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Fickled Fractions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars explore which fractions are made real in our world. They also show the relationship of cross multiplication and equivalent fractions To reinforce fraction skills.
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Direct and Inverse Variation

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders participate in two data collection activities that involve direct and inverse variation. In the pre-assessment, 8th graders categorize numerical, graphical, and verbal representations as linear or nonlinear and determine...
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Introduction to Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students examine the concept of sequences. Students create a sequence using varied starting numbers, multipliers, and add on values. Students practice determining the starting values to use in order to produce a desired sequence.
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Pascal's Triangle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study Pascal's triangle. They construct their own version of Pascal's triangle, and relate some of the uses for it. While working through this process, students practice their integer multiplication and division skills.
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Lines, Rays, Line Segments, and Planes

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students are introduced to lines, rays, line segments and planes. They explore the differences between lines, rays, line segments and planes. Students pracice graphing lines, rays, line segments and planes.
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Reading Graphs

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students plot functions on the Cartesian coordinate plane. They explore lines and parabolas. Students analyze graphs and answer questions about the information presented on the graph using an online program.
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From Probability to Combinatorics and Number Theory

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students see how division is used to help solve probability problems. They use tables as data structures where they are used to count outcomes and to compute probabilities. Students use games to help solve probability problems.
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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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Tower of Hanoi Lesson Plan

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students investigate the Legend of the Tower of Hanoi and complete mathematical problems related to the legend. They play the Tower of Hanoi game online in order to discover the number pattern involved. They solve problems using the...
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Learning About Guatemala Through Its Kites

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students are introduced to Guatemala and to the tradition of giant kites. They decorate the kite sail and construct the kite. Students identifies possible causal factors contributing to given historical events.
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Using Coordinate Geometry by Land, Sea and Outer Space.

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers complete a table of values and plot points, as well as construct a graph on a coordinate grid. They construct two graphs on the same coordinate system, and identify the point of intersection. Students represent and...
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Let the Matrix Do It

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students create a matrix of the vertices of a triangle and produce new matrices that dilate, translate, rotate, and reflect the original triangle. After multiplying each matrix by a new scale factor, they graph the new matrix and...
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Understanding the Geologic Timescale

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Pupils identify and analyze how the geologic time scale was developed by investigating 11 periods of time and the vast expanse of time of the Earth's existence. They study their period, determine the important factors indicative to this...
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Clock Arithmetic and Cryptography

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students explore the concept of modular arithmetic and cryptography. In this modular arithmetic and cryptography lesson, students use applets to explore modular arithmetic using a clock and Caesar Ciphers. Students exchange their ciphers...
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Geometric Bingo

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students explore the concept of geometric shapes. In this geometric shape lesson, students play bingo to review geometric shapes. Students identify the shape being described by the teacher and put a marker on their bingo card.
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Spend, Save, Invest or Donate

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the concept of philanthropy. In this personal finance lesson, students consider economic choices and why people donate to causes. Middle schoolers investigate the processes of borrowing money and investing money...
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Polygons, Pingos, and Themokarst! Oh MY!

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students complete activities to learn about the common land features in Alaska. In this land study activity, students study an overhead for permafrost features. Students define ice wedge polygons, thermokarst, and pingos. Students also...
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Circle Relationships

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students explore circles.  In this geometry instructional activity, students explore the relationship between the circumference of a circle, the distance a ball travels, and the number of rotations the ball must make in order to...
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Squaring Function of Natural Numbers

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders complete problems where they use the definition of exponents to expand the squaring function of natural numbers. In this squaring natural numbers lesson plan, 8th graders also identify squares form 0 - 12 and complete a...
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Problem Solving Using Pattern Blocks

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students use pattern blocks to create a figure that is described to them and establish a pattern based on the description of the geometric figure. In this pattern blocks lesson plan, students fill out shape and fraction worksheets.
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How are Trig Ratios Used to Measure Triangle Sides

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students identify the ratios of trig identities. For this geometry lesson, students solve the missing sides and angles of triangles using trig ratios. They relate the graphs and waves to real life scenarios.
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Is the System Fair?

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students investigate shapes and patterns. In this algebra lesson, students move from concrete to abstract understanding of shapes and concepts. They use variable to identify the unknown.
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Platonic Solids

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students identify different types of polygons. In this geometry lesson, students differentiate between convex and regular shapes. they identify the names of two and three-dimensional objects.
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The football and Braking Distance; Model Data with Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students use the quadratic formula to solve application problems. The first problem relates to the path of a football thrown from the top of the bleachers. Students compute the time it will take the football to reach certain heights. In...

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