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Curriculum Compacting (Grade 3-5)
Fourth graders examine the use of curriculum compacting when learning math concepts. In this curriculum compacting lesson, 4th graders complete a math assessment before deciding on which compacting activities they will do to master the...
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Graphing System of Equations
Students solve system of equation. In this algebra lesson, students graph, substitute and eliminate to solve system of equation. They identify the point of intersection and how many solution each system will have.
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Know the System
Learners identify the different systems of equations. In this algebra lesson, students solve systems of equations using graphing, elimination and substitution. They use the Ti to graph their systems.
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Go with the Flow
Round and round they go ... where they stop, only scholars will know. By writing systems of equations, classes determine the number of cars a roundabout can handle given specific constraints. Systems use up to six variables and become...
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More Physical Education in 2002 #152
Challenge your class with this problem-solving experience. Learners design a way to add more periods of physical education in the school week without building more gyms. Then, fifth and sixth graders make a list of ideas and choose one....
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Mr. Payne Word Search Puzzle
In this language arts worksheet, students study 10 words in a word bank, then locate them in a word search puzzle. The words appear to be related to algebra; the meaning of the title is not known. There is one misspelled word in the word...
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Sharing Your Birthday
Students use the Internet to locate a famous mathematician who happens to share his or her own birthday. Using an imbedded worksheet, they then answer a series of questions about the mathematician and then write a short summary.
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Fraction Magic Squares
For this math worksheet, students investigate the magic squares and fill in the missing values with the fractions. The sheet is intended as a teacher's guide.
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Concept Attainment Model: Volume and Surface Area
Using a concept attainment approach, learners identify surface area and volume by sorting examples (photos) that depict each concept (positive) from those that don't (negative). Then as a class, they develop definitions of each term...
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THe Trash We Pass
Learners identify the sources of pollution and waste in their community. They examine the process of recycling and how to eliminate some of their family waste.
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Bingo!
First graders practice and reinforce phonics and/or math skills by creating Bingo! game using computer spreadsheet. Students incorporate phonics or math skills class has been practicing onto Bingo! cards, which can be printed and made...
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Mean, Median, and Mode
Seventh graders examine the uses of mean, median, and mode. They define key vocabulary terms, observe the teacher model examples of mean, median, and mode, and discuss real world examples of central tendency of sets of data. Students...
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Linear Systems: Matrix Inverse
For this linear systems worksheet students multiply matrices and find the coefficient matrix in the upper-triangular form. This four-page worksheet contains approximately four problems, with examples and explanations.
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Detective Duck's Preparatory Course
In this addition worksheet, 4th graders focus on missing numerals. Students complete 13 problems solving for missing digits in each of the vertical addition problems.
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Review of Systems of Equations
Students work to complete various algebraic equations using different methods. Given a word problem, students create a poster identifying the various parts of the equation as well as the solution to the problem. Posters are presented...
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Taller/Wider/longer
In this unit, 1st graders use measurement language and counting to compare objects in a variety of game situations. Students also practice the advanced concept of counting to advanced counting.
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Homecoming Tickets
Students solve word problems using systems of equation. In this algebra lesson, students use computer and graphing to graph and analyze their solution. They solve system involving inequalities.
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Class Conscience
In this algebra worksheet, 10th graders rewrite algebraic expression using algebra. They follow specific steps to solve this word problem. There is an answer key.
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Volume Of Tetrahedron With Congruent Faces
Ninth graders investigate the concept of a tetrahedron and how it is formed with its congruent faces. They practice making the shape by practicing the folding paper to create the shape. Students continue the lesson plan with the...
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Calculate Your Contribution
Young scholars assess the environmental impact of their transportation choices. They keep a transportation journal and use a website to calculate vehicle emissions for themselves and their class. They evaluate their transportation choices.
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Esters as Food Flavorings
Students produce esters in the laboratory by combining different carboxylic acids with different alcohol. In this esterification lesson plan, students experiment with 3 carboxylic acids and 3 alcohols to produce 3 esters with fruit like...
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Environment: Battling for Oxygen
Young scholars construct an interactive ozone depletion model using gumdrops and toothpicks. After analyzing the data obtained from the model, they record it on butcher paper and complete worksheets about oxygen.
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Making Decisions: Packaging and the Environment
Students work in small groups to redesign the packaging of several common items. They attempt to reach the goal of 25% reduction in packaging materials currently used and explore the impact of various materials and designs in landfills...
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Climb Every Volcano
Students use a contour map to distinguish the elevation of a volcano. In this volcano lesson, students use styrofoam to create the contour of their map. Students glue and assemble their volcano. Students compare and contrast their...