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Shapes
Pupils identify five basic shapes. They participate in a hands-on activity in which they work with the different shapes. They name the characteristics that accompany each shape.
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Graphing the Past Using Today's Technology
Eighth graders research and gather information from such sources as Microsoft Encarta, World Wide Web sites, and other sources using computer software to collect data.
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Entry 1 Numeracy Practice--B
In this numeracy practice worksheet, students answer thirteen word problems by following the directives given as they read through each one.
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Having Beary Much Fun with Core Knowledge
Students participate in a teddy bear themed unit to improve their social and reading skills along with other core knowledge subjects. In this social and reading skills lesson, students complete 8 units of activities to learn about social...
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I Walk the Line
Students walk, run, jump, and hop all over and around geometric shapes. They identify the shapes by running to and standing on the called out shape.
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A Real Difference
Fifth graders use the Celsius and Fahrenheit thermometers to compare temperature readings. They use the Internet to find the temperatures of selected cities. After data is collected for five days, 5th graders graph the temperatures.
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Put Your Heart Into It
First graders sort Valentine candies according to kind. Data is inserted into a spreadsheet and displayed in various graphic formats.
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Sorting Lids
Students practice sorting lids in different ways so that each group determines a sorting pattern. They examine how to work in groups while sharing ideas. They establish group work relationships that become apparent to the teacher in this...
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Estimation and Pattern Discovery
Students collect sunflower heads from their community garden. They estimate its seed count using different strategies. They graph their estimations on a graph and use calculators to find the actual total.
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Bar Graphs
Third graders examine the main parts of a bar graph and how to round up to the nearest tenth. They make an example of a bar graph and answer questions based on the graph using a list of state capitals and their average temperatures....
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Fractions and Measuring in Cooking
Sixth graders explore cooking by creating food in class. In this ingredient measurement lesson, 6th graders discuss some of their favorite foods and review the proper recipes to cook them. Students utilize fractions to create a new...
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The Letter "L"
Students practice using the letter "L." In this letter "L" lesson plan, students complete a worksheet (not included) on which they identify pictures of items that begin with the letter "L."
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Exploring Shapes
Students practice moving over shapes they have designed. They work on trying to travel around the shapes while practicing their jumping and landing patterns.
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Make Your Own Shape Puzzles
Students create their own shape puzzles. They practice putting puzzle pieces together so they fit correctly. They classify and sort the different shapes as they finish the puzzle.
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Marvelous Multipliers
Third graders, in groups, solve problems by using counters and drawing counters on paper.
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The Cost of Life
Students research the salary for a career of interest. They consider what kind of lifestyle that career would provide and graph their information for comparison.
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Phenomenal Weather-Related Statistics
Eighth graders research, collect and interpret data about weather statistics. They record that data on spreadsheets. they create Powerpoint presentations on their individual or group research.
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A Fashion Extravaganza
Students decide what body measurements they need to make garments such as a pair of pants. They make a list, and work with a partner to take and record those measurements in centimeters. They discuss the use of centimeters.
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St. Patrick's Day Venn Diagram
In this St. Patrick's day worksheet, students bring to class objects that are green, gold, or shiny. Students sort the items into their groups and then use the worksheet to record the data.
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Volumes of Solids of Revolution (Shell Method)
Pupils find the volume of solids and disks. In this finding the volume of solids and disks lesson, students find the volume using the washer, disk, and shell method. Pupils integrate functions in terms of x and y. Students use...
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Learn My Language
Students input words into a machine to see if it will read it. In this language arts lesson, students follow the orders given to them from a machine. The machine decides whether it will accept the words the students come up with, and...
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Extension Activity Building a Healthy Classroom Community
Workout buddies aren't just for adults! Learners discuss the benefits of 60 minutes of physical activity each day and generate ideas for how they can accomplish this by working toward a goal with friends.
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Biot-Savart Law
Electrical current going round and round,produces a magnetic field. After a demonstration of the magnetic field surrounding an electrical wire, class members use the provided formula associated with Biot-Savart's Law to calculate the...