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Developing an Understanding for Square Roots
In this algebra worksheet, learners discover properties of squares while making squares with a Geoboard. There are two charts to complete and 15 questions.
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Density
In this density activity, students review the equation for density and are given a chart of the densities of various substances. They solve four problems finding the densities of substances and identifying unknown substances given the...
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Is the Hudson River Too Salty to Drink?
Students explore reasons for varied salinity in bodies of water. In this geographical inquiry lesson plan, students use a variety of visual and written information including maps, data tables, and graphs, to form a hypothesis as to why...
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The Tangent Ratio
Learners calculate the tangent ratio given a right triangle. For this trigonometry lesson, students use a right triangle and the Pythagorean Theorem to solve problems.
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Natural Inquirer Ecosystem Article Lesson
Students discover new ways to preserve the ecosystem by completing graphic organizers. For this environmental lesson, students read an article from the Natural Inquirer in small groups and fill out a graphic organizer based on the...
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Fraction Fun
Learners define properties of fractions and solve for them. In this algebra lesson, students rewrite fractions from mixed numbers to improper fractions. They reduce fractions using the GCF and convert the denominators correctly when...
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Squares, Square Roots, and Exponential Expressions
Students explore the concepts of square roots and exponential expressions. In this square root and exponential expression lesson plan, students complete an investigation called Building A Square Patio. Students use color tiles to develop...
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Closure Property
In this closure property worksheet, students solve 10 different problems using the closure property. First, they determine whether the numbers and the answer are real numbers. Then, students determine if the given sets are either closed...
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Properties of Triangles
Students explore the relationship between how big a side of a triangle is and how big its opposite angle is by creating triangles using an interactive website.
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Math Jeopardy: Basic Skills
Students play a PowerPoint activity to be used as a review of basic skills for order of operations, and the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division for whole numbers, some fractional numbers and integers....
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Design, Grow, and Ponder in a Garden
A garden can inspire students to make mathematical connections.
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The Human Calculator
Students amaze their friends and families with this human calculator trick. In this algebraic instructional activity, students use the associative property of addition to act as a human calculator and stump their volunteers. The steps to...
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What are Signed Numbers? (Polynomials)
Students define polynomial functions. In this algebra activity, students add, subtract, multiply and divide polynomials using properties of polynomial functions.
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Circles
Your class examines a series of shapes and discusses how we know that they are not circles. In this way, you begin to acquaint them with the properties and parts of this geometric figure. Then, teach them how to use a protractor to...
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Combining Like Terms
In this combining like terms worksheet, students simplify algebraic expressions by combining like terms. Problems contain negative and positive numbers as well as variables. They use the distributive property to simplify...
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Simplifying Variable Expressions
In this combining like terms learning exercise, students simplify 22 expressions. Seven of these expressions require students to use the distributive property.
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Subtract Monomials
In this monomial subtraction worksheet, students must apply the properties of combining like terms accurately. There are ten subtraction equations.
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Stem and Leaf Plots and Circle Graphs
Students graph and plot numbers and analyze their data. In this algebra lesson, students identify the different properties of a stem and leaf plot. They decide which type of graph to use when it comes time to analyze their data.
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Planetary Magnetism
What do magnetic fields look like? The best way to learn about magnetic fields is to try identifying them for yourself. Scholars will understand the importance of magnetic fields after completing this experiment. The extension activities...
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Equations and Inequalities
In this equations and inequalities learning exercise, students answer multiple choice questions involving properties, solving equations, solving inequalities, and validity of statements.
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Adding and Subtracting Integers
For this adding and subtracting integers worksheet, students find the sum or difference of 9 problems. Students then evaluate 4 expressions given certain values.
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Solving Equations
In this solving equations worksheet, learners solve and complete 12 different problems that include solving various equations by addition or subtraction. First, they identify and define the difference between using the addition property...
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Negative Exponents
Students solve negative exponential functions. In this algebra lesson, students define the properties for rewriting functions with negative and zero exponents. They use a robot to create a visual of what is happening to the negative...
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Inscribed Right Triangles
Students calculate the measurements of the inscribed angles of a triangle. In this geometry activity, students relate the hypotenuse of a right triangle and the diameter of a circle to each other. They calculate the diameter of a circle...