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Identifying Fossils

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Learners create model fossils.  In this fossils lesson, students view pictures of fossils and compare and contrast these fossils.  Learners read about fossils and create a database chart with the facts they learn.  Students construct...
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Geometry Exploration Basic Trig Functions

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders solve for missing sides on a triangle using the Pythagorean Theorem. In this geometry lesson, 10th graders are introduced to basic trigonometry functions as they solve problems of right triangles. They discuss the formulas...
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Disappearing Dialogue

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students practice speaking with each other in a functional language. In groups, they discuss James Bond films and brainstorm known facts about the character. After observing a given dialogue, groups of students rearrange phrases to make...
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Big Wheels Keep on Turning

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders work in groups and investigate how force determines the speed and distance then they view the video, "Math Vantage #7: What's Your Angle?." They are given a real life problem to solve using speed, ramps, angle, incline...
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The Bone Known

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students explore the human skeleton. In this biology instructional activity, students view a diagram of the human skeleton and identify the names of bones. Students define the role bones play in protecting the human body and construct a...
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Points as solutions

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders graph linear functions using coordinate points. In this algebra lesson, 9th graders plot points and graph a line. They use the slope intercept form to graph their equation and evaluate points as solution to the function.
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Solving Complex Equations with the GERMDAS method

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve complex equations with the GERMDAS method. In this algebra lesson, students solve equations with more than one step using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. They apply the order-of operation as they...
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Graphing Linear Equations

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students graph linear equations. In this algebra lesson, students solve linear equations and graph it on a coordinate plane. They evaluate integers using linear equations.
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Exploring the FTC using the TI

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students use the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus to solve problems. In this calculus lesson, students use the TI to solve the graphing porting of the problem. They practice graphing functions and discuss their place in the real world.
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Right Triangles and Unit Circles

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students evaluate the six trigonometric values of a trig function. In this trigonometry lesson, students use the Unit Circle to find the values of right triangles and their angles. They identify an angle of elevation and depression.
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Quadratics: Polynomial Form

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine how changes in the coefficients in a quadratic function affect its graph. They determine how to use the equation to determine the intercepts of a quadratic function. Students identify the location of the intercepts...
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Quadratics: Polynomial Form

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine how changes in the coefficients in a quadratic function affect its graph. They Solve a quadratic equations. Students Determine how to use the equation to determine the intercepts of a quadratic function. They...
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Lesson Plan Two: Sense of Sight and The Eye

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students label and describe functions of main parts of the eye, and explore the eye by using the eye model.
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Quadratics: Polynomial Form

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine how to use the polynomial form of a quadratic equation to find the location of the vertex on a graph. They determine how changes in the coefficients in a quadratic function affect its vertex on a graph. Students find...
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Position and Piecewise Velocity

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners solve piecewise functions. In this precalculus lesson, students model real life scenarios using velocity and piecewise. They create velocity graphs and find the beginning and end position of an object.
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Coordinate Graphs, Translations and Reflections

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students perform translations and reflections. For this algebra lesson, students use the TI calculator to graph functions. They move the functions around on the coordinate plane using translation and reflection.
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Translating Transformations in Geometry

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create an image using given coordinates and evaluate how the coordinates change when a slide or rotation takes place.
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Ten Important Hardwoods

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discuss ten important Pennsylvania hardwood trees, examine characteristics of each tree species, evaluate economic and ecological importance of hardwood trees, and recognize at least two characteristics of each species.
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Arthur Meets the President

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Young scholars take a pre-test on presidential knowledge.  In this president and Washington, D.C. lesson, students read Arthur Meets the President and discuss it.  Young scholars work in groups to brainstorm everything they know about...
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Be A Perfect Person in Just Three Days- Lesson 5

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students read a chapter in a book.  In this reading and vocabulary lesson, students predict what will happen in chapter 5 of Be A Perfect Person in Just Three Days, define new vocabulary words, read and discuss chapter 5, find synonyms...
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Freckle Juice- Lesson 3

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students read and respond to a chapter in a book.  In this vocabulary and reading comprehension lesson, students preview and predict chapter 3 of Freckle Juice, define new vocabulary words, read chapter 3 and complete a vocabulary...
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If You Don't Believe Me, Look It Up!

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Young scholars learn about bats.  In this bats and comprehension lesson, students read Stellaluna and share what they know about bats.  Young scholars complete a learning log and Internet bat research worksheet.
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Burning a Hole in Your Pocket

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students solve word problems.  In this money lesson, students solve math word problems dealing with money and then write down all the steps necessary to solve the problems.  Students use given websites to practice more math problems.
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Introduction to Bats

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students read about bats and discuss what they learn.  In this bats lesson, students read stories about bats and discuss what they learned.  Students work in groups to brainstorm what they know about bats and make a list of at least...