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Determine Volume of Solids Using Water Displacement

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore math functions by completing math equation worksheets. In this inequality lesson, students define a list of math terms and discuss the difference between an equation and inequality. Students utilize a real life situation...
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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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Applications and Problem Solving Using Quadratic Equations

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, students apply solving quadratic equations using word problems. They pay special attention to the units of measurement.
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The Time of Man

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars demonstrate visually Mankind's relative place on the earth's timeline. They familiarize themselves with the use of the metric system in measuring and producting a timeline.
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Are You a Golden Ratio?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the concept of the golden ratio in nature and architectural design. They discuss examples such as petals on a sunflower and the Parthenon. In small groups they take turns measuring their body parts to find a...
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Battleship Game

For Students 5th - 8th
In this math worksheet, students work play a game that uses area and perimeter as the main concept. Then students complete the question for area and perimeter.
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Mean, Median, Mode and Range

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders identify the mean, mode, median and range in a given set of data. After playing "What's My Number" game, 7th graders brainstorm situations in which measurement of statistical data is important. They measure specified...
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The Energy that Keeps Us Moving

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students measure the calorie content of food. In this technology lesson, students explore where the CEENBoTs get the energy to make it move. They create a Venn diagram showing the differences of energy in food and CEENBoTs.
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Design-A-Room Project (Part 3 of 3)

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students culminate a unit on measurement with a focus on area and perimeter. They design a floor plan of their dream room on graph paper showing the proper area and perimeter. They plan the budget for their room and make a 3-D scale...
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The Golden Rectangle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of the golden ratio. In this golden ratio lesson, students measure objects to determine if their measurements fit the golden ratio. Students calculate the average measurements of the class.
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Metric Measurement

For Students 5th - 10th
In this metric conversions worksheet, students convert units of measure to each other with meters, kilometers, grams, and more. Students complete 12 problems.
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Art and the Golden Ration

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students manipulate several metric measuring devices to become competent in their use. Students work cooperatively to complete a worksheet based on the Golden Ration. Students observe example of sculptures from different cultures and...
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Circles Minilab

For Teachers 3rd - Higher Ed
Students learn how to measure the diameter and circumference of a circle. In this circle lesson, students organize their data to create a graph. Students utilize their graph to make an inference about the slope of pi.
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Drawing Quadrilaterals

For Students 6th - 8th
In this math instructional activity, learners draw quadrilaterals and also find the sums of the inner angles for each. They practice drawing rhombuses as unique quadrilaterals.
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Are you in Golden Shape

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students solve and verify the solution for unknown measures. In this geometry instructional activity, students identify the properties of circles. They use the arc, angle and segment relationship to find the missing measures.
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Is There A Formula for People?

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Young scholars explore proportions which are typical of the human body. Given a list of classic proportions from earlier centuries, students work in pairs to test the validity of the proportions. Pupils share their personal...
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Geometry: Calculating Volumes

For Students 6th - 8th
In this volume worksheet, students find the volume of 8 prisms.   Students are given the length, width, and height of each prism.
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Stemmin'-n-Leafin'

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students make stem and leaf charts to determine the measures of central tendency using test score data. They analyze the data to draw inferences which they share with the class. They complete the associated worksheets.
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Maps/ Scales and Conversions

For Students 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, students look for the actual values for the measurements of distance. The answers are found on page three.
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Area and Perimeter of Rectangles Worksheets (I)

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online math worksheet, students find the area and perimeter of rectangles. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties. A terrific teaching tool!
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Incredible Edible Bridges

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students create a bridge using engineering and geometric concepts. For this geometry lesson, students identify the missing measures of polygons sides and angles. They work together to solve real life situation using problem solving...
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L-shaped Perimeters

For Students 6th - 8th
In this perimeter worksheet, students calculate the perimeter of L-shaped figures by subtracting to find missing side lengths.  There are 6 questions.
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Don't Burst My Bubble

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers practice using measuring techniques by examining bubbles.  In this geometry lesson, students utilize mathematic formulas to discover the circumference and diameter of soap bubbles they blow.  Middle schoolers...
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Fun With Fractals

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students use fractals to analyze nature. In this geometry lesson, students work in groups using technology and math to communicate. They identify where in the real world fractal can be seen.