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West Contra Costa Unified School District

Adding by finding 10's

For Teachers 1st - 2nd Standards
Count with ten frames in a first grade addition lesson. Kids determine how to identify numbers on a number line, as well as with ten frames, and complete ten frames to show their answers in several addition problems.
Assessment
Bowland

Rods and Triangles

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Scholars explore triangles with rods of different lengths. Using rods of 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 cm class members build as many different types of triangles as they can. They also describe properties of these triangles and determine...
Interactive
NFL

Super Bowl: History and Anthology

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
The educational opportunities are overwhelming with this (almost) complete anthology and history of every Super Bowl since 1968. Excite your football enthusiasts with information that can be used to create cross-curricular...
Interactive
McGraw Hill

Stellar Parallax Interactive

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
How are scientists able to measure distances between stellar bodies? Turns out it's not very easy! Learners explore the process of trigonometric parallax as the method of determining these distances. They experience the same challenges...
Lesson Plan
K20 LEARN

Comparing Numbers And Fruit—More Or Less: Comparing Numbers

For Teachers 1st Standards
A discussion begins a lesson on comparing numbers. Pupils explain how they can show a number, then visit math centers to explore number-making tools. A story read-aloud of More or Less by Stuart Murphy identifies language for...
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Curated OER

Math: Are They the Same - or Knot?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discover the equivalence between knots and math through a manipulative exploration. In pairs, they select three sets of identical knots and change their forms without breaking the knots apart. Students pass them along to the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Manipulating Multi-step Equations (Grade 8)

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders solve multi-step equations.  In this Algebra I lesson, watch a video on solving equations with variables on both sides of the equal sign.  Students visit an Internet site to solve simple equations through the use...
Worksheet
Fuel the Brain

Joining by Tens

For Students 3rd - 5th
Used as a warm-up or exit ticket, your class will enjoy solving problems about dinosaurs and blocks. Adding 10 to any number may be tricky, so allow your learners to use manipulatives or draw on the instructional activity itself!
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Curated OER

Rice and More Rice

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore problem solving strategies for mathematical estimation. In this math problem solving lesson, 5th graders predict how many grains of rice are in a jar, practice establishing and looking for patterns in...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Logic- Always and Sometimes

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders investigate logical reasoning. In this math vocabulary lesson, 2nd graders explore the words: always and sometimes while evaluating story problems. Students create images on KidPix to illustrate their understanding of the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What Makes Ten

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students investigate the concept of ten and how it is part of the real number system. They find the quantity of ten using as many combinations as possible. They can count using manipulatives, write on paper, or by doing mental math.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Math 212: Vectors

For Students Higher Ed
In this vector activity, students find the coordinates of a midpoint, compute the position of vectors, and write a vector equation. This two-page activity contains four problems.
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Curated OER

Blueberries for Sal

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students read the book "Blueberries for Sal" and complete various computation math activities with blueberries. In this computation lesson, students complete number sentences, play guessing games, and solve story problems using...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Math 32 Worksheet: Quadratic Equations

For Students 9th - 12th
For this quadratic equations worksheet, students solve 12 short-answer problems.  Students find real and irrational solutions to given functions.  Students raise irrational numbers to irrational powers.
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Curated OER

Two Digit Addition with Regrouping

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students explore the concept of "regrouping." In this 2-digit addition with regrouping lesson, students create visual representations of combinations that equal ten using a tens frame. Students use manipulatives to represent the tens...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Beary Times

For Students 2nd
Review the concept of repeated addition using this resource. Learners use manipulatives to practice multiplication skills. Your class will love this quick and easy math exploration.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Compare Two Numbers: How Many Times More Than...?

For Teachers 3rd
Explore the concept of "how many times" where the word "times" is defined. Learners will determine the product and quotient in a word problem. Then use manipulatives to solve the problem. Finally, they will write in their math journals...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Area and Perimeter of Rectangles

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Discover the difference between area and perimeter. Learners are grouped in twos and threes and each group has one advanced/gifted learner to serve as the peer helper. They receive manipulatives to help them determine the area and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Math: a World of Symmetry

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students expand their knowledge of quadrilaterals and identify basic symmetrical forms. Over three weeks, they explore the math, application, and discussion of symmetry. After conducting Internet research, students create symmetrical...
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Curated OER

Coordinate Plane Transformations

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Geometric transformations are explored by high schoolers. They will create a set of instructions for plotting coordinates representing an original transformation of a real-world figure. These instructions are shared with middle...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Problem Solving - Adding Whole Numbers

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In order to practice problem-solving skills, pupils work through a series of word problems. They each determine an answer and then share their thinking process with the class. This instructional activity demonstrates that there may be...
Worksheet
Fuel the Brain

How Much Did They Spend?

For Students 1st - 4th
Young learners do basic addition (with numbers between 50 and 323), to solve two short word problems. This is a great activity to start the day, or consider using this as a type of summative assessment. 
Worksheet
Curated OER

Counting by Groups of Ten, Number Line

For Students 1st - 3rd
Have your youngsters test out their abilities using a number line. Students will add to the number line by increments of ten until the solution is found!
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Meba Math (K-1)

For Teachers K - 1st
Students work with counters and math mats to demonstrate number concepts. In this number concept lesson, students use cubes and configuration cards to show more or less than given numbers.

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