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Quilting Geometry
Study geometry through the concept of quilt design. High schoolers examine the geometric shapes in various quilts and then create their own quilts using geometric shapes that fit together. In the end, they write a paragraph to...
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Interactive Fractions
Young scholars determine the common denominator of two unlike fractions. They practice adding fractions and finding equivalent fractions of numbers. They compare and contrast different types of equations involving fractions and construct...
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Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators
Students explore why denominators need to match before adding (or subtracting) a fraction. They use unmarked fraction circles and marked fraction bars, to discover a method to add fractions with unlike denominators using equivalent...
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Equivalent Fractions
If you are looking for a simple way to review equivalent fractions, this is a great resource. Using a visual means and a series of examples, learners review this skill. There is a worksheet provided and a prompt to encourage pupils to...
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Multiplying with Egg O
Third graders multiply whole numbers by one and two digit numbers using base ten blocks and Egg O multiplication game. students pass out egg cartons, counters, and a record sheet to each group.
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Connecting Formulas Related to Geometric Figures
Young scholars identify diagrams of quadrilaterals and circles by different names and classify the figures. They name the areas for each diagram and practice solving the formulas for each.
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Lining Up the Cars
Students review how to count the total amount of arrangements using multiplication. Using a computer, they determine the amount of cars needed for a parade in their local community to move the town's officials. They identify any patterns...
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How Much?
It's time to go back over all that your class has learned about decimals, fractions, and percentages! To do so, individuals solve story problems that involve addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with decimals, explain how...
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Shapes from Shapes
Geometric shapes are really cool. Examine triangles, quadrilaterals, trapezoids, rhombuses, parallelograms, pentagons, and hexagons with your class. They draw large shapes and small shapes then compare them to understand their shapely...
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Numbers Are Made of Parts
Children play with barnyard animal cards to practice composing and decomposing numbers. With their "secret number" of animal cards in a cup, they shake and spill them onto a barn story board, counting how many animals fall in the barn...
Robert Gordon University
Indices
The laws of exponents are written on a handy reference sheet. Note that since this worksheet was written in the UK, powers or exponents are also called indices (singular: index). If this does not pose a problem for you, the concepts and...
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Do You Know Your Schedule?
Students identify classes in their schedules and associate the class with the time of day it is held. They then name classes in sequential order according to the period during which it occurs.
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The Pythagorean Theorem
Young scholars research Pythagoras and learn how to apply his theorem. They solve real life problems using the theorem and demonstrate knowledge of exponents, equations, and radicals. Students include diagrams in their research papers.
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The Tortoise And The Hare
Students use the children's story of The Tortoise And The Hare in order to investigate the graphing of equations. The story is converted to an algebraic word problem for them to solve. Students investigate the relationships of data and...
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Writing Variable Expressions for Physical Models
Explore the concept of writing variable expressions by examining the similarities between expressions with numbers and expressions with variables. Emerging mathematicians determine rules for sequences and patterns before writing a rule...
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Finding Volume of Similar Figures
Upper elementary and middle schoolers examine the Volumes of Similar Figures. They investigate the relationship between corresponding sides and evaluate the volume of similar figures. Pupils record their findings on various activity...
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Sweet Data
Students input data about the colors of their serving of M&M candies onto a spreadsheet. They create charts and graphs based on this information.
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Learning Number Words
Students practice saying their numbers and identifying the words. They use whole numbers and decimals to practice grouping numbers into different categories. They write the word of the number they are shown.
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Fractions and Measurement
Using a Smart Board, or a plain ol' white board or chalkboard, the teacher pulls up a grid and demonstrates how squares and rectangles can be divided up into equal parts. The class will get their own graph paper to draw shapes and divide...
California Academy of Science
Optimal and Sustainable: Renewable Energy Revamp
More than 100 cities around the world have shifted from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. Scholars investigate a city wanting to make this switch, but needs help determining how to make the shift. Groups consider all options,...
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Addition Stories
First graders incorporate language expressions, such as first, then, and together into a story and write the math equations that they represent. Concepts for the process of addition are developed using manipulatives, modeling, and...
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The Point Line - Teaching Patterns
Students practice extending patterns. In this patterns lesson, students demonstrate extending patterns by performing a rhythmic patter.
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Play For Pay
Students practice various skills with manipulatives, such as counting correct money amounts to pay for manipulatives.
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Angle Attributes and Measures
Seventh graders explore the concept of angles. In this angles lesson, 7th graders use protractors to measure angles. Students sing an angle song. Students discuss attributes of angles using a two-color plate manipulative.