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Metric Mania Lesson Plans

— The Science Spot

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How It Works

This straightforward, simple site contains lessons on length, density, mass, volume, and conversions that include PowerPoint lessons, students activity worksheets, and more. PowerPoints must be downloaded to your computer (assuming you have PowerPoint software), and most other activities are in PDF form. There is a short explanation of each lesson and lab activity included before going to the link to download information. Most activities are geared toward middle high students and have been chosen to help maintain interest. Be sure to check out the gummy bear lab (incorporates metric measurements when a gummy bear is soaked in water overnight), mystery canisters (float and sink), and the Metric Mania card game. Many links to other metric activities are also included in the site.

In the Classroom

Introduce and present lessons on your interactive whiteboard using the PowerPoints provided and the accompanying student worksheets. Use these ready to go lessons to "spruce up" your metric lessons. Ask students to design their own metric measurement lab using ordinary items from around their home. Then have the class try some and record the results on a class wiki.

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Tag(s): mass, conversions, density, measurement, volume,

Skeptical Science

— John Cook

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How It Works

Confused about the counter claims about climate change and global warming? This unique website uses skepticism about the skeptics of climate change. Before you discount this site, check out its use of science in skeptics claims and announcements. Use this site to find pure science in understanding the headlines, comments, and claims found in media. Be sure to check under the arguments and resources tabs of this site. This site does include some minor advertisements.

In the Classroom

Use this site to discuss the actual science being used and various ways it can be interpreted. Brainstorm and research various opinions about climate change and why people hold those beliefs. Search this site for the science associated with these claims. Back up the finding of the science with content for better understanding of the world around us. Have others that still believe in claims not supported by science? Allow them to find actual science processes that back up their claim. Have students or student groups create an online, interactive poster known as an infographic using Canva Infographic Maker, <a href="/single.cfm?id=17570">reviewed here</a>.

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Tag(s): climate, climate change, environment,

Learn With Math Games

— Learn With Math Games

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How It Works

This site was created for teachers to help students see the fun and creative side of Math! There are many games here to be used in the classroom. Some activities include printables. Activities are categorized by math topic and grade level. Be sure to check out the Math Tricks for fun shortcuts and tricks to amaze students! Some worksheets are available on the site; however, most activities are hands-on practice for students. Teachers and parents can sign up to receive a monthly newsletter with tips and ideas.

In the Classroom

Use the site as a resource to find fun activities to supplement Math topics being taught in class. Create a link to games on classroom computers. Share the Math Tricks with students to help with learning basic Math facts or to use tricks during Open House or Math Nights at school.

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Tag(s): addition, counting, division, multiplication, printables, subtraction, worksheets,

Ask, Listen, Learn

— Century Council

4-8 0 favorites 0 promising practices https://asklistenlearn.org/ Last updated: Fri, 08/27/2021 - 11:49 share

How It Works

The site uses teen role models to show students how to eat nutritious foods, exercise, participate in sports, etc. in order to stay healthy. This site encourages preteens and young teems to stay active, achieve academically, and involve themselves in community projects. You can become a member of the Ask, Listen, Learn team with a simple registration (a parent’s email address is required). The site uses those who’ve registered as their "superstars," those whose stories and life habits appear on the pages. The motto for the activities on these pages is "Say yes to a healthy lifestyle, and no to underage drinking." The site includes the "Ecochallenge" which helps students become more aware of their environment. The site was originally designed to help combat underage drinking and drunk driving. However, there are many other topics here to explore.

In the Classroom

Have your students create an online photo essay about themselves, modeling the project on Lolo’s page which emphasizes the whole person: one’s body, spirit, emotional well-being, community participation, etc. Use a tool such as Web Poster Wizard (<a href="/single.cfm?id=7332">reviewed here</a>) or PicLits (<a href="/single.cfm?id=9822">reviewed here</a>), or use an online poster creator, such as Padlet (<a href="/single.cfm?id=10007">reviewed here</a>). Have students make checklists for themselves following the criteria they notice in the other stories at this site. rn<br><br>rnBe sure to include this link on your class website as parents may be interested in exploring this site.

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Tag(s): environment,

The Math Games

— The Math Games

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How It Works

This site offers several interactives for students to practice fractions, decimals, expressions, and matching like terms. Choices are provided for difficulty levels within the activities. Links are also included to fraction visualizers to demonstrate images and visualizations of self-created fractions. Registration to the site is available, but not necessary to use the site. Registration allows students to record high scores earned playing the games.

In the Classroom

Introduce the site to students on your interactive whiteboard or projector. Allow students to explore the site on their own or with a partner. Create a link on classroom computers for students to practice during free time. Share the link on your classroom blog or website for students to practice at home.

