange them in numerical order on a jump rope. Correct order earns the team a chance to...
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Using Multiplication to Solve Word Problems
Fourth graders solve word problems using multiplication. In this multiplication lesson, 4th graders write and solve word problems using their prior knowledge of multiplication.
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Let's Take a Trip!
Sixth graders plan trip for family of four, and choose best travel plan by studying maps, considering different routes, and visiting Web sites to get airline and travel schedules.
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Unit 2 Sun & Stars
Students describe stellar objects using terms such as stars, planets, satellites, orbits and light. In this sun and stars unit, students research stellar objects through seven individual lessons discovering star characteristics, how...
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Rules of Divisibillity
Sixth graders participate in a lesson that covers the Rules of Divisibility. They play a game for a warm-up before the direct instruction. Following the rules being covered they finish the lesson using an assignment included in the...
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Simplifying Fractions
In this algebra worksheet, students simplify fractions using common denominators. They solve using addition and subtraction. There are 6 questions with an answer key.