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Math Match Up!
Help learners solve problems using multiplication and repeated addition. Using counters, learners will be paired up to solve problems. They will go through a series of questions and show models with the counters for the solution. Then...
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What Do Maps Show?: Lesson 1 Introduction to Maps
Students brainstorm a list of the different types of maps they have seen or used. Using the activity sheet, they look through a social studies book to find all the maps and to determine what they are used for. Using a poster, they review...
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Multiplying and Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Upper graders study fraction and mixed number division and also review fraction multiplication. For this fraction and mixed numbers lesson, learners work with the teacher in an oral problem solving method to multiply and divide fractions...
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Students Multiply Polynomials without Algeblocks
Introduce your class to the lattice method as a way to multiply polynomials. This lesson is specifically aimed at getting young scholars to use methods other than Algeblocks to solve polynomials.
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Using Electronic Manipulatives in Multiplication
Factor polynomials using electronic manipulatives. Your class will create a spreadsheet in excel and use it to multiply and perform basic operations and solve problems correctly. They create a visual to go along with each multiplication...
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Trina's Triangles
Practice evaluating polynomial expressions at the same time you find Pythagorean Triples. Look for patterns and find examples when the "formula" does and doesn't work. Finally, verify the formula by proving the identity true.
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Science Fiction - Genre
Unsuspecting George McFlys are presented into the craft workings of the science fiction genre of literature. Speculations are developed through teacher-led dialogs about how science fiction impacts science, technology, and comments on...
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Powers and Exponents
In this powers and exponents learning exercise, students solve and complete 16 different types of problems. First, they write each power as a product of the same factor. Then, students evaluate each expression. They also write each...
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Taking Risks: Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Students discuss a video about drug and alcohol abuse and their connection to risk-taking. They answer questions on a risk factor sheet about the use of tobacco, drugs, and alcohol. They discuss long and short term goals and how not...
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Who's Going to the Convention?
High schoolers practice planning budgets as they create a budget for ten employees of a company to attend a professional convention. They use the Internet, and spreadsheet software to complete their assignment.
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Site vs. Situation: Location! Location! Location!
Students examine places with a similar latitude to Alabama, and discuss the importance of a location's site versus its situation. They analyze maps, create a chart, and write a paragraph on the difference between site and situation.
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Equivalent Fractions - Simplifying Fractions
In this fractions worksheet, 6th graders utilize 1 or 3 techniques and/or methods to simplify 8 fractions. Students simplify equivalent fractions.
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Prime Time
Seventh graders practice determining the prime factorization of composite numbers. They create Christmas factor trees for prime numbers greater than 100. They decorate their final products with markers, crayons, colored pencils, glitter...
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Phrasal Verbs Quiz: Mixed 8
In this phrasal verbs instructional activity, students check their understanding of English phrasal verbs by choosing the answer that best completes each sentence.
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Linear Systems/ LU Decomposition
In this math instructional activity, students find the values by factoring a matrix A into the product of a lower triangular matrix L. They also make it into an upper matrix U.
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America's Heartland
Students complete geography and trade activities about global trade. In this geography and trade lesson, students read information to learn about absolute advantage, comparative advantage, trade factors, U.S. trade partners, and...
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What is a Pest?
Students investigate whether rabbits should be considered pests even though they make good pets. They extend this to determine what, when, and where other organisms are considered to be pests, and examine why the concept of a pest is a...
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My Dogs
Students use the properties of multiplication to solve problems. They recall the basic multiplication facts as well as write and solve problems that involve whole numbers.
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Fact Families
Students explore fact families. For this multiplication lesson, students use a multiplication table to find the answers to several multiplication equations. Students form fact families from each completed equation.
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Acids and Bases: Together again!
Young scholars identify principles behind acid-base reactions. They predict factors that may affect an acid-base reaction. Students identify questions and concepts that guide scientific investigations.
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A Visit to Mexico City: An Introduction to World Communities
Third graders complete a variety of activities as they take an imaginary trip to Mexico City, complete with passports, maps, and Spanish dictionaries. They write postcards to send home and create items to sell at the market. The unit...
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Worksheet: Prime or Composite
Learners read the definitions for prime and composite numbers. Young scholars then identify the numbers as prime and composite numbers for the 20 problems. They complete a prime search and answer four problems about numbers.
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What Is Honesty?
This is an absolute must-have resource for exploring honesty with your learners! Youngsters role play four scenarios that involve honest and dishonest actions, and then engage in meaningful discussion and activities regarding those...