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Battling Bullies

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students identify aspects of a conflict situation through a story. They engage in problem solving or identification of an aspect of bullying. Applying their knowledge of bullying, they create scenarios that reflect their methods of...
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Factoring Trinomials

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students factor trinomials using algebra tiles and blocks. In this algebra lesson plan, students complete a trinomials station activity. They work backwords to find their answers and discuss their steps in a group.
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"Money In My Pocket"

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders assess a brief history of money, the use of money, working with money as well as adding and subtracting with money and how to spend money wisely with responsibility. In addition, they discuss how everything belongs to God...
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Colorful Fractions

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students use charts to show fractions.  In this fractions and percents lesson, students review fractions, percents and ratios.  Students create tables and color the cells to make different fractions.  Students answer...
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Diving, Flying, & Climbing

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore Boyle's Law. In this Boyle's Law lesson, students complete problems involving Boyle's Law. They examine the effects of Boyle's Law upon the human body. Students use the Internet to complete a lab activity.
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The World Of Earth Science

For Students 6th - 8th
In this science learning exercise, students examine the topic in order to solidify knowledge covered in the curriculum using puzzles and creative games.
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Teaching Geography Through Geocaching

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Bring geography to life with a real world treasure hunt.
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Subtract Positive and Negative Integers

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Review the concept of subtracting positive and negative integers. Learners review the rules for subtracting integers, use manipulatives to visualize the process, and complete an assessment.
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Area Model of Multiplication

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Fifth graders build area models to represent multi-digit multiplication. This lesson plan is not complete, but having pupils learn first through hands-on experiences builds a solid mathematical foundation.
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Quadratic Equation Calculator

For Students 11th
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders use an online quadratic equation solver to find the zeros of a quadratic.  The one page interactive worksheet provides one worked example and the equation solver. 
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Pyrotechnics

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners discuss pyrotechnics and what they have noticed about their height and speed. They think about the path which fireworks follow which is a parabola. They follow multiplication patterns to determine the Zero Product Property and...
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Go Figure! Using Percents in the Real World

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders solve sales tax problems.  In this solving sales tax problems instructional activity, 6th graders find the sales tax on various items.  Students are given a list of expenses that a family spent on vacation before...
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Systems of Linear Inequalities

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students solve systems of linear inequalities by graphing the inequalities on a coordinate plane and determining the location of all ordered pairs that solve the system.  The three page...
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Logic

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers solve problems using reasoning techniques, identify the validity or non-validity of problems and use deductive reasoning for problem resolution.
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Solving an Original Character's Problem With Voice and Emotion

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners read the story A Bad Case of the Stripes and then write their own story conveying a lot of emotion. In this writing lesson plan, students select a title, an emotion, brainstorm, and then start writing.
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Graphing Calculators

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars explore how to use graphing calculators.
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Math Jeopardy

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students play a game to practice concepts and principles that can be adapted to any subject.
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Math Jeopardy

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students, in teams, play Math Jeopardy against each other as a way to reinforce their skills.
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What Happened to John Wilkes Booth?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students research the life of John Wilkes Booth. In this Lincoln assassination lesson, students read diary excerpts and newspaper articles about Booth's final hours and compose essays regarding their findings.
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Working with Common Denominators: Assessments

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
Now that the practice is over, see if young mathematicians can utilize their new skills on finding common denominators and adding fractions. The assessment contains one map challenge and follows with skills practice. 
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Party

For Teachers 8th Standards
Thirty at the party won't cost any more than twenty-five. The assessment task provides a scenario for the cost of a party where the initial fee covers a given number of guests. The class determines the cost for specific numbers of guests...
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Geo Jammin' By DeSign - Day 3, Lesson 12: Jammin

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students review definitions of word wall words using songs, movement and sharing.
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Year 6 Booster pg 4

For Students 3rd - 5th
Students must use their mathematical reasoning skills in order to make four math statements true by filling in the boxes with the correct digits. Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and algebra problems are solved.
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Paper Airplanes and Scientific Methods

For Students 7th - 9th
In this scientific method and paper airplanes activity, students go through the steps of the scientific method to determine which paper airplane design is best. They complete 8 steps of the scientific method including stating the...