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Compound Word Games

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students build compound words out of two separate words using a variety of activities. In this compound word lesson plan, students practice building compound words using word cards. These word cards can be used in a variety of ways to...
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Yut, a Traditional Korean Game

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners play a Parcheesi type game. They explore a new culture, to compare and contrast likenesses and differences in American and Korean families and leisure time and to experience a traditional Korean game. They identify where...
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Judaism- Hanukah- Dreidel Pattern

For Students 4th - 6th
In this dreidel pattern worksheet, students create their own dreidels by following the instructions provided with the pattern.
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Anthony's Allowance

For Students 5th - 6th
In this problem solving learning exercise, students read one problem about a boy who saves a specified amount of money each day. Students identify the pattern and answer the questions.
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Number Chart and Number Line

For Teachers 1st
First graders research strategies for identifying numbers through 100. In this number recognition lesson, 1st graders make games, create puzzles,and fill in missing numbers to practice number identification.
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Modeling in Algebra

For Students 8th
In this modeling in algebra activity, 8th graders solve ten different types of algebra problems, including 5 word problems. They first complete each table, describe the pattern used, and determine the 20th and nth term for each. Students...
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Shape Hunt

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students explore two-dimensional and solid shapes. In this shapes and patterns geometry lesson, students work with a partner to create identifiable objects using tangrams. Students describe the attributes of their shape and their partner...
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3rd grade math review

For Teachers 3rd
In this math review instructional activity, 3rd graders answer multiple choice questions about patterns, addition, least to greatest, and more. Students complete 20 questions.
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Cat in the Hat Math Problems

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Cat in the Hat themed, math worksheet, students will determine the answer to nine different word problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and pattern recognition skills.
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Volume of Compound Figures

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use patterns, models and relationships to solve equations.  In this equations lesson plan, 5th graders define vocabulary for equations and complete worksheets explaining variables and solving problems.
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Bee a Good Reader

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Being able to distinguish between the sounds for short vowel e and long vowel e is an important skill. Young readers are introduced to the /ee/ vowel pattern that makes the long vowel sound. They practice reading and identifying a...
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Verb Patterns Pellmanism Game

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students arrange verb pattern cards to find words with similar endings or patterns such as ing, or the infinitive form.In this verb form lesson, students play a concentration game to find verbs with the same verb pattern. An extension...
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Challenge Your Middle Schoolers with Mathematical Strategy Games!

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Help learners develop the ability to think logically and mathematically, in a really fun and engaging way.
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20th Century Music: Jazz

For Teachers 9th - 12th
A 67-page packet provides instructors with a complete course in the history of Jazz. Lessons look at the roots of jazz in early 20th century African American communities in the southern United States and continues to the New Orleans...
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Math Center Labels

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
From counters and calculators to pattern blocks and Unifix cubes, this collection of printable labels has exactly what you need to bring some organization to your elementary math class.
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Geometric Fractals and the Chaos Game

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students define fractals and patterns. They explore how a seemingly random process can result in a pattern. Students practice probability and fractions skills by playing the chaos game online.
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Theater Game: "The Good, the Bad, and the Bountiful"

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars play a game to demonstrate the detrimental effects of an algal bloom on the environment. In this microorganism instructional activity, students discuss microbes and algae. They dramatize the effects of an algal bloom using...
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Recycling Game ABC's and Sorting

For Teachers K - 1st
Students participate in an ABC game based on recycling. In this recycling lesson, students sort objects into bins based on the first letter of each object. Students discuss the community and how to improve recycling.
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Galaxies Galore, Games and More

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students practice skills used in scientific investigation while studying the three main types of galaxies. Students identify Earth as part of Milky Way galaxy, the parts of galaxies, and the types of galaxies, as well as classify...
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Games

For Students 3rd - 6th
For this worksheet, students identify size and shapes if different circles. They identify the circles as sets of four using a specific pattern.
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Mysterious Plot Problems

For Teachers 5th - 6th Standards
Your readers explore plot patterns in mysteries by identifying problems first in Two-Minute Mysteries by Donald J. Sobol and then in  The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin. To gain access to the worksheets, graphic organizers and...
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BASE-ic Space Travel

For Teachers 4th - 5th
For this 3-day place-value lesson, upper-elementary kids investigate the base 5 and base 2 systems as an introduction to exponents and powers. They create a pocket chart to help ground their understanding of bases, exponents, and powers,...
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Using Pattern Blocks and Fractions

For Teachers 6th - 9th
The lesson plan includes scaffolding with the use of a teacher assistant and peer tutoring. The activity has good intentions and the set up for instruction is well thought out. However, there is not enough information in this activity to...
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Finding Addition Patterns

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students practice finding the sums of two-one digit numbers. In this addition lesson plan, students also record facts onto an addition chart.