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$Real World Math: Restaurants$

Real World Math: Restaurants

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$Real World Math: Shopping$

Real World Math: Shopping

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Restaurant Math for Primary Grades Volume 3

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$Real World Math: Restaurants$

Real World Math: Restaurants

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Exciting, real-world, math activities for students. Purchasing food at restaurants has never been so fun! Be careful- solving these problems can cause weight gain. If you like this....consider buying the bundle for $15.00 (Contains ALL of the REAL

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Decimals

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Worksheets, Projects, Activities

$3.00

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$Real World MATH BUNDLE (15)$

Real World MATH BUNDLE (15)

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What a deal! 15 Real World Math Packs- over 75 math tasks for guided math stations, cooperative groups, simulations, whole-group teaching, etc. Students will enjoy spending their own money at Restaurants, Grocery Stores, Home Improvement Stores, and

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Math, Special Education, Gifted and Talented

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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$Real World Math COMBO Pack (5 Titles)$

Real World Math COMBO Pack (5 Titles)

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Enjoy the REAL WORLD MATH SERIES in one package. Students will be able to use these tasks in math stations. There are enough tasks to keep students busy for months.(Contains restaurants, shopping, groceries, real world tasks, and home improvement

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Math

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Math Centers, Simulations, Task Cards

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$Restaurant Math for Primary Grades$

Restaurant Math for Primary Grades

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Teach your students to add and subtract using real-world examples from local restaurants. Students will choose their menu, use play money to show their work, and then transfer this into their math journals. Teachers will be able to adjust or add new

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Math, Basic Operations

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Math Centers, Cooperative Learning

$1.00

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$Real World Math: Shopping$

Real World Math: Shopping

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Find new and interesting ways to save money with this up-to-date shopping spree. Students will see relevant ways to spend their money at many of their favorite stores.

Subjects:

Math, Arithmetic, Word Problems

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Projects, Math Centers, Cooperative Learning

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$Real World Math: Groceries$

Real World Math: Groceries

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Another great way to integrate math into the real world- this time of Grocery Shopping. Using coupons, planning a party, purchasing by weight, and calculating tax has never been so delicious.

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Numbers, Place Value

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Math Centers, Cooperative Learning, Simulations

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$Real World Math Home Improvement$

Real World Math Home Improvement

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An excellent way to teach mathematical procedures through real-world application. You can also use the same graphics and add your own tasks. Students will shop for flooring, lighting, bedding, paint, and other accessories. Part of the Real World

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Thematic Unit Plans, Math Centers, Cooperative Learning

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$Restaurant Math Combo Pack$

Restaurant Math Combo Pack

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A great deal of 5 Restaurant Math Activity Packs bundled together into ONE! Your students will enjoy shopping from their favorite restaurants while practicing their math computation skills. Let me know what you think! I am making more as we speak.

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Math, Special Education, Gifted and Talented

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 7^th

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Activities, Math Centers, Cooperative Learning

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REAL WORLD: Area and Perimeter

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Real world activities involving the foundational skills of computing area and perimeter. Ideas for setting up your classroom to represent a home improvement store and additional tasks.

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Math Centers, Cooperative Learning, Simulations

$3.00

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$Restaurant Math for Primary Grades Volume 3$

Restaurant Math for Primary Grades Volume 3

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Three fun math activities for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders.Using real-life restaurants, students will complete tasks of purchasing food for their family and friends. Teachers can write additional tasks while using the same graphics. Part of Restaurant

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Math Centers, Cooperative Learning

$1.50

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$Restaurant Math for Primary Grades Volume 2$

Restaurant Math for Primary Grades Volume 2

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Another set of math tasks using favorite restaurants. Great for grades 1-3. Ties to Common Core Math Standards and allows students to cooperatively solve math problems using pencil, paper, and play money. Great for group work and stations.

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

Types:

Computation, Math Centers, Cooperative Learning

$1.00

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Whooo Did It? The Shot Heard Around the World (American History Series)

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Join Paul Revere as he travels the countryside warning everyone that the British were coming! Stations include: silversmithing, maps, spy letters, reader's theater, and Betsy Ross.

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Other (Social Studies - History)

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Simulations

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$Restaurant Math Volume 2$

Restaurant Math Volume 2

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Students will enjoy adding and subtracting whole numbers and decimals with this fun "real world" restaurant pack. Six different restaurant-types to choose from. Images from www.scrappindoodles.com. Enjoy this and other real world math from my store.

