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My journey as an educator began in the United States Navy where I taught algebra, trigonometry and advanced electronics. After further training I began developing classroom curricula, programmed instruction and assessments. Later I worked in industry directing a large and diverse training department for an international packaging company. After 8 years I gave up my executive position to teach in a Title 1 school district on Chicago's South Side. I quickly became lead teacher, and heavily involved in district curricula matters and teacher professional development. Since then I have worked with Governor's State University mentoring new teachers and providing professional development, and I have created a business providing teaching materials across the internet via my website - commoncoremath.net.
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Add and Subtract Angles - 4.MD.7
Included with Adding and Subtracting Angles Full Lesson Bundle - 4.MD.7 Add and subtract adjacent angles and answer extended response. Scaffolded lesson provides for classroom differentiation. Can be used as a lesson leader, guided practice, independent practice, for cooperative learning and math centers, or as an assessment. Use with smartboard, projector, computer, pad or as printable. Lesson is complete - NO PREP.
Objectives:
- Know that adjacent angles are additive
- Add adjacent angles
- S
4th - 7th
Geometry, Math, Measurement
CCSS
4.MD.C.7
Classifying 2-D Objects, Interactive PowerPoint - 4.G.2
Classifying 2-D Objects is an interactive PowerPoint presentation useful for introducing students to polygons and other two dimensional objects. It is a colorful and engaging lesson designed to lead students through National Common Core Math Standard 4.G.2. It can be used on a smartboard, projector, pad, computer or printable. Learning objectives include classifying 2-d figures with parallel or perpendicular lines, classifying figures by angle measurements, and recognizing right triangles as
4th - 7th
Geometry
CCSS
4.G.A.2
Lines of Symmetry, Interactive PowerPoint - 4.G.3
Great 60 minute lesson for administrator evaluation! I have included editable version of all file, so you can make the lesson your own. This is an interactive presentation that will engage students with animation and artwork. It is suitable for a smartboard, projector, computer, pad or as a printable. Learner objectives include recognizing lines of symmetry across two dimensional objects, folding figures along a line of symmetry resutling in two matching parts, differentiating "line-symmetri
3rd - 7th
Geometry
CCSS
4.G.A.3
Solving Problems in the Coordinate Plane - 6.G.3
Students graph and solve problems using the coordinate plane. Use as a lesson leader, for independent or guided practice, cooperative learning groups, math centers or assessments. Problems are scaffolded to account for classroom differentiation. NO PREP!
Suitable for smartboard, projector, computer, pad or as printable.
Objectives:
- Recognize points on the coordinate plane
- Plot between points on the coordinate plane
- Solve problems using the coordinate plane
Aligned to NCCS Math - 6.G.3
6 pa
5th - 8th
Geometry, Graphing, Math
CCSS
6.G.A.3
Categorize Polygons by Characteristics - 5.G.3-4
Full lesson. Interactive presentation plus printables provides a complete lesson on categorizing polygons based on their unique charactersitics. Students move step by step through the hierarchy of polygons from classifying triangles and quadrilaterals, to naming and identifying characteristics of polygons with more than four sides.
Use with smartboard, projector, computer, pad or as printables. Great lesson for cooperative learning or centers.
Objectives:
- Identify polygons
- Classify poly
5th - 8th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
5.G.B.3
, 5.G.B.4
Volume and Unit Cubes - 5.MD.4
Determine volume by determining the number of unit cubes that will fit in cube or rectangular prism, and by using the standard volume formula. Scaffolded lesson provides for classroom differentiation. Can be used as a lesson leader, guided practice, independent practice, for cooperative learning and math centers, or as an assessment. Use with smartboard, projector, computer, pad or as printable. Lesson is complete - NO PREP.
Objectives:
- Recognize unit cubes
- Determine volume by calculating o
5th - 8th
Geometry, Math, Measurement
CCSS
5.MD.C.4
Find Volume of Prisms with Fractional Edge Lengths - 6.G.2
Find the volume of right, rectangular prisms with fractional edge lengths. Pack with fractional cubes, and apply the formulas V = lwh and V = bh to solve problems. Scaffolded lesson provides for classroom differentiation. Can be used as a lesson leader, guided practice, independent practice, for cooperative learning and math centers, or as an assessment. Use with smartboard, projector, computer, pad or as printable. Lesson is complete - NO PREP.
