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Go Ahead, Take a Guess! Estimating in the Real World

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learning how to use estimating to solve real life problems can be a great way for students to apply math skills.
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Database Lesson

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Pupils access the Internet to locate data regarding their assigned mathematician. They organize their notes onto a data form, then enter it into a database, and sort the database according to given criteria.
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Grilling Algebra

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students use a grille to investigate geometry. The application of the geometric figure, which is square, the students begin the coding of a message. The use of cryptography is used to reinforce algebraic ideas.
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CASEY JONES

For Teachers K
Students participate in a discussion about trains an listen to the story Casey Jones.
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Lesson 2: Before the Interview - Introductions

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students explore making introducdtions and how they bond the speaker to the listener.
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Blowing in the Wind

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students compare hurricanes and tornadoes. They write a paragraph explaining how to prepare for a storm. Students give an oral report. They use weather facts to practice math skills. Students record observations of a storm.
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Forces Applied to an Object

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders predict, observe, and compare what happens when a force is applied to an object. In this forces lesson, 4th graders complete a 'swinging hammer' activity to learn about forces and motion.
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Write My Name With Shaving Cream

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students write their names using shaving cream. In this write my name lesson, students practice forming letters using shaving cream. Students follow appropriate conventions of print to convey a message and use spacing and letters correctly.
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Letter Sounds

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students orally say the sounds of the letters A, G, H, L, N, R, W, and J at the beginning of words when given a list of words that start with these letters. They use at least two of these words effectively in a sentence. Students...
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Mathematical Modeling

For Students 11th - 12th
In this Pre-Calculus worksheet, students investigate the process of formulating, solving, and interpreting mathematical models.  The ten page worksheet contains explanation and four solved examples to serve as a guide for the modeling...
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Projects

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students write a typed report.  In this writing instructional activity students type a 3 to 5 page report and present it to the class.
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The Origins of Business

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the world of inventions by utilizing Google Earth. In this global geography lesson, students research inventions such as the ball point pen, computer, telephone and typewriter. Students use the Google Earth software to...
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Listen To What I Found Out

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this research lesson, students complete a graphic organizer to help them organize their thoughts about a research topic. At first, students engage in a class discussion which focuses on how to frame questions, establish a topic, and...
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Puppets 'n' Plays

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students reinforce communication skills, create the puppets, write or improvise dialog for them, and put on a play.
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A Statistical Study on the Letters of the Alphabet

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners use a book or magazine to research the use of letters. They complete a worksheet and compare their results.
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Critical Thinking Strategies

For Teachers K - 12th
Students explore critical thinking strategies. In this critical thinking lesson, students evaluate multiple choice answers. Students note similarities between incorrect answers and discover how to compare and contrast incorrect and...
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Fun With Graphs

For Teachers 1st
First graders read about making graphs and lean how to make graphs using "The Graph Club" software.
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Lesson 5: Publication After the Interview

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students lear about the publishing/writing process such as the outline, rough draft, MLA Guide for listing sources, and evaluating, revising, and proofreading.
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Six Insect Legs

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners observe and discuss the sun's position in the sky. They explore the number six, read various number books, and create the number six page for a counting book.
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Small Group Shared Writing

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students discuss elements of effective writing in small groups. They work together to critique individual and group writing focusing on including supporting details.
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Buddy Stories

For Teachers 3rd - Higher Ed
Students write and illustrate short stories. They read their original stories to younger Buddy Readers.
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A Statistical Study on the Letters of the Alphabet

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students see that there are mathematical rules that can affect our use of the English language. Calculate the probability of picking any letter at random from a piece of English literature.
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Becoming a "Seer" -- The Observation of Place

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discover that effective observations can help their writing. They realize their sense of place and how they view the world around them. They write about their place and share with the class.
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Lesson Overview for Confucian Ideals: "The Analects" and "Miss Li"

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars read and analyze various sayings by Confucius. They view a Powerpoint Presentation, answer discussion questions, complete a translation activity, and write an essay.

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