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Chapter 1 - Objective 2.1 Basic Operations

For Students 7th - 8th
In this basic operations worksheet, students add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole positive and negative numbers. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.
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Chapter 1 - Objective 1.1 Comparison of Whole Numbers

For Students 7th - 8th
In this comparison instructional activity, students compare positive and negative numbers, identify the opposite of a number, and evaluate absolute value of given numbers. This one-page instructional activity contains ten problems.
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Navy Sail Design

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use the Pythagorean Theorem to explore sailboat design. In this Pythagorean Theorem lesson, two sides of a triangular sail are measured, and the theorem is used to calculate the third side. A worksheet, bulletin board design,...
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Linear and Exponential Growth

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students explore the concept of linear and exponential growth. In this linear and exponential growth lesson, students collect data about China's population. Students model the data to determine if it is linear or exponential.
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The Corner Problem

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students explore the concept of the corner problem. In this corner problem lesson, students use the TI-NSpire to determine the maximum length a rod can be and still pass horizontally around a corner. Students use similar triangles to...
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Triangle in the Matrix

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young mathematicians represent a triangle with a matrix and use the determinant to find the area of three given triangles. Learners also verify the formula for area of a triangle. 
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Charting and Graphing Sales

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students analyze graphs, charts and tables. In this data analysis lesson plan, students practice creating and analyzing charts, graphs and tables corresponding to sales and surveys. This lesson plan uses data relevant to students and...
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Analyzing Numeric and Geometric Patterns of Paper Pool

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students use concrete and pictorial representation of geometric patterns to extend patterns. In this geometric patterns lesson plan, students identify patterns and extend them.
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Turtle Tales

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students watch videos and fill out worksheets about the turtles and their journey to the Costa Rican beach. In this turtles lesson plan, students learn and discuss survival, predator and prey, and stages of development.
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Mini-Metric Olympics

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders participate in the mini-metric Olympics. In this measurement lesson, 8th graders solve real-world problems that require them to calculate length, area, and volume in metric units.
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Balsa Wood Airplane Flight and Speed Correlation

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders calculate the average speed of their balsa wood airplane. In this physics lesson, 9th graders build their own airplane and make necessary modifications to to make it fly straight. They interpret distance and time graph...
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Solving Multi-Step Equations (Ch. 2.3)

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders solve multi-step equations, showing each step in their solution. This multi-step equations lesson includes sample problems to complete as a class, clear step by step instructions for the student and a linked comic strip...
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Problem Solving Using Power Polygons

For Teachers 3rd - 10th
Students investigate geometric shapes by creating figures on a plane. In this polygon lesson, students complete a worksheet based on the angles in a power polygon. Students identify the different types of polygons and define their...
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How Many Toothpicks?

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars investigate different geometric patterns. In this geometry lesson plan, students create different shapes using toothpicks. They create different patterns and designs and complete a charts using different measurements.
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A Thanksgiving Survey

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students conduct a survey. In this math lesson, students design and conduct a survey about Thanksgiving foods. Students display the collected data in a graph and use the graph to determine what food to serve for a Thanksgiving meal.
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Circle Art

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students investigate two and three dimensional shapes. In this geometry lesson plan, students write equations of circles and graph them correctly. They create pictures using circles.
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Incredible Edible Bridges

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students create a bridge using engineering and geometric concepts. In this geometry lesson plan, students identify the missing measures of polygons sides and angles. They work together to solve real life situation using problem solving...
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Consistent Circles

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students create a design of a circle. In this geometry lesson, students identify the measure of the diameter and radius of a circle. They graph and analyze their collected data and write equations based on direct variation.
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Leaf Patterns

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore the existence of patterns in everyday items. For this science and math integrated lesson, 1st graders match leaves with a name word card and organize them into four patterns. This lesson includes a reading of And...
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Scale Factor- Surface Area and Volume

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students calculate the surface area and volume of shapes. In this geometry lesson, students create different scales and calculate the volume and area for each shape. They compare and contrast between the different scales and shapes.
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Exploring Trigonometric Ratios

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students calculate the different ratios using a right triangle. In this trigonometry instructional activity, students identify the sine, cosine and tangent of each side. They find the missing angles using the different ratios.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Writing Word Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young scholars explore the concept of chemical formulas.  In this chemical formula lesson plan, students watch a video about balancing chemical equations.  Young scholars conduct an experiment using silver nitrate and sodium phosphate. ...
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Water: On the Surface and in the Ground

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the differences between surface water and ground water. They collect data using maps and graphs and investigate a Texas river basin and a nearby aquifer. They complete a written report including maps and data...
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Water-Is There Going to be Enough?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the availability, usage and demand for water in the local area historically and use projections of the availability, usage and demand for water up to the year 2050. They gather data and present the information in...