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da Vinci: Body Proportion Theories
Middle schoolers investigate the validity of da Vinci's proportion theory by recording human measurements on scatter plots. In groups of three, they record each other's height and wingspan to create a Powerpoint presentation, chart, or...
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Choose Your Best Way
Find the best path through town. The lesson teaches future computer programmers about networks and paths in graph theory. They develop a network of their towns to determine the most efficient path to visit each of their homes.
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Lesson 10: Graphs
Students explore graph theory. In this geometry lesson, graphs are used to solve problems in a variety of domains. In this lesson the term graph refers to a collection of vertices and edges used to depict travel routes.
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The Vitruvian Theory - Does It Apply to You?
Students explore the concept of the Vitruvian theory. In this Vitruvian theory instructional activity, students collect data from their classmates about their arm span and height. Students compare their ratios of arm span to height...
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Application of Graph Theory
Students investigate different online tutorials as they study graphing. For this graphing lesson, students apply the concept of graphs cross curricular and use it to make predictions. They define the purpose and theories behind graphs.
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History of Atomic Theory
Students study the significance of the quantum model and how scientific theories adapt over time. In this investigative lesson students describe the contributions that scientists have helped develop the atomic theory and identify the...
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The Big Bang Theory
Students explore the Big Bang Theory and discover how it can be used to explain the origin of the universe. For this Big Bang Theory lesson, students use a balloon with colored paper inside, blow it up and pop it, group the colored...
California Mathematics Project
Treasure Beneath the Sea
Explore the geometry of treasure hunting! Learners use geometry to design a treasure recovery strategy. The objective is to create a design that minimizes the amount of work required. Budding mathematicians use properties of triangles as...
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Acting Like a Hog
Students explore game theory. For this secondary mathematics lesson, students plat the game of HOG using dice and explore the optimal strategies. Students play the game three ways: any number of dice, a fixed number of dice and using...
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Acting Like a Hog
Students explore game theory. In this secondary mathematics lesson, students investigate the playing of a game called Hog which involves rolling dice. Students explore many different scenarios as they consider the best strategy and the...
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How Gear Systems Work: A Research Project
Students apply information regarding simple machines along with the math concept "ratios." The teacher introduces the concept that technology is the application of scientific knowledge and mathematics concepts to solve a problem. This is...
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Bloodstain Pattern Doesn't Lie......
An interesting instructional activity on hypothesizing about the diameter of a drop of blood that is splattered. To test their theories, learners work in groups to make blood droplets splatter from different heights. They use graphed...
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Graph Theory
Students explore the concept of graph theory. In this graph theory lesson, students participate in hands-on activities that enforce graph theory. Students manipulate graph applets on the internet. Students create a graphical model of...
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The Integration of Science and Math Through Ecosystems
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...
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Probability & Game Theory
Students explore the concept of probability. In this probability activity, students perform various probability experiments including flipping a coin, picking m&m's out of a bag, and the birthday problem.
Illustrative Mathematics
Reasoning about Multiplication
In critiquing someone else's theory, learners share insight into their own understanding of mathematical concepts. Fifth graders will explore the notion that products are always larger than their factors. While this statement is true the...
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Classroom Builder
Students explore music theory by discussing a classic song. In this musical notation lesson, students listen to the song "My Favorite Things" and discuss and share their personal tastes with the class. Students practice writing notes on...
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TI Math, Games
Students solve problems using technology. In this algebra lesson, students apply flow diagrams and computer codes to solve problems. They use the TI to view the graphs.
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A Tour of Jaffa
Use the age-old Traveling Salesman Problem to introduce Hamilton circuits to your young travelers. Individuals then plan an efficient route to visit all the places they want to go.
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One Size Fits All, Part 1
Can you tell how tall someone is just by looking at their feet? In this activity, young mathematicians measure their height, arm span, and foot size, graph their findings, and answer questions about how these measurements are related....
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More Games on Graphs
Learners investigate various games employing graphs as game boards. In this game theory lesson, students problem solve through the use of graphs. The lesson is a list of both indoor and outdoor games to encourage learners to think...
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Napolean Triangle
Young scholars investigate the Napoleon triangle theory. In this polygon lesson, students differentiate between the boundary points, interior and lattice point of a polygon. They apply concepts of equilateral triangles to solve problems.
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Beans, Beaks and Bears
Students explore evolution. After watching a video on evolution, students perform a variety of experiments using beans which illustrate the concept of evolution.
Balanced Assessment
Plenty of Pentagons
Why are only four colors needed to color webs from regular pentagons, not five? An assessment task requires young mathematicians to first construct regular pentagons using a compass and straightedge, then has them consider a shape formed...
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