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Coal Supply and Demand

For Teachers 5th - 10th
A hands-on simulation perfect for an economics lesson, young learners investigate the availability of different sources of natural energy (coal, natural gas, oil, solar, and nuclear) and how this availability affects their cost....
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Minutes and Hours

For Teachers 1st
In this mathematics worksheet, 1st graders identify about how long it takes to do each task illustrated. Then they do three things that take minutes to complete and three things that take hours to complete.
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Fractions Everyday

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Pupils investigate fractions through interactive videos and hands-on activities and class made models.
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PSTV

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Learners figure the amount of programs can fit into a certain time frame. The use of problem solving allows for the student to examine how things can occupy time. They measure the time frame for one program then use that amount to...
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Taking In The Heat

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discover that different textured materials can absorb more heat than others. Students work with thermometers, clocks, and graphs.
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Beautiful Bugs

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students investigate the life cycle of ants, ladybugs, and butterflies. They list the four stages of the butterfly life cycle, define symmetry and observe how ants make homes in dirt.
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Teddy Bears Everywhere

For Teachers K - 4th
Students explore the history of teddy bears. In this comprehension lesson, students bring a bear of their own to compare and contrast with their classmates. Students read book and discuss the events and draw pictures of the scenes.
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Rounding Decimals

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore rounding a price given in dollar and cents to the nearest dollar. In this math lesson plan, 4th graders discover how to round to the nearest dollar. Additionally, students practice rounding money for objects that...
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Shapes

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students practice identifying spheres, triangles, and rectangles and the difference between plane shapes and space shapes. They identify shapes in the classroom and complete activity sheets.
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Show Me the Way To Go Home

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students place a pencil perpendicular to the ground and trace its shadow between 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM. They measure the length of the shadow, periodically over several hours, in either English or Metric units. Using the data, they find...
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Portable Sundial

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners work together to identify the accuracy of sundials. They track the position of the sun and create a shadow plot. They discover the difference between real time and clock time.
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Shapes

For Teachers K
Students review basic shapes, such as circles, squares, triangles, and rectangles, find objects in those shapes in classroom, watch Clifford's Fun with Shapes video, practice reproducing four shapes, and rotate through four classroom...
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Weights in Pounds

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders define "pound," estimate and compare weights, and classify objects as weighing more or less than a pound.
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Fact Families

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore fact families. They solve simple math problems. Students determine which mathematical property is used to solve the given problem. They are given five minutes to complete as many mathematical facts as possible.
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Gazillions!

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders determine the total value of a collection of coins. They convert money and make money exchanges. Students create and solve money-story problems. They demonstrate the ability to summarize conversations and discussions.
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Modular Arithmetic on the Planet of the Eights

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore modular arithmetic involving base eight. They participate in an activity where society functions around the numbers one through eight. Students explain how life will operate with only these numbers.
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Seein' Double, Seein' Double

For Teachers K - 2nd
By using the Internet, hands-on activities, video, and cooperative learning, pupils look into the conditions in which light casts shadows on objects. The lesson includes fabulous hands-on activities, art projects, worksheets, and reource...
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Seasoning the School Year

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners observe the changes a class tree goes through as the seasons change and record observations in journals. They investigate changes in the weather, changes in the length of the day, and how that affects people. They create...
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Nearpod: Telling Time to the Nearest Five Minutes

For Teachers 1st - 2nd Standards
In this lesson plan on telling time to the nearest five minutes, young scholars explore analog and digital clocks by learning key vocabulary and exploring how they are the same and how they are different.
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Nearpod: Telling Time to the Half Hour

For Teachers 1st Standards
In this lesson on telling time to the half-hour, 1st graders explore analog and digital clocks by learning key vocabulary and exploring how they are the same and how they are different.
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Nearpod: Telling Time to the Hour

For Teachers 1st Standards
In this lesson on telling time to the hour, 1st graders explore analog and digital clocks by learning key vocabulary and exploring how they are the same and how they are different.
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Scholastic: Max's Math Adventures: The Snowball

For Teachers 2nd - 4th Standards
Join Max and Ruthie on a snow day math adventure and see how many things can happen in just one day. Teachers will like this lesson's approach to experiencing and telling time. Use the teacher's guide, activity sheet, and extra...
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Alex: Telling Time to the Hour

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This activity helps children make a connection between the digital and analog clock. In general, the number system is based on units of ten which can sometimes make it difficult for children to realize that time is based on cycles of...
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Nearpod: Exploring Time to the Nearest Minute

For Teachers 3rd
In this lesson plan, 3rd graders will explore time to the nearest minute by learning key vocabulary, practicing telling time on different clocks, and analyzing real-world applications.