Objectives:
- Identify unit cubes with appropria
5th - 8th
Geometry, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
6.G.A.2
Find Volume of Solids - 5.MD.3
Lesson explains volume and "unit cubes". Scaffolded lesson provides for classroom differentiation. Can be used as a lesson leader, guided practice, independent practice, for cooperative learning and math centers, or as an assessment. Use with smartboard, projector, computer, pad or as printable. Lesson is complete - NO PREP.
Objectives:
- Define volume
- Understand how "unit cubes" can fill an object and be counted to find volume.
- Learn the formula for finding volume
- Solve for volume
Includ
4th - 7th
Geometry, Math, Measurement
CCSS
5.MD.C.3
Introduction to Measuring Angles - 4.MD.5
Introduction to angles and angle measurements. Scaffolded lesson provides for classroom differentiation. Can be used as a lesson leader, guided practice, independent practice, for cooperative learning and math centers, or as an assessment. Use with smartboard, projector, computer, pad or as printable. Lesson is complete - NO PREP.
Objectives:
- Recognize angles as geometric shapes formed when two rays share a common endpoint
- Understand angles are a fractional portion of a circle
- Know angles
4th - 7th
Geometry, Math, Measurement
CCSS
4.MD.C.5
, 4.MD.C.5a
, 4.MD.C.5b
4th Grade Measurement Bundle - 4.MD.1-7
Bundle covers conversions through using protractors including all topics in between. Complete entire unit in 14 to 21 days. Scaffolding provides for classroom differentiation. Bundle is also useful for working with 5th or 6th graders for review or to ensure comprehension of basic knowledge of measurement and systems. Everything can be edited and NO PREP required.
Bundle includes all lessons from 4.MD.1 - 7
- Recognize and Convert Measurements - 4.MD.1
- Measurement Word Problems - 4.MD.2
- Area
3rd - 6th
Geometry, Math, Measurement
CCSS
4.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.2
, 4.MD.A.3
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Identify Geometric Solids using Nets - 6.G.4
Requires using geometric nets to identify solids and their characteristics. Scaffolded lesson provides for classroom differentiation. Can be used as a lesson leader, guided practice, independent practice, for cooperative learning and math centers, or as an assessment. Use with smartboard, projector, computer, pad or as printable. Lesson is complete - NO PREP.
Objectives:
- Define geometric nets
- Use nets to identify solids
- Use nets to determine characteristics of solids including surface are
5th - 8th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
6.G.A.4
Polygon Building Blocks, Full Lesson - 4.G.1
Polygon Building Blocks is an animated PowerPoint presentation including an interactive student guide. This lesson is aligned with National Common Core Math Standard 4.G.1. All material included may be edited to fit individual needs. The learner recognizes and draws lines, rays, line segments, angles and other geometric features of polygons. In total there are forty pages of material suited for smartboards, projectors, pads, computers or print. Student objectives include drawing geometrical
4th - 6th
Geometry
CCSS
4.G.A.1
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Experience
My journey as an educator began in the United States Navy where I taught algebra, trigonometry and advanced electronics. After further training I began developing classroom curricula, programmed instruction and assessments. Later I worked in industry directing a large and diverse training department for an international packaging company. After 8 years I gave up my executive position to teach in a Title 1 school district on Chicago's South Side. I quickly became lead teacher, and heavily involved in district curricula matters and teacher professional development. Since then I have worked with Governor's State University mentoring new teachers and providing professional development, and I have created a business providing teaching materials across the internet via my website - commoncoremath.net.
Teaching style
I develop classroom lessons based on engaging as many students as possible through multiple intelligences. Each new topic is presented using a combination of cooperative learning, guided and independent practice, audio/visual input, and hands-on activities. I use feedback to hone lessons and constantly try new methods. I am not a fan of "high-stakes testing", but I appreciate the direction provided by well written standards. Many teachers feel they "know what the kids need to learn". I appreciate the input of experts. Standards provide assurance we are working on the right things at the right time. I believe they make a teacher's job easier. It is important that standards are reviewed and continually improved.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Master Training Specialist - United States Navy. Instructor of the Year - Great Lakes Naval Station. Dean's list all semesters at both NIU and SIU. Graduated Cum Laude from SIU.
My own education history
Governor's State University - k-9 Illinois Teaching Certificate. Northern Illinois University - Master of Science in Education
Southern Illinois University - Bachelor of Sciene in Education,
Cum Laude. Naval Instructor Training School - Completed with Honors. Naval Curriculum Development School - Completed with Honors. Naval Test Development School - Completed with Honors.
Additional biographical information
I currently maintain the website - https://www.commoncoremath.net. You can find free, common sense content for every kindergarten through seventh grade math standard; all aligned to the common core. Members have access to at least 10 pages per standard.
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