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Visual Communication of Quantative Data

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners collect and analyze data based on academic performance. In this statistics instructional activity, students create graphs and analyze the data they created. They use positive, negative and no correlation to analyze the data.
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Marshmallow Towers

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students explore geometry by completing a marshmallow activity in class. In this architecture instructional activity, students identify the jobs of civil engineers and architects while identifying different geometric shapes as well....
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Identifying and Describing Polygons

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students identify the different properties of polygons. In this geometry instructional activity, students differentiate between polygons and non-polygons. They review important vocabulary to help them understand the properties of polygons.
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First Day of Class

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students create birthday bar graphs, read books, make math windows, and more for the first day of math class. In this first day of class lesson plan, students also create pyramids.
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Sketch Up

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students estimate and measure exact. In this geometry lesson, students create different object in three-dimensional pattern. They use SketchUp to create their shape and perform measurements on their shapes.
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Trigonometric Ratios

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students measure and analyze angles. In this trigonometry instructional activity, students measure angles and distances use non-traditional techniques. They identify the different ratios of sine, cosine and tangent.
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The Sum of All Angles

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students add up the different angles using the angle addition postulate. In this geometry lesson, students differentiate between interior and exterior angles. They calculate the different angles for triangles and use proof to show their...
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Nets, Surface Area and Volume

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students calculate the surface area and volume of a sphere. In this geometry lesson, students define nets, surface areas and volume of prisms, pyramids, cylinders and cones. They use the computer to create nets and analyze shapes.
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Spot The Pattern

For Teachers 7th - Higher Ed
Students study integers.  In this math lesson students complete several worksheets on arithmetic series, triangles and word problems. 
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Math: Tangents

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students discover how to recognize tangents and how to use their properties. They investigate and use the properties of angles, arcs, chords, tangents, and secants. Students use two tangents and the properties of similar triangles to...
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Trapezoids: What's Equal or Right About Them?

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Pupils explore the concept of trapezoids.  In this trapezoids instructional activity, students identify legs and bases of a trapezoid.  Pupils discuss the similarities and differences between isosceles trapezoids and right trapezoids. ...
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Bisecting Angles and Segments

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners bisect angles and segments using a mira. They measure the original angles and segments and the angles and segments formed by bisecting to better see the relationship between them.
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Voter Turnout

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students solve problems using math. They complete a graph, using data from the 2000 presidential election results. Students predict and calculate the outcome of the election based upon the voting patterns.
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Lines, Rays, Line Segments, and Planes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to lines, rays, line segments and planes and study the differences between them. They also practice graphing lines, rays, line segments and planes
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Building a Ship Lesson Plan

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Young scholars draw a ship to scale, and calculate the real life size. They show that measurements on the drawingsare annotated with the distances reported in inches (fractions and decimals), and their real-world equivalents
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Pythagorean Theorem Proof

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders investigate the Pythagorean Theorem. Then they type up a formal paragraph proof of a proof of their choice.
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Math - Design a Ship

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students design a ship. They calculate square footage and draw their ship to scale. They build models of their ships.
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Mathematical Proofs

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the nature of mathematical proofs and mathematical inquiry. They complete the activity "Using the Pythagorean Theorem". They read selected articles and participate in class discussions.
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Is It a Triangle?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students explore the concept of triangle inequalities.  In this triangle inequality lesson plan, students cut spaghetti noodles into given lengths.  Students use the noodles to complete a worksheet about triangle inequalities.  Students...
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Digit Game (all, Games)

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students play a game after making digit cards.
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Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, Who Needs Math in Life at All?

For Teachers K - 12th
Students think and talk about the ways in which they use math throughout the day. They add each way to a "math in real life" bulletin board and reflect in writing on the ways they use math.
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Inscribed Angles

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students analyze inscribed angles and intercepted arcs and explore the relationships between the two. They investigate the properties of angles, arcs, chords, tangents, and secants to solve problems involving circles.
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Geometry Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Learners use the digital camera, identify geometric shapes (in nature as well as man-made), and gain a better understanding of geometric vocabulary. They search for and recognize geometric shapes in unusual settings
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Geometry: Fractal Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students experience an Internet fractal scavenger hunt. They write a report on fractals using the Internet and recording the sites where they are located.

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