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Finding Extrema Graphically and Symbolically
In this extrema instructional activity, students use graphing calculators and the optimization method to identify the maximum and minimums of a given function. They compute the first and second derivative, and graph the functions. This...
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Using Your Senses
In this senses learning exercise, students answer two questions about observations using the senses. Students then give reasons why each sense may not give them all the information they need when making observations.
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Houghton Mifflin Math: Grade 6, Chapter 12 Investigation
In this math word problem worksheet, 6th graders use their problem solving skills to examine 1 story problem that requires them to set up and solve an algebra problem.
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Rutherford Boyd's art
In this transformations worksheet, students find examples of Rutherford Boyd's art and then make their own art including shapes and transformations. Students then write a paragraph about the shapes and transformations they used.
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Investigating Scale of Model Trains
In this investigating scale of model trains activity, 6th graders solve one ratio problem for trains of three different scales.
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Half the price
In this percent worksheet, students find what 50% of the given price of an item would be. Students complete 5 problems and write 2 different ways to find the answer.
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Math Word Problems
In this math word problems worksheet, 6th graders use their problem solving skills to respond to 1 problem that requires them to calculate volume.
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Basic Calculus II: Quiz 8
In this infinite series worksheet, students use comparisons to determine convergence for improper integrals. They use the integral test for infinite series. Students state the reasons they believe a given integral is converging or...
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California Trail and Native Americans
Fifth graders identify the American Indian tribes who lived on the lands in which the California Trail went through. They investigate and describe the impact of western expansion on the American Indians.
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Fort Sumner and the Navajo Long Walk
Students research the Fort Sumner campaign against the Navajo; why the campaign took place; the details of the forced march to Fort Sumner; conditions at Fort Sumner; length of imprisonment; details of life in prison, and circumstances...
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Sunlight Necklaces
Third graders review the placement and role of the sun in the solar system. Using beads, they create a necklace which they can use to identify the amount of sunlight is being illuminated. In groups, they record observations on the...
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Computer Terminology
Students review the history of computer technology and how much it has changed over time. In groups, they examine the different looks of technology from the past to today and are introduced to computer terminology. Individually, they...
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Manuelito
Students research Manuelito's approximate birthplace, his clan lineage, his early upbringing and preparation for defense against enemies. They analyze the factors that brought people west and postulate their understanding of words and...
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What's Your Function?
Second graders read the rules of how they can balance the scale by placing beans in the square, circle, and the triangle. Next, they balance 12 beans using the scale and then try to balance it with 15 beans, and then 18 beans. They then...
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Math Investigation: Make an Add for a Canoe
In this math advertisement investigation worksheet, students research canoes, then make an add for a canoe using as many of the measurement units given as possible. Worksheet is part of the Houghton-Mifflin math series.