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Chance (Probability) Operations in Dance Composition -

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate modern-dance choreographer Merce Cunningham's historically significant contribution to dance-making history. Specifically, 8th graders explore and practice Merce Cunningham's choreographic use of chance...
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Fun Creative Activities that Teach Math

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners have fun with math. In this math skills lesson, students collaborate to solve the problems presented in this interactive lesson. The problems pertain to geometry, measurement, probability, number sense, and algebra.
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Using Parentheses With Computation

For Students 4th
In this computations worksheet, 4th graders solve 7 written expressions utilizing the mathematical strategy of solving what is in parentheses first and then completing the rest of the expression.
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Clock Arithmetic and Cryptography

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students perform basic operations in modular (clock) arithmetic. Students encode and decode messages using shift and affine ciphers. Students apply their multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction skills.
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Coup-Operation in Pakistan

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students, using a New York Times Article as a springboard for discussion, investigate the 1999 military coup in Pakistan. They generate further questions and research their answers.
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Commutative, Associative, and Distributive Properties

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of the associative, commutative, and distributive properties. In the associative, commutative, and distributive properties lesson, students discuss real world examples of each property. Students demonstrate...
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Estimate Quotients and Check Division With Multiplication

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore how to estimate quotients and check their division with multiplication. They practice rounding the divisor and the dividend. Students compare the estimate to the exact answer and determine if it is reasonable.
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Commutative Property and Associative Property

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students observe and complete various math problems involving the commutative and associative properties of multiplication. They observe the teacher solve examples of each property, and complete two worksheets.
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Help! There Are Too Many Dogs and Cats and Not Enough Homes!

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students discuss the importance of spaying and neutering pets. In this animal care instructional activity, students create a make believe animal shelter. They discuss what happens to animals in the shelter and if no one wants to take...
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Water Usage and Conservation

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars investigate water usage at school and at home. They use graphs and tables to evaluate water usage. Students describe possible water conservation measures. They use graphs and tables to relate data as part of a written report.
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Business Practices and Competition

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the costs and benefits of large corporations and monopoly industries. Using the internet, they discover how businesses use different types of exploitation to maximize their profits. They read two articles about plants...
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Operation Iraqi freedom

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explain the term "public agenda' and identify the characteristics and components of the media. They read newspapers, watch and listen to newscasts to determine the media's position on the war in Iraq.
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Sheltering and Caring for Animals

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students learn about animal shelters and adoption agencies. In this animal care lesson, students watch a video about the ASPCA and discuss what an animal shelter is, how it operates and what services it provides animals and the...
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Jack and the Beanstalk Estimation

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students use estimation and pencil-paper calculations to help Jack and his mother solve a variety of life problems. They solve problems using various math operations, i.e., addition, subtraction, and measurement.
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Introduction to Estimation and Making Arrays

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students explore the concept of estimating and organizing a group of objects into an array to count the exact number of items. They create their own arrays and practice elements of estimation.
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Eigenvalues, Eigenvectors, and Diagonalization

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students determine eigenvectors and eigenvalues for a matrix. Students diagonalize a matrix. Similar matrices are defined. Determinant formula is given for an degree n polynomial.
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Basic Matrix Algebra

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Pupils perform basic matrices operations. In this algebra lesson, students add, subtract, multiply and divide matrices. They solve system of equations using matrices.
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What And Where is Puerto Rico?: History of Puerto Rico

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students study the history of Puerto Rico. They define what a commonwealth is and how Puerto Rico became a commonwealth of the United States. They research websites for history of Puerto Rico and how it operates today. They complete...
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Current Issues Lesson 3: Immigration Enforcement Raids

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the purpose of immigration enforcement raids. In this current events lesson, students read "Immigration Enforcement Raids" and participate in an activity that requires them to deem the ICE practices as effective or...
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Exponents And Monomials

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students practice different skills of mathematics used when working with exponents. The lesson has examples that can be used during direct instruction. They complete an exercise on a worksheet before advancing to a new standard.
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What are Numbers?: Learning to Add

For Teachers K - 1st
Students identify numbers from 0-20. They show quantities to 20. Students work in small groups and take pictures of items demonstrating the numbers that they have beeen taught. They form the number shape using their bodies and take...
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World War Two Crossword

For Students 7th - 12th
In this World War II crossword puzzle worksheet, students use the 11 clues to identify the correct words and names that will solve the crossword puzzle.
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Elapsed Time Two

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students study how to calculate elapsed time. In this elapsed time lesson, they determine how to calculate the ending time of an event when they are given the starting time and the elapsed time. They participate in direct instruction,...
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Place Value: A Place for Apples

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore number values by completing math worksheets. In this place value lesson, 2nd graders identify the use of decimals in numbers and read a book about math called Apple Pigs. Students create number charts based on the...