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Frisbee Baseball

For Teachers K - 12th
Students keep track of the number of tosses it takes them to reach each base, and encourage team members and recognize their successes. To make this activity fit the level of older classes, measure distances and figure averages as you play!
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Aerobic Frisbee Golf

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners work cooperatively as a team and accurately throw a Frisbee. In addition, students explore fitness components and different systems of the human body.
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Aerobic Frisbee Golf

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners work cooperatively to accurately throw a Frisbee in order to learn about fitness components and different systems of the human body.
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Working With Scientific Notation

For Students 8th - 10th
In this scientific notation worksheet, students read about the discovery of new planets. They use scientific notation to identify the number of miles from one planet to the next. Students determine how long it would take to travel, when...
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Discovering Pi/Welcome to Pi Day

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore pi. In this circle measurement lesson plan, students define and identify radius, diameter, circumference, and perimeter. Students work in groups to measure several plastic lids and record their findings. Students compare...
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Let's Go Consumer Shopping

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders rotate through various centers designed to practice consumer math skills. They complete a task card at stations simulating consumer transactions that would take place at toy store, grocery store, restaurant or school store.
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Discovering Pi

For Teachers 4th - 11th
Students investigate the math concept of Pi (specifically, what pi is, the significance and how it is used in the real world). This is a hands on lesson in which the students actively participate with their investigations. The...
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As Easy As Pi!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students conduct a scavenger hunt to find circular objects at home, then use the objects to find the pattern of pi.
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RIGHT ON THE MONEY

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students determine the steps in checking a credit report. They analyze a credit report. They create a plan to develop and/or improve credit history.
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Different Ways to Add

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this adding practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems using any method they wish.
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Market Prices

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders understand that prices change. In this business, price and labor lesson, 2nd graders define the words market and price. Students read Arthur's Funny Money and answer questions related to earning and spending money....
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Discovering the Magical Pi

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students calculate pi using data on the circumference and diameter of various objects. They define key vocabulary terms, measure the circumference and diameter of various circular objects, organize the data on a table or chart, and...
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Wind Logic Puzzles

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students listen to books on wind energy for background knowledge. In this wind logic puzzle, students use knowledge of wind energy and critical thinking skills to complete logic puzzles. Students may work in groups or individually as...
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Folding Circles

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore circles. In this introductory geometry lesson plan, students cut out a circle and follow a series of instructions given by the teacher. Students fold the circle, answer questions, and draw conclusions.
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Principles of Flight

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study flight and compare various flights.  In this measurement lesson students complete a lab activity and record measurements. 
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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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20 Field Day Activities Any Kid Can Do (And Do Well!)

For Teachers K - 8th
Students participate in activities in which they practice their physical skills. They work together on some of the activities to practice mental skills as well. They show their team spirit as the winners are announced.
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Simple Money Word Problems

For Students 6th
In this simple money instructional activity, 6th graders solve and complete 12 different problems that include word problems and money. First, they determine how much money is left after purchasing an item. Then, students determine how...
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The Circumference and Diameter of a Circle

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders investigate the finding of the diameter of a circle in order to extend the practice towards finding the circumference. They differentiate between the distance measured across a circle from that of around the perimeter.
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Discovering Pi

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders are introduced and experiment with the concept of pi. Using this information, they discover the relationship between the circumference and diameter of circles. In groups, they practice measuring the circumference of...
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Timing the Transit of Venus

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students calculate elapsed time and look for patterns.
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Spell Race

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students work on their spelling skills and word recognition skills while using different locomotor movements.
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PROJECTILE MOTION

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students measure muzzle velocity, and predict range of a projectile device.  In this motion lesson students complete a lab and explain the outcomes of their experiments.