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Incredible Edible Bridges

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students create a bridge using engineering and geometric concepts. In this geometry lesson plan, students identify the missing measures of polygons sides and angles. They work together to solve real life situation using problem...
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The Price Is Right

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students create a list of products with estimated prices. In this algebra lesson, students learn to write equations using variables. They match their created list with that of actual products and compare their prices,
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Mary, Queen of Scots: Heroine or Harlot?

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Learners explain how international politics, religion, and cultural beliefs influenced the life of Mary Queen of Scots. They watch a film about Mary, Queen of Scots and participate in a discussion and variety of extension activities.
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Artifacts: Bringing the Past Back to Life -- the Mexican Case

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine and discuss the meanings of the various symbols in Tenochtitlan. In groups, they complete a part of the model of the city and discuss the importance of finding artifacts. Individually, they choose an a two-dimensional...
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Seesaw Balances

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students determine how the weights of 7 objects on a seesaw can vary and still be in balance. They also write equations in algebraic terms, how to change 3 variables in an equation expressed in algebraic terms to obtain the correct...
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Architecture And Math

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students investigate the ties that architecture and math have in common. They focus on works of architecture in the world that is considered of great significance. Students use the internet to find building images from around the world....
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Ratio, Percent, & Proportions

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the concept of percents, ratios, and proportions. In this percents, ratios, and proportion lesson, 7th graders have 237 ounces of beads to weigh. Students work in groups to weigh the beads in a way so that each...
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Skeletal System

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the functions of the skeletal system. They collaborate in small groups to determine the function of the skeletal system, the types of joints and movement, bone strength and growth, and bone injuries including...
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Personalized Postcards

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers create and send postcards to friends and family members. Using actual photographs, they write a rough draft and final draft of a paragraph and print it out to glue onto a postcard template to mail to their friend or...
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Math Internet Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students utilize online research skills to surf the Internet and complete an online scavenger hunt to find the answers to various mathematical questions.
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Geometry: Calculating Perimeters

For Students 4th - 7th
In this geometry worksheet, students calculate the perimeters to the eight shapes shown. Students write their answers on the lines provided.
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Relating Percents, Decimals, And Fractions

For Teachers 7th - 8th
In this relating percents, decimals, and fractions worksheet, students, with a partner, problem solve and calculate the answers to twelve word problems and mathematical equations.
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Moving Straight Ahead

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Pupils analyze the relationship between speed, time and distance. In this math instructional activity, students plan a school trip. Pupils determine the efficiency and cost effectiveness of a trip.
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Finding Probability

For Teachers 6th - 7th
In this finding probability worksheet, students, with a partner, problem solve and calculate the answers to seven mathematical equations involving probability.
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The Miracle Fish: Learning to Design an Experiment

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students develop procedures to explore the behavior of fish.  In this scientific experiment lesson students from a hypothesis, write a question, identify different variables and controls in their experiment. 
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Volume, Surface Area for Rectangular & Triangular Prisms

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the concept of rectangular and triangular prisms. In this rectangular and triangular prism lesson, 7th graders identify various prisms as triangular or rectangular. Students discuss the various shapes of bases...
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Mushrooms Can Save the World

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use mushrooms to solve problems. In this environmental lesson, students study how fungi have been used to combat environmental problems. Students design strategies that employ mushrooms to combat other environmental challenges.
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Multiplying Fractions

For Students 7th - 9th
In this general mathematics worksheet, students multiply fractions, including whole numbers and mixed numbers.  The one page interactive worksheet contains five problems.  Solutions and answers are provided. 
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Evalating Expressions

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders investigate the concepts realted to using the Order of Operations. They write an expository paragraph to prepare for the direct instruction of the order or sequence to simplify numerical expressions.
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Probability Theory

For Students 6th - 10th
In this probability worksheet, students answer probability word problems about decks of cards, even and odd numbers, dice, and more. Students complete 10 problems total.
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Decimals Worksheet Practice

For Students 7th - 8th
In this decimal worksheet, students write decimals in words, complete word problems and write results in scientific notation.
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The Million $ Mission

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students study exponential growth. The lesson is designed for students to work independently, or in groups with guidance from the teacher.
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poem "One Inch Tall" from the book "Where the Sidewalk Ends" by Shel Silverstein

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers use the terms: ratio, proportion, and measurement in their description of the life of a person one inch tall.
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The Integration of Science and Math Through Ecosystems

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students use the disciplines of math and science to examine ecosystems. In groups, they calculate the amount of supplies they would need to live in the classroom for one day, a week and a year. Using this information, they apply it to...