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Tag(s): numbers, decimals, fractions, matching, operations,

Algebra: Math Games &amp; Problems

— Syvum

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How It Works

This site offers 17 problems and exercises for practice with basic Algebra skills. Concepts include terms and definitions, equations, formulas, expansion, simplifications, and factorization. Registration is available for the site, but not necessary to use the practice exercises and quizzes. Quizzes are offered in multiple choice and match the column formats. Feedback is immediate after choosing an answer, and quizzes can be printed out onto a worksheet form. Within each quiz there is also a link to review which offers further information about the topic contained within the question. rn<br><br>rnBe aware: this site does include many advertisements. Although the content is good enough to be worth the distracting ads!

In the Classroom

Introduce this site on your interactive whiteboard or projector, then allow students to access quizzes for review and reinforcement of concepts being taught. Share the site on your classroom website or blog for students to access at home for practice of skills. Print out quizzes for students to use as review. This site is perfect for gifted students to work ahead and practice upcoming concepts. Have cooperative learning groups create multimedia presentations to share a new concept with the class. How about enhancing learning and having students create a talking avatar explaining what they have learned using a site such as Blabberize, <a href="/single.cfm?id=10380">reviewed here</a>, or have students create online flashcards for practice using a site such as Flashcard Stash, <a href="/single.cfm?id=12465"> reviewed here</a>.

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Tag(s): tutorials, quizzes, quiz, factors, equations,

Middle School Chemistry

— American Chemical Society

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How It Works

"Big ideas about the very small," does not do this lesson plan center for middle level chemistry justice. Not only are there lessons plans and activity sheets that are able to be downloaded, there are also laboratory experiments and other smaller hands on activities that correspond to the lessons. Last but not least, there are related, FREE, online multimedia animations all packaged together.

In the Classroom

Pick a lesson plan that fits with your curriculum and try it out with your students in grades six through eight. The animations are wonderful for showing the particles that make up larger objects. This is always hard for middle level students to understand and these lesson plans make the explanation and instruction about these complex concepts that much easier.

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Tag(s): heat, air, matter, atoms, periodic table, acids and bases, temperature, animation, ph, chemicals, carbon dioxide, density, volume, molecules,

Trig Without Tears

— Stan Brown

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How It Works

This site offers explanations for trigonometric functions and identifies the most important formulas as a basis for learning and understanding trigonometry. The concept is that student learning will increase with understanding of basic concepts instead of memorizing all formulas by rote without comprehension of meaning. Although a little dry and void of many illustrations, the site may be helpful for studying and learning basis trigonometric concepts. There is a printable version of the site which can be used for student journals or notebooks.

In the Classroom

Use copies of the printable version of the site with students to use in class for highlighting important information. Use small portions of the printable information to reinforce new concepts taught in class or when reviewing for assessments. Read portions of the site in class with your students and have them create their own explanation of concepts.

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Tag(s): functions, test prep,

Cabot’s Farm Families

— Cabot Cheese

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How It Works

This site tells the story of the farm families that produce milk for a large cheese-making enterprise. Select a dot within one of the states on the map (New York, Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island, or Massachusetts) and read the story of the family who lives at that location. Stories are text only, but they do have clear photographs of each family. You can then select another story by a family in the same state or go back to the original map and select another family’s story anywhere. As you roll your mouse over the dot, the name of the family and the community where they live pop up. Ignore the advertising; the site content is worth it.

In the Classroom

Have students create similar photo essays of farmers or members of any other profession in your state, using this as a model and example. Have students create a multimedia presentation, adding audio, using Thinglink, <a href="/single.cfm?id=13216">reviewed here</a>. This site allows you to narrate a picture. Challenge students to find (legally permitted to be reproduced) or even take a photo.

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Tag(s): agriculture, myplate,

Paul’s Online Math Notes

— Paul Dawkins

8-11 0 favorites 0 promising practices http://tutorial.math.lamar.edu/ Last updated: Fri, 08/27/2021 - 11:49 share

How It Works

This site was created by a university-level Math instructor; however, it can be useful for high school Math students and teachers also. Contained within the site are downloadable notes and tutorials for Algebra, Calculus I, 2, and 3, Linear Algebra, and Differential Equations. Each set of notes is quite in-depth and includes detailed definitions, examples, and tips. Notes can also be printed in PDF form. Be sure to scroll down to the bottom portion of the site for an Algebra/Trig review, Common Math errors, and advice on how to study Math.

In the Classroom

This site is perfect to use with gifted students who are ready to move on to more complicated math skills. Allow them to explore and learn higher level skills on their own. Print PDF’s relating to classroom concepts being taught for students to place in their Math journals. Use this site to review skills taught in previous courses.

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Tag(s): functions, tutorials, test prep,
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