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Applications and Problem Solving
In this math worksheet, students apply the skills of reading and critical thinking in order to create the solutions to the word problems.
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Aldridge Sawmill -- The Story in Numbers
Seventh graders view a recent transparency of the average rainfall zones of the state of Texas. Using another transparency, they identify the Piney Woods subregion of the Gulf Coastal Plain and locate national forests and sawmills. ...
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Analyzing Problem Solving-4
In this elementary math worksheet, pupils write a number sentence for the four problems and then use them to find the solutions.
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Love in a Time of Tv Hysteria
Students read a longer text and participate in a number of comprehension activities.
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Sexual Stereotypes in Japan
Students are introduced to the various stereotypes faced by women in Japan. In groups, they discover the types of discrimination women received because of the stereotypes and how they have confronted them over time. They develop their...
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Points in a Complex Plane -- Lecture
Learners review plotting points on a coordinate plane. Individually, they add and subtrace complex numbers and graph them in a complex plane. They follow along a worksheet while their teacher lectures on the new material and solve...
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Problems Facing Agriculture
Fourth graders examine the conflicts over land ownership and water in the second half of the 1800s in California. They write a criticism about the problems that farmers faced, and work in pairs to define key vocabulary terms.
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Problem-Based Research Lesson: Wal-Mart Debate
To prepare for class, young scholars will read several articles (links included). Students discuss the articles, and ways to deal with the proliferation of big-box stores in rural areas. The class takes two minutes to generate a research...
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Proposed Problems
In this math worksheet, students read the information about an isosceles triangle. The ratio of the lengths of two sides is equal. They determine the exact measures of its angles.
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Microbial Contaminants in Drinking Water
When presented with three unopened bottles of water, students are asked to tell decide which one is contaminated with a microbe. Students work in small groups and role play being a Microbiologist, a patient, or a recorder. The patient is...
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Philanthropy in Literature Lesson 1: Definition of Terms
Students watch a video after which they define philanthropy and site examples of it in daily life. They use this definition as they work through the rest of the unit.
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Investigate Factors Affecting Nitrates in Groundwater
Young scholars participate in an experiment in which they investigate the factors affecting the levels of nitrates in groundwater. Using examples, they explain the nitrogen cycle and identify the sources of chemical nitrogen...
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Issues in Genomics
Students explore the definition of ethics and genomics. In this organism lesson students participate in the chosen teacher lesson.
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Jojo's Story
Students explore global relationships by reading stories of children in villages. In this foreign aide lesson plan, students discuss the story Jojo's Story which describes the trials and tribulations of a ten year old boy living in a...
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I'm done! Now, what can I do in Math?
Here are some ways to avoid having bored students or a stressed out teacher when students finish their math work quickly.
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The Inflation of the 1970s
In this inflation worksheet, students read several paragraphs, then answer questions, diagram, and graph out solutions to problems presented to them.
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Ricks Bed
In this secondary mathematics worksheet, high schoolers solve a problem in which Rick is paid so much for each day his bed is made and is fined a certain amount for each day it is left unmade to determine the number of days he failed to...
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Challenge with Solids, Liquids, and Gases
There's a container for every matter—liquid, solid, and gas. Pupils design three different containers, each with the capability to hold one of the states of matter, and share their design with the class.
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Magical Math-ical Dragon
Learners read picture books in which mathematics and solutions to math problems play a role in the action. After discussing the books and how the author used math problems to tell a story, they create their own magical, math-ical story...
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Worksheet Two
In this math worksheet, students solve differential equations. Students use similar equations, and analyze ways they differ from one another. Students draw directional fields and sketch solutions. The final three questions are...
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Popcorn Literacy
Popcorn is a tasty part of a culminating activity designed to motivate readers to share important literary elements. The popcorn fills the inside of a white paper bag that is transformed on the outside into a presentation tool with the...
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Circulation
Students define the functions of the circulatory system. In this body circulation instructional activity students see how engineers have involvement with the circulatory system.
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Sally's Super Day
Second graders engage in a lesson that is about having a super day with an example of a fictitious child. They read "Sally's Super Day" and reflect upon the events and how they affected the character and the outcome of the story. The...
Illustrative Mathematics
Sarah, the chimpanzee
Is Sarah, the chimpanzee, smart or just a lucky guesser? Here, learners set up a simulation and read a dotplot to find out the likelihood of getting 7 out of 8 questions correct. One suggested modification would be to have your class...