Preface |
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Differentiating Instruction: Introducing Different Paths to Learning |
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Differentiated Learning Goals |
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How Teachers Can Differentiate or Modify Instruction |
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3 | (1) |
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Principles of Differentiation |
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4 | (1) |
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Multiple Intelligences: A Structure of Differentiated Instruction |
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5 | (3) |
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Activities That Demonstrate Multiple Intelligence Theory |
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6 | (2) |
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8 | (1) |
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A Sample Multiple Intelligence Lesson Plan |
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9 | (2) |
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9 | (2) |
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11 | (4) |
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Activity 1: Find Your Rock |
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11 | (1) |
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Activity 2: Rock Guided Imagery Experience |
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11 | (1) |
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12 | (1) |
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Activity 5: Introduce Graphic Organizers |
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13 | (2) |
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15 | (1) |
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16 | (1) |
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17 | (2) |
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A Lesson Plan Format for Direct Instruction |
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17 | (1) |
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Lesson Plan Outline for Group Investigations |
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18 | (1) |
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19 | (2) |
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Differentiated Assessment |
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Guiding Performance in the Elementary and Middle School |
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21 | (1) |
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22 | (3) |
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Students' Academic Profile |
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22 | (1) |
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23 | (1) |
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24 | (1) |
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25 | (1) |
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Portfolios: Collecting, Selecting, and Reflecting on Work Samples |
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26 | (1) |
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26 | (1) |
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A Student/Teacher Plan for Portfolio Development |
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27 | (3) |
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The Portfolio as a Tool for Understanding |
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27 | (1) |
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Advantages of Using Portfolios |
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27 | (1) |
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Linking Assessment With Instruction |
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28 | (1) |
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A Sample Differentiated Learning Activity and Assessment Grid |
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29 | (1) |
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30 | (2) |
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Assessment, Multiple Intelligence Theory, and Lesson Planning Possibilities |
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32 | (1) |
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Multiple Intelligences (Assessment and Planning Checklist) |
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32 | (2) |
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Guidelines for Differentiated Learning and Assessment |
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34 | (3) |
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Collaborative Inquiry Model for Science Instruction |
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34 | (3) |
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Hints for Helping Teachers Differentiate Learning |
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37 | (1) |
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38 | (3) |
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Differentiating Mathematics Instruction |
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Differentiating the Learning of Mathematics |
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42 | (3) |
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Mathematics Is a Way of Thinking and Asking Questions |
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42 | (1) |
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Mathematics Is a Knowledge of Patterns and Relationships |
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42 | (1) |
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Math Is a Tool That We Use Every Day |
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43 | (1) |
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43 | (1) |
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44 | (1) |
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Math Is a Specialized Language |
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44 | (1) |
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Math Is Interdisciplinary |
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44 | (1) |
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Guidelines for Differentiating Math Instruction |
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45 | (1) |
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Learning Mathematics With the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards |
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46 | (2) |
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Connecting the Curriculum Standards to School Mathematics |
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46 | (2) |
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Math Games and Differentiated Activities to Teach Number Sense |
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Activity 1: Find My Mistake |
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48 | (1) |
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Activity 2: Demonstrate Math Facts |
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49 | (1) |
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Activity 3: Snap-Together Fun |
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50 | (1) |
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Activity 4: Math Manipulatives Can Be Useful |
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50 | (1) |
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Activity 5: Fraction Musical Chairs |
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51 | (2) |
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Activity 6: Make a Fraction Kit (Grades 3--6) |
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53 | (2) |
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Activity 7: Multiplication: Using Algebra To Show Rectangles |
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55 | (1) |
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Activity 8: Rectangles Multiplication Puzzle Activity |
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55 | (1) |
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Activity 9: Build a Chinese Tangram Puzzle (Grades 3--6) |
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56 | (2) |
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Activity 10: Find the Ratio of Your Height to Your Head (Grades 3--6) |
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58 | (1) |
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Activity 11: Connect Height With Circumference (Grades 3--6) |
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58 | (1) |
