Learning Objectives SWBAT cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text by unpacking the text and illustrating.   Grade Levels 9-10   Common Core Standards RL.9-10.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says […]

Learning Objectives Students will conduct research and analyze text to determine the reasoning behind an author’s choice and will describe how that choice impacted the novel.   Grade Levels 9-12   Common Core Standards Analyze the impact of the author's choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story or drama (e.g., where […]

Learning Objectives Students will be able to describe the difference between short and tall.   Grade Levels K-2   Common Core Standard CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.MD.A.2 Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has "more of"/"less of" the attribute, and describe the difference.   Materials Needed Short and Tall (Cork and […]

Learning Objective Students will be able to write multiplication word problems.   Grade Levels 3-5   Common Core Standard CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.OA.A.3 Use multiplication and division within 100 to solve word problems in situations involving equal groups, arrays, and measurement quantities, e.g., by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the […]

Learning Objective Students will interpret numerical expressions without solving them and write simple expressions.   Grade Levels 4-5   Common Core Standard CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.OA.A.1 Use parentheses, brackets, or braces in numerical expressions, and evaluate expressions with these symbols. CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.OA.A.2 Write simple expressions that record calculations with numbers, and interpret numerical expressions without evaluating them.   Materials […]

Learning Objective Students will solve decimal addition problems in a real-world setting.   Grade Levels 3-5   Common Core Standard CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.MD.A.2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances, intervals of time, liquid volumes, masses of objects, and money, including problems involving simple fractions or decimals, and problems that require expressing measurements given […]

Learning Objectives Students will apply math concepts and critical thinking skills to pet care and financial planning.   Grade Level Grades 6-8   Common Core Standard Analyze patterns and relationships (Algebraic Thinking) Multiply and divide multi-digit numbers (Proportional Relationships) Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving area (Expressions and Equations) Apply and extend previous understandings of […]

Learning Objectives Students will read a graph correctly and use the graph to find information.   Grade Levels 6-8   Common Core Standard CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.NS.C.6 Understand a rational number as a point on the number line. Extend number line diagrams and coordinate axes familiar from previous grades to represent points on the line and in the […]

Learning Objectives Students will interpret data and utilize probability to make determinations.   Grade Levels Grades 9-12   Common Core Standard Summarize, represent, and interpret data Make inferences and justify conclusions from sample surveys and observational studies Calculate expected values and use them to solve problems Use probability to evaluate outcomes of decisions   Materials […]

The AKC Responsible Dog Owner Pet Promise, created to bring the spirit of AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day to life and adapted from the AKC Canine Good Citizen Responsible Dog Owner's Pledge, reminds us that raising a happy and healthy pet is more than just playtime and pampering. Sign the petition to show your commitment […]