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Decimals

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Math Centers, Cooperative Learning

$3.00

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$6th Grade Postcard Math Brain Drain$

6th Grade Postcard Math Brain Drain

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Important information and graphics for 6h graders to know. Includes: integers, decimals, fractions, coordinate grids, angles, order of operations, and more.Available on postcards for easy 4 to a page printing.

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Graphing, Decimals

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6^th

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Flash Cards, Math Centers, Cooperative Learning

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$3rd Grade CCSS Frayer Model Math Vocabulary$

3rd Grade CCSS Frayer Model Math Vocabulary

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Make math vocabulary come to life with Frayer Model Vocabulary Cards for 3rd Grade. Students will create their own meaning with definitions, examples, non-examples, and illustrations. Part of the Math Frayer Model Series. (When printing, change

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Math

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3^rd

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Flash Cards, Math Centers

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Whooo Did It? Boston Tea Party (American History Series)

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Join the other patriots who had just had enough of unfair taxes. As they sneak through the town (dressed as Indians), they are about to embark on the biggest 'tea party' ever. A guided reading activity, art project, and journal writing piece is also

Subjects:

Other (Social Studies - History)

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Simulations

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$4th Grade CCSS Frayer Model Math Vocabulary$

4th Grade CCSS Frayer Model Math Vocabulary

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Make math vocabulary come to life with Frayer Model Vocabulary Cards for 4th Grade. Students will create their own meaning with definitions, examples, non-examples, and illustrations. Part of the Math Frayer Model Series. (When printing, change

Subjects:

Math

Grades:

4^th

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Flash Cards, Math Centers

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Sound Circus

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A starter kit for a full-fledged Sound Lab for 2nd-4th graders. Hands-on labs with minimal supplies.

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Science

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2^nd, 3^rd

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Activities, Cooperative Learning

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$5th Grade CCSS Frayer Model Math Vocabulary$

5th Grade CCSS Frayer Model Math Vocabulary

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Make math vocabulary come to life with Frayer Model Vocabulary Cards for 5th Grade. Students will create their own meaning with definitions, examples, non-examples, and illustrations. Part of the Math Frayer Model Series.

Subjects:

Math

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5^th

Types:

Flash Cards, Math Centers

$2.00

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$2nd Grade CCSS Frayer Model Math Vocabulary$

2nd Grade CCSS Frayer Model Math Vocabulary

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Make math vocabulary come to life with Frayer Model Vocabulary Cards for 2nd Grade. Students will create their own meaning with definitions, examples, non-examples, and illustrations. Part of the Math Frayer Model Series. (When printing, change

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Math

Grades:

2^nd

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Flash Cards, Math Centers

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*Currently District Science Specialist *STEM Educator *15 years in the classroom. *5 years as Curriculum Specialist *Certified Math Foundations Trainer. *National Schools Attuned Trainer *Author *Star Discovery Educator *Discovery Education GURU *Discovery Program Champion *Owner of Engage! Inspire! Expect! Inform! *NASA Educator *STEM Advisor for Brain Pop *www.engageinspireexpectinform.com *Math and STEM Science Presenter

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Simply put- I am a constructivist. I strive to provide an environment for children and teachers to construct their own learning. I believe that if learners make an investment into what they are learning, they will richly reap the benefits.

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Discovery Education GURU; SxSWEdu Presenter 2015; Spring Virtcon Keynote 2015; ISTE; NCTM Presenter 2013 Las Vegas; NCTM Presenter 2014 Indianapolis and Houston; Math Presenter at NCCTM (2008-2012); Science Presenter at NCSTA (2007-2012); Presenter at North Carolina Elementary Conference Presenter at NCATA- (2012, 2013); North Carolina Math Foundations Trainer' North Carolina Science DLT Member; Member of NCSTA, NCCTM, NCSELA; Author of “Science Alive”, ”History Alive” District Science Specialist- Durham Public Schools; Discovery Star Educator; Discovery Education Leadership Council; Discovery Education GURU and PROGRAM CHAMPION Discovery Education EventsTeam; 2012-2013 DENny Award; Yadkin County Teacher of the Year; Southwest Elementary School Teacher of the Year; Wilmer Jenkins Teacher of the Year: 2004

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*Elementary Education and Music Education *Educational Leadership *STEM Educator

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Hi everyone! I am a wife, mother, sister, daughter, friend, educator, author, musician, camper, reader, world-changer and klutz!

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Numbers, Science, Basic Principles, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Social Studies - History, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Special Education, Career and Technical Education, Other (Social Studies - History), Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subject Areas, Classroom Management, Character Education, Word Problems, General Science, Physical Science, Writing, Holidays/Seasonal, Mental Math, Winter, Decimals, Place Value, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Engineering

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