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Illustrative Mathematics

Dividing by One-Half

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Understanding when to divide by two or one-half can be confusing. Here is an activity that gives four different scenarios. It is up to your number crunchers to decide if they divide by two or one-half. The easiest way to approach the...
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Novelinks

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer: Concept Analysis

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Ready yourself for The Adventures of Tom Sawyer with this analysis of the novel. Included here is a summary of the plot, a list of themes, notes on vocabulary and other issues, a brief analysis of plot elements, and project ideas...
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Carl's Corner

Consonant Digraphs Junior Jeopardy

For Teachers K - 3rd
Games are great for reinforcing key skill sets and providing fun practice. Here are two games complete with printable materials and instructions. Children will play consonant digraph Jeopardy and digraph concentration using the same set...
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Computer Science Unplugged

Treasure Hunt—Finite-State Automata

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Introduce your class to the concept of finite-state automata with an activity that asks individuals to try to map their way to Treasure Island by taking different routes though an island chain. Each island has two ship sailing...
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American Museum of Natural History

Microbes Coloring Book and Scavenger Hunt

For Students 6th - 12th
Coloring pages showcase microbes—bacteria, viruses, and protists. Scholars have the option to download a coloring book and scavenger hunt or color the page directly on the computer. Three paragraphs describe each microbe. 
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Curated OER

Valentine Handprint Poem

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students make a handprint underneath a Valentine poem to give to their parents. In this Valentine poem lesson plan, students also glue conversation hearts around the edge of the page for a border.
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Scholastic

Scholastic Math Maven's Mysteries: The Mystery of Pirate Ringold's Lost Treasure

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
In this Math Maven mystery, read the legend of Pirate Ringold and his treasure and help Frieda Finditall figure out how much gold there is left to find on this old ship. Your knowledge about addition and subtraction with fractions will...
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Read Works

Read Works: Saints, Snakes & Pirates

For Teachers 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This ReadWorks passage provides a brief biography of St. Patrick, the man credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland. A questions sheet is available to help students build skills in reading...
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Other

History Miami: History Mysteries: Student Activity Booklet [Pdf]

For Students 4th - 8th
A 20-page museum activity book on the history of South Florida. Many of the learning activities can be done on their own, as student reading materials are included in the booklet. Topics covered include the first native peoples, the days...
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Read Works

Read Works: Saints, Snakes & Pirates

For Students 7th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the life of St. Patrick and the holiday held in his honor. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Curated OER

Cbc.ca: The Search for the Northwest Passage : Frobisher's First Voyage

For Students 3rd - 8th
Martin Froblisher of England dreamt of finding the passage that would lead to China's riches! His early life as a pirate and rogue is profiled as is his first voyage to the New Lands. His first view of the Inuit led him to believe he had...
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Early Trade With China: The China Trade 1830 1860 [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
In the years following the American Revolution, speed was the most important consideration for any ship even if it came at the expense of cargo space. Sailing ships tended to be small and swift so that they could outrun and outmaneuver...
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Read Works

Read Works: The Treasure Map

For Teachers K
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a little boy who goes on a treasure hunt through the park. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works

Read Works: Lost Treasure

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about Captain Redbeard who tries to follow a map to hidden treasure but runs into some problems along the way. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading...
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Other

Seton Hall University: Series and Convergence

For Students 9th - 10th
This fantastic resource addresses many aspects of series and convergence. Uses interesting and helpful examples. Provides the option to follow links to proofs and answers to exercises. Also discusses Zeno's paradox of Achilles and the...
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Other

Seton Hall University: Riemann Integral

For Students 9th - 10th
On-line tutorial explaining the Riemann Integral. Gives good diagrams, charts, and examples.

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