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How to weigh a tree

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners pick a tree they see everyday. They measure the tree's circumference and estimate its height using similar triangles. Students are introduced to Computational Science. They use computers and calculators to compute values...
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Measurement Investigations 1

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders find perimeters, areas, and volumes of everyday objects and state the precision. They work in small groups in order to take measurements, perform calculations, and write a group report about the investigation.
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Slosh, Dribble, and Plop

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students recognize the need for a standard unit of volume. They estimate and measure to the nearest liter. Also they relate the liter to the familiar everyday containers.
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Create Your Own Coded Language

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students discover and identify cryptology used in everyday life. They decipher or crack codes. Students create their own secret writing or coded messages, and develop a dictionary of eponyms. They discuss how they have already...
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Planning A Household Budget

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students experience real life by utilizing math skills to plan a household budget and enhance their financial planning skills.
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Let's Try Various Calculations

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students explore math facts.  In this calculation and math facts lesson plan, students play a board game in which addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division math facts are practiced.  A copy of the game is included.
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Rodeo Time

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students use literature (the story Rodeo Time) and appropriate manipulatives to learn and understand mathematics. In these creative thinking measurement lessons, students have a focal point on problem solving strategies while using...
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Get a Line on Integers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore number sense by completing math function problems in class. In this integers lesson, students define integers and practice plotting them on a number line. Middle schoolers utilize math functions such as addition...
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Buying a Car

For Teachers 7th - Higher Ed
Pupils complete the PLATO ¿¿ Educational Software lesson: Math Problem Solving: Car Costs to determine if he/she can afford to drive the car they are planning to buy.
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Jack and the Beanstalk Estimation

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students use estimation and pencil-paper calculations to help Jack and his mother solve a variety of life problems. They solve problems using various math operations, i.e., addition, subtraction, and measurement.
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Giggle, Giggle, Quack Pizza Fractions

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students explore the concept of multiplication by using pizza. They read an article discussing how math is used everyday. They try to determine how many pizzas they would need to feed the class.
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Geometry

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students are introduced to the basics of Geometry. Using cutout shapes, they identify whether they are polygons by using the properties of polygons. They practice drawing shapes they are going to be using on an everyday basis and...
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Numbers All Around Us

For Teachers K
Students recognize numbers and their value.  In this numbers lesson plan, students observe where numbers and how numbers are used everyday.  Students identify why these numbers are important.
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Creating Line Graphs

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils draw line graphs. In this math lesson, students interpret minimum wage data and graph the data in a line graph. Pupils predict the next minimum wage and figure the earnings for a 40 hour work week for someone earning the minimum...
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Whole Language Approach in Solving Word Problems

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students explore the concept of word problems. In this word problems lesson, students read a version of the Three Little Pigs. Students discuss what math vocabulary words such as 'in all' and 'many more' meant in the story.
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My Test Book: Reading Pie Charts

For Students 5th - 7th
In this math skills worksheet, students solve 9 multiple choice math problems that require them to read and interpret charts. Students may view the correct answers.
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Part-Part-Whole

For Teachers 1st
First graders work with partners, using cubes to make addition sentences. In this math lesson, 1st graders separate cubes into 2 parts and discuss the relationship to addition sentences. Students practice separating cubes. Students make...
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Smarties Investigation

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this math worksheet, students participate in an investigation of Smarties candy. For example, students estimate how many candies they have in each color, count the actual number, and record the information in a tally chart.
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Exploring Pascal's Triangle and Other Recursive Patterns

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore patterns in everyday life and in the mathematic world. They create various concrete examples of patterns and verbally describe these patterns to a fellow student.
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Seeing Numbers In Tens And Ones

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders develop the skill of place values up to the tens place. They practice identifying the values of 2 digit numbers and writing the correlating values with counting. They use the example of money to make the lesson more...
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Converting Units and the SR-71

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students practice solving problems logically. Using the internet, students observe pictures and facts about the SR-71 Blackbird. They convert statistics about the aircraft. Students explore terms of flight and convert them to everyday...
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Ratio, Proportion And Percent Worksheet

For Students 6th - 8th
For this math worksheet, students examine the answers to a formal assessment focusing on the concepts of ratio, proportion, and percent.
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Ratio, Proportion And Percent

For Students 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, students evaluate and compare the ratios. They also compare the fractions by solving the proportions.
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Number Lines

For Teachers 1st
First graders examine the number line as an addition strategy. In this math lesson, 1st graders create a number line and use it to help them solve addition problems.

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