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Slippery Slope

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students define patterns, relation and function. In this algebra lesson, students find the slope of a line and write equations of line. They model the slope using real life scenarios.
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Using a Multi- Sensory Approach

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students identify the slope of a line given two points on the line. In this algebra lesson, students solve linear equations by finding and comparing slopes of lines. They differentiate between the steepness of the slope and the line.
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Chew on This

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore and demonstrate the seven steps of the scientific method. They predict how much sugar is in chewing gum and test, analyze, and calculate the sugar content of gum.
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Exploring Area/Perimeter Through Coordinate Geometry

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore area and perimeter through coordinate geometry using student literature, hands-on manipulatives, and the Internet.
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Reflection

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders use a stencil to make a figure with which they discover the horizontal line of reflection, the vertical line of reflection, and the diagaonal line of reflection using coordinates.
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Architecture of the Skeleton

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students experiment with skeletons. In this bone health lesson, students analyze, construct, and perform comparative investigations with bones. They make inferences about the structure and function of various bones. This lesson includes...
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Super Sort

For Teachers K
Students sort objects based on one characteristic. They define the term "attribute" and give examples of attributes of objects. Students explain their reasoning for sorting objects into groups.
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Create Personal Calendars

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders create graphic calendars from printed sources.
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Fish Eyes Lesson Plan

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students practice counting and matching quantities using paper fish.  In this early mathematics lesson, students create a fake fishing pole and attempt to identify numbered paper fish they acquire from a bucket.  Students read...
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And the Winner Is...

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders participate in an election project. They collect data to create a spreadsheet from which a graph is generated.
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The M&M's Brand Chocolate Candies Counting Book

For Teachers 1st
First graders use estimation skills and gather data and record their findings
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Notes to a Mathematician

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders analyze the likelihood of simple events.
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Statistically Lyrical

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine and discuss the writing of ratios as fractions and where they can be found in the real world. They complete worksheets and a questionnaire, and calculate the mean, median, and mode scores for the class.
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Divided We Stand

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learners figure out how to arrange seating in a concert hall given specific requirements. They better explain how dividing can allow us to arrive at mathematical solutions quickly and logically.
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Preparing a Business Plan to "Be Your Own Boss"

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Do your scholars strive to work for themselves some day? Help young entrepreneurs  create a business plan for an original idea and present it to a "board of directors." They complete online research (some links provided) and put...
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Plant Systems

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students examine plant systems. In this life science lesson plan, students explore leaf and root systems on paper in a terrarium that they design and construct.
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When You're Hot, You're Not!!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate volcanoes. In this landforms lesson plan, students locate two volcanoes on a world map. Students compare and contrast the types of volcanoes by using various Internet sites.
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Memory Book - A Cooperative Learning Experience

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students document sections of their life through pictures, stories, and video to create an English "memory book". They use photographs, video and edited video which includes their history, includes calculated growth, and genetic...
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Kidzone: Gingerbread Man Theme Unit

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This five day theme unit for the Gingerbread Man is full of great ideas. It is suitable for children in preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary. From Language Arts to Math, this site has it all!