Pennsylvania Department of Education
Fractions of a Set
Middle schoolers explore number sense by completing a number set worksheet. In this fractions lesson, students utilize pattern blocks as a visual reference to the fractions they practice identifying. Middle schoolers read the book...
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Tiling Tessellations
Students explore tessellations. In this shapes and geometry lesson, students describe the attributes of many of the shapes displayed on an Elmo. Students create examples of tessellations using pattern blocks.
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Apple Kinds to Products
Students become familiar with various kinds of apples and the tree they grow on. In this Apple tree instructional activity, students recognize the differences between apples and can identify what happens to apples in different...
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Pea+Nut = Math
Students utilize peanuts to practice fractions. In this math model lesson, students solve multiplication problems and fractions with real peanuts. Students use drawing software to graph data from the math equations.
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Decimals: Collaborative Lesson
Pupils explore mathematics by participating in a group activity. In this number value lesson, students identify the uses for decimals and how to best estimate whole numbers based on decimals and fractions. Pupils collaborate with...
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Understanding Symmetry Through Visual Art
Have your class explore symmetry, radial balance and fractional parts in natural and man-made objects in their environment. Learners list examples and identify symmetrical and asymmetrical designs. Pupils are given a box of crayons and...