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Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL)

Examples of Social and Emotional Learning in Elementary Mathematics Instruction

For Teachers K - 6th
A 12-page document lists an abundance of math-related activities that boost social and emotional topics; self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision making.  
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Outlining Area

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Explore measuring various objects using square centimeters. Learners create various shapes using five centimeter cubes, calculate the area in square centimeters of different classroom objects, and discover who has the largest mouth,...
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The Mandelbrot Set

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers are introduced to the notion of a complex number and function iteration in order to motivate the discussion of Julia sets and the Mandelbrot set.
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Math by M&M's

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students learn Counting and have fun all at the same time. They also learn subtraction and adding at as young as you want. They can eat M&M's when the self-taught lesson is finished.
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The Mandelbrot Set

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the Mandelbrot Set. They are introduced to the concept of a complex number and function in order to motivate the discussion of Julia and Mandelbrot sets. Students investigate fractals and how they are built.
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Get into Shape

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
Shapes are so fun! Little ones explore, identify, and create shapes using tangrams or pattern blocks. The activity is intended to stimulate critical thinking while engaging learners through play and shape identification. Each child will...
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Morning Message-Mystery Code

For Teachers K
Students copy and figure out the Mystery Codeword each day. They copy Mystery Code into journal. They match the number with the letter to decipher the code word. They draw a picture to match code word. At the end of the week, the...
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Y-Intercept and Slope Intercept Form

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Alegebra amateurs identify the slope and the y-intercept given a linear equation in slope-intercept form by correctly completing some in class problems. They write the linear equation in slope-intercept form that corresponds to the given...
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Yummy Gummy Subtraction

For Teachers K - 3rd
Here is a quick 15 minute lesson intended to introduce subtraction. Learners count and subtract gummy bears to complete 5 problems. The lessons suggest that the gummy bears can be saved and used the next day, but gummy bears get gross...
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By the Numbers: Mathematical Connections in Newspapers for Middle-Grade Students

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
A cross-curricular resource teaches and reinforces mathematical concepts with several activities that use parts of a newspaper. Scholars use scavenger hunts to find the different ways math is used in the paper along with using data...
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Fair Haven Community and the Grand Avenue Bridge

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers use the internet to research the history of Fair Haven, Connecticut. In groups, they are introduced to the socio-economic developments and how the area has grown over time. They work together to create their own bridge...
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Subtracting With the Hundreds Place And Regrouping

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners solve math problems involving subtracting with regrouping. They practice the steps for subtracting in the hundreds place with regrouping, through teacher guided practice. Independently, pupils complete story problems involving...
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Hands-On Algebra

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders study linear equations. In this algebra lesson, 7th graders solve and write two step linear equations in one variable.
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Graphing Linear Equations

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders review the information that they have already learned with regard to linear equations and graphical representations. They then assist in combining equations with a graphical element and complete various graphs with this...
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Pattern Pete

For Teachers K
Students identify patterns. In this pattern lesson students discuss what makes a pattern. They find a pattern hidden in the classroom. 
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Which Triangles are Right

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners apply properties of right triangles to solve problems. For this geometry lesson, students identify axioms and theorems using examples.
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Promoting Inquiry Throught Computer-Based Labs

For Teachers Higher Ed
Student Teachers are given the opportunity to examine how to use a computer-based laboratory for inquiry. The practice is done to teach future teachers how to use these tools so they can be ready for use in the classroom environment.
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Graphing Equations From Software

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students plot equations. In this graphing activity, groups of students play the "Green Globs" graphing game to practice previously learned graphing skills. However, the author does not include information about how to obtain the software...
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Point-Slope Form

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore the point-slope form of linear equations and graph lines in the point-slope form. After completing the point-slope equation, they identify the slope of a line through a particular point. Students explain the...
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Standard Linear Form

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders identify and describe the x-intercept as the place where the line crosses the x-axis as it applies to football. They create their own differentiations to reinforce the distinction between the x-intercept and the...
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Math by M&M's

For Teachers 1st
First graders review math skills with M&M's. In this math lesson plan, 1st graders practice addition and subtraction skills with M&M candies.
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The Mandelbrot Set

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Pupils explore the concept of Mandelbrot sets and Julia sets. In this Mandelbrot and Julia set instructional activity, students use a function integrator applet to investigate two-variable function iterations. Pupils use Julia set and...
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Teaching with Nature

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students participate in a nature walk to learn about their natural environments. In this nature study lesson, students brainstorm a list of things to look for on their nature walk. Students go on the nature walk and locate objects they...
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What Is It?

For Teachers 3rd
 Students explore the likelihood of events.  In this logical thinking lesson, 3rd graders are given several scenarios and determine whether the possibility of the described event actually happening is likely, unlikely, or...

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