Lesson Plan
National Museum of Nuclear Science & History

Alphas, Betas and Gammas Oh, My!

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Referring to the periodic table of elements, nuclear physics learners determine the resulting elements of alpha and beta decay. Answers are given in atomic notation, showing the atomic symbol, mass, atomic number, and emission particles....
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Curated OER

The Race of Baseball All-Stars

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Collect and analyze data. Pupils graph their data and model with it to solve real life problems. They use logic and deductive reasoning to draw conclusions.
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Curated OER

Problem Solving: Logical Reasoning problem solving 13.4

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this problem solving with logical reasoning worksheet, students read a word problem and write short answers to show the steps for understanding, planning, solving, and checking. Students write four short answers.
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Curated OER

Problem Solving: Reasonable Answers

For Students K - 1st
In this reasonable answers worksheet, students use their logical thinking skills to answer 3 math questions that involve problem solving.
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Curated OER

Compare Length and Height

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this comparing length and height word problem worksheet, students compare drawings of objects visually to determine which is longer, longest, shorter, and shortest and make a chart to solve logical reasoning problems. Students solve...
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Curated OER

Scientific Notation and Metric Prefixes

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this physics worksheet, students complete 5 sets of unit conversion problems. They express exponential expressions to expanded form and vice versa.
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Curated OER

Quadrilateral Investigation

For Teachers 4th - 5th
A good classroom tool is always great to have around. This tool provides learners with an opportunity to view and investigate the properties of quadrilaterals. Each slide contains images of a square as it is dissected into various...
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Curated OER

I Have A Friend Who

For Students 8th - 9th
In this friend instructional activity, students use logic and reasoning to determine the characteristics of a person.  This one-page instructional activity contains 1 problem.  The answer is provided.
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Curated OER

Angles and Parallel Lines

For Students 9th - 10th
In this geometry learning exercise, students identify the different angles formed by cut parallel lines. They name the angles and find the measures of each. There are 24 questions.
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Center for Mathematics and Technology

Whole Numbers: Using an Area Model to Explain Multiplication

For Teachers 3rd - 4th Standards
There are many ways to work through a multiplication problem. Using an area model, kids complete several worksheets with different types of multiplication problems, including multiplying by ten, and explain how the new strategies differ...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Similar Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 11th Standards
Proving triangles are similar is often an exercise in applying one of the many theorems young geometers memorize, like the AA similarity criteria. But proving that the criteria themselves are valid from basic principles is a great...
Activity
Noyce Foundation

The Wheel Shop

For Students K - 12th Standards
Teach solving for unknowns through a problem-solving approach. The grouping of five lessons progresses from finding an unknown through simple reasoning to solving simultaneous equations involving three and four variables. Each lesson...
Activity
Noyce Foundation

Double Down

For Students K - 12th Standards
Double the dog ears, double the fun. Five problems provide increasing challenges with non-linear growth. Topics include dog ears, family trees and population data, and geometric patterns.  
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Noyce Foundation

Cut It Out

For Students K - 12th Standards
Explore the mathematics of the paper snowflake! During the five lessons progressing in complexity from K through 12, pupils use spatial geometry to make predictions. Scholars consider a folded piece of paper with shapes cut out....
Activity
Noyce Foundation

Perfect Pair

For Students K - 12th Standards
What makes number pairs perfect? The resource provides five problems regarding perfect pairs of numbers, the definition of which changes in complexity with each task. Solutions require pupils to apply number sense and operations, as well...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Comparing Rational and Irrational Number

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Algebra learners must know how to use rational numbers to approximate irrationals. This resource asks participants to decide which number is larger without using a calculator. It makes a great exercise to use as a five-minute transition...
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Curated OER

Download and Analyze

For Teachers 3rd - 9th
Students download information from a NASA website into a database. They transfer it to a spreadsheet by completing the information and analyze the information. They determine temperature averages, mode, and graph the results. They write...
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Curated OER

The Meaning of the Puzzles

For Students 11th
In this logical and creative reasoning worksheet, student solve 20 'wacky' words puzzles. Each puzzle contains a mathematical equation that can be translated into a 'wacky' word. An answer key is provided.
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Curated OER

Problem Solving: Use Logical Reasoning challenge

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this sorting activity, students use logical reasoning to identify a sorting rule for each set of two pictures and draw a third item that belongs in each group. Students draw four pictures.
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Curated OER

Fill It Up

For Students 3rd
In this filling in a chart worksheet, 3rd graders write a specific number in 15 boxes that fits the rule for each column and row. Students can use any number only once.
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Curated OER

Find the Fake

For Students 3rd
In this division problems worksheet, 3rd graders look at 7 rows of division problems and determine which one of the four on each row does not belong with the other three. Students circle their answers.
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Curated OER

Use the Clues

For Students 2nd
In this reasoning instructional activity, 2nd graders, after looking over the example, read 3 clues 3 times to find the 3 numbers that make each sum in 3 boxes.
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Curated OER

Fashion Sense and Dollar Wise

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students work in groups to show understanding of the relationship between fractions, decimals, percentages, and the application of ratios and proportions. In this decimals, fractions, and percents lesson, students use real life consumer...
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Curated OER

Fashion Sense and Dollar Wise

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students find the cost of an outfit. In this percentages lesson plan, students look at ads, pick out an outfit, and find the sale price. They create a commercial and complete 4 included worksheets.