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Tetrominoes and Translations

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students explore geometry by participating in a pattern identification activity. In this tetrominoes lesson, students define the characteristics of congruent and symmetrical shapes. Students practice translating shapes across quadrants...
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Kindergarten Line Up

For Teachers K
Students identify their ordinal numbers, and line up in numerical order matching their number with the sticker label on the backs of their hands. They identify their buddy groups and help members line up in order.
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Spanish Days of the Week/Counting

For Teachers K - 5th
Students practice using the Spanish words for the days of the week and numbers. They use a calendar to help them with the activity. They also demonstrate their ability to say "tomorrow will be" and "yesterday was".
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Groundhog Sizes

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students use a variety of sizes of class poster groundhogs to order the objects by size. The groundhogs are replaced by a bag of objects and the sizing exercise continues.
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Identifying Ordinal Position To Twentieth

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders investigate the concept of putting ordinal numbers in order from one to twenty. They work in a group to hold cards with a number and then line up in numerical order. Then students recognize the number and play a game with...
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Jumping Rules

For Teachers 1st
First graders practice identifying number patterns. In this basic patterns lesson, 1st graders use a large number line and jump to certain numbers to create, identify or extend a pattern. This lesson includes a script to guide the teacher.
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Slopes of Perpendicular Lines

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders investigate slopes and perpendicular lines using the TI. In this geometry lesson, 10th graders graph perpendicular line on the Ti and adjust to explore the slope. This assignment can also be done on graph paper
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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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Integers

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students perform order of operation using integers. In this algebra lesson, students apply properties of integers as they add, subtract, multiply and divide integers. They work in groups to complete a RAFT assignment.
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Number Line Addition

For Teachers K
Students solve addition problems. In this math lesson plan, students use a number line to solve addition problems. Students complete a worksheet of addition problems.
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Ridgerunner

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students jog at the beginning of the class while learning about the Appalachian Trail. They integrate math into the instructional activity by adding up how many miles they have run, and comparing it to distances on a real trail map.
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Place Value Throwing

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students combine movement and practice with place value in this integrated lesson. The teacher calls out a place value (e.g., tens, millions, etc.) and the student throws to the sign with that place value highlighted.
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Pretzel Math

For Teachers K
Students demonstrate grouping pretzels into twos, fives and tens, then eat their groups of pretzels! After a lecture/demo, students work in groups practicing the proper grouping.
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FREE STANDING STRUCTURE

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners demonstrate basic construction skills by building a free standing structure. They compute the cost of the structure.
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Discovering Perimeter

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders apply perimeter measurement to items found in newspapers and calculate the cost in terms of feet or yards. They share answers and explanations with classmates.
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Coin Hunt and It's Variations

For Teachers K
Students play a game designed to give them practice identifying coin names and values. They form two lines with coins spread out in between the teams and when the teacher calls out a coin, the two in front scramble to find the specified...
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Introduction to Measuring Length in Customary Units

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students explore customary units of measurement. Students use yardsticks, rulers, and adding machine paper to measure specific units as directed by the teacher. Through completing this hands-on activity, they actively investigate units...
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Addition & Subtraction Properties With Integers

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders use a number line to solve addition and subtraction problems. In groups, they play a game of "Human Number Line Relay." They use a deck of cards to randomly create addition and subtraction equations and physically walk a...
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Jack Math Scramble

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students practice throwing and catching jacks to improve their hand-eye coordination. In groups, they participate in a variety of games in which they use the jacks to improve their problem solving skills. To end the lesson, they pick up...
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Shapes

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Discuss the properties of 2D and 3D shapes in order to help learners understand the concept. Learners will participate in an interactive whiteboard lesson to develop understanding of 2D and 3D shapes.
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Number and Operations- Largest Number Race

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students participate in a race to compare whole numbers. In this number operations activity, students create the largest 10-digit number and discuss how they constructed the largest number.
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Building Straw Towers

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students apply their knowledge of technology to help them build. In this science and technology instructional activity, students build straw towers and investigate the strength and form of the structure. They analyze the best design the...
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The Great Race

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students identify the mean, median and mode of collected data. In this statistics lesson, students collect, graph and analyze data using central tendencies. They work in groups to collect data on a robot through an obstacle course.
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Subtracting Integers with Counters

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students subtract integers using counters. In this algebra lesson, students solve linear equations using an online tool. They use subtraction to isolate the variable.

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