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Are There Enough?
In this problem solving worksheet, students read 4 math stories and use counters to figure out how many more are needed. Students circle yes or no to indicate if there are enough objects for each animal in the story.
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Money Makes the World Go Around
Students convert currency from around the world. In this math lesson, students solve exchange rate problems using Google Earth. They complete a worksheet during the simulation.
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Fraction Dominoes
Fourth graders participate in a math game that involves practicing their equivalent fraction skills in the advanced multiplication stage seven. They assess their ability skills of equivalent fractions to match twenty seven dominoes on...
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Country Locations
First graders read a story and locate where the countries in the story are located. For this traditions lesson, 1st graders explore food dishes from different countries and discuss where they are located. Students tell their favorite...
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Understanding Line Graphs
In this line graphs worksheet, 4th graders study a line graph with time and height and points A-D. Students answer four short answer questions relating to the line graph.
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Investigation: The Local Bagel Shop
Sixth graders explore economics by solving business math problems. In this ratio and proportion activity, 6th graders examine different meals to be purchased at a coffee shop and compare which prices make which meals a better purchase....
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Rodeo Time
Students use literature (the story Rodeo Time) and appropriate manipulatives to learn and understand mathematics. In these creative thinking measurement lessons, students have a focal point on problem solving strategies while using...
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The Leaves in October
Students determine whether or not to save or spend and defend a decision. For this personal finance lesson, students identify opportunity cost of various spending and saving decisions. Students read a story where two girls share...
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How Does It Move?
Students listen to the song, The Wheels on the Bus. They attempt to sing the song again, but change it for a tractor. They watch the book, A Visit With Grandma, through a projector, LCD panel, or big screen television and develop their...
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Add or Subtract
In this problem solving worksheet, students solve 4 problems in which a story problem is analyzed; there are shapes instead of numbers. Students choose from 2 choices the correct operation which should be used to solve the problem.
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Using Circle Graphs
In this circle graphs worksheet, students read a story about buying craft materials. Students examine the circle graph that shows how much spent on each type of material. Students then solve 3 problems using the data shown.
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Introduction to Fractions Using Cuisenaire Rods
Fifth graders use Cuisenaire rods in order to discover how to represent fractions with real objects. In this lesson on fractions, 5th graders first examine and learn the colors, lengths, and numerical values of each rod; then, students...
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Because of Winn Dixie Activity
In this Because of Winn Dixie worksheet, 4th graders use characters from the story to complete a problem solving activity. Students must determine which items to buy and how to earn the money for those items. There are five different...
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Eulerian Paths and Circuits
Students explore the concept of euler paths and circuits. In this euler paths and circuits lesson, students discuss the bridges of Königsberg problem. Students discuss how to determine if an euler circuit exists. Students discuss the...
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Subset Sum
Young scholars explore the concept of exponential growth. In this exponential growth lesson plan, students solve a problem about ensuring fairness in a Tug-of-War. Young scholars determine which students should be on a team...
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Mr. Goldman's Good Idea
Shopping carts are a modern convenience that many people take for granted. Make sure your pupils do not fall into that category by completing the activities in this plan. There are ideas included for language arts, social studies, math,...
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The Very Busy Spider-Pattern
Students explore two- and three-dimensional shapes. In this very busy spider lesson, students read the story and then create a spider web pattern of their own. The webs must use a symmetrical pattern. Additional activities...
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Batchelder News Channel Data Mix Up!
Students look at data in graphs with missing labels and use what they know about graphs to label the topics, titles, and axes of the graph. In this graph lesson plan, students pretend they are news reporters and have to fix their stories!
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The King's Slice
Students participate in an experiment involving the square root of two. They use different methods to solve the problem.
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Fractions: Multiplying by Mixed Numbers
In this math worksheet, students solve 30 problems in which a fraction and a mixed number are multiplied. Examples are written horizontally on the page.
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Pent-up Pentominoes
First graders are introduced to pentominoes in this lesson. Using the Internet, they match pentominoes with the same shape and use a grid sheet to make their own. They are read books by their teacher and they identify the pentominoes in...
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Summer Fun Activity: Dream Vacations
Students can turn the block area into a travel agency. In this early childhood problem solving instructional activity, students use creative-thinking and language skills as they design a play environment.
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Double Serving Lesson Plan
First graders add doubles numbers in number sentences. In this doubles numbers lesson plan, 1st graders list things that come in pairs, create doubles addition sentences, and solve riddles with doubles.
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Ten Baskets
In this multiplication worksheet, students read a story about a girl who is making fruit baskets. Students solve 5 word problems that will involve multiplying by ten.