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Understanding the Effects of Currency Exchange Rates
In this algebra instructional activity, learners match the currency with the country of origin. They convert between that currency and the US using a foreign exchange conversion table. There are 35 questions.
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Look At Those Leaves!
Learners observe and sort tree leaves. In this earth science lesson, students observe the attributes of real leaves and measure leaves using Unifix cubes.
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Hurricane Frequency and Intensity
Students examine hurricanes. In this web-based meteorology lesson, students study the relationship between ocean temperature and hurricane intensity. They differentiate between intensity and frequency of hurricanes.
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Volume of Spheres
Pupils find the volume of spheres. In this geometry lesson, students measure and derive the formula for each shape and solid. They use the correct terminology and units when solving these problems.
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Everybody Needs a Rock
Here is a lesson that rocks! Young scientists choose a rock and list words that describe it. They estimate the mass of their rocks and rank them within a group. They measure their rocks for volume and write a story that somehow includes...
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Examining Estimation
Second graders participate in various activities which help them explain and explain the difference between an estimate and an exact amount.
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Rounding
First graders round to estimate greater sums. After a lecture/demo, 1st graders complete a web instructional activity on estimation. They practice rounding to the nearest hundred using a restaurant take-out menu.
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Multiplying by 3
Second graders practice the multiples of three as an introduction to multiplying by three.
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The Price is Right, So Let's Make Change
Learners estimate, calculate, and count back the amount of change needed from purchases made during small group activities.
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Working With Coins
Students arrange coins based on their value. In this coins lesson, students trace and record the value of each coin. Students count up to find the total value of all the coins.
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Harriet's Halloween Sort
Students listen to the book, Harriet's Halloween Candy, and discuss the many ways Harriet sorted the candy from her trick-or-treat bag. They sort and classify individually wrapped candy.
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The Mathematical Fingerprint of Our Solar System
Students study the beautiful mathematical model unique to our solar system.
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Librarian
Learners read books, learn about the letter l, and eat pudding all to learn about how to act in a library. In this library lesson plan, students also practice tip toeing around the room.
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Making Apple Trees
Students use apples to practice counting numbers. They pick their favorite numbers and receive the same number in play dough balls. They create their own apple tree to end the lesson.
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Firefighters
Students read books, learn about the letter f, and eat ice cream all to learn about firefighters. In this fire fighters lesson plan, students also string beads to look like fire hose and visit a fire house.
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Hurray for Arrays and Multiplication
Third graders begin learning about multiplication using arrays. In this multiplication with arrays lesson, 3rd graders interact with tiles on the overhead as they follow the teacher in making arrays. They write multiplication sentences...
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Counting Money
Students read, write, and identify different coin combinations and use this information in real-world situations.
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Even and Odd Numbers
First graders use patterns in order to identify and recognize even and odd numbers.
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Altogether, Now
Students apply their five senses to science, math, drama, and writing center activities.
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SkittleGraphs
Second graders discover how to make a bar graph. Each student receives a bag of Skittles candy. They make a bar graph which documents the colors found in the bag. At the end of the instructional activity, the Skittles are eaten. Fun!
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Computer Repair and Recycle
Students disassemble and rebuild computers. In this computer hardware instructional activity, students learn to refurbish computers, then donate the rebuilt computers in their community.
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Fish Eyes Sort
Students sort, classify and write about what characteristics they used to sort fish counters.
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A Bar of Many Colors
Second graders use colored candies to collect data, construct double bar graphs, and find averages.