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Partying with Proportions and Percents
Examine ratios and proportions in several real-world scenarios. Children will calculate unit rates, work with proportions and percentages as they plan a party, purchase produce, and take a tally. This lesson plan recommends five...
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Six Convert Percents into Decimal Form Problems
In the percents and decimals worksheet, students convert six percents into decimal form. The percents given are all less than 100. The solutions are not provided.
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Percent Word Problems
In this word problem worksheet, students find the percent of a number. This two-page worksheet contains 18 problems. Answers are provided on the last page.
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Naming Decimal Places
In this decimal place value worksheet, students name the place value of the underlined digit in 24 numbers. Fourteen answers are whole number place values, and 10 are decimal place values.
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Naming Decimal Places
In this decimal worksheet, students name the place value of the indicated digit. They write the name of each decimal place that is indicated. There are 24 problems on this worksheet. The remaining worksheet pages contain answers to the...
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Six Convert Scientific Numbers into Decimal Notation
In this scientific notation worksheet, student convert six numbers given in scientific notation into decimal notation. All the exponents in this worksheet are positive.
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Basic Math - Plan a Cruise
Students measure distances and report them in fractions. They convert fractions to decimals and multiply decimals.
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Plan a Cruise Lesson Plan
Learners measure distances and report them in fractions, convert fractions to decimals, and multiply decimals.
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The "Heart" of the Problem
Students explore mathematical operations while studying nutrition. In this physical fitness lesson, students explore calories, pulse rate, and the circulatory system. Students use mathematical data to create a healthy physical fitness...
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The "Heart" of the Problem
Students create an exercise and nutrition program. In this interdisciplinary lesson, students use calculations of exercises plus their corresponding effects on the body and nutritional values of food to derive a health plan. Students...
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Metric Meals
Sixth graders investigate metric measurements. In this metric measurement lesson, 6th graders explore mass, capacity, and length. Students examine graduated cylinders and balance scales to obtain measurements. Resources are provided.
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Fashion Sense and Dollar Wise
Middle schoolers find the cost of an outfit. For this percentages lesson, students look at ads, pick out an outfit, and find the sale price. They create a commercial and complete 4 included worksheets.
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Get a Line on Integers
Middle schoolers explore number sense by completing math function problems in class. In this integers lesson, students define integers and practice plotting them on a number line. Middle schoolers utilize math functions such as addition...
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Extreme Elevations
Seventh graders use highest and lowest points of land elevation around the world to find the differences. Sea level is zero, so students be operating with positive and negative numbers. After students find the information on the...
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Quilting with Middle School Students: Using Proportionality to Develop Quilt Designs
Students use quilt patterns to illustrate ratios. For this fractions lesson, students color quilt patterns using given fractions and ratios of colors. A finished "quilt" is assembled from the work of the students. This is an...
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Human Number Line
Students compare different types of numbers. Each student is given a flashcard containing a decimal, percent, fraction or integer. Teams of students compete, in silence, to determine who can line up in numerical order correctly. They...
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Multiplying and Dividing Integers/Relay Race
Give your class a list of multiplication and division sentences that contain both positive and negative integers. Have them analyze them to see if they can discover the pattern with the signs. From these patterns, help them develop the...
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Cross Section and Slope
Students draw cross sections of given contour maps. In this math lesson, students interpret the different symbols used in the map. They determine slope and steepness through direct measurement.
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Density Derby
Students explore the relationship between mass, volume and density. They use model boats to discover how changing mass and volume affect density. This is a very engaging lesson which provides great demonstrations and hands-on activities.