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Give or Take a Few

For Teachers 6th Standards
Young mathematicians extend their knowledge of rational numbers on a number line to graph inequalities by first using number cards to compare rational numbers. They finish by using similar reasoning to graph inequalities on a number line.
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Introduction to Exponents

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Problem solve using exponents. Pupils read One Grain of Rice: A Mathematical Folktale and write powers to represent amounts from the story.They compare actual solutions to their predictions and play a game to practice using...
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Simplifying Square Roots

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Discuss the definition for a simplified form for a square root. Middle schoolers analyze different forms of a square root, the Product Property of Square Roots, and complete a worksheet.
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To Quote or Not to Quote

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Introduce your middle and high schoolers to the correct use of quotation marks. They identify examples of correct and incorrect quotations in magazines and edit a paragraph in groups. Use this lesson plan as a way to reinforce...
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Aerosol Lesson: Mathematics

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners convert volcano elevation from feet to meters.
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How Simple Is Your Rational Expression?

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Investigate simplifying rational expressions. Learners define rational expressions, review how numerators and denominators are polynomials and complete several problems using a checklist to ensure they don't skip any steps. Work can be...
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Sports and Hobby Math

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Explore math concepts as they relate to real world situations. Young analysts consider a personal hobby or favorite sport and list three ways math is involved in the hobby. They create several related math story problems and write a...
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Ground Zero

For Teachers 6th
Don't harbor any negative feelings toward negative numbers. Scholars learn about different classifications of rational numbers, including negative integers. They also develop definitions of the opposite and the absolute value of a...
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Does Your Rectangle Have Guts?

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Does it? Kids find the perimeter and area of different shapes to assess whether their rectangle has guts. In addition to finding the area of a rectangle, learners work to find the area of a trapezoid. All worksheets are included. 
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Perfect Squares and Factoring

For Teachers 9th - 12th
A teacher guided lesson on perfect squares and factoring. They discuss perfect squares, observe the expansion steps for finding the product, and practice solving problems. They complete a worksheet on perfect squares and factoring.
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Minnesota-China Connections:What Time Is It?

For Teachers K - 8th
Learners calculate the time difference between Beijing, China and their local community. They discuss how time difference affects intercultural communication.
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Horatio's Ratios

For Teachers 6th - 8th
View a PBS video entitled Horatio's Drive and explore Horatio's Ratios. Collaborative learners form groups to use Mapquest to determine distances covered. They generate the mathematical averages, ratios, and rates in order to calculate...
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Adding and Subtracting Algebraic Expressions (Combining Like Terms)

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Everyone loves math when it includes food! This lesson tries to take the notion of combining like terms in algebra and comparing it to sorting apples and oranges. It takes a step-by-step approach to helping young scholars understand this...
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Statistics and Shopping

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Explore how statistics are used in everyday life. Your soon-to-be savvy consumers use the Internet to find consumer-related statistical information and learn to make wise consumer decisions. Includes links to a practice sheet about data...
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Fire!, Probability, and Chaos

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Upper elementary and middle schoolers work with the concept of probability. They are introduced to the concept of chaos. Learners graph and analyze using a line plot, work with mean, and are introduced to the concept of variance.
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Using Integer Tiles

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Demonstrate how to add and subtract positive and negative numbers using tiles. Pupils complete a variety of activities on a worksheet, including mixed addition and subtraction problems, subtracting and adding opposites, and magic squares...
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Discovering Math: Computation

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
Middle schoolers add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers. They find the square and the cube of numbers. They create a game incorporating computation on rational numbers. Everyone works together to write and evaluate...
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Beginning Addition Word Problems

For Teachers K - 2nd
In this finding the sums of word problems worksheet, young scholars add the one-digit word numbers and numerals and use the pictures to assist them. Students solve four problems.
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Who Wants Pizza?

For Teachers 2nd - 7th
Students practice fraction skills online at the "Want Some Pizza" website. They complete activities via the internet and on square grid paper. They pull down tabs to check their answers.
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The "Heart" of the Problem

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students explore mathematical operations while studying nutrition. In this physical fitness lesson plan, students explore calories, pulse rate, and the circulatory system. Students use mathematical data to create a healthy physical...
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The "Heart" of the Problem

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students create an exercise and nutrition program. In this interdisciplinary instructional activity, students use calculations of exercises plus their corresponding effects on the body and nutritional values of food to derive a health...
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Is Over Of

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students solve problems dealing with percents using "is over of" algorithm.
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Shopping for Savings

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders calculate savings and identify the best value items from a list of products. They rotate through five studying stations, completing various math activities involving calculators and solving problems related to shopping...
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Fashion Sense and Dollar Wise

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers find the cost of an outfit. In this percentages lesson, students look at ads, pick out an outfit, and find the sale price. They create a commercial and complete 4 included worksheets. 

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