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Activity 12: Measure and Compare Your Shoes (Grades 3--6) |
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58 | (1) |
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Activity 13: Using Cuisenaire Rods to Measure Metric Perimeter (Grades 3--6) |
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59 | (1) |
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Activity 14: Predicting and Sorting (Grades 3--6) |
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60 | (1) |
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Activity 15: Predicting Coins and Colors (Grades 3--6) |
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60 | (1) |
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Activity 16: Finding Out About Sports Statistics (Grades 3--6) |
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61 | (1) |
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Activity 17: Real-Life Problems |
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62 | (2) |
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Activity 18: Learning Division With Understanding (Grades 3--6) |
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64 | (2) |
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Activity 20: Solving Problems (Grades 3--6) |
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66 | (1) |
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Activity 21: Using Statistics When Shopping (Grades 3--6) |
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66 | (1) |
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Differentiated Suggestions for Helping Math Students |
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67 | (1) |
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68 | (1) |
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69 | (2) |
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Differentiating Science Instruction |
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The Ever-Changing Science Curriculum |
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71 | (2) |
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The Stimulating World of Science Education |
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73 | (1) |
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Different Learning Approaches |
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73 | (3) |
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Use a Collaborative Approach |
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73 | (1) |
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Form Multiage Flexible Groups |
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74 | (1) |
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Structure Varied Tiered Activities |
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74 | (1) |
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Make Learning More Challenging |
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75 | (1) |
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Have a Clear Set of Standards |
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76 | (1) |
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Introduce Active Reading Strategies |
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76 | (1) |
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The Changing Science Curriculum |
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The National Science Content Standards |
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76 | (1) |
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Inquiry in the Science Standards and Process Skills |
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77 | (1) |
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Science Activities Based On the Science Standards |
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78 | (1) |
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Activity 1: Buttons and Shells (Grades K--5) (AIMS) |
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78 | (2) |
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Activity 2: Unknown Liquids Experiment (Grades 3--6) |
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Activity 3: Demonstrating the Behavior of Molecules (Grades 3--6) |
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83 | (2) |
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Activity 4: What Will Float? (Grades 3--6) |
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85 | (2) |
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Activity 5: Water Cohesion and Surface Tension (Grades 2--5) |
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87 | (1) |
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Activity 6: Experimenting With Surface Tension (Grades 3--8) |
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88 | (3) |
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Activity 7: Create a Static Electric Horse (Grades 3--6) |
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Activity 8: Rain Forest Interdependence (Grades K--2) |
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92 | (3) |
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95 | (1) |
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96 | (3) |
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Differentiating Lesson Plans in Math and Science |
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Modifying the Direct Teaching Model |
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100 | (1) |
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Some Teaching Alternatives |
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100 | (3) |
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102 | (1) |
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103 | (4) |
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Lesson Plan 1: The Raisin Game |
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103 | (2) |
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Lesson Plan 2: Numbers Rounding Contest |
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105 | (2) |
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107 | (5) |
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Lesson Plan 3: Pokemon Subtraction |
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107 | (2) |
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Lesson Plan 4: The Tic-Tac-Toe Plus and Minus Game |
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109 | (1) |
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Lesson Plan 5: Poetry Subtraction |
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110 | (2) |
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112 | (2) |
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Lesson Plan 6: Algebra Forehead Poker |
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112 | (2) |
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114 | (4) |
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Lesson Plan 7: How High and How Wide? |
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114 | (2) |
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Lesson Plan 8: Estimating the Distance of a Square with Candy Skittles |
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116 | (2) |
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118 | (2) |
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Lesson Plan 9: Angles Merry-Go-Round |
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118 | (2) |
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120 | (4) |
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Lesson Plan 10: Tooth Health |
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120 | (2) |
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Lesson Plan 11: Fruity Fall Delights |
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122 | (2) |
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124 | (3) |
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Lesson Plan 12: Gases Everywhere |
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124 | (2) |
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Lesson Plan 13: What We Do Adds Up! |
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126 | (1) |
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127 | (4) |
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Lesson Plan 14: Yo-Yo Physics |
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127 | (2) |
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Lesson Plan 15: Thermal Energy and Convection |
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129 | (2) |
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131 | (1) |
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