6th Grade

Subjects:

Mathematics

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TEACHING RESOURCE

Problem-Solving

Help your students learn how to overcome issues independently by integrating problem-solving skills into your lesson…

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ACTIVITIES

Math Problem Solving: The Guess and Check Method

Teach students the same technique research mathematicians use! (Seriously.) "Guess and Check" is a problem-solving…

Subjects:

Mathematics

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TEACHING RESOURCE

Problem Solving: Draw a Picture

Problem-solving is a critical 21st Century and social-emotional skill The "draw a picture" strategy is a…

Subjects:

Mathematics

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TEACHING RESOURCE

Problem Solving: Choose the Operation

The process of "choosing the operation" involves deciding which mathematical operation (addition, subtraction,…

Subjects:

Operations

Mathematics

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LESSON PLANS

Practicing Problem Solving Lesson

Help students solve word problems using a step-by-step process.

Subjects

Safety

Health and Safety

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TEACHING RESOURCE

Problem Solving: Make a Table Math Strategy

Make a Table is a problem-solving strategy that students can use to solve mathematical word problems by writing the…

Subjects:

Mathematics

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Problem Solving: Eliminating Possibilities

Eliminating Possibilities is a problem-solving strategy in which students remove possible answers until the correct…

Subjects:

Mathematics

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CLASSROOM TOOLS

Graphing Pitch

Distribute a group activity that explains the musical relationship between length of instruments and their pitch.

Subjects

Mathematics

Measurement

Music

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LESSON PLANS

Discovering the Magical Pi

Students will use data on the circumference and diameter of various objects to calculate pi.

Subjects

Mathematics

Geometry

Measurement

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TEACHING RESOURCE

Problem Solving: Simplify the Problem

When a problem is too complex to solve in one step, it often helps to divide it into simpler problems and solve each one…

Subjects:

Mathematics

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LESSON PLANS

Acting Out Conflict

Students act out skits showing typical conflicts that arise in school and then resolve them using a problem-solving…

Subjects

Safety

Social Skills

Health and Safety

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WORKSHEETS

How Many People Does It Take to Ruin an Ecosystem?

Pupils will role-play elements of a food web to illustrate the connections in ecosystems. Then they will respond to…

Subjects:

Oil Spills &amp

Natural Disasters

Earth Science

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CLASSROOM TOOLS

Checklist for Problem-Solving Guide 2

Use this printable checklist to monitor students' use of the problem-solving process. Help students understand the steps…

Subjects:

Word Problems

Mathematics

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TEACHING RESOURCE

Theory and Evidence

Teach your students about "Theory" and "Evidence" and how those terms and concepts are useful in all subjects.

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ACTIVITIES

Tape Recorder Fight Role Play

The Acting Out Conflict lesson plan incorporates a role playing activity detailed in this script. Use this activity to…

Subjects:

Health and Safety

Social and Emotional Development

Social Skills

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WORKSHEETS

SIR RIGHT: A Strategy for Math Problem Solving

The SIR Right strategy guide helps children tackle math word problems in a systematic and consistent way.

Subjects:

Mathematics

Word Problems

Language Arts and Writing

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TEACHING RESOURCE

Brainstorming: A Strategy for Creative Productivity

Brainstorming is a process one goes through in an effort to generate ideas and problem solve.

Subjects:

Language Arts and Writing

Communication Skills

Oral Communication

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WORKSHEETS

Practicing Problem Solving Printable

Use a lesson that introduces students to a problem-solving procedure and provides practice in resolving conflict.

Subjects:

Health and Safety

Social and Emotional Development

Social Skills

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Missing Children

This activity has pupils participate in role-playing sessions to teach them ways to stay safe when they encounter…

Subjects:

Health and Safety

Safety

Stranger Safety

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GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS

Guided Problem Solving

Use this printable sheet to guide students in the steps to solving a problem. This printable is customizable. Tailor the…

Subjects:

Mathematics

Word Problems

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Problem-Solving Guidelines

A list that outlines how to solve a problem effectively.

Subjects:

Word Problems

Mathematics

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Ongoing Assessment: Problem Solving

Rate your students' problem-solving skills with this printable evaluation sheet.

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WORKSHEETS

Assessing Performance in Problem Solving 2

Evaluate strengths and weaknesses and send home information to their parents as a guide to their child's progress.

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