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Social studies Common Core 6.RP.A.1 resources for ESL-EFL-ELL
Ancient Egypt Mummies & Mummification Religion Reading Comprehension & Activity
Ancient Egyptian religious afterlife beliefs and mythology required the deceased to maintain his or her appearance even in death. Enter the development of the elaborate 70-day Ancient Egypt mummification process. This resource provides historical background and complete instructions for a 6-week carrot mummification project. NOTE: Carrots are low smell compared to other possible mummifying foods like meats or apples.TIP: If you start your mummification process as you start Egypt, your carrot
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6th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
Ratios and Rates: 6th Grade Math Scaffolds
Ratios & Rates: 6th Grade Math ScaffoldThis resource is designed to support students who struggle in math class. It is a scaffold / tool to hand out to students who need additional help. This scaffold lists short and easy to read steps on how to problems involving ratios and unit rate. The tools are 2 per page. Teachers can easily hand this to each child who needs an example and/or student friendly steps. It also makes a great addition to interactive math notebooks.PERFECT FOR SPECIAL EDUCAT
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6th
Also included in: Ratios & Proportions Posters, Scaffolds, Review & Posters {BUNDLE!}
Carnival Game Economics PBL Project-Based Learning GATE
Smaller tasks add up to big, big learning with this gold medal standard project-based learning activity! What a sneaky cool way to learn math, economics, and functional design! (Insert evil teacher laugh.) It’s a hands-on approach to Common Core Standards.
In Carnival Game Economics, students design a carnival skill game and gather data as junior market researchers during the test phase. They’ll use this data to help make decisions. After making calculations for probability, students will
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Gifted and Talented SURVIVAL KIT Bundle -- 235 pages, big discount!
Middle School 6th Grade Math Word Wall
This word wall of sixth grade math vocabulary words covers all the important words students need to know! Over 120 vocabulary words about fractions, decimals, ratios, proportions, expressions, equations, geometry, and probability & Statistics! These words are aligned with the common core standards. This resource provides definitions and examples for your students in a colorful and easy to understand way! It also provides a colorful addition to any math classroom! HOW TO USE:NO PREP NECESSARY
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5th - 7th
Identifying Equivalent Ratios Matching Activity
Identifying Equivalent Ratios Matching ActivityThis matching activity is a great way to practice equivalent ratios and proportional relationships . Students will match the visual representation of ratios to the correct representation written three ways. Each ratio is written with the word 'to' a 'colon' and in fraction form. Each matching pair has the ratio as pictured and in simplified.This activity is great because the visual picture helps make sense of the relationship. For example: For ever
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6th
Also included in: Ratios & Proportions Posters, Scaffolds, Review & Posters {BUNDLE!}
Clean Water - Human Rights: Math & SS Current Events Lesson & Worksheet (Canada)
Why doesn't everyone in Canada have access to clean, drinkable water? This 3-page guided lesson walks your students in grades 5-8 through important current events issues that affect citizens of Canada every day. It includes: - A brief overview of human rights including the United Nation Declaration of Human Rights. - An introduction to the idea of water as a human right. - That some Canadians (especially in indigenous communities) don’t have access to clean water. - A case study of water advisor
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5th - 8th
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Montessori Cosmic Guide: Elementary Montessori & Homeschool Learning Materials
Montessori Cosmic Guide: Elementary Montessori & Homeschool Learning Materials • Elementary Montessori-inspired Lessons & Materials in All Subject Areas (165 printable pages + Key): The COMPLETE Montessori Elementary Guide contains enough content to cover an entire school year!Item specifics: Recommended Ages: 8 to 12 years old (but you know the child best!)Number of Pages: 385 including Answer Key Subjects: For all Elementary subject areas ('Cosmic Education') Genre: Elementary, Montess
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3rd - 6th
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The Great Stock Market Challenge - Complete Math Unit
Suitable and adapted for grades 5-12Open the Preview to see more detailed informationWatch the movie to see a high speed play through of the presentationThis complete cross-curricular unit has students learn about companies, research stocks, create a portfolio, track their performance, submit their project and write a test. Students will learn about real life financial literacy, trade-offs, decision making, strategies, and apply mathematical concepts.The unit runs about 10-14 weeks long, with an
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5th - 12th
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NYS State Math Test Review Packet: 6th Grade
Aligned with the NYS State Math Test mathematics review sheet. Colorful, kid-friendly way to remind students to baseline at the beginning of the year or to review a full year of 6th grade skills and standards. Includes both straight computation and word problems. Can be used in gifted and talented programs as well or for enrichment for advanced learners or as skill review in HS basic skills or adult education programs in preparation for TASC or GED test.Intervention / MTSS / RTI / AIS / Special
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Simplifying Ratios | Scavenger Hunt | 6th Grade | Guided Notes | Ancient Wonders
Do your students need more math practice but are sick of worksheets and computer drills? Let's get them out of their seats and into an adventure! Our Scavenger Hunt Cards unleash the power of learning through movement and exploration. As students simplify ratios and search for solutions on other cards, they naturally self-assess their understanding, ensuring they grasp each concept before moving on. This innovative approach keeps students active and engaged, freeing you to offer targeted support
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5th - 7th
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Income Inequality & Wealth Distribution Critical Thinking, Math & Social Justice
What is income inequality? Are the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer? Is wealth being distributed equally in your country? This integrated math, social justice, critical thinking, and economics lesson is designed to introduce the idea of income inequality to students in grades 6-9 at a level they can easily understand- all while having them practice important math skills involving ratios and percentages. This lesson is a useful application for a math unit: percent and ratio practic
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6th - 9th
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EngageNY 6th grade Module 1 Topic Quizzes
Created to accompany the EngageNY (Eureka Math) curriculum. Quick quizzes for each topic within Module 1. Use them to easily track standard mastery for your students!
