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Function Tables

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this function tables worksheet, students analyze the number patterns in each of 2 tables. Students determine the patterns and fill in the blanks in the table.
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Patterns in Tables

For Students 5th - 8th
In this patterns in tables practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems that require them to write functions.
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Two for One Box Company

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students draw a net (a two-dimensional pattern that can be formed to make a solid) for making an open top box on grid paper. They cut out the net and fold up each side to form the open box and tape the sides, then find the volume of the...
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Living in Base Ten

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore scientific notation and the structure of the metric system.  In this middle school mathematics lesson plan, students read How Much is a Million? by David M. Schwartz to introduce students to the need for scientific...
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Where's the Math?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders create an original math problem with a detailed solution key relative to their chosen career fields.
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Five Little Monkeys

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students listen to story Five Little Monkeys Jumping On The Bed, and act out subtraction situations.
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One Sun, One Moon

For Teachers 1st
First graders read "Ten Black Dots" by Donald Crews and then create their own counting books focusing on the number 1 (one) and using yellow dots to represent the sun, moon and stars.
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Discovering Growth Patterns

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this statistics worksheet, students examine data on a variety of subjects related to growth patterns and apply the data to 4 different graphs.
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Dividing with Fractions

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Use paper strips or models to relate division problems to division of fraction problems. Since the materials can be broken up, it helps them to show how they can complete repeated subtraction with fractions and not just whole numbers.
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Linear Piecewise Functions

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore the concept of piecewise functions. In this piecewise functions instructional activity, students graph piecewise functions by hand and find the domain and range. Students make tables of values given a piecewise function....
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Fractions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders practice utilizing math skills by examining fractions.  In this number sense instructional activity, 4th graders draw illustrations representing fractions given to them by their teacher.  Students describe...
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Footprints

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Young scholars explore patterns.  In this patterns geometry lesson, students identify and extend patterns including body parts, movement, geometric shapes, noises, and footprints.  Young scholars create and share an original...
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Investigation - Square Numbers and Triangle Numbers

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate growth patterns using blocks. In this square and triangle numbers instructional activity, 5th graders predict sizes of larger triangles and squares based on numerical patterns they observed while building. 
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Polygons: Angles vs. Sides

For Teachers K - 4th
Learners analyze the relationship between the number of sides of a polygon and the sum of its angles. Pattern blocks are utilized to trace the outside of the shapes. They make their own outline of a four-sided polygon from the replica of...
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Creating Rose Windows

For Teachers K - 5th
Students view a multimedia presentation to recognize rose windows and quilting patterns. In this rose window perimeter lesson plan, students design rose window from paper. Students review prior knowledge of lines and how they create shapes.
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Divisibility Rules Using Scientific Calculators

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Young learners apply divisibility rules to determine if a number is a factor of another number. They discuss what numbers are factors of another number and identify patterns using divisibility rules.
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Warm Up to Weaving With the Right Lesson Plans

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Explore the process of creating the fabrics, cloths, blankets, and rugs that warm the chilly months of winter with weaving lesson plans.
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Measuring Lesson Plans and Metric System Conversions

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students may review measurement, and metric system conversions by measuring one another and the world around them.
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Musical Patterns

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars explore the concept of patterning using musical instruments. In this music lesson, students identify several instruments and practice playing patterns with them. Young scholars identify the patterning in a musical piece.
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Patterns In Hexagon Tables

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders construct a rule about the number of sides found in a pattern of hexagons. In this mathematical problem solving lesson, 6th graders observe different hexagon patterns and create a rule about the relationship between the...
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Perplexing Patterns

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders identify and find missing patterns. In this algebra lesson plan, 7th graders investigate numbers and sequences and complete the pattern. They make a chart and discuss similarities and differences.
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The Millikan L'Eggs Experiment

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students discover a pattern to mysterious eggs made by their teacher. In this mass lesson, students must uncover a secret pattern given plastic eggs and a balance. Students find the eggs have been created with a pattern and draw...
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The Legend of the Poinsettia

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students explore the poinsettia and its symbolism as a Christmas flower. Students will listen to a story about the poinsettia and its origins in Mexico and discuss what they know about Mexico. They will discuss the poinsettia's...
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Harry the Dirty Dog

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students investigate the parts of a book by reading a story about a dog.  In this reading comprehension instructional activity, students utilize their memory to place pictures from the book Harry the Dirty Dog in order from start to...