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Where Will You Go?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research and plan an imaginary vacation. In this travel planning lesson, 5th graders work in pairs to use an atlas, calendar, review airplane schedules, encyclopedias, magazines, and the Internet to research information...
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Be the Kiwi: Money and Banking

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students practice converting money systems and interest. In this money lesson, students convert U.S. and New Zealand dollars. Students also discuss international travel and money exchange rates.
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Using Formulas to Solve Problems

For Students 9th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, learners rewrite word problems using algebraic expressions. They use formulas to solve problems. There are 22 questions with an answer key.
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Airline Passenger

For Students 8th - 11th
In this distance, speed, and time worksheet, students determine the effect of wind on the time of a flight.  The students answer five questions to help them come to a conclusion regarding the airplanes travel.
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Meteor or Meteorite

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students differentiate between a meteor and meteorite. They participate in an experiment to discover how the size and weight of an object determines the size of the impact crater. They utilize their math skills by measuring with a ruler...
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My Test Book: Area and Perimeter

For Students 5th - 8th
In this online interactive math skills worksheet, learners solve 10 multiple choice math problems regarding area, perimeter, and circumference. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Using Graphs and Charts

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students complete T charts and manipulate numbers using graphs and charts. In this math graphs and charts lesson plan, students review the concepts of pattern and function. Students then complete practice pages where they manipulate...
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Dr. Seuss Mixed Math Word Problems

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Dr. Seuss themed mixed math worksheet, students find the answers to 12 word problems. They work with addition, time, and money as they complete the problems.
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Problem-Solving Strategy: Write a Number Sentence: Practice

For Students 4th - 5th
In this number sentence learning exercise, students solve the word problems by writing a number sentence for each problem. Students solve five word problems.
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Transportation

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students examine the different types of transportation. They practice reading a bus schedule and identifying which direction the bus is traveling. They also calculate cost of the ride and how long the ride is.
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Constellation Mapping

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students plot constellations on a grid map. They discuss the various ways early explorers planned their travels. Students identify and recognize major constellations. They color their maps and take them home to try to find various...
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What Did I Touch Today?

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders describe and adopt behaviors for health and safety. They explore what germs are and how they can make you sick. Through graphing activities, 2nd graders examine the way germs travel and what they can do to prevent the...
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Atlatl Lesson Grades 4-12

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders explore the weapons of the Aboriginal people. For this tenth grade mathematics lesson, 10th graders investigate how throwing with an atlatl increase the speed of the dart as it is thrown. Students calculate the speed for...
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Addition and Subtraction of Decimals for Grade 5

For Students 5th
In this addition and subtraction of decimals for grade 5 worksheet, 5th graders answer 10 multiple choice questions, not interactively, with answers available online.
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Interstate Highway Trip

For Students 11th
In this algebra learning exercise, 11th graders calculate a path taken without repeating and crossing the same path more than once. They are given clues to help-them find the right answer. There is a solution key with his word problem.
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Around the World

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars find the circumference of various round objects.  In this finding the circumference of various round objects lesson, students find the circumference of the Earth.  Young scholars find the circumference of trees,...
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Relating Graphs to Events

For Students 7th - 9th
In this algebra worksheet, students identify the graph that goes with-the equation. They solve word problems using graphs. There are 4 problems with an answer key.
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Rational Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students identify the solution to rational expressions. They solve word problems using the correct formula and equation set up. There are 10 questions with a bonus.
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Charting a New Course

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars calculate the distance they will travel. In this geometry instructional activity, students use the TI and CBL system to make calculation of a certain path. They explore geography by calculating distances between different...
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Averages word problems

For Students 4th - 8th
In this averages worksheet, learners solve word problems having to do with averages of numbers, money, and measurements. Students complete 10 word problems.
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Map Scale and the Pioneer Journey

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders, using a map, ruler and calculator, determine the distance the pioneers traveled from Nauvoo, Ill. to the Salt Lake Valley.
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Making a Periscope

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students experiment with a simple periscope to see how it reflects light. They draw a diagram of the path a ray of light follows as it travels from an object, through the periscope, and into your eye.
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Utah History & Geography

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders calculate and determine the distances between counties in Utah. Using a map of Utah, they determine the distance between three county seats, the total distance round trip, and label a map with the distances.
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What's Your Favorite Chocolate Bar?

For Teachers 5th - 6th Standards
Learners complete a math survey. In this math graphs activity, students complete a survey about their favorite candy bars. Learners create different kinds of graphs using Microsoft Excel to show their results.