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- 7th - 10th
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Students play a revised version of the game "Battleship" to discover the distance formula between two points on a grid. They calculate distances on a coordinate plane. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students observe the relationship between color and temperature through a teacher-led demonstration. They graph their findings. They observe the relationship between distance and brightness with a flashlight experiment. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students measure the distances between two points and then verify the length by using the Pythagorean Theorum. They also plot points on graph paper and calculate distances. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students create a simulated constellation in a darkened room using flashlights. They discuss how light travels, and the distances between stars in a constellation. Each student creates a model of the constellation of Orion. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students use the internet to gather information about the relationship between math and astronomy. They research facts about each planet and calculate the distances they are from the sun. They also determine their weight if they would travel to each planet. Full Review »
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- 7th - 9th
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Students use the Internet to research the Appalachian Trail and the hikers who cross it. They work in groups to calculate distances, review maps, reflect on the challenges of hiking such distances and research geographical information for different segments of the trail. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students apply estimation strategies and proportional reasoning to determine a scale comparing the planetary bodies to Earth. They convert measurements of time and distance using scientific notation. Both the metric and customary units will be applied. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students explore the dispersal of animals.. Students take on the role of a specific animal. They simulate finding a new home due to overpopulation. Through hands-on activities performed during the simulation, students discover the area and distance effects of dispersal. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students read a story, identify the locations of different places in the story, decide the distance between each set of places in the story, and create a map with a legend. They select a story and work in pairs to develop a map with a legend to illustrate the primary action in the plot of the story. Finally, students write about the process they used to make their maps and any mistakes or discoveries they made. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students create and analyze a model of the solar system. They anaylze and interpret data from graphs and tables. Students use technology (CD-ROMs, Internet and multi-media) to gather and present information on a planet. They compare planetary distances. Full Review »
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