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ACC Basketball Statistics

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use math skills and create a spreadsheet. In this statistics and computer skills lesson, students gather ACC basketball statistics, convert fractions to decimals and then percents. Students use the gathered information to create...
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Modeling Atoms

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create an atomic model using a computer program. In this technology lesson, students identify the difference between radius and diameter. They create circular patterns and spheres based on certain specifications.
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Living on Your Own -- Let's Calculate the Cost!

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students review basic math skills, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, finding averages, and working with percentages. They see how these skills apply to real life situations.
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Cyber Currency, Currently

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students participate in online currency activities. In this currency lesson, students complete 6 activities which include online resources. They learn about bartering, monetary systems, foreign currency, stores, selling items, and finish...
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Discovering Dewey's Decimal System

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discover the Dewey Decimal System.  In this fractions lesson, students utilize education software to discover how the Dewey Decimal System works.  Students create a PowerPoint presentation in groups or a informational...
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First Rhythmic Composition

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students apply fractions to counting rhythm in music. In this algebra lesson, students interrelate the concept of math into music as they fill out a chart identifying the names and symbols of music notes and their equivalent values in...
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Patterns to the Rescue

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students watch the Cyberchase episode, "The Poddleville Case" and play online games to examine how patterns are sequences that repeat or change in an orderly way. The lesson culminates with students creating their own patterns to use in...
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Perimeter

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students measure the perimeter of a square and create squares with specific perimeters in this instructional activity for the early-elementary classroom. The instructional activity includes templates for AppleWorks, Inspiration, and...
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Explore Learning - Mean , Median and Mode Gizmo

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders experiment with mean, median, and mode. In this online interactive mean, median, and mode lesson plan, 6th graders analyze the results of multiple experiments and after they work in groups completing the median, mode, and...
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Quilt Squared

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students study West Virginia quilts. In this mathematics instructional activity, students use symmetry, geometric shapes, and patterns to create their own quilt square.
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Cockroach Slope

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students identify the slope of linear functions. In this slope lesson, students collect data and graph it. They write equations with no more than two variables and use technology to explain their data.
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Graphing and Analyzing Biome Data

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore biome data. In this world geography and weather data analysis lesson plan, students record data about weather conditions in North Carolina, Las Vegas, and Brazil. Students convert Fahrenheit degrees to Celsius degrees...
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Home Sales Records

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Teach your class how to calculate monthly payments on a home mortgage. In this percent lesson, young scholars calculate the monthly payment on a home mortgage, and compare different lengths of time and the interest rates for national...
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FILLING EMPTY POCKETS: BORROWING, LOANS AND CREDIT.

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students learn that maintaining financial security takes a good math understanding. In this lesson, students apply mathematical formulas to make important financial decisions like getting the right loan to buy a house, decide which...
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Why Would I Owe My Soul to the Company Store?

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders listen to "Sixteen Tons" by Tennessee Ernie Ford and discuss what it means to owe one's soul to a store. In this mathematics activity, 6th graders determine what a miner's income was minus his expenses graphing findings in...
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Oodles of Poodles

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students solve equations by graphing. In this algebra lesson, students differentiate between functions and relations. They use the TI to graph their equation and analyze the graph.
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Tic-Tac-Toe

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students investigate finite mathematics using a flow chart. In this algebra lesson, students investigate logic and strategies using flowcharts. Students compete against each other using different approaches to playing the game.
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Basic Algebra and Computers: Spreadsheets, Charts, and Simple Line Graphs

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Learners, while in the computer lab, assess how to use Microsoft Excel as a "graphing calculator." They view visual representations of line graphs in a Cartesian plane while incorporating basic skills for using Excel productively.
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Count The Letters

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students perform activities involving ratios, proportions and percents. Given a newspaper article, groups of students count the number of letters in a given area. They use calculators and data collected to construct a pie chart and bar...
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Graphing Linear Equations

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders develop an understanding of and the applications for linear equations and their graphical displays. They participate in a cooperative learning activity of matching a graphic display with an equation.
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Shapes and Designs Investigation

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders estimate angle measures and angle theroms. In this online interactive geometry lesson, 6th graders review types of angles, investigate angle theroms, and explore nonadjacent angles.
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The Business of Credit

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore the concept of credit. In this credit lesson, students discuss the necessities to start-up a new business. Students discuss cost of a new business, loans, and credit. Students create their own business and apply what...
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Data Analysis: Infiltration Rate and Composition of Concrete

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students collect and graph data. In this statistics lesson, students analyze data using a spreadsheet program. They display their data effectively and analyze it.
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ADDING ON THE NUMBER LINE ACCENTUATING THE NEGATIVE

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders solve problems involving addition of positive and accentuating negative integers. In this adding real numbers lesson, 7th graders draw a number line on chart paper, complete a working sheet and use the Learning Gizmo...