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Changing circuits

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Learners identify that there are conventional symbols to represent the components in circuits. Students use these symbols to draw diagrams of circuits. They are reminded that electric circuits can be drawn in diagrams using symbols. ...
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NATARAJ: SHIVA AS LORD OF THE DANCE

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students read" the meaning of the Nataraj, explore the various aspects of Hinduism that the Nataraj symbolizes; examine the importance of the samsara, moksha, and consider the Nataraj one of the finest works of art anywhere in the world.
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More or Less Than

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students practice completing equations with the less than or more than symbol. They use index cards to create the equations. They compete with other groups to get the most correct.
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Email, Part 2: Addresses

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students investigate the symbols utilized to form an email address. The lesson was originally written for librarians who have had little or no net experience.
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Where's the Period in the Periodic Tables?

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students investigate the Periodic Table of Elements. The teacher is provided with the necessary background information to complete the lesson. Students practice matching the element symbol to its place on the chart.
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Expressions of Anti-Racism through Painting: The Puerto Rican Community from West Side Story to Connecticut

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars create a graffiti wall using their own name or personal symbol. They examine their own understanding of the film as a source of inspiration and listen to the music from the soundtrack as an effective motivation. They make...
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Periodic Table of Elements

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use reference skills to locate information about the periodic table. They identify elements by name, atomic number, atomic mass, symbol and properties. Students use mathematical processes to find the number of protons,electrons...
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The Passover Vs. Fourth of July Debate

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students engage in a debate regarding the Passover vs. Fourth of July holidays for American Jews. They form teams, one for the Fourth of July and one for the Passover and research their topic to build their arguments. After time to...
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What Your Signature Means to You and Others

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars discuss significance and value of writing their signatures on various documents, recall times they have signed their names, and demonstrate understanding that signatures are important representations of people, and symbols...
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Rational, Irrational and Square Roots

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders identify rational and irrational numbers and then, estimate the square root of numbers that are not perfect squares. They then identify what the radical is and differentiate between that and a division symbol clearly....
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John Glenn Secret Message

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this John Glenn worksheet, learners reveal a secret message by decoding the symbols to spell out the secret message. Students utilize the alphabet key to decode the message.
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Comparing Fractions

For Students 7th
In this comparing fractions worksheet, 7th graders solve and complete 20 different problems where they are asked to compare each fraction. First, they determine which fraction is greater using the appropriate symbol. Then, students write...
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What Is the Amount?

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this counting money activity, students solve 8 problems in which picture symbols inside a robot's purse are decoded. Students count how much money is inside each purse. All sums are under one dollar.
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Organizer
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Open Mind

For Teachers 2nd - 9th
In this open mind worksheet, students draw pictures, symbols or images inside an outline of a head. Students will respond to a quote or idea; this is open ended and can be used in many ways.
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Organizer
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Vocabulary Cards

For Teachers 2nd - 10th
In this vocabulary activity worksheet, students complete the graphic organizer that has them list the word, its part of speech and definition. Students then make a drawing or symbol for the word and write a sentence with the word.
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Compare

For Students 3rd
In this comparing worksheet, 3rd graders use greater than and less than. Students fill in the correct symbol for 15 problems, studying numerals that go up through the hundreds.
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Order of Operations: Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this order of operations worksheet, students replace blank spaces in squares with the symbol for the operation that will make math sentences true. 
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Circular Reasoning

For Students 9th - 11th
This algebra worksheet contains 1 circular reasoning problem for students to solve. They must rewrite word problems using algebraic symbols to identify the solution. The solution along with a full explanation are included.
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T. Smith Publishing

Easter Graphing Worksheet

For Students Pre-K - 2nd Standards
A large graph takes up most of this worksheet. On it are Easter-themed icons for which learners must identify and write down the coordinates for. Note that there are religious symbols included in the icons which would not make this...
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Word Problem Day

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve word problems using algebra. In this algebra lesson, students rewrite problems using algebraic symbols and representations. They work together to find the answers to real life scenarios using math.
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Graph Creator

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students rewrite equations using algebraic symbols. In this algebra lesson, students graph linear equations using the slope and y intercept. They make predictions about their graphs and analyze the results.
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Underground Railroad

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore the Underground Railroad.  In this American History lesson, 8th graders create a song about the railroad.  Students analyze various symbols used during the Underground Railroad. 
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Guess the Age

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students rewrite word problems using symbols. In this algebra lesson, students rewrite equations graphically, algebraically and verbally. They relate the concepts to the real world.
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Word Problems

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students solve word problems using mathematical symbols. In this algebra lesson, students collect data and analyze it. They analyze the data using a table or graph after plotting the data.