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Phone Button Boggle

For Students 7th - 9th
For this phone button boggle worksheet, students identify the number of math words they can find on a phone keypad according to given directions.  This one-page worksheet contains one problem.  Answers are provided.
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Waves, Sound, and Light

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explain waves in terms of energy transfer and describe their basic types and characteristics. They solve mathematical problems involving wavelength and frequency. Students conduct experiments in reflection and refraction.
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Reading Rainbow Book Review

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students watch a "Reading Rainbow" video including the short book reviews that are always shown during each video. They read a book fo their choice and do an oral book report similar to those from Reading Rainbow.
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What's My Rule? Simple Linear Functions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate simple linear functions by trying to guess a function rule from inputs and outputs. They write the function rule in algebraic form.
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Ecosystems and Habitats

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders go on a virtual field trip to five ecosystems. They investigate and videotape a temperate forest in the school's backyard.
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Create Personal Calendars

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders create graphic calendars from printed sources.
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Poetry Sings

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Young scholars examine examples of literary terms in poetry. Then they choose two songs, write out the lyrics, and decipher what they think the artist is trying to say. Each student presents their song to the class and they cite examples...
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Comparing Fractions

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students investigate concepts of working with fractions. They compare different fractions and put them in chronological order. The quantities are compared as either being larger or smaller also.
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Landforms Slideshow

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners identify twelve different types of landforms, and create a slideshow about each landform that includes a title, pictures, definitions, conclusions and a reference page.
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Mathematicians are People, Too!

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students access the Internet to locate data regarding their assigned mathematician. They organize their notes on a data form, write a report, create a visual and present their facts to their classmates.
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K-W-L Chart of Seasons

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Young scholars think about what kinds of clothing they are currently wearing and then think about why they are wearing these particular articles of clothing. They write what they already know about seasons and generate questions about...
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Introduction to Microsoft Word

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders elaborate on the classroom writing practices. They locate the various parts of the keyboard such as, space bar, shift key, delete key, etc. They also type a short piece of writing on a word processor. This is a teacher...
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AlphaSmart Computers

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders type sentences into their Alphas. They verify all sentences have been double-checked for errors in spelling and grammar.
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Subtraction

For Teachers 1st
First graders write and illustrate a story for a subtraction problem subtracting from the number ten. Students explore subtraction situations by using counters to represent a familiar number- based literature selection. Students role...
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ESL News Press

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students assume the roles of editors and news reporters and develop and create a school newspaper. Working in groups they brainstorm article topics for different sections of the paper. They conduct research about current events,...
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What's Wrong With This Computer?

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students, while in the computer lab, view a PowerPoint Presentation that addresses routine hardware and software problems that may occur with everyday usage of a computer. They identify and solve routine problems by checking connections...
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Add Mixed Numbers with and without Regrouping

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this adding mixed numbers with and without regrouping activity, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Fractions and Decimals in Measuring Units

For Students 4th - 6th
In this fractions and decimals worksheet, students express the given measurements as either decimals or fractions. Students learn to convert measurements.
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Sustainable Development

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders explore the difference between natural and man-made environments.  In this renewable resources lesson students evaluate the economic importance of resources. 
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Smart Jeopardy Review

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers review information from their class by participating in a mock Jeopardy game.  In this study habits lesson plan, students view Jeopardy style questions from a PowerPoint presentation and answer them via a Smart Board....
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Calculator

For Teachers K - 4th
Young scholars explore the calculator utility function on a Macintosh computer.  In this calculation lesson, students launch the calculator feature and complete a problem solving worksheet.
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Spending Money

For Teachers K
Students complete activities to study the value of money. In this money study activity, students read a story about money and discuss how they earn money at home. Students watch a related video clip and create a class book about the ways...
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Gingerbread Baby

For Teachers K - 1st
Learners explore gingerbread stories. In this poetry lesson, students read the folk tale "The Gingerbread Man" as well as Gingerbread Baby by Jan Brett and identify rhyming words. Learners also make art projects, dramatize the stories,...
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3D Food Guide Pyramid

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create their own 3D Food Guide pyramid. In this health science lesson, students assess their eating and exercise habit. They design a healthy meal plan and exercise to incorporate in their lives.