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6th
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Yellowstone National Park Treasure Hunt Escape Room: Math Real World Questions
This escape the park activity is great for a variety of ages. Students will have an hour to complete all the questions to find a treasure. They will have to solve math problems with real world application in order to open separate lock boxes. If they don't make it in an hour the park will be closed. I have included multiple sets of questions that could be used for a variety of skill levels. You will need manilla folders to represent your lock boxes. The questions include a variety of readiness s
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3rd - 8th
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Escape Room Mount Rainier National Park Math Activity Varied Level Questions
This escape the park activity is great for a variety of ages. Students will have an hour to complete all the questions before they are locked in the park. I have included multiple sets of questions that could be used for a variety of skill levels. You will need manilla folders to represent your lock boxes.This escape room practices the following math topics:Set 1· Order sets of rational numbers in real world · Generate fractions, decimals and percent in real world scenarios · Multiply and Divide
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2nd - 8th
Adding and Subtracting Fractions Digital Escape Room | Least Common Denominator
This Adding and Subtracting Fractions Digital Escape Room is the perfect way to include a fun game into learning and reviewing fraction addition and subtraction. During this Escape Room, your students will join a group searching for the "golden book." They will have to solve different types of riddles in order to find it!Students must use their knowledge of the least common denominator and greatest common factor to solve this escape room. Each addition and subtraction fraction equation uses diff
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5th - 8th
The Mesopotamian Farmer's Conundrum - Projects & PBL
Driving Question:How much does it cost to borrow?Description:In ancient Mesopotamia, the farmer toiled long and hard to earn his property. As time passed, however, the Mesopotamians discovered they could borrow from each other and the idea of debt and the moneylender was born. A large number of Mesopotamians went into serious debt and could not recover. What were the results? Read Hammurabi's Code of Laws and use ratios to see how he solved it.What's Included with this Project:NextLesson Project
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6th
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Also included in: PBL Bundle (Grade 6) - In Collaboration with A.J. Juliani - 31 Projects!
Mathopedia, Level 1, Complete Edition
Math made easy: Mathopedia, Level 1 is like a math encyclopedia, sequentially organized from addition to pre-algebra. It works well to assist with online learning. If the teacher is not readily available to help students with math work presenting difficulties, students easily look up the skill. Mathopedia explains how to solve the skill with simple and fun, one-page explanations. Here is a complete list of the one-page skills covered in the complete edition of Mathopedia, Level 1 (118 pages of s
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2nd - 5th
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Proportional Relationship | Road Trip Project
Students will create their own itinerary for a road trip. They will be given a budget, a certain number of days, and options for food, hotels, excursions, rental cars, etc. They must determine how they want to spend their money without going over budget. This should be broken up over multiply days. Rubric included.
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6th - 8th
6.RP.1 Understanding Ratios Pear Deck Lesson and Google Form HW
This Lesson also includes a google form for HW.This lesson supports a conceptual understanding of ratio relationships and develops the concept of equivalent ratios through an exploration of recipes and mixtures. The background colors change with phases of the lesson: Red - Do Now/Warm Up Orange - Collective Group Work Yellow - Independent Check For Understanding Green - Group Task #2 - Develop the Concept of Equivalent Ratios Blue - ReflectionE
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6th
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Big Bend Math: Graphing, Converting time, D=Rt, Unit Rate & Coordinate Graph
Hiking Big BendThis activity incorporates the following skills:· Converting minutes to hours and hours to minutes· Unit rate· Graphing and Interpreting· Unit Rate· D=RT· Real world application· Proportional Reasoning Calculating Distance Based on teacher preference you can answer for answers in hours and minutes or just minutes. The answer sheet includes both answers. Also, you can access the actual Big Bend map on the NPS website. This activity incorporates the following skills:· Converting m
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6th - 8th
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US National Park Founding Dates Graphing and Analyzing Data
Math is everywhere. This activity takes us into the founding dates of the US National Parks. The students will graph and analyze data of the dates. This includes multiple activities that can be use in various environments in the classroom. This activity includes the following concepts.· Order sets of real numbers arising in mathematical real-world contexts· Extent previous knowledge of sets and subsets using the visual representation to describe relationships between sets of real numbers.· MMMR
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6th - 8th
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Mathopedia, Level 2, Complete Edition
Math made easy: Mathopedia, Level 2 is like an encyclopedia of 118 pages of math skills, sequentially organized from addition to pre-algebra. Mathopedia is a high-interest math reference for students have difficulty with math. Students easily look up a skill presenting difficulty. Mathopedia contains simple, one-page explanations of how to easily do the math skills listed below: Here is a complete list of all the one-page skills covered:Place Value, Rounding Whole Numbers, Greater Than and Less
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4th - 7th
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March Madness
Let your students join in the excitement of March Madness by completing any or all of these activities. These activities were used in a regular classroom, a math intervention class, and a math enrichment class."Let the Madness Begin" is an introductory activity that provides background for students."Location Location Location" is a mapping activity."My Hometown" requires students to work cooperatively to gather and analyze data. The Road to the Final Four" is grade specific. There are 5 worksh
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5th - 7th
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Math Adventures - Investigation Packet / Project Based Learning (PBL)
Differentiated both students in need of additional support and those who can extend their learning in math.Project-based learning (PBL) using math circles:challenging problem or questionsustained inquiryauthenticityapplication of learningintegrationstudent voice and choiceA public product for an authentic audiencefeedback loops of critique, reflection and refining of the product - including formative and summative assessment.tiered instruction / strengths based / collaborative learning / differe
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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- Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
- Evaluate information, analyze evidence, and make informed judgments about complex social, economic, and political issues
- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
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