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Problem solving social studies Common Core 6.RP.A.1 resources
6th grade Ratio Recipes Project
What is 6th grade Ratio Recipes Lesson?A fun project based digital lesson plan to use to reinforce and teach students' the 6th grade ratio standards. Students will find equivalent ratios using recipes in tables on Google Slides or Powerpoint slides. What will you find in this resource?Complete plans & student solving pages prepared for the project4 recipes in a table to create equivalent ratios/ different serving sizes. Editable slides for rubrics & directions "Try it Chef" slide to enco
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6th - 7th
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
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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Math Problem Solving for 6th-7th Grades Math Word Problems
These math problem solving sheets are great for math centers, group work, homework, assessments, math test prep, or sub plans – so many uses!This easy-to-use resource includes:10 math problem solving sheetsAnswer keysThe math word problem sheets include the following topics:RatiosRatios with areaUnit ratesAlgebraic equationsPercent of a numberPercent: finding tax, tipUsing positive and negative integersSurface areaCoordinate plane (with area)Area of composite shapeRelated ResourcesProblem Solvin
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6th - 7th
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Math Fraction, Decimal and Percent EDITABLE Project Based Activity
This EDITABLE math summative assessment (project based) contains nine questions based on three levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy that cover the main points of fractions, decimals, and percent. The theme of this fraction project is ice cream. It may be given as a final math test or as a summative project. Specific directions for the student and three boxes of a sample project are included as well as a complete answer key and a grading rubric for the instructor. Students may present the project in a var
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6th - 8th
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Create Your own Ice Cream Shop PBL Project WITH RUBRIC and Answer Key Grades 5-8
This math PBL project will have your students practicing real-world math applications while having fun!- Students will learn real world applications such as creating a company website, creating a help wanted advertisement, calculating tips on orders, running and calculating inventory costs, coupon application, drawing a model of their shop, designing a menu with prices, deciding who they should hire based on credentials given, handling different customer inquiries, and best yet this project will
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5th - 8th
Also included in:Â Math Project Based Learning Bundle | Distance Learning | Google Classroom
Extra Practice: Math 6 - Chapters 1-9 MEGA Bundle
Need extra homework problems? This bundle includes all the Extra Practice fully editable digital worksheets from Chapters 1 through 9. Each worksheet includes 5 similar homework problems from Chapter 1 - 9, each with a QR code/ hyperlink to a specific help video of that problem for students to watch. Print out these worksheets or easily push out a copy through Google Classroom. Use these worksheets to assess your students' knowledge of the homework problems, give them extra practice, use them a
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6th
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Proportionality Escape Room--Paper and Digital Option
Students will practice proportionality using this digital or paper escape room. Tasks include ratios, equivalent ratios, unit rates, percent, parts, wholes, measurement conversions, and word problems. Because this is Google Forms, you can customize this for your students by deleting questions to shorten the escape room as you see fit.There are paper and digital versions available. Students will get a recording sheet to keep track of the codes they find. Teacher instructions for implementation fo
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6th - 7th
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Also included in:Â 6th Grade Math Escape Room Bundle--Digital and Paper | Distance Learning
HW Quizzes: Math 6 - Chapters 1-9 MEGA Bundle
Are your students really doing their homework problems? How do you know? These self-grading Google Form Quizzes each include 5 similar homework problems from Chapters 1 through 9, each with a hyperlink to a specific help video of that problem for students to watch (teachers may just delete the link in each problem if they want the extra help accommodation removed). Use these Google Form Quizzes to assess your students’ knowledge of the homework problems without fear of the students looking up th
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6th
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Emergency Responder Escape Room - 6th Grade Math
How many times have your students asked the following question: "Why do I need to learn this?" How many times have you struggled with explaining how the math applies to the every day world and how it is used? Sometimes, it can be difficult answering these questions, however, look no further. This escape room holds the answers to the "whys".Emergency Service Responders (dispatchers, firefighters, and paramedics) use mathematics every day to protect and serve members in the community. This product
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6th
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Extra Practice: Math 6 - Chapter 4 Bundle
Need extra homework problems? This bundle includes all the Extra Practice fully editable digital worksheets from Chapter 4: Lessons 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.1.3, 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.3, and 4.2.4. Each worksheet includes 5 similar homework problems from Chapter 4, each with a QR code/ hyperlink to a specific help video of that problem for students to watch. Print out these worksheets or easily push out a copy through Google Classroom. Use these worksheets to assess your students' knowledge of the homework
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6th
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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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Also included in:Â Montessori Cosmic BUNDLE: Elementary Montessori Guide & Homeschool Materials
Math Mystery: Case of the Missing Cookies -6th gr. Envision Math Topics 1-5
Engage your kids with a mystery that requires kids to solve problems and review topics 1-5 of the 6th Grade Envision Math 2.0 series. Kids will work through 6 clues to eliminate suspects and solve the mystery. The clues focus on: rational numbers, integers, numeric and algebraic expressions, equations and inequalities, as well as ratios and rate.
