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Budgeting-It Is For Everyone

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students complete a simulation designed to show them the importance of budgeting and avoiding living paycheck to paycheck.
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Mathematics of Scale

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students problem solve to calculate the number of times various listed objects could fit onto Tacoma Narrows Bridge. They create a scale drawing of the listed objects in comparison to the bridge.
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Fractions, Equivalent Fractions and Decimals

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students examine how to relate fractions to decimals and find and compare equivalent fractions.
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Air Temperature and Kinetic Energy

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students use a NASA website do activities which help them better explain how air temperature and kinetic energy are related to aircraft propulsion.
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Building a Tree Stand or Tree House

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners, in groups, design and create a model of a tree stand or house. They create a budget using given criteria. They try to sell it to the class.
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Local Traffic Survey

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students conduct a traffic survey and interpret their data and use graphs and charts to display their results.
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Investigate the Rigid Motions of Reflection, Rotation, Translation, and Dilation

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students investigate the rigid motions of reflection, rotation, translation, and dilation. This investigation be accomplished through classroom instruction and exploration using Geometer's Sketchpad.
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Adding and Multiplying Decimals

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students review the process needed to add and multiply decimals. They work in pairs and use grocery store sale papers to plan a meal for 20 people. They multiply the price of the items to calculate a total cost.
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Getting The Point

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students complete a unit of lessons on the relationships between decimals, whole numbers, and fractions. They use paper strips to solve fraction problems, view and solve examples, and use calculators to convert fractions into decimal...
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Design a Track

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Pupils investigate track and field dimensions, measure an actual track, and construct a scale model. The use of a meter stick, dimensional analysis, and the application of the distributive property to variables forms the main focus of...
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Handling Data: Probability, Chase Me game

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students participate in a simulation in which the aim is for the tortoise to catch up with the hare or vice versa. Moves are decided by throwing two dice. Adding together the numbers on the two dice tells you which animal moves one...
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Let's Measure

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Pupils discuss comparing the size of two different sets of blocks. They estimate the length of the long blocks by answering the following questions: How can you use the small blocks to find out?, and How many small blocks does it take...
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GPS Art

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students design their own logo or picture and use a handheld GPS receiver to map it out. They write out a word or graphic on a field or playground, walk the path, and log GPS data. The results display their "art" on their GPS receiver...
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Graphing Linear Functions

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students practice solving systems of linear equations using the substitution and elimination methods. They determine if the system has one, infinite or no solution. Students also graph the linear equations.
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Plastic Wrap

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners compare the price and quality of different kinds of plastic kitchen wraps and then rank them from best to worst. They take into account how well it comes out of the roll, if it seals well, it is tangles, how much weight it...
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Metric Measuring

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students design their dream gardens and work together to build a class model. They use software to create a virtual model. They only use metric measurements.
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Fraction Facts

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers are introduced to fractions, including operations with fractionsm converting fractions to decimals and percents. They are provided with activities that provide ample practice opportunities to reinforce the information...
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Multiplying Decimals and Mixed Numbers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students multiply decimals and/or mixed numbers. They explore the effects of multiplying decimals and mixed numbers. They practice estimating answers when a number is multiplied by a decimal or mixed number.
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Comparing Fractions

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students use the assistance of computers to explore reducing fractions. Using various internet activities, students experience comparing and ordering fractions. They develop methods to estimate the value of fractions.
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Geometry in Tessellations

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students examine tessellations and their geometric properties. Students explore the concept of tessellations and lines, planes, angles, and polygons. Students experiment with the area and perimeter of polygons. Students analyze...
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Probability and Sports

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research topics on the internet where probability is relevant. Students study statistics and probability concepts by looking at practical questions that arise in professional sports.
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Measure Object Using English and Metric Systems

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students are able to measure various objects using English and metric systems within half of the smallest unit of the measurement device. Students identify units of length, volume, mass and temperature according to International System...
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Measurement Investigations 2

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students complete a number of practical measuring investigations, with an emphasis on accuracy of measuring and communication of their findings. They examine how to measure by first becoming aware of the physical attributes of objects...
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Slosh, Dribble, and Plop

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students recognize the need for a standard unit of volume. They estimate and measure to the nearest liter. Also they relate the liter to the familiar everyday containers.

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