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Recipe Fractions

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students practice multiplying and dividing fractions by doubling, halving, tripling, etc., recipes from a cookbook.
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Poems Have Shapes, Too!

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Pupils explore the world of geometric shapes by writing poetry. They use the Diamante Poetry worksheet. They select one geometric shape and, using the template, create their own poem.
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Exploring Integers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore and implement the rules for adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing negative integers. The rules for each of the operations are reviewed and applied to solve a variety of problems.
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Investigating Quadrilaterals

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders discuss the various attributes of quadrilaterals. In groups, they use the attributes to sort quadrilaterals into different classes and a hierarchy. They review the new vocabulary and attributes with a partner to end the...
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1st Grade Problem Solvers

For Teachers 1st
First graders investigate, represent and solve problems using number facts, operations, and their properties. They solve on-step addition and subtraction number sentences and word problems using concrete materials. Students construct...
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Halloween Candy/ Sugar Content

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine the amount of sugar contained in Halloween candy by looking at nutritional labels from candy bars. They figure out ways to encourage people to reduce the amount of sugar they eat at this holiday. They look at the...
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Discovering Shoes, Step by Step

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students discuss and write about their interpretations of the art. They compare and contrast the numerous types of shoes and how they are used in a certain time and place. Students memorize the Shel Silverstein's poem, "Ickle Me, Pickle...
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Pattern Search

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders review the commutative and associative property in mathematics. Using a worksheet, they work together to identify the patterns between the 32 triangles. To end the lesson, they create their own array and exchange it with...
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Smoses Toy Expo

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Pupils research one of the simple machines listed in the instructional activity and review several simple machine websites to complete their research. Students use software and a watch a video to learn more about machines. Pupils...
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Million Dollar Project

For Teachers 5th
Each student is given the task of spending $1 million. The way students spend their money is dependent on a theme such as "creating a dream world," "taking a trip," or "doing something to better society." Each student researches,...
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Technology: Money Equivalency

For Teachers 1st
First graders,working on computers, drag coins into boxes to equal amounts pictured. Following a demonstration, they demonstrate how to type number sentences. As an extension, 1st graders create equivalent amounts using specific numbers...
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Circles and Stars

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students solve multiplication problems utilizing virtual manipulatives, express multiplication problems in form of expressions, enter data into a spreadsheet and analyze results, and play game Circles and Stars.
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Division Patterns

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate and practice the foundational math skill of division. They make cognitive connections to how it is related to multiplication. Independent practice is done using the computer program provided by Houghton Mifflin
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Two-Step Equations

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders work through a two-step equation with their teacher. After reviewing one-step equations, they complete a worksheet using tiles and colored pencils to complete two-step equations. To end the lesson, they write out the step...
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On The Move

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders solve basic mathematical problems. They identify and apply key terms and equations relative to physical science. They discuss how train engines use fuel to move a generator, which creates electrical current that moves...
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Forensics 101

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students interpret how to communicate information and ideas in ways that are appropriate to the purpose and audience through spoken, written, and graphic means of expression. They use information-gathering techniques, analyze and...
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The Stock Market-Tracking and Picking Stocks

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students interpret the stock market. They pick preferable stocks based on price to earnings ratios listed in the quotes. They practice using fractions and decimals to calculate the cost of selling and buying various stocks using...
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Multiplication Lesson Plan

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students demonstrate multiplication facts using an interactive whiteboard. In this multiplication lesson, students use an online activity on a whiteboard to master multiplication facts. Students complete an online quiz as a follow-up.
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Checks and Balances

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars discuss elements of financial planning.  In this personal finance lesson plan, students practice filling out personal banking information.  Young scholars conduct research using the Internet and a PowerPoint...
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Thinking About Credit

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of credit. In this credit activity, students discuss what it means to buy items using credit. Students discuss how interest accrues and how much is really being paid with a credit card. Students calculate...
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The Shape of Things

For Teachers K - 3rd
Pupils create shape booklets. In this interdisciplinary lesson, students practice shape recognition as they participate in a scavenger hunt and create a shape booklet.
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Statistics Newscast in Math Class

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students study sports teams, gather data about the teams, and create a newscast about their data. In this sports analysis lesson, students research two teams and define their statistical data. Students compare the two teams, make...
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Congruent Triangles

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders explore congruent triangles.  In this geometry lesson, 10th graders investigate the conditions necessary to prove two triangles are congruent by SSS, ASA, AAS, or SAS. 
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Box-and-Whisker Plots

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore nutritional information for several fast food hamburgers using statistical applications. For this statistics lesson, students analyze calories, fat, and sodium content of various fast food restaurants. Students also...

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