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Properties of Lines - Parallel and Perpendicular
Sixth graders identify parallel and perpendicular lines in the alphabet. In this line properties lesson, 6th graders use the letters of the alphabet to show parallel and perpendicular lines. Students open a Geogrid Mat on the computer...
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Explore the Transformations of Linear and Absolute Value Functions Using Graphing Utilities
Pupils explore the concept of transformations. For this transformation instructional activity, students use an applet that is an interactive absolute value graph applet. Pupils manipulate the applet to examine the change in the...
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Bubble Gum Chemistry
Young scholars explore the concept of graphing data. In this graphing data lesson, students determine the percentage of sugar in bubble gum. Young scholars graph type of gum vs. sugar percentage. Students create a table of their data.
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Symmetry: Theory, Reality and Art!
Students explore the concept of geometric symmetry. For this geometric symmetry lesson, students walk around their school and take pictures of objects that demonstrate symmetry. Students use Microsoft Paint to draw the lines of symmetry...
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Polygons All Around Us!
Students explore the concept of polygon properties. In this polygon properties instructional activity, students draw polygons with different numbers of sides such as pentagons, octagons, hexagons, etc. Students identify different...
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ABC's of Banking
Students explore the concept of managing money. In this managing money lesson, students discuss how to write checks and keep an accurate check registry. Students discuss the importance and uses of debit cards and deposit forms.
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Is It a Triangle?
Young scholars explore the concept of triangle inequalities. In this triangle inequality lesson, students cut spaghetti noodles into given lengths. Young scholars use the noodles to complete a worksheet about triangle inequalities. ...
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It's a Party! Solving Multi-step Equations
Students explore the concept of multi-step equations. In the multi-step equation lesson, students solve equations by the 'party method'. Students make a flip book that shows the steps in solving multi-step equations.
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Factoring by Mack
Learners explore the concept of factoring trinomials. In this factoring trinomials instructional activity, students use the Mack Method to factor trinomials. Learners watch a video on how to factor a trinomial with a coefficient of 1...
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Trapezoids: What's Equal or Right About Them?
Pupils explore the concept of trapezoids. In this trapezoids instructional activity, young scholars identify legs and bases of a trapezoid. Pupils discuss the similarities and differences between isosceles trapezoids and right...
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Calc-You-Late Magnitudes
First graders are introduced and practice using a calculator. Individually, they enter and complete simple addition and subtraction problems. After the answer is displayed, they identify the place value for ones, tens, and hundreds...
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USING MICROSOFT, POWERPOINT, WORD, EXCEL AND THE INTERNET TO CREATE A PRESENTATION
Explore the basic PowerPoint commands and options. They research information (including the WWW) related to an approved topic for presentation development. They create a presentation defined by specific criteria. They document research...
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Straight Line Motion
Students examine gravity, mass, and friction. In this speed and motion instructional activity, students investigate how straight line motion is impacted by gravity, mass, and fiction as they participate in a hands-on activity.
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Coordinate Geometry
Where do the coordinates lead? As children brainstorm ways to find the location of different buildings, they learn about coordinate points and how to use them to locate areas on a grid or map. They practice using ordered pairs by playing...
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Heads, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes
The identification of various parts of the human body is the focus of this biology lesson. Young scientists sing the song "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes," and trace the human body onto butcher paper. Additionally, they label the parts...
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CELEBRATE!
Strengthen research skills by reviewing the months of the year and the holidays celebrated during those months. Learners draw and label a timeline for the months and label each holiday. They work in groups to research the holidays, and...
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Super Hero High
Learners define the characteristics of a hero by creating their own fictional superhero. In this film making lesson, students write the background of a superhero character and storyboard scenes from a movie they would like to make....
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The Solar System
Learners explore the Solar System. In this cross-curriculum space instructional activity, students identify the planets, name them in order according to distance from the sun, and describe major characteristics of each planet. Learners...
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We Can Dig It!
Third graders understand the process by which fossils and rocks are excavated. In this fossil and rock lesson, 3rd graders explore the job of the paleontologist in a podcast.
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How Light Travels
Learners conduct an experiment. In this light lesson, students work in groups to see how light travels in a straight line and how light reflects.
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A Rockin' Investigation
Young scientists identify the rock cycle. For this earth science activity, students participate in web-based research to understand how sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks form. As a follow-up, they collect various rocks and...
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Plants, Soil and Nutrients
Young scholars conduct an experiment. They review how to use the scientific method to conduct an experiment with white carnations and food coloring. They create a hypothesis and test it to better understand how plants get nutrients,...
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Inner and Outer Planets
Learners explore the solar system. In this planets lesson, students learn about the other planets in the solar system. They watch a video clip from National Geographic on the solar system, compare and contrast the planets and create a...
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Nutrition Decision
Students act as decision makers and research and determine the nutritional needs of young children, teenagers, and adults. They compile their findings in a nutrition portfolio. Class groups assume the role of hospital dietician and plan...