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Geometric Relatioships

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students explore measurements and geometric formulas. In this geometry instructional activity, students investigate pi as it relates to geometry. They collect data and use a chart to organize the data.
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Metric Conversions

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students practice the fundamentals of converting metric measurements. They translate a mathematical idea from one form to another and compare and convert a given measurement to another unit within the same measurement system. Students...
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What Is Your Angle?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the concept of angles by interacting with numerous types of measurements. They create index cards with different angles. Then they pass the cards around to other students for comparison and measurement. They practice the...
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Perimeter

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Young scholars explore the concept of perimeter. In this perimeter lesson, students discuss how to find perimeter of various shapes. Young scholars use the Perimeter Explorer applet to find the perimeter of various shapes.
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Estimating With Fire

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners solve problems with percents, decimals and fractions. In this algebra lesson, students convert between fractions, percents and decimals. They estimate their answers and calculate their answer.
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Playground Games

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students compete in playground games in order to review velocity and wave behavior in real life situations. They demonstrate understanding by calculating velocity in their "Playground Games" packet.
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Do Objects Vary Very Much?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the concept of standard deviation, calculating mean, and collecting data. They measure the standard deviation in a bag of M&M candy, record the data, and calculate the mean.
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Perimeter and Circumference

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners consider perimeter and circumference. In this lesson plan on perimeter, students will determine relationships between perimeter and circumference using real life examples.
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Investigating a Point on an ANgles Bisector

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students investigate points and angle bisectors. In this geometry lesson, students define angles, bisectors and perpendicular bisectors. They analyze angles and bisectors using Cabri software.
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Tessellation Trial and Error

For Teachers 5th - 8th
In this interactive lesson, students review attributes of equilateral polygons. They are introduced to the concept of a tessellation. Using protractors and pre-cut shapes, students arrange a variety of tiles to create tessellations. They...
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Our Favorites

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students participate in and conduct a survey to determine various class favorites. They collect, organize and display their data, interpret the results, and complete a packet of worksheets to display the information.
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Angles and Algebra

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students calculate angle measure for triangles and complementary/supplementary angles. After a lecture/demo, students utilize a worksheet imbedded in this plan to gain practice.
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Sea Ice: Cracking the Egg Code

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Pupils study the egg code to learn about sea ice. In this sea ice instructional activity, students discuss and view a diagram to learn about the egg code when describing sea ice and its thickness. Pupils work in groups to play a game...
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Algebra/Geometry Institute: Area of Polygons

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students find the area of polygons.  In this area of polygons lesson, students find the area of parallelograms, rectangles, squares, and other polygons.  They identify each given figure and determine the appropriate formula...
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The Quadratic Formula

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students solve quadratic function by completing the square. In this algebra lesson, students use the quadratic formula to factor quadratics and find the roots. They graph the parabola and identify its properties.
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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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Fractions, Decimals, and Percents

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students connect different mathematical concepts. They create a circle graph. Students then create a question in which they collect data in order to convert fractions to decimals and decimals to percents.
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Scientist Are Like Detectives

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students demonstrate proper scientific observation skills. In this investigative science lesson, students make observations, record their findings and form conclusions in order to improve their scientific documentation and writing skills.
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Hands On: Area of Triangles

For Students 5th - 7th
In this area of triangles practice activity, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Divide with Mixed Numbers

For Students 4th - 7th
In this dividing with mixed numbers practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Triangle Exterior Angles Theorem

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students identify the measure of missing exterior angles. In this geometry lesson,students define and apply the exterior angle theorem to solve problems. They use Cabri software to create different angles and make investigations.
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What Happened to the Mean and Median

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students find the mean, median and mode. In hs statistics lesson, students collect, plot and analyze data. The identify the effect the central tendency have on the data and line.
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Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree…You Might Become Famous

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students explore Newton's laws using CEENBoTs. For this physics lesson, students collect data and create tables and graphs. They calculate speed, acceleration and forces using mathematical formulas.
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The Right Time

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students compute and estimate using mental mathematics, paper-and-pencil methods, calculators, and computers. They measure and compare quantities using appropriate units, instruments and methods. They utilize worksheets imbedded in this...