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Indirect Measurement
Learners measure and apply their knowledge of proportion to solve problems. In this geometry lesson, students measure using a meter stick, small mirror and measuring tape. They compare and contrast their measurements to objects outside...
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Pumped Up Gas Prices
Learners calculate gas prices. In this transportation instructional activity, students tally the mileage and gas costs of their car for one months. They figure out how much was spent on gas and create a graph showing average gas prices...
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Air: Fuel For Thought
Students consider the impact of vehicle use in their family and brainstorm viable alternatives to this use. They calculate the total emissions for their family cars during the week, then compare those totals with Hybrid car totals.
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Tessellations WOW!
Students identify and manipulate shapes to create tessellations. In these geometry/spatial relations lessons, the students use of a variety of modalities such as literature, music, writing, and art as introductions to the concept of...
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Large Number Concept
Eighth graders compare objects to large numbers. In this algebra instructional activity, 8th graders compare large numbers to daily objects. Relate large numbers to the real world by discussing the Holocaust and the number of people who...
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Value Your Digits
Third graders work with place value. For this place value lesson, 3rd graders write three digit numbers and tell the place value of each number. They compare numbers and money, regroup, discuss the value of coins, and count money.
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Problem Solving/ Holistic Lesson Plan: Paper Structure
Students observe geometric relationships in buildings and structures. They reason why structures are constructed in a specific way by applying geometric concepts. They construct a shelter using their geometric knowledge.
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Aboriginal Statistics
Fourth graders analyze statistics of Native Americans by creating graphs. In this data analysis lesson plan, 4th graders define different statistical terms and practice finding those statistics from groups of numerical information...
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Applied Trigonometry Problems
In this applied trigonometry problems worksheet, high schoolers solve 12 short answer word problems. Students use trigonometric ratios to find angles of elevation and depression. High schoolers find distances between objects using...
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Mathematics-Algebra II
Tenth graders investigate relations and functions. In this algebra lesson, 10th graders perform or research real life situation involving functions. This assignment can be used as a year end project.
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Number Line Math
Second graders use a number line to practice subtraction. In this subtraction lesson, 2nd graders use a number line to count backwards. Students participate in mad math activities and solve problems.
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Math/Technology: Measuring Objects
Third graders create Powerpoint templates of pictures they have taken. Using both standard and metrric measurement units, they describe what units of measurement they would use for each object. In the computer lab, they work in pairs to...
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Prime Time Math
Seventh graders use educational software in order to practice lesson plan objectives. They define rate and ratio. Students solve distance problems given two variables. They also use a problem solving strategy that can be defended in its...
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Using the Correct Vocabulary to Solve Problems
Third graders examine the vocabulary and strategies to be used with addition, subtraction, and multiplication word and story problems. They observe the teacher solve a variety of problems, then write and illustrate their own original...
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How To Measure Time
Students practice telling time on an analog clock. In this time measurement lesson, students use individual analog clocks to identify the hour and minute hand. Students identify how to tell time by moving the hour and minute hand.
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Consumer Fraud
Falling into the hands of a credit scam is much too common these days, and the young adults in the classroom need to be prepared. Through the activity, learners discover how to be a safe spender and use common sense when...