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Representing Rational Numbers

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore rational numbers. In this fractions, decimals, and percents lesson plan, 7th graders identify and compare equivalencies between fractions, decimals, and percents. Students use hands-on activities to investigate...
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Combining Integers

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the concept of adding and subtracting integers. In this adding and subtracting integers instructional activity, 7th graders use white and red beans to demonstrate adding and subtracting integers. Students play an...
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Exponential Growth and Exponential Functions

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners explore the concept of exponential functions. In this exponential functions lesson, students model exponential growth about a high school population using an applet. Learners manipulate the applet to show the effect that a...
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Iterating the Function over Real Numbers

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students use a spreadsheet to find sequences of numbers. In this algebra lesson, students find the values for c of a quadratic written in standard form. They relate the behavior of the graph to the values of the equation.
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Iterating the Function and Complex Numbers

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students identify the end behavior of polynomial graphs. For this algebra lesson, students factor and solve quadratic and complex equations. They factor out negative roots and identify the real and imaginary parts of an equation.
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Round and Round and Round We Go!

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students investigate motion using a CBL. In this algebra lesson, students collect and graph data on a coordinate plane. They define and identify amplitude and period of conic graphs.
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Concurrent Lines in Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of concurrent lines in triangles. In this concurrent lines in triangles lesson plan, students work in groups to investigate properties of concurrent lines in acute, right, and obtuse triangles. Students use a...
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Triangles & Congruence, Proportions & Similarity, Right Triangle & Trigonometry

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to the topic of congruence and proportions in Geometry. Using technology, they construct and validate the properties of various geometric figures and identify whether it is congruent or proportion to the objects...
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As the Bird Flies

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students investigate the properties of lines and congruent triangle theorems as well as apply geometric properties and relationships to real-world mathematical problems. Given two different scenarios, they examine maps that have been...
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Math with Character

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pupils write math sentences to fit a given story. They recognize number families and discuss the character traits of a sharing and relate their feeelings and experience with sharing. The Doorbell Rang story is read and the students...
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Problem Solving Using Power Polygons

For Teachers 3rd - 10th
Students investigate geometric shapes by creating figures on a plane. In this polygon lesson, students complete a worksheet based on the angles in a power polygon. Students identify the different types of polygons and define their...
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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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Who Does the Lottery Benefit?

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students investigate the pros and cons of the lottery. In this algebra activity, students use the formulas for permutation and combination to test their arguments about the lottery. They collect data about their argument and plot it on a...
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Income Levels & Social Class: Is It All About Cash?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students graph data and interpret that data after reading information about lifestyles and income levels. They calculate percentages, set up spreadsheets and calculate columnar data.
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Congruent Trianges - Is This Enough Information?

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders determine whether two triangles are congruent and provide an explanation to why they are not. They apply concepts of measurement of angles and collect evidence of congruent angles in the world.
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Mixing Up Ratios

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners solve problems of ratio and proportions using hands on. In this algebra instructional activity, students vary the concentration of a fruit drink using parts of a ratio.
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Coordinate Proofs

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of coordinate proofs. For this coordinate proofs lesson, students write coordinate proofs using properties of distance, slope, and midpoint. Students discuss why it is sometimes beneficial to double the...
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Profit and Loss

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars analyze the concept of profit and loss, the components of a simple profit and loss statement and the importance of a profit and loss statement. They calculate profits using gross income, total expenses and cost of goods...
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"how To Think Like an Archaeologist" Suggested Pre-visit Activity for Historic Jamestowne

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students study grocery receipts to simulate the archaeological activity of classifying items. They discuss the receipts as if they were find lists.
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Putting Your Best Foot Forward

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders measure their feet and their parents' feet, record data on computer-generated graphs, and calculate and record mean, median, and mode.
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Fraction Equivalence

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore fractions. They compare different fractions using fraction bars. Students find equivalent fractions and they use fraction bars to visualize addition of fractions.
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Taxes: Where Does Your Money Go?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study taxes and the role that they place in our lives. In this economic lesson, students explore the reality of taxes, how they work, why we pay them, where the money goes and how to make the most of the money you pay into taxes...
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Making Math Meaningful in March Madness

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils examine the statistics of March Madness, the college basketball tournament. They watch videotaped basketball games to collect data for further analysis using Word and Excel. They analyze the data in a variety of activities during...
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Fun With Fractals

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students use fractals to analyze nature. In this geometry lesson, students work in groups using technology and math to communicate. They identify where in the real world fractal can be seen.

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