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Yummy Math

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Young mathematicians use bags of Skittles to help them gain practice in graphing and organizing data. They work in pairs, and after they have counted and organized their Skittles, they access a computer program which allows them to print...
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Promoting Inquiry Throught Computer-Based Labs

For Teachers Higher Ed
Student Teachers are given the opportunity to examine how to use a computer-based laboratory for inquiry. The practice is done to teach future teachers how to use these tools so they can be ready for use in the classroom environment.
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Math: Matching Rods and Religion

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Math and religious studies are integrated together using using cuisenaire rods and Kid Pix for this problem-solving exercise. In pairs, they match different colored rods to represent various groups of people. Meanwhile, students at...
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Exploring Linear Equations And Scatter Plots - Chapter 5 Review

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students complete rolling stocks experiment, and collect and enter data on the computer. They enter data on graphing calculators, complete scatter plot by hand with line of best fit, and discuss different graphing methods.
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Transformations, Tessellations, and Technology

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers complete a unit about transformations and tessellations. They explore various tessellation websites, determine which shapes tessellate, complete a log about which website activities they complete, and create a...
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Excel for Beginners

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this Excel lesson, students set a formula to check their homework. Students also use clipart, work in groups, and learn to use the tools in the drop-down list.
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Using Excel to Draw a Best Fit Line

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create line graphs for given data in Microsoft Excel. Students follow step by step instructions on how to create their graph, including how to create a trend line. Students print graphs without trend lines and manually draw...
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Tessellations in Excel

For Teachers 2nd - 9th
Students complete an Excel project on tessellations. In this technology and math lesson plan, students discuss tessellations and their occurrences in nature. Students use the Excel computer program to create tessellations.
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The Android Factory

For Teachers 4th - 10th
Pupils explore the idea that primitive virtual 3D objects can be reshaped to infinitely original combinations using additive and subtractive methods. They create 3-D objects with a computer which necessitates a cooperation of right-brain...
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Math Games

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders participate in a lesson that is involved in the breaking of codes using computer games. They access the internet to play math games. The teacher uses powerpoint to help guide students with common problems in loading and...
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Shapes And Colors

For Teachers K
Students distinguish between circles, squares, and rectangles and various colors in which they utilize the KidPix program on the computer to create them. They alternate; allowing each student to have a turn constructing and coloring in...
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Fractals Forever or Obvious and Hidden Order

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers discuss ways computers use properties of similar figures to generate scale models and create scenes. they describe patterns they have seen on a fern, pineapple, or pinecone. Students research Benoit mandebrot, H. von Koch...
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Color Me Square

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders identify and describe basic geometric solids. Working as a class, 2nd graders describe geometric solids using the proper vocabulary and counting faces, bases, corners, and edges. In pairs, students use a computer drawing...
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Color Quilt Squares

For Teachers K - 1st
Students investigate how to mix different colors in patterns. They use the patterns in order to design a quilt. Students create a design for one square. They use computer software to display and practice the creation of quilt squares...
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Fish and Clips

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Youngsters test magnetic strength by measuring the mass of paper clips that they "hook" with a magnet. Your first and second graders should love the hands-on activities associated with this plan. The reproducible materials are quite good...
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What are the Kinds of Triangles?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders classify triangles. In this triangle lesson, 5th graders learn about the characteristics that make up a triangle. They are instructed through video, PowerPoint slides, and teacher-led demonstrations.
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Swinging Pendulum

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers engage in an activity which demonstrates how potential energy (PE) can be converted to kinetic energy (KE) and back again. Given a pendulum height, students calculate and predict how fast the pendulum will swing by...
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Area of Circles and Probability

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students investigate the area of squares and circles. In this geometry lesson plan, students calculate the area and probability of simple events. They work on a laptop using Safari.
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Finding Math In The World Of Art

For Teachers K - 7th
Students explore the use of Math in the world of Art. In this mathematics and visual art lesson plan, they design a picture using math digits that are camouflaged into a pictures. Additional cross curriculum activities are embedded in...
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Student Exploration: Fraction, Decimal, Percent

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners explore the concept of fractions, decimals, and percents.  In this number sense lesson, students use a worksheet to guide them through the exploration of the relationship between fractions, decimals, and percents. ...
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Building Bridges

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners identify the different types of bridges. Using the internet, they research information on how they are built by completing a scavenger hunt. Locating a specific area, they determine which type of bridge would be appropriate and...
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Getting into Shape

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students identify 3-D geometric shapes through different pieces of artwork. They examine and identify segments and angles. Students act out shapes and create a piece of artwork. Additional cross curriculum activities are listed.
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Lighting in My Classroom Survey

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
How much energy does it take to light a room? Class members calculate the total wattage it takes to light the classroom. Through calculations, responsible scientists determine the cost of energy for the year, then figure out...
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Real World Math Book

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders create their own story problem from an idea list and solve it. They draw a picture to help in solving their problem. Students build a diorama to illustrate their story problem. They work in class to solve story problems...

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