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Mental Multiplication

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students discover how to multiply large numbers in their heads using some simple techniques. They understand that multiplying by 5 is done by multiplying by 10 and cutting the answer in half. They also understand that multiplying by 9...
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Just the Facts! Exploring Order of Operations and Properties of Real Numbers

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore the concept of order of operations. In this order of operations lesson, 6th graders view a powerpoint about order of operations in society. Students post on a blog about order of operations.
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Ashes to Ashes: Using Evaporation Rate to Identify an Unknown Liquid

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners explore the concept of evaporation rates in this evaporation rates lesson. They will try to identify the chemical that began a fire, perform an experiment where they use the evaporation rates to determine the unknown liquid, and...
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Show Me the Money

For Teachers K
Students review the terms in the "Money Vocabulary Word Bank." They make a wallet or purse to keep their money in. Students learn the song "Show Me the Money." They participate in five centers: 1) Head or Tails Tally, 2) Piggy Bank...
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The Great Mezmo

For Teachers K - 1st
Students play an easy card game that reinforces skill such as: basic number recognition, greater than or less than, and odd or even number.
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Analyze This

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students gain practice in the analysis of various types of graphs common in daily life. These examples often use graphic images like charts, graphs, tables, and pictures to supplement learning.
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Geometry: Helix-a-Graph

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use geometry to create art. In this geometric graphing and patterns lesson, students create a helix-a-graph by plotting points on a grid that follow a certain pattern and analyze the drawing they created.
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Running of the Bulls

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine what might be in store for Wall Street following the NASDAQ's 547.57 point plunge on Tuesday, April 4, 2000. They evaluate how they might manage a heavily laden high-tech portfolio before deciding how to invest in the...
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Let's Go Value Shopping

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students count, figure change, and find the value of saving in a classroom store.
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An Archaeological Adventure in Athens

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students review map skills and practice finding locations on a map. In groups, they create maps with mystery locations identified by hidden stick-on magnets. Other groups attempt to find the mystery locations and then check their work...
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Data! Data! Graph that Data!

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders create data graphs using Microsoft Excel. In this data collection lesson, 5th graders create and conduct a survey, then use Excel to organize and graph their data.
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The World in a Classroom

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students calculate percentages of different kinds of people in the world. In this diversity lesson plan, students will see the percentages of different people and different incomes based on if the world only had 100 people in it.
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Cutouts

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students identify symmetry in shapes. In this geometry lesson, students fold paper to identify lines of symmetry. Students create various symmetrical shapes using folded paper.
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Graphs and Measurement

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders analyze graphs and by comparing trees. In this geometry lesson, 10th graders investigate the use of different graphs using bar and regular graphs. They work groups at the computer.
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Areas of Trapezoids, Rhombuses and Kites

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students calculate the area of different polygons. In this geometry lesson plan, students find the area for trapezoids, rhombuses and kites.
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Four Color Map

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students explore geometry by completing a color puzzle. In this shape identification instructional activity, students utilize deductive reasoning to complete a Google SketchUp puzzle with trapezoid, triangles and rectangular shapes....
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Give Me the Money

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students view a money transaction on video and identify the steps involved in making a purchase and calculating change. They write out original money math problems and exchange them with classmates.
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Raising the Bar While Hogging the Ham (Radio, That Is)

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars watch a Cyberchase video to determine the importance of using the correct scale when making bar graphs. They examine how to use bar graphs to gain information easily. They determine how to use bar graphs persuasively.
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A Borrower And A Lender Be

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders practice addition and subtraction in this fun, technology-based Mathematics lesson for the second grade classroom. The lesson includes resource links, video clips, interactive websites, and a section for pre-lesson...
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How Much Money?

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders count money.  For this money lesson, 6th graders count sets of coins and dollar bills.  During specified activities, they total orders and calculate the amont of change a customer should receive.  Students...
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Geometry Center Games

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore eight geometry activities that improve understanding of positional words and shapes. They identify, describe, and create simple geometric figures. They help another student who may not understand the concept yet.
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Publisher Brochures

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners create brochures on subjects they are studying in Publisher. In this nonfiction writing lesson, students use Publisher to create a brochure telling all the main ideas of a topic they are studying. Learners use text boxes, fonts...
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Recording Frequency

For Teachers 1st
First graders analyze nursery rhymes and gather data about word frequency. In this frequency lesson, 1st graders create graphs and tables. Students interpret the data.
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Ratios and Proportions

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve problems involving percents and ratios. In this algebra lesson, students convert decimals to percents and percents to decimals. They solve problems involving algebraic expressions and four different kinds of percent problems.

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