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The Speed of Writing
First graders investigate how to measure time. Â In this time analysis lesson, 1st graders investigate ways to measure the time difference between two people writing. Â Students share their time measuring ideas with their classmates.
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French Fry Run
Student explore estimation and measurement. In this measurement instructional activity, 2nd graders measure french fries, graph their data, and determine the size of french fries that is the best value. Students practice how to add...
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Basketball: Number Sense
Third graders explore their addition and subtraction skills. In this number sense lesson, 3rd graders analyze different scoring possibilities for a basketball game. This lesson incorporates the use a video titled "Blossom and Snappy...
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How Much is a Pound? A Weight Lesson
Fourth graders explore weight in pounds. In this measurement instructional activity, students estimate the weight of teacher-provided objects, measure the actual weight of the objects using scales, and discuss food products sold by the...
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Cell Me What?
Students compare and contrast the characteristics of robots and cells. In this biology lesson, students examine the parts and function of cell organelles. They create a visual representation of their cell/robot analogy.
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Fraction Addition and Subtraction
Students learn skills necessary for adding or subtracting fractions.
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Our Fifty States
Seventh graders identify and locate all fifty states in the United States and their capitals. Individually, they research one state identifying when it became a state, its motto, song, flower and nicknames. To end the lesson plan, they...
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Traveling Around Nebraska
High schoolers analyze a current or historical photograph from their textbook and as a class complete a worksheet of the analysis. Using the Photographic Analysis Form, they locate and analyze two transportation photographs and use the...
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Dinosaur Database
Students learn to use a database to share information about a dinosaur they have researched.
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Patterns of Settlement in Early Alabama
Fourth graders study the settlement of Alabama. They collect data from the U.S. census website and answer questions regarding settlement patterns in the counties of Alabama in 1820. They write a paagraph describing where they would have...
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Travel Brochures
Third graders divide into teams and select a country to research. They read and review "Notetaking Skills" and begin their research. Next, they work together and share the information they have located. Each team fills in a template with...
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Geometry of The World War II Memorial
Students develop an appreciation of the use of geometry in our everyday world and structures. Students collect various picures and multimedia objcets that explain geometric principles and place them in a powerpoint presentation to be...
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Great Explorers
Students research an explorer and present a multimedia presentation on the explorer. In this United States explorers lesson, students watch a video about Lewis and Clark. Students use Google Earth to study their journey and keep a KWL...
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Fractions Basics
In this fractions worksheet, students fill in blanks in sentences with the correct terms that relate to fractions. A reference web site is given.
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Subtracting Fractions
Students investigate the concept of subtracting fractions. They use a variety of problems in order to practice new skills. The independent practice is used to obtain an informal measurement of mastery with the use of a formal quiz for a...
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Math Mania
Fifth graders review adding, subtracting, multiplication and division of fractions and decimals through a variety of activities and exercises.
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Applications Of Rational Functions
Students engage in a lesson plan that is about relational functions with the application of methods to real life problem situations. They use the examples found in the lesson plan for the purpose of practice during guided instruction....