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Laura Riggins

Make a topographic map! :: NASA's The Space Place - 1 views

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4.NS.5 Grade 4 Grade 3 Grade 5 Grade 6 Making a topo map

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      Laura Riggins on 15 Feb 12
       
      Sticky Note: This would be great to add to a fourth grade social studies unit to make a topo map of the state of Indiana which includes information pertinent to the Indiana social studies unit.
  • Laura Riggins on 15 Feb 12
     
    4.NS.5 Use measurement skills and apply appropriate units when collecting data. Sticky Note: This would be great to add to a fourth grade social studies unit to make a topo map of the state of Indiana which includes information pertinent to the Indiana social studies unit.
Mary Jo Mack

Create an African Flag Notebook - 1 views

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Grade K shapes social studies math K.G.1 K.G.2

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      Mary Jo Mack on 31 Jan 12
       
      This can be used as a cross-curricular activity, extending to social studies. The class can explore flags from several different countries, or choose one country to focus on. The students can learn about why countries have flags and what the shapes and colors represent.
    • Mary Jo Mack
      Mary Jo Mack on 31 Jan 12
       
      K.G.1 "Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to." K.G.2 "Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size."
  • Mary Jo Mack on 31 Jan 12
     
    Employ the flags of the world to introduce mathematical concepts like shapes, colors, lines, and the idea of following sequential directions. In this activity, kids create an African flag notebook, but to do so, they need to use math...and drawing skills! This engrossing activity provides an opportunity to discuss and research the different countries of Africa, plus kids have a cool souvenir when they're done.
Mary Jo Mack

Muddy Waters - 1 views

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3.4.2 Grade 3 technology design

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      Mary Jo Mack on 18 Feb 12
       
      3.4.2 "Define the uses and types of simple machines and utilize simple machines in the solution to a ―real world problem."
    • Mary Jo Mack
      Mary Jo Mack on 18 Feb 12
       
      Extension: Our water needs to be clean for so many reasons- not just taking a bath! Students could brainstorm in groups reasons why we need clean, filtered water (i.e. cooking, cleaning, etc.)  Extension: Social Studies- What an eye opening experience it could be for students to learn about third world countries and how lucky we are to not have to worry about having clean water to clean, cook, and bathe with.
  • Mary Jo Mack on 18 Feb 12
     
    In the book Dirt Boy, Fister Farnello loved dirt so much that he ate it, played in it and refused get rid of it. He finally takes a bath. Children will design, build a water filter and use it to clean muddy water.
Susan Shonle

Take a Shape Safari! | Education.com - 1 views

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Grade 1 1.G.1 1.G.3 safari shape math

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  • Forget a jeep in Africa. You can head out for a safari right in your own neighborhood. Instead of hunting lions and tigers, you'll troll for circles and triangles. Why? Because shapes are at the heart of the first grade math and writing curriculum.
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      Susan Shonle on 30 Jan 12
       
      Extension: This activity can connect math with social studies - use fabrics or objects from another culture. Adaptations: Gifted students can help Special Ed students by exploring together in small groups. EL students benefit from direct observation for context of objects.
Susan Shonle

Learn Your Letters with a Winter Alphabet Book | Education.com - 1 views

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Grade K K.G.1 winter alphabet book math

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      Susan Shonle on 31 Jan 12
       
      Extensions: (math/art/language arts/social studies) Use alphabet letters with numbers to count/ represent how many of the same objects are in the picture (sample: 6 branches on the tree) Adaptations: Give Special Ed students option of markers or crayons.  Allow ESL students to draw pictures from their cultural environment.
thennessy

http://mathflix.luc.edu/pdfs/Data_Analysis/D0011_Probability_IndependentEvents.pdf - 1 views

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grade 6 probability andpercentages

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  • thennessy on 03 Feb 12
     
    6.SP.1 This game is a realy good way to connect social studies and math. You could also have them do state capitals as well. Lots of options.
  • Susie Beesley on 08 Feb 12
     
    Interesting activity! It reminds me of a Jeopardy question because it seems like they often ask for names of states that begin with a certain letter.
Susan Shonle

3x3 Magic Square | Dr Mike's Math Games for Kids | Free Cool Math Games! - 1 views

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Grade 2 2.OA.1 magic square math games symmetry

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      Susan Shonle on 03 Feb 12
       
      Extensions: This connects addition with symmetry, but you could also connect this to social studies using Albrecht Durer, the artist, who used a 4x4 magic square in one of his drawings. Adaptations: This activity can be adjusted to multiple grade levels using printable worksheets or creating your own version.  Pictures can be included or dots to show a visual aid for ELL or Special Ed students.
Krista Hirr

The Geometry of 3-D Drawing - Cathi Sanders - 2 views

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MA 5.4.1-9 Grade 5 Geometry

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      Krista Hirr on 01 Feb 12
       
      To connect this to social studies, have students find pictures of real world castles and report on location and history of the building to base their model off of.
    • Susie Beesley
      Susie Beesley on 07 Feb 12
       
      You could also connect this to the Sir Cumference children's book series that has a Knights of the Roundtable theme.
  • Krista Hirr on 01 Feb 12
     
    Students draw a castle using 3-dimensional shapes. Option for pictures to be published on the web if sent to the address on this site.
Mary Jo Mack

Make Milk Carton Counting Houses - 1 views

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Grade K counting K.0A.1 Addition

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      Mary Jo Mack on 01 Feb 12
       
