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Art or Junk? Discovering the Triangle Inequality
Middle schoolers study the triangle inequality. They will identify, compare, and analyze attributes of two and three-dimensional shapes. Then they develop vocabulary to describe the attributes. They also use manipulatives to analyze the...
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Slippery Slope
Middle schoolers use a computer to complete activitites about slope. They find the slope of mountains, roofs, and stairs using rise over run. Pupils are shown different types of slopes and have to identify if the slope is positive,...
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Adding and Subtracting Whole Hundreds
Kids count by 100 to determine a number in the thousands. They fill in the missing number by counting on 100 starting at the number 5000. They then add 100 to numbers like 2800 and 2600. There are 12 problems to solve.
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Arkansas Architectural Styles
Students investigate the various architectural styles of Arkansas. They read a handout, complete a worksheet, view images of architectural styles, and take photos and write descriptions of five style elements they observe in their...
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Exploration 1: Instantaneous Rate of Change Function
In this function activity, students read word problems and write functions. They determine the instantaneous rate of change and identify intervals. This three-page activity contains approximately 20 problems.
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Special Right Triangles
In this special right triangle worksheet, learners use the trigonometric functions to determine angle measurement or the length of one side of a right triangle. This one-page worksheet contains 18 problems. Answers are provided at the...
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Least Squares
In this least squares worksheet, students solve 6 different problems that include the least squares of numbers. First, they plot 3 points on the axes shown and draw in their best approximating line. Then, students estimate the slope and...
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Parallel Lines
Based on two sets of parallel lines intersected by a transversal, your young geometers determine the measures of 10 angles by applying the definitions of vertical, corresponding, alternate interior, and alternate exterior angles. When...
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Make a Frequency Table and a Histogram for a Given Set of Data
In this data recording and data organization worksheet, students create one frequency table and one histogram for a given list of data. Explanations and examples for frequency tables and histograms are given.
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Circle Formulas
Tenth graders apply various circle formulas to determine radii, diameter, circumference, area, arc length, and sector area. The two page worksheet contains twenty-five problems. Answers are not provided.
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Iron Fertilization - Pumping Iron
The theory that adding iron to ocean water may increase phytoplankton ability to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere is examined. The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute is monitoring conditions off the California coast to...
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Careers With an Aquatic Emphasis
Students are introduced to careers with an aquatic emphasis. They take a self-evaluation test on what they enjoy in school to determine which career is right for them. They listen to people in the field discuss what their job is like.
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See Turtles Nest! See Turtles Hatch!
Students graph data of sea turtles hatching rates from Watamu/Malindi Marine National Park and Reserve in Kenya. In this math lesson, students use real life science data to calculate mean and median values. Students use the data to...
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Frozen in Time
Take a closer look at increasing and decreasing behavior by zooming in on graphs. An AP® Calculus reference document examines how increasing/decreasing behavior should be considered in terms of intervals rather than points. The resource...
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Lining up the Decimals
Fifth graders order decimals from least to greatest and greatest to least. In this decimal order instructional activity, 5th graders complete an online review of comparing 2 digit numbers. Students then complete a decimal order card game...
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Identities and Trigonometric Values
Students solve trigonometric equations. In this precalculus lesson, students prove trigonometric identities using the Pythagorean Theorem. They apply the addition formulas for sine and cosine to prove different identities.
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Making a Difference
Young scholars create a plan to better their school. In this civil service lesson, students will deepen their understanding of the term "philanthropy" by reflecting on Martin Luther King, Jr's "I Have a Dream" speech and a quote by John...
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Development of Democracy
Eighth graders examine the road to the American Revolution. In this Boston Massacre instructional activity, 8th graders investigate the testimony of Captain Thomas Preston. Students write their own verdicts based on his testimony.
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Regression Analysis
In this regression analysis worksheet, 9th graders solve 10 different word problems related to regression analysis. First, they use the information given to find a suitable function to model the data. Then, students use the model to...
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My Promise
Learners define their own civic responsibility and create a PowerPoint presentation about their volunteer efforts. For this civic responsibility lesson, students define the word volunteer and read an article about a volunteer in their...
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Calculations with Hundreds and Thousands
In this multiplication activity, students multiply 24 problems involving hundreds and thousands. Students determine the correct number of zeros for the product of two factors.
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How Much is Your Name Worth?
Students identify the value of each coin type and then use a code to assign each letter of the alphabet to the value of the coins. They add coin combinations to determine the value of their name.
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Develop Global Perspectives of Nations and Peoples of the World
Students analyze examples of the world socio-economic trends. Using those examples, they develop their own global persective of the different nations and peoples of the world. They determine the value of cultural diversity and describe...
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Polynomial Function Exam 4
In this polynomial worksheet, students solve 12 questions. The first five questions deal with the roots of the polynomials. Students state the inverse for one problem and the reciprocal for one problem. They make three graphs, and...