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Meteorology -- Clouds
Fourth graders examine the processes of condensation and evaporation. They identify the three types of clouds and state the weather that is possible with each type of cloud. They ask questions to end the lesson.
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Flower Pigments
Learners experiment with Thin Layer Chromatography to separate pigments found in flower petals.
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IS A BLUE WHALE THE BIGGEST THING THERE IS?
First graders explore measurement in relation to size of objects.
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Health Ball
Second graders participate in a game in which they discover tips for a healthy lifestyle. They discuss that the decisions they make now affect the rest of their lives. They ask any questions they have to end the lesson.
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Fashion Day
Eighth graders practice using basic measurements to solve word problems.They also investigate finding the perimeter of different polygons and define the characteristics to classify the shape as a polygon.
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Life's Big Questions: Where Did Life Come From?
Students explore the life forms that live in the hot springs of Yellowstone. They examine how microscopic creatures can survive in these extreme conditions. Students perform experiments to observe growth samples and demonstrate how a...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: The History of Zero and Place Value
This ask Dr. Math question about the history of zero and place value. Includes a very in-depth answer explaining where zero came from and how it was originally used as a place holder.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Adding Decimals by Inserting Place Holding Zeros
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The mathematics resource is a video tutorial solving addition with decimals that require zero place holders to operate. Additional practice problems also include...
BBC
Bbc Skillswise: Place Value
Five factsheets show you how to use digits, place value, place holders and the signs. Worksheets, quizzes, and a game make learning fast and fun. The Skillswise sites from BBC are geared to adults who are working on literacy and numeracy...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Expressing an Equivalent Decimal Ending in Zero to Thousandths
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video describes how to add zeros as place holders at the end of a decimal to make an equivalent decimal out to the thousandths place value in this example.
Other
Danielle's Place: Bible Theme Crafts for Kids
If you teach religion to elementary students, then you have to see this site! It is overflowing with creative ideas to use in your classroom and will get your students excited about the Bible. Many of these lessons also integrate math,...