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Hello My Name is . . . Helvetica

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students play various games to help create a classroom community. In this name recognition lesson, students combine their name recognition skills with newly learned art and geometric vocabulary. First students discover vocabulary that...
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A Class Census

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students recognize that data represents specific pieces of information about real-world activities, such as the census. In this census lesson, students take a class and school-wide census and construct tally charts and bar graphs to...
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Know Your Energy Costs

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students calculate energy costs using a formula and complete a cost chart. In this energy costs lesson, students analyze the cost of electrical energy and find ways to conserve it.
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Let the Rain Come Down!

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders construct a bar graph comparing local precipitation to that of the Yucatan. In this graphing instructional activity, 2nd graders will use conversions and problem solving strategies.
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Best-Selling Books Bar Graph

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Create a bar graph with your elementary school learners. First they read and interpret data,  and then they color in the graph (provided) to indicate how many of each were sold. Consider providing them with the data but having them...
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The Big E

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore predictions and estimation. In this math lesson plan, 6th graders analyze data and make predictions based on the past years data.
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Apples, Apples, Apples

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students complete activities using apples that help improve their science, math, and reading skills. In this apple lesson plan, students read the book Apples, Apples Apples and visit an orchard or farmer's market to buy a variety of...
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Counting Money

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students read, write, and identify different coin combinations and use this information in real-world situations.
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Making Estimations in Measurement

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students explore estimating and measurement with the story of Jack and the Beanstalk. They read and discuss the story, estimate and measure their own height, circumference, and length of their foot, and draw and paint a giant using...
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Get to Know Snow!

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Young scholars learn about snow. In this snow themed lesson plan, students read a book, make a painting, and observe snow. A math activity timing how long it takes for snow to melt is included.
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Moooooove into Graphing

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore graphing software and create their own graph of farm animals. Then students analyze their graph using the teacher made worksheet which is imbedded in this lesson plan. Great lesson plan!
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Basics of Probability

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Give your middle schoolers a fighting chance at understanding probability. Offering numerous examples that clearly demonstrate basic probability concepts, this resource helps young mathematicians learn how to visualize the...
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Active Learning

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students practice using measurements and bar graphs to solve a running problem in this active Math lesson for various age levels. The lesson meets state standards in Mathematics and requires the use of "math journals" for final...
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Pay Check Advance Loan

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students research loans. In this financial lesson, students explore the benefits and drawbacks of applying for a pay-day advance loan. Students compare different programs and calculate interest owed. Multiple resources are provided.
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The Archer and the Sun

For Teachers K
Students listen to The Archer and the Sun and participate in interdisciplinary activities related to the book. In this Archer and the Sun lesson, students discuss sun and weather and create a graph of the weather they like best- sunny or...
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Coupon Clippers: Understanding Comparative Shopping

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders participate in a shopping spree after listening to Pigs Go to Market: Fun with Math and Shopping. After the story is read aloud, 3rd graders answer discussion questions and review key vocabulary. Students complete provided...
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Graphing Fun In Third Grade

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders display information in a graph, table, and chart. In this data lesson plan, 3rd graders look at graphs, tables, and charts, discuss their importance, and make their own.
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Ants in Your Pants

For Teachers 1st
First graders read "One Hundred Angry Ants" by Elinor Pinczes. They identify various sums that equal ten and display them on a chart.
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Places, Places, Everyone

For Teachers 1st
First graders play the game Show Me and use math software to practice place value.
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Comparing and Ordering Greater Numbers

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students compare and order greater numbers. In this place value activity, students use a place-value chart to identify which set of numbers has the greatest value.
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Wealth

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders read the story The Day I Was Rich and learn about the role of money and taxes. In this money lesson plan, 3rd graders count large sums of money, group them, and give it away in the form of taxes. They discuss wealth and how...
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Ordering Greater Numbers

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders identify the place value of greater numbers. In this number sense lesson, 3rd graders use a place value chart to properly write a specific number. Students read the number and use the place value map for reinforcement.
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Investigating Quadrilaterals

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders discuss the various attributes of quadrilaterals. In groups, they use the attributes to sort quadrilaterals into different classes and a hierarchy. They review the new vocabulary and attributes with a partner to end the...
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100 Day Chick Hunt

For Teachers K
Students investigate how to count to the number 100 with the connection to using chicks as objects. They use cutouts of chicks and place them into the counting chart and recognize the different numerals while counting at the same time.