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Transformations-Shapes on the Move
Learners examine transformations. In this math lesson plan, students view and describe flips, slides, and turns. Learners practice making transformations with shapes.
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Add One, Add Two
For this add one, add two worksheet, students follow the directions to add a certain number of geometric shapes to four mathematical equations.
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The Right Angle
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders determine the answer to a vocabulary questions and then follow the give rules to place the answer in the appropriate place on the crossword grid. The one page worksheet contains 18...
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Phone Button Boggle
For this phone button boggle worksheet, students identify the number of math words they can find on a phone keypad according to given directions. This one-page worksheet contains one problem. Answers are provided.
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The Missing Monkey Mystery
Second graders explore number values by completing number sentences. In this math functions lesson plan, 2nd graders identify whole numbers by using a visual aide and practice filling in the blank in number sentences. Students utilize...
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Groundwater Detectives
Students measure the pH of soil samples from a hypothetical site to locate a contaminant spill and will predict the direction of groundwater flow using mathematical modeling. They use the engineering design process to develop...
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Locating Points Using Cartesian Coordinates
Young scholars discover coordinates as they explore Chicago. In this math lesson plan, students give the coordinates of a point, plot a point, and use the coordinate system in locating places on a map.
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From Hypothesis to Conclusion...Reading Maps to Understand Proofs
Tenth graders explore the concept of proof. In this proof lesson, 10th graders work in groups to collectively write proofs for directions to places on a map. Students give directions to specific places in big cities such as from the New...
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Curriculum Compacting (Grade 3-5)
Fourth graders examine the use of curriculum compacting when learning math concepts. In this curriculum compacting lesson, 4th graders complete a math assessment before deciding on which compacting activities they will do to master the...
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Science: Vectors
Students solve vector problems and identify the x and y coordinates. They determine if the coordinates are positive, negative, or zero. Students solve problems and convert the x and y coordinates to magnitude and direction.
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Build a Weather Vane
Students construct a weather vane using their knowledge of some geometric shapes. In this weather lesson, students work in pairs to create a weather vane in order to measure wind direction. Students follow precise...
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Kites
Learners build a kite while integrating math and science. In this kite building lesson plan, students construct a blueprint and apply mathematical formulas while constructing a kite. They use appropriate flight and kite terminology to...
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Patterns in Nature
In this patterns in nature worksheet, students read about the Fibonacci Spiral, then follow the directions to plot one on the graph paper and draw the spiral, with links to more information.
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Number Theory: The Sieve of Eratosthenes
In this number theory worksheet, students read about The Sieve of Eratosthenes and follow a set of directions to complete a prime number activity and answer 4 related questions.
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Cyberchase
Students participate in math games to learn to count combinations. In this counting combinations lesson, students complete the 'Cyber Chow Combos Organizer' to practice counting combinations. Students then complete a combinations...
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Mission: Possible
Learners explore the concept of scale. In this scale lesson, students are given directions scaled in inches and learners must convert them to feet. Students take a section of a map and create a bigger scaled model of the section.
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Elapsed Time
Sixth graders investigate time, distance and speed. In this math activity, 6th graders convert elapsed time into hours, minutes, and seconds. They analyze a marathon to find data on elapsed time.
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Counting and Coloring Frogs
In this counting and coloring learning exercise, students first count the frog pictures. Students then color the frogs according to the directions--two yellow and three green.
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Transportation
Learners examine the different types of transportation. They practice reading a bus schedule and identifying which direction the bus is traveling. They also calculate cost of the ride and how long the ride is.
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Writing Numerals 0-9 and Drawing Shapes
For this printing practice worksheet, 1st graders practice writing the numerals 0-9. They start at the top and follow the direction of the arrows to form each number. They trace over a small circle, square, triangle, and rectangle before...
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Pumpkin Eye Lesson Plan
Students listen to the story Pumpkin Eye by Denise Fleming to enjoy the colorful illustrations and to learn about an important ingredient in a pumpkin squares recipe the class will be using. In this cooking lesson, students assist the...
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Numbers Worksheet- Ordinal Numbers
In this ordinal numbers worksheet, learners look at a row of shapes and color the 3rd circle blue and the 5th circle red. Students follow similar directions in two other rows of shapes.
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Hickory Dickory Dock
Students follow written directions to construct their own tangram. In this tangram lesson, students use their tangram to develop original figures that illustrate characters and/or objects from their favorite nursery rhyme. Students also...