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The Very Busy Spider-Pattern

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Young scholars explore two- and three-dimensional shapes.  In this very busy spider lesson, students read the story and then create a spider web pattern of their own. The webs must use a symmetrical pattern.  Additional...
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Captain Invincible and the Space Shapes

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners identify geometric solids. In this geometric shapes lesson, students listen to the teacher read Captain Invincible and the Space Shapes  by Stuart J. Murphy. Learners then visit a web site where they identify types of...
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Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students solve problems using the Pythagorean Theorem. In this geometry lesson,students identify the right angle, hypotenuse and legs of a right triangle. They find the missing sides using the ratios of the Pythagorean theorem.
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The Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders relate the Pythagorean theorem to the real world. In this algebra lesson plan, 7th graders identify important properties of the Pythagorean theorem and use it to solve word problems. They create a step by step plan...
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Problem Solving Using Pattern Blocks

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students use pattern blocks to create a figure that is described to them and establish a pattern based on the description of the geometric figure. In this pattern blocks lesson plan, students fill out shape and fraction worksheets.
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Numeracy Lesson Plans

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Students complete a series of lesson plans dealing with numbers, counting, and ordering. For this numbers lesson plan, students identify numbers, identify number patterns, count forwards and backwards, and more.
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U Boat Hunt

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students recognize patterns and sequences in numbers. In this geometry instructional activity, students create rules to define the sequences and patterns they obsere. They translate coded messages as they dicuss navigational terms.
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Three for the Money: The Degree/Diameter Problem

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students explore the concept of vertex-edge graphs.  In this vertex-edge graphs lesson, students try to construct a graph with a given diameter, number of vertices, size, and planarity.  Students construct various vertex-edge...
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Inscribed Angles

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Pupils analyze inscribed angles and intercepted arcs and explore the relationships between the two. They investigate the properties of angles, arcs, chords, tangents, and secants to solve problems involving circles.
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More Games on Graphs

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students investigate various games employing graphs as game boards.  In this game theory lesson, students problem solve through the use of graphs.  The lesson is a list of both indoor and outdoor games to...
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Land Reclamation

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students identify the benefits of the process of land reclamation. They discuss examples of reclamation projects, and complete a word puzzle, word find, and energy sentence puzzle.
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Miners

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students complete various activities related to mining and mining safety. They write an energy sentence, complete a word puzzle, cut and glue safety equipment on a mining character, solve a math code word puzzle, and complete a maze...
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Let's Play Scrabble!

For Teachers 3rd - 12th Standards
What do Alfred Mosher Butts, James Brunot, and Jack Straus have in common? They were all instrumental in the development of Scrabble. Class members will discover these facts and many more as they conduct a WebQuest to gather, organize,...
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What is Coal?

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students receive instruction to answer the question "What is coal?". They then participate in several puzzles and problems to explore the subject of coal. They solve addition and subtraction problems and match letters with the letter...
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Honey ! I Blew Up The Bee!

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders complete a variety of bee-themed activities. They consider the importance of honeybees in food production, conduct Internet research, prepare foods using honey, complete puzzles and compile a portfolio of their work.
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Back To School Crossword

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this reading worksheet, students analyze 10 words which pertain to Back to school time. Students read clues and fit the words in the crossword puzzle.
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Kincaid Creatures

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Young scholars brainstorm a list of nocturnal and diurnal wild animals they see in their community and discuss how the animals would be different if they were living during the Ice Age. Using a handout, they discover how archeologists...
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Jo's Table

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students continue a sequential pattern using a partially filled in table and simple addition exercise. They use problem solving strategies such as guess and check, make a table, look for patterns. They discuss their finding with the class.
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Ima's Dream

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners compile a list of items on which a person can spend money, categorize a list of items based upon similarities, and solve mathematical problems based upon given scenarios.
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Asian Americans: Where Do They Come From?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students identify 15 places (14 countries plus Hawaii) from which large populations of Asian Americans originate. They create a graph to help themselves visualize the places from which large populations of Asian Americans originate. Then...
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Mathematical Proofs

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the nature of mathematical proofs and mathematical inquiry. They complete the activity "Using the Pythagorean Theorem". They read selected articles and participate in class discussions.
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Geo Jammin' By DeSign - Day 2, Lesson 9: Bringing It To A Fine Gloss-ary

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students create a glossary of geometric terms while exploring tangram manipulatives.
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The Lady's Age

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use a game to establish the context of solving problems in a systematic and mathematical fashion. They also solve various types of equations to find reasonable solutions.
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Translation

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders identify and interpret vocabulary terms as they relate to vectors. Students practice translations by creating several tessellations. Students determine the direction and distance using vectors. Students use grid paper to...

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