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5.NBT Kipton's Scale

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This is a task from the Illustrative Mathematics website that is one part of a complete illustration of the standard to which it is aligned. Each task has at least one solution and some commentary that addresses important asects of the task and its potential use. Here are the first few lines of the commentary for this task: Kipton has a digital scale. He puts a marshmallow on the scale and it reads 7.2 grams. How much would you expect 10 marshmallows to weigh? Why? Kipton ...

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Author: Illustrative Mathematics

Acquiring New Vocabulary Through Book Discussion Groups

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In this lesson, students read Pink and Say by Patricia Polacco to identify words that are unfamiliar to them. Working collaboratively in small groups, they discuss the meaning of these new words, using context clues from the text, prior knowledge, and both print and online resources. Students then apply their knowledge of the new vocabulary to further their understanding of the text.

Material Type: Lesson Plan

Author: Peggy Harper

8.EE Summer Swimming

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This is a task from the Illustrative Mathematics website that is one part of a complete illustration of the standard to which it is aligned. Each task has at least one solution and some commentary that addresses important asects of the task and its potential use. Here are the first few lines of the commentary for this task: The local swim center is making a special offer. They usually charge \$7 per day to swim at the pool. This month swimmers can pay an enrollment fee of ...

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Author: Illustrative Mathematics

Let the Games Begin!

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This is a project that follows the PBL framework and was used to help students master the fundamentals of probability, specifically the laws of probability (NC.M2.S-CP.1 to 8). Note that the project was designed and delivered per the North Carolina Math 2 curriculum and it can be customized to meet your own specific curriculum needs and resources.

Material Type: Activity/Lab, Assessment, Case Study, Data Set, Demonstration, Formative Assessment, Self Assessment

Author: Ben Owens

Advanced Spanish Review Lesson 1 Formas de Enfatizar

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In this resource, students will learn how to emphasize in Spanish by viewing and listening to a native speaker pronouncing several sentences. Students will be able to use this particular aspect of the Spanish language in school or community activities related to the target culture. Students will also learn to use accurate pronunciation and suitable stylistic elements in spoken presentations.

Material Type: Activity/Lab, Lesson

Author: Spanish Language Blog