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Lesson Plan
Writing Fix

Writing Fix: Showing Creative Problem Solving

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
After reading excerpts in which Buck solves a problem in Jack London's The Call of the Wild, students write their own three-paragraph animal stories imitating London's style and word choice. Teacher and student instructions are provided...
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Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Putting Robots to Work With Force & Friction

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students learn about the concept of pushing, as well as the relationship between force and mass. Students practice measurement skills using pan scales and rulers to make predictions about mass and distance. A LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT robot is...
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Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Robot Wheels!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students solidify their understanding of the terms "circumference" and "rotation" through the use of LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT robotics components. They measure the circumference of robot wheels to determine how far the robot can travel during...
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Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: You've Got Triangles!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students learn about trigonometry, geometry and measurements while participating in a hands-on interaction with LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT technology. First they review fundamental geometrical and trigonometric concepts. Then, they estimate the...
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Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Evaluating Solutions for Reasonableness

For Students 7th - 8th
Given problem situations, the student will determine if the solutions are reasonable.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Bridge Challenge

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive activity, from the Web site developed for the PBS series "Building Big," use your knowledge of bridge design to match the right bridge location in a fictitious city.
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Lesson Plan
TryEngineering

Try Engineering: Making Sense of Sensors

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lesson explore sensors focusing on ones that measure humidity. Young scholars work in teams to design, build, test, and evaluate a hygrometer which was made out of everyday materials to measure humidity levels.
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Website
Maths Challenge

Maths challenge.net: Problem Solving Database

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Need some challenging problem-solving work for your students in the following areas: Discrete, Geometry, Numbers, and Code Breaking? This is the place for an enormous database of problems aimed at high school age students. They are...
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Lesson Plan
Microsoft

Microsoft Education Lesson Plan: Candy Is Dandy

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Explore color distribution of M&M candies using this detailed lesson plan. An engaging integrated lesson that requires understanding of spreadsheets and formulas, and logical reasoning. Links to related websites.
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Lesson Plan
Microsoft

Microsoft Education Lesson Plan: Making Money From Lemons

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Simulation where learners apply mathematics and economics concepts in the lemonade business. Learners set up a virtual lemonade stand and must determine production costs, product variables, and profits. Learners record data collected on...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Applications Using Linear Models

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students learn how to use various forms of linear equations to solve problems. Students watch a video tutorial, explore guided notes and attempt...
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Website
Other

The Quotations Page: Lord Alfred Tennyson

For Students 9th - 10th
Students and teachers will benefit from these examples of quotes from Lord Alfred Tennyson. This site offers only a handful of examples. Don't miss out.
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Unit Plan
Education Development Center

Tune in to Learning: Get Going With Rate

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Explore the concepts of rate, distance, and speed in this interactive lesson. Discover how to use formulas to solve word problems and calculate salaries. A concise lesson with excellent examples, connections to real world experiences,...
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Unit Plan
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Linear Equations

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site gives information on solving linear equations and offers practice problems, a thorough lesson, and teacher resources.
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Professional Doc
Other

Pare: Designing Scoring Rubrics for Your Classroom

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
What do you know about designing scoring rubrics for your classroom? This site features an article that details how and when to use rubrics in the assessment process. It also gives examples of rubrics used in classrooms.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Functions That Describe Situations

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students learn to represent and solve real-world problems with functions. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and...
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Interactive
ABCya

Ab Cya: Joe Lost 2

For Students 2nd - 6th
Well, Joe got lost again and he needs your help to find his way home in this fun game that helps teach programing skills. Help guide Joe through each level by selecting a command and placing it on the level in the proper order. You'll...
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Interactive
ABCya

Ab Cya: Joe Lost

For Students 2nd - 6th
Poor Joe is lost... He needs your help to find his way home in this fun game that helps teach programming skills. Help guide Joe through each level by selecting a command and placing it on the level in the proper order. You'll have to...
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Interactive
ABCya

Ab Cya: Let Me Grow

For Students K - 1st
Let Me Grow is an entertaining puzzle game. Help get water to the thirsty flowers by removing blocks and opening levees. Be careful not to get the garden gnomes wet! Younger children might need help from adults beyond the first six levels.
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Interactive
ABCya

Ab Cya: Jelly Doods

For Students 3rd - 6th
Jelly Doods is a fun puzzle game for both children and adults! Slide the jellies around the screen to combine all the matching colors. You only have so many moves to complete each puzzle, so make sure you plan accordingly!
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Website
Other

Ndt: Problem Solving Skills

For Teachers 9th - 10th
NDT Education stresses the importance of problem solving skills. Problem solving steps and strategies are provided.
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Article
Other

What Is Brainstorming?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Brainstorming can be a helpful tool during the creative thinking process. Learn the origins of brainstorming, what it isn't and the general guidelines associated with this technique.
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Activity
Teaching Treasures Publications

Teaching Treasures: Year Eight Timed Mental Math

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This resource provides an interactive worksheet with just ten problems as an independent practice or a quick assessment.
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Activity
Teaching Treasures Publications

Teaching Treasures: Year Eight Timed Mental Math

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Improve your computation skills using this timed interactive worksheet.