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5th - 7th
6th Grade Interactive Notebook Foldable Activities for Ratios and Proportions
These sixth grade ratios & proportions activities are LOW PREP and great for interactive notebooks! Each blackline master included in this resource reduces paper use by providing materials for at least two (2) students and are sized for composition notebook use.WHAT'S INCLUDED:→ terms of use/how to use this product→ real-life photos of completed pages in a student notebook (COMING SOON)→ learning standard with indicator of mastery for display→ answer key (for most activities)→ multiple activ
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5th - 7th
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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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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Also included in:Â 6th Grade Math Ratios and Proportional Relationships: 6 Real Life Math Tasks
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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Valentine's Day Math (with Candy Hearts)
Students must be provided with Brach’s Valentines Day Hearts for this activity. Using a handful of the candies students will...fill in a tablecreate a bar graphcreate a circle graphmultiply using area modelsanalyze ratiosadd, subtract, multiply, and divide fractionsuse the order of operationsgraph on a coordinate planecompare and order rational numberscreate their own problems
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5th - 7th
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HW Quizzes: Math 6 - Chapter 4 Bundle - Self-Grading Google Quizzes
Are your students really doing their homework problems? How do you know? These self-grading Google Form Quizzes each include 5 similar homework problems from Chapter 4, each with a hyperlink to a specific help video of that problem for students to watch (teachers may just delete the link in each problem if they want the extra help accommodation removed). Use these Google Form Quizzes to assess your students’ knowledge of the homework problems without fear of the students looking up the answers o
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6th
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PBL Introduction to Architecture: Build Your Own Dream Treehouse
No planning required! This PBL comes with a 32-slide presentation introducing the major concepts, elements, and procedures of architecture. Students will then use the elements and process to answer research questions (resources provided), plan, sketch, build, present, and reflect on their dream treehouse! This bundle comes with a 12-page paced guide for students, with teacher signoffs on every step.
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4th - 8th
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MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
The Amazing Math Race
Engage your classroom in The Amazing Math Race. Review skills from throughout the school year. Appropriate for 6-8th grade students.Adapt this to your classroom how you see fit, with 17 different activities, you decide if this is a yearlong part of your classroom or take a day or a few to complete this fun activity as a class.Math Included: Diamond Math, Probability, Mazes, Graphing, Fractions, Ratios, problem solving, Unit rates, Calendar, Distance, Number System, Systems, research, measures of
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6th - 9th
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Ratios Math Assessment, Test or Quiz - Tape Diagram, Table & Double Number Line
Ratio assessment, test or quiz featuring 10 equivalent ratio questions CCSS-aligned with 6.RP.3.A. This math assessment ask students to write ratios by interpreting visual patterns, determine whether ratios are equivalent, interpret real-world word problems and create ratio tables, tape diagrams/bar models and double number lines as a strategy for problem solving. This test will assess students knowledge of ratios, equivalent ratios, skill-practice and problem solving. Students will be asked to
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5th - 7th
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