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Story Problem Writing

For Teachers K - 5th
Students write story problems which can only be solved with the application of multiplication facts. They write an extra fact that isn't needed to solve. When their partners do the problems, they must cross out the fact that they do need.
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A Fiedl Study of an Integral Species

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars compile baseline population information on a local species. They design and conduct a scientific investigation of a local species. Students interpret, analyze and communicate results based on sound scientific and...
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Puzzled by Word Problems? See the Solution!

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students apply basic number concepts and computation skills while discovering problem-solving strategies. The contribute to a group activity, while demonstrating a knowledge of math problem solving with individual dry-erase boards so...
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Measurement and Problem Solving

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners solve problems using a calendar. For this calendar lesson, students complete a worksheet of math story problems. Example problems are provided. 
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Decoding Strategies

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students practice using context clues to decode the meanings of unfamiliar words. In this vocabulary skills lesson plan, students follow the provided instructions to complete graphic organizers that enable them to decode words in "The...
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Health Enhancement Traditional Games

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders participate in Tribal games. In this tribal nations activity, 4th graders play games that help improve on the physical skills for survival, invention, and problem solving. They discuss what is needed for survival and how...
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"Photograph Math" Word Problems

For Teachers K - 12th
Students create a photograph that illustrates one of the ways in which they use math. In this math and visual arts lesson, students write their own real-life word problems to accompany the photo.
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Using Diagrams in Problem Solutions

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students use tables, graphs and diagrams to collect data. In this problem solving with diagrams lesson plan, students construct their own tables and graphs containing information they gather from a drawing. They also make a Venn Diagram...
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Skills for Building Healthy Relationships

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students create skits showing relationship problems and discuss how communication, cooperation, and compromise can build strong relationships.  In this healthy relationships lesson, students are given a scenario to act out in small...
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Problems and Giving Advice

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore decision making by seeking out advice. In this life problem solving lesson, students discuss problems they encounter in daily life and listen to their classmates discussions of all the available options. Students...
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Archaeological Self-Study: What Do Our Belongings and Trash Tell About Us?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine how their belongings and their trash represents who they are. In this archaeology skills lesson, students watch a video titled "Discovering the Past" and then give archaeological techniques a try. Students examine and...
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Organizing One’s Thoughts

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students take a closer look at the organization of written pieces. For this writing skills lesson, students examine transitions, repetition, parallelism, and other organizational patterns in writing. 
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Learning to Code Through Gameplay and Exploration 12-week Rotation for K-2

For Teachers K - 5th Standards
Shared Resource Through collaborative gameplay, students will learn the basic logic and sequencing concepts of coding. This process will also develop their skills in computational thinkingand problem solving.
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Team Assignment - A Parking Dilemma

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Class groups are challenged to solve the school’s parking problem. Each team must establish ground rules for their discussion, determine criteria that must be met, and brainstorm possible solutions. Next, they agree on one solution and...
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Real-World Linear Programming

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Explore linear programming on a website game. Partners solve a real-world problem by setting up an objective function and a linear inequality. They graph their results on chart paper and also using a calculator before presenting their...
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The Right Choice

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Have class discussions about decision-making and how to solve real life problems with your learners. They will watch videos, talk about truths, fill out outlines, and more.
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Graphs and Functions

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Middle schoolers describe plotting functions on the Cartesian coordinate plane. They solve functions on paper and using an online tool to plot points on a Cartesian coordinate plane creating lines and parabolas.
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TI Calculator

For Teachers 11th
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders troubleshoot the TI-83/84 graphing calculator. They review the proper process to use when entering equations and fractions into the calculator. There are 4 example problems worked out.
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Developing Strategies for Addition and Subtraction

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Primary graders develop strategies to assist them with addition and subtraction. They discover number combinations and numerical facts which enable them to add and subtract more effectively. Students use these techniques to complete...
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Cutting Corners - Parts 1 and 2

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use optimization concepts to design their own container. In this optimization lesson plan, students understand how the optimization concept is critical in calculus and why products are packaged the way they are.
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A Valuable Quarter

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Your young bankers model an account balance with an exponential function and solve the equation by extracting a root or taking a logarithm. The task involves the context of annual and compounding interest as well as some interesting...
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The Visual Thesaurus and the SAT

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Demonstrate strategies for tackling unfamiliar vocabulary words in preparation for the SAT. Using Visual Thesaurus computer software, middle and high schoolers interpret contextual clues, solve sample sentence completion questions, and...
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Engineered Music

For Teachers 3rd - 12th Standards
Sound engineers investigate the structural design of a musical instrument, the recorder. They work in collaborative groups to choose an instrument to build out of everyday craft materials. It must be able to repeat a three-note sequence...
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iCivics

Step Three: Who You Gonna Call?

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Problem solving is an essential skill everyone must master. The resource instructs pupils how to analyze different scenarios and decide the best way to solve many different problems that take place in communities. Scholars read, discuss,...

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