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Perimeter and Area
Fifth graders identify the area and perimeter of a rectangle. In this perimeter lesson, 5th graders use geoboards and rubber bands to construct various rectangles. Students use the formula to calculate area and perimeter of the...
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Investigating Volume
Students investigate the components of volume and use appropriate units and procedures to calculate the volume of several household boxes.
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Solving Problems - Writing Equations
In this solving problems worksheet, students read short word statements, translate them into an algebraic equation, and solve the problem. Twelve problems are listed on this one-page worksheet.
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What's the Area?
Fifth graders use area to calculate the cost for new flooring. They find the area of a square or rectangle. Calculating Area problems and worksheet are attached.
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Perimeter and Circumference
Students consider perimeter and circumference. In this lesson on perimeter, students will determine relationships between perimeter and circumference using real life examples.
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Extra Practice 10: Applications and Problem Solving
In this problem solving worksheet, students read short statements, translate them to algebraic equations, and then solve for the unknown. Students use integer rules to solve equations. There are 12 problems on this two-page worksheet.
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Cause and effect Relationship
Young scholars examine folk’s tales for Cause and Effect. For this literature lesson, students read "The Origin of Fire" and "The Origin of Medicine” and look for cause and effect. They use a TI Navigator to write down their findings.
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What Goes Around
Fourth graders investigate the relationships between the area and perimeters of squares and rectangles. They calculate the perimeter of rectangles and squares using a formula. Students investigate the relationship between the perimeter...
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Mental Math: Fraction and Decimal Equivalents
In this fraction and decimal equivalents practice learning exercise, learners sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems that require them to use mental math.
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How Much Do I Need to Buy?
In this perimeter instructional activity, students solve five problems in which they calculate how much floor molding they need to buy for a living room. Students use the provided grid to draw the plan.
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Seventeen Math Regents Exam Pythagorean Theorem Questions
In this Pythagorean Theorem worksheet, students solve seventeen Math Regents Exam questions using the Pythagorean Theorem. The solutions are provided.
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Reflections
Fifth graders create a reflection of a poygon using a Mira. They discover that a line connecting a vertiex of a polygon and the corresponding vertex of its reflection is perpendicular to the line of reflection. Students create a glide...
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Surface Area
Seventh graders explore surface area. They study the difference between two and three-dimensional objects. The teacher leads a discussion about finding the surface area of different size cubes. In pairs, 7th graders use graph paper to...
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My Science Box
Students investigate snails and their physical and behavioral characteristics. For this investigative lesson students create a pie chart to show the results of their findings.
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Least Squares Fit Line
Pupils estimate the least squares fit line for a set of data. They understand error involved in least square fit lines. They solve application problems using least square fit lines.
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Ratio and Proportion: Write and Interpret
In this ratio and proportion worksheet, students explore example problems. Afterwards, they read story problems and use ratios and proportions to find the solution. This three-page worksheet contains six multi-step problems,
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Clam Anatomy
Students are introduced to the anatomy of the inside and outside of a clam before dissecting the animal. During the dissection, they label and identify the function of each part they see including the outside of the clam. They complete...
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How Big Is Your House?
Students create a scale drawing of their own homes. They use geometric formulas to find the area of each room and the total area of the home.
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Classification for Beginners
Learners explore the process of classification. In this rock classification lesson, students conduct a scientific investigation that requires them to follow the provided steps to classify rocks.
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Surface Area of Cubes and Rectangular Prisms
Eighth graders calculate surface area of 3-D shapes. In this geometry lesson plan, 8th graders analyze cubes and prisms by finding their area and surface area. They compare the data of these two shapes.
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Using Proper Tools to Solve Problems-Pre Test
In this using proper tools worksheet, students answer a set of 10 multiple choice questions. Students may click on a link to see answers and may print worksheet out.
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Using Proper Tools to Solve Problems I
In this tools for problem solving worksheet, students complete a set of 10 multiple choice questions. Worksheet is labeled as a "post test." Answer link provided.
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Ratio and Proportion
Students investigate ratio and proportion. In this middle school mathematics lesson plan, students write ratios and find equal ratios. Students use ratio and proportion to distinguish between healthy and unhealthy body...