Out of Africa Wildlife Park
A Thematic Learning Guide to Lions
Written as an accompaniment to a field trip to the Out of Africa Wildlife Park in Arizona, this is an interdisciplinary, themed lesson on lions. Even if you cannot take your upper-elementary kids to this attraction, there are a few...
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Single Digit Addition
In this easy addition worksheet, students solve 3 simple problems accompanied by a picture equivalent. A website reference is given.
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Math Bingo
It's sometimes the simple games that really grab a learner's attention. With this game-like app, young mathematicians can practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts. When they reach new high scores, they collect...
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Make 80
In this addition worksheet, students solve 15 addition and subtraction problems using 2-digit numbers. The answers are on the second page.
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Reinforcing Fractions Using a Fraction Calculator
Students complete fraction word problems using TI-Explorer Calculators.
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Mental Math Blocks 2
For this math worksheet, students solve eleven math problems. Students solve the problems by using multiplication, division, subtraction, and addition.
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Mental Addition of 3 numbers pg. 1
Mental math is a wonderful skill for students to hone. In this adding mentally activity, students solve three number addition problems. A total of sixteen problems are solved.
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The Cy Young Winner
For this math problem solving problem, students complete a chart showing the total points each of 5 pitchers received in the voting for the Cy Young award. The solution to the problem is included on the page.
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Rule It Out
Here's a way to create math fact flash cards! Learners create their own cards and sort them into matching categories. Students start with addition and work their way up to harder math such as multiplication, and are asked to notice...
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Adding Single Digits
In this easy addition worksheet, students complete 4 problems adding 2 single-digit numbers. A website reference for additional resources is given.
Mathematics Vision Project
Circles: A Geometric Perspective
Circles are the foundation of many geometric concepts and extensions - a point that is thoroughly driven home in this extensive unit. Fundamental properties of circles are investigated (including sector area, angle measure, and...
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Adding/Subtracting Whole Numbers in Your Head
Exercise those mental math muscles! This worksheet contains 10 addition and 10 subtraction problems which require learners to compute sums or differences in their heads. A quick review at the top of the page provides a strategy based on...
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Mental Math
In this mental math worksheet, learners try to solve problems without using a pencil and paper. Students master 12 single digit problems and 4 double digit problems.
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Conversions: Metrics Made Easy
Students, in groups, measure and record each other's height. They identify measurement conversion methods and use online resources to convert measured heights to multiple systems.
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Add the Fractions
In this finding the sums of fractions learning exercise, students add one-digit fractions with uncommon denominators. Students solve five problems.
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Add Fractions-Like Denominators
In this fraction addition worksheet, students complete a total of 12 problems, adding fractions with like denominators. Answers are included on page 2.
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Animals of Rhomaar
Investigate the growth rates of alien animals. Pupils study fictional animals from another planet to determine how much they grow per year. The investigators plot the growth of their animals over a period of time and then compare...
Butterfield Canyon Elementary
Think Win-Win: Everyone Can Win
Can there be scenarios where everyone feels happy with the result? Learn about win-win situations and conflict resolution with a series of exercises and games designed to encourage teamwork and cooperative learning.
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"Subtraction Bowling"
Students experience the math concept of subtraction without regrouping. They practice subtraction bowling to work on their basic subtraction skills. Each student demonstrates mastery of the addition and subtraction facts, the meaning of...
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Touch Math
Using the touch math system, learners engage in activities to practice adding numbers. While the instructional activity is laid out in an explicit manner, there isn't a guide explaining the touch math system.
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Number Sense
First graders practice rounding 4 digit numbers using place value concepts. In this estimating sums and differences lesson, 1st graders explore clustering, rounding, and front end estimation as methods for rounding decimals.
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Counting Rabbits
You've heard of counting sheep, but what about counting rabbits? This is a fun way to approach data analysis with young mathematicians. Examining a chart, they see how many times James and his family saw rabbits in their yard over a...
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Rules for Rubrics
How do you create an effective and fair rubric? Read this article to create the best rubric possible.
Indiana University
World Literature: "One Evening in the Rainy Season" Shi Zhecun
Did you know that modern Chinese literature “grew from the psychoanalytical theory of Sigmund Freud”? Designed for a world literature class, seniors are introduced to “One Evening in the Rainy Season,” Shi Zhecun’s stream of...