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Youth vs. Adult Employment
Students investigate the unemployment rate in Canada. In this statistics instructional activity, students collect data on youth finding jobs, graph and analyze the data. This assignment raises awareness of the employment problems in Canada.
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Calculator Addition
First graders work with calculator to add, create an addition number sentence, and plug the number sentence into the calculator and get an answer.
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Patterning
Students sort collection of objects by various characteristics, explore and create patterns using objects, and reproduce and extend patterns with objects.
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Mathematics and the Art of M.C. Escher
Learners discover the connection between Escher's art and mathematics. They give various presentations based on their study.
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Introducing Linear Terminology
Ninth graders graph linear equations and inequalities in two variables and then, they write equations of lines and find and use the slope and y-intercept
of lines. They use linear equations to model real data and define to define the...
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Standard Linear Form
Ninth graders identify and describe the x-intercept as the place where the line crosses the x-axis as it applies to football. They create their own differentiations to reinforce the distinction between the x-intercept and the...
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Lesson 2: Ultimate Classroom - Web Model
Learners create a scale drawing. In this ultimate classroom activity, groups of students create a scale drawing of the ultimate classroom. They explore the and explain the constructed design.
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Checking Test Comparability/Scattergrams
Students construct a scattergram graph. In this statistics lesson, students graph data by hand and using a spreadsheet program. They establish lines of best fit and draw conclusions using their graphs.
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How Big Is It?
Fifth graders look at the Garrison flag and estimate how big it is. In this measurement lesson plan, 5th graders then calculate the area and perimeter of the flag.
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The Hopes of Our Ancestors: The Impact of Immigration on America
Students research the immigration of America. In this American immigration lesson, students complete a unit of activities to learn about American immigration.
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Sir Cumference and the Dragon Pi
Geometry adventurers study circumference of a circle as they listen to Sir Circumference and the Dragon Pi, by Cindy Neuschwander. In groups, they use string to measure the diameter and circumference of circular objects and...
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Ping Pong Vocabulary
Young scholars estimate the size of a sea turtle nest, or clutch, that contains about 120 eggs. They decide what type of container that they are familiar with that could hold a complete nest or clutch. Finally, students calculate the...
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Launching Rockets
Second graders discuss experiences of watching a rocket launch either on television or in person before making paper rockets. They make and color rockets which they attempt to launch using a strong breath blown through a straw at the...
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Native Americans at Rose Bay
Students examine the Timken Native Americans of the 1400s and their culture of hunter-gatherers. They study the necessary vocabulary using a number of activities.
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Accounting -- Forming and Solving Business Organizations
Students review what a proprietorship is and the advantages and disadvantages of it. In groups, they examine the ways to form and dissolve a proprietorship. To end the lesson, they review what a corporation is, its advantages and...
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This is for the Birds!
Students complete activities to investigate wild birds. In this bird study lesson, students make a wild bird feeder to examine the proper ways to care for wild birds. Students explore organizations in their community that help wild birds...
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Two-Step Equations
Students explore the concept of solving two-step equations. In this solving two-step equations lesson, students watch a short video about solving equations. Students view a PowerPoint presentation about solving two-step equations....
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Geometry in the Heavens
Ninth graders access a star worksheet and determine properties of polygons. In this investigative lesson students complete a worksheet and discuss myths.
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Grade 5 Standardized Test Prep
Here you'll find a great sampling of practice standardized test questions organized into four sections: ELA, mathematics, social studies, and science. Help your learners become familiar with the types of multiple-choice questions...
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Sowing Seeds of Service
Third graders use metric measuring for model and actual plan in designing a roof garden. They photograph the process, record results in a journal, and plant seedlings in small containers. Finally, 3rd graders complete an acid rain...
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Properties of Lines - Parallel and Perpendicular
Sixth graders identify parallel and perpendicular lines in the alphabet. In this line properties lesson, 6th graders use the letters of the alphabet to show parallel and perpendicular lines. Students open a Geogrid Mat on the computer...
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Exploring the Landscape
Students determine the monotonicity and concavity properties of a function, then apply the First Derivative Test and draw conclusions about the first and second derivatives from these properties.
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Parabolas Exist Where?
Young scholars recognize how parabolas are used in architecture and calculate a constant of variation.
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Getting to Work
Students examine the modes of transportation people use to get to work in Canada. They examine how the methods chosen differ among provinces and among urban areas. They focus on the choices people make when selecting a method of getting...