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Application of Matrix Multiplication
The class explores a real-world application in which the data represents rental prices of beach condos. They problem solve by multiplying matrices to determine the cost of each property in each season. Several scenarios are presented in...
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Tobacco Use and Secondhand Smoke Exposure Is High in Multiunit Housing
Much has been written recently about the danger of secondhand smoke. Laws have been passed to limit that exposure in offices, transportation centers, and public areas. But what about apartment buildings, condos, public housing, and other...
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Back to Basics
Students examine the unique and diverse historical artifacts that people have designed to fulfill their everyday needs in extraordinary ways. They identify ways humans have used design throughout history to enhance the ways they meet...
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Irregular Past Participles
Even though this activity on past participles is designed for an ESL class, it could work in any class setting. Questions prompt learners to fill in the blanks with past participles, and to think about the functions of participles within...
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A Design You’ll Dig: Designing a Habitat for Worms
Students discover how worms contribute to the balance of the environment. In this composting lesson plan, students study the composting and decomposition processes. Students then create habitats for worms that allow them to do their jobs.
Institute for Humane Education
Where Are the People like Me?
Are some characteristics more desired than others?Scholars examine attributes of characters in books, models in catalogs, and articles in magazines. Discussion leads to identifying characteristics they see more often as well as...
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Punctuation
As a short review of punctuation, such as the use of commas and semicolons, this presentation could be helpful in an upper elementary classroom. The series of slides defines each term and provides examples.
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Reading: Two Beautiful Homes
In this reading for information worksheet, learners read a letter from a real estate agent that describes two homes for sale. Students answer 8 true and false questions.
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Hand Bell Problem
In this algebra worksheet, learners use a word problem to solve the Hand Bell Problem. They are given information about the problem and also the solution to the problem.
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Reading: Two Beautiful Homes
In this reading comprehension learning exercise, learners examine the blueprints for two homes and read a letter from the real estate agent. Students answer 8 true/false questions about the information.
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My Living Arrangements
Students identify various housing options, focusing on rental vs. purchase and short vs. long term. With a partner, students discuss their housing situation. Once their discussion is complete, students write a brief paragraph weighing...
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"Who Done It?" Analysis of Molecular Fingerprints Left At the Scene of the Crime
Learners examine different types of DNA fragments. They record and analyze their results. They determine who is the criminal in the story.
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Irregular Past Participles
In this past participles instructional activity, 4th graders fill in 13 blanks with the participial form of the verb in the parentheses and tell what function each of the past participles had. Finally, students write 5 sentences using...
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Homeowners
In this ESL homeowners worksheet, learners examine vocabulary and read about owning homes in the United States. Students then respond to 8 matching questions, 6 multiple choice questions, and complete 4 activities.
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Irregular Past Participles
In this irregular past participles worksheet, students fill in the blanks in 10 sentences with the appropriate participles. Students also determine the function of the participles. Students write 5 original sentences using the listed...
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Irregular Past Participles
In this irregular past participles worksheet, students fill in the blanks in 10 sentences with the appropriate participles. Students also determine the function of the participles. Students write 5 original sentences using the listed...
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Numbers and Operations
In this algebra worksheet, students solve a word problem using algebraic expressions. An answer key is provided.
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Auto-Correcting Quiz
In this sentence completion worksheet, students complete multiple choice questions where they fill in the blanks to affirmation sentences. Students complete 15 sentences.
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Reading For Rent Advertisement
Students examine an advertisement. In this language arts lesson, students use the for rent advertisements to select an apartment that meets their needs.
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Paranoid Pirates
In this percentages worksheet, students read about paranoid pirates and their claims of treasure and complete percentage problems based on their desired amount. Students complete 21 problems.
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Growth and Decay
In this math worksheet, students compute the annual rate of appreciation or depreciation in a set of 7 problems. Each problem involves a given amount of money (or value) and indicates the percent of appreciation or depreciation.
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Sequence Problem
In this geometric sequence activity, students answer one geometric sequence problem. Students determine the sixth number in the given geometric sequence.