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Math Heroes Lesson Plan

Students will strengthen addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division skills by solving biography-based word problems about five civil rights and scientific leaders. They will deepen historical understanding by connecting computations to the lives of Ruby Bridges, Benjamin Banneker, Maya Angelou, George Washington Carver, and Martin Luther King Jr.

Linking math to real-world histories increases engagement and meaning. This lesson builds computational fluency while honoring inspiring figures, fostering both academic growth and historical awareness.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

10 minutes

Step 2

Group Problem Solving with Rotation

30 minutes

Step 3

Independent Practice

15 minutes

Step 4

Reflection & Assessment

5 minutes

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Math Heroes in Action

Lesson Objectives

Meet the Math Heroes

Word Problem Sets

Group Rotation Activity

Ruby Bridges Word Problems

Benjamin Banneker Word Problems

Maya Angelou Word Problems

George Washington Carver Word Problems

Martin Luther King Jr. Word Problems

Independent Practice

Reflection & Discussion

Great Work, Math Heroes!

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Math Heroes in Action

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Patricia Norman

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