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Circles, Rectangles, Squares, Triangles

For Teachers K
Students identify, compare and classify the various shapes. In this shapes lesson plan, students listen to descriptions of shapes with words such as sides, angles, congruent, and parallel. Students then give the teacher examples of...
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Scalene Triangles

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders identify and classify scalene, equilateral, and isosceles triangles. In this triangle lesson, 5th graders define the different attributes of 3 types of triangles and sort them by descriptions and...
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Using Density to Identify Wood Types

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students identify different woods based on their density. In this density lesson plan, students use a triple beam balance to find the mass and a metric ruler for the volume. They look through various wood blocks and identify what type of...
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Animals and Habitats of the Chesapeake Bay

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students work in small groups to discover the various habitats present in Chesapeake Bay and the animals that live in them. After investigating the habits and lives of the animals they will draw conclusions about other habitats the...
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Summer Machines Activity: Cool Tools

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students examine and think about various tools in their surrounding environment to facilitate development of their primary observation and sorting skills. In this tool observation lesson, students first sort a variety of tools any way...
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Steppin' Out: Using Inquiry to Challente Alexander's Stride Analysis

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students distinguish between walking, jogging and running trackways in humans. They analyze the phylogenetic progression of the leg position as described by pace width and angulation, comparing amphibians, reptiles and mammals. Research...
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Isosceles Triangles

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students investigate triangles. In this shapes geometry lesson, students define and state the attributes for equilateral, scalene, and isosceles triangles. Students locate the prefix "tri" in a variety of words and make connections with...
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Birds of the Northeast

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students identify several common birds through field observations, preserved specimens and personal experience. They classify the species and choose one to research. They draw a migration map and participate in a project that benefit...
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Weights in Pounds

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders define "pound," estimate and compare weights, and classify objects as weighing more or less than a pound.
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Shell Sort; Serving up Seafood

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students complete various small group activities to classify items and determine the types of combinations that can be made with these items. In the second lesson, students create menus for a restaurant to help them gain money sense and...
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Sampling Rocks

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students examine how to take a sample by looking at rocks in the schoolyard. In this sampling lesson, students discuss ways to classify rocks by color, size, and weight. They think about how many rocks would make a good sample of...
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Sorting Through Life!

For Teachers K
Students sort and count objects. In this sorting skills lesson, students work in small group with various objects that can be sorted and counted in groups.
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Cars, Trucks, and Things that Go Sorting Fun!

For Teachers 1st
First graders sort toys by various attributes. They, in groups, sort toy vehicles by color, size etc. and then explain how they chose to group the toys. They write, draw or dictate an explanation of their sorting methods.
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Classifying and Constructing Corners

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders, after seeing Honeycomb examples, complete a Classifying Angles worksheet, Clock worksheet, and Defining Angles worksheet.
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Springtime Flower Fun

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students study directional skills and participate in a scavenger hunt to find flowers. They compare, group and classify the flowers by their similarities and differences.
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Bodacious Buttons

For Teachers 1st
First graders graph a data set. Given a set of buttons, 1st graders sort them into categories using specific attributes. They graph the number of buttons in their set based on their attributes using a variety of graphs. Students share...
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Give it Back from a Snack

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students conduct and analyze a survey about snacks. In this graphing lesson, students ascertain which snacks would be the best choice for the community. Students hold a sale and decide how the money could best be spent for the school...
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Animal Classification Unit

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders study how to group animals by their physical characteristics. They examine how animals have adapted to have their needs met by the environment.
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How Many Critters Live Here? Estimating Wildlife Populations.

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students examine how wildlife biologists estimate the population of particular species. They work on map construction and population sampling. They use sampling to estimate the population of spiders in a study area or a forest.
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Constructions and Angles

For Students 6th - 10th
In this triangle constructing and classifying activity, students read through a tutorial on triangles and angles. Then, students complete 17 exercises in which they answer questions about angles and triangles. By clicking on the "Check"...
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Pictographs

For Students 7th
In this pictographs worksheet, 7th graders solve 6 different problems related to the pictograph shown at the top of the sheet. First, they pretend that they counted birds and their numbers are represented in the pictograph. Then,...
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Hop into Action

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Young scientists find out what makes amphibians such unique and interesting animals in this simple life science lesson. After looking at pictures and discussing the characteristics of amphibians, learners complete a series...
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3-D Figures Part 1

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Elementary schoolers explore 3-D shapes. They transition from thinking of shapes as only 2-D. Pupils read Cinderella as a launching activity for their upcoming adventure, and explore a new world of 3-D shapes in this introductory lesson.
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Graphing It Daily

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students identify and demonstrate a positive learning attitude and use basic concepts and skills. Learners also communicate clearly in oral, artistic, written, and nonverbal form. Finally, students participate in the daily data...

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