Place Value and Multi-Digit Arithmetic Lesson
Created by Teacher(s): Janet Mahedy, Sustainable Jersey for Schools|Published on: August 16, 2024
Grades: 4
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: Mathematics
Duration: 45 minutes
Created by: New Jersey Climate Education Hub teachers
Region: New Jersey
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Synopsis
Students learn about the importance of Big Trees and use mathematical operations to identify Big Trees.
Inquire: Students learn about and discuss the importance of trees.
Investigate: Students use multi-digit subtraction to find the range in the size of Big Trees for their county.
Inspire: Students determine mathematical criteria for what makes a Big Tree.
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Janet Mahedy
Janet Mahedy is a middle school mathematics educator with 19 years of teaching experience. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Accounting) from Montclair University, as well as a Master of Arts in Teaching in Elementary Education and a Master of Science in Mathematical Foundations from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Janet holds New Jersey Standard Teaching Certification (Nursery School through Grade 8), New Jersey Middle School Mathematics Certification, and New Jersey Educational Supervisor Certification.
Sustainable Jersey for Schools
Sustainable Jersey is a network and movement of municipalities, schools and school districts working collectively to bring about a sustainable New Jersey. Acting with state agencies, non-profit organizations, foundations, academia and industry, Sustainable Jersey researches best practices for what communities could and should do to contribute to a sustainable future.
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