      This can be a fun project for the students to make their own "house" and "families." Teachers can make a social studies connection by trying to arrange the houses in two rows facing each other. Number the houses on the right with even numbers and the ones on the left with odd … just like the houses on a real-life street.
    • Susie Beesley
      Susie Beesley on 07 Feb 12
       
      The picture for this activity looks really cute. I wonder how hard it would be for little ones to draw faces on craft sticks. You'd probably want to put newspaper down on the desks and be prepared to have marker on their hands, but still, it looks like an engaging activity that would be worth a little mess.
  • Mary Jo Mack on 01 Feb 12
     
    Most five-year-olds master counting out loud long before they walk into kindergarten. This is always exciting to watch, but it doesn't mean that kids truly understand what numbers mean. Kindergarten teachers want to make sure that kids can count objects, but also connect groups of things to abstract numbers. This whimsical craft helps kids do just that, and reuses empty milk cartons to boot.
Susan Shonle

Keep a Horizon Calendar | Education.com - 1 views

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Grade 5 5.2.2 Earth Science horizon calendar

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      Susan Shonle on 11 Feb 12
       
      Extensions: Connect Earth Science with Art/Social Studies - Ancient Cultures. Adaptations: Gifted students can research an ancient culture and how they made horizon calendars prior to making their own calendar.  ESL & Special Ed students can use pictures to illustrate their calendar and work in small groups. ESL can listen to audio books on topic.
  • Susan Shonle on 11 Feb 12
     
    Keep a Horizon Calendar - Earth Science Many cultures used the rising and setting sun to create calendars. Observe the setting sun once a week for as long as you can to come up with your own calendar. Supplies: 11 X 17 inch piece of white paper, pencil, compass, watch, and clear view of the western horizon (where the sun sets)
Mary Jo Mack

Explore Buoyancy: Make a Soy Sauce Cartesian Diver | Education.com - 1 views

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5.1.3 'Physical Science Grade 5 buoyancy

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      Mary Jo Mack on 15 Feb 12
       
      5.1.3 "Demonstrate that regardless of how parts of an object are assembled the weight of the whole object is identical to the sum of the weight of the parts; however, the volume can differ from the sum of the volumes."
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      Mary Jo Mack on 15 Feb 12
       
      Extension: Incorporate social studies and language arts- The Cartesian diver is named after Rene Descartes, a French philosopher and physicist. Students can do a research report on scientists that have made significant contributions to the world of science throughout history.
  • Mary Jo Mack on 15 Feb 12
     
    Ever wondered how a submarine can control when it rises and sinks in the water? Build a Cartesian diver to find out! Named after French philosopher and physicist René Descartes, this classic science experiment is a great way for kids to see the principle of buoyancy at work. And with such a simple set-up, it's a fun and inexpensive way to dive into physics!
Amanda McCarthy

Friendly Physics: Make a Water Wheel | Education.com - 1 views

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4.4.1 Grade 4 Grade 5 Science Engineering and Technology

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      Amanda McCarthy on 12 Feb 12
       
      Students can design a water wheel in groups and see how the wheel works. To extend this experiment students could then work together to make improvements to their wheel. This activity could also be connected to social studies. Students could see how water wheels have evolved over the years and what their uses were and are.
  • Amanda McCarthy on 12 Feb 12
     
    Students can build a water wheel and see the force of water in motion. They can also experiment with different forces and see how they affect the water wheel.
Amanda McCarthy

Mini-Landslide - Activity - www.TeachEngineering.org - 1 views

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4.2.3 Earth Science Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Landslide

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  • Students explore how different materials (sand, gravel, lava rock) with different water contents on different slopes result in landslides of different severity. They measure the severity by how far the landslide debris extends into model houses placed in the flood plain.
    • Amanda McCarthy
      Amanda McCarthy on 12 Feb 12
       
      This activity can be tied to social studies by having students create an essay, PowerPoint, or poster on how landslides have and do affect the world's population. This can be done in groups of students (with all ability levels).
  • Amanda McCarthy on 12 Feb 12
     
    This activity allows students to see the effects of a landslide on a small scale in the classroom. This is a neat experiment that looks easy to assemble and explain.
Amanda McCarthy

Build a Popsicle Stick Bridge | Education.com - 1 views

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The Design Process Grade 3 Physical Science

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      Amanda McCarthy on 13 Feb 12
       
      Students can work in groups by first designing their bridge using pencil and paper, so ELLs and special needs students can be split up into these groups. This activity can be connected to social studies by teaching children about bridges and/or transportation from different time periods.
  • Amanda McCarthy on 13 Feb 12
     
    Students work on designing different bridges out of popsicle sticks.
William Templeton

Turn Salt Water into Drinking Water - 1 views

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Grade 1 Physical Science 1.1.3

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      William Templeton on 09 Feb 12
       
      This experiment can lead nicely into a social studies unit about the importance of water to human communities.  It could also be used as a starting point for a discussion of how scarcity affects price.
  • William Templeton on 09 Feb 12
     
    Students learn how to separate salt from water in order to create drinking water from salt water.
William Templeton

Germinating Seeds: Explore Plant Life Cycles - 1 views

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Grade 3 plant Life Science 3.3.2

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      William Templeton on 09 Feb 12
       
      Make sure to add taking measurements in metric units to this activity in order to fully meet the standard.  This unit could be connected to a social studies unit on the plants that are important to the local community and humans in general.
  • William Templeton on 09 Feb 12
     
    A good starting point for  a unit on the parts of a plant and the life cycle of a plant.
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