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TIMS, The Bouncing Ball: Math, Science, Measurement, Graphs, Variables

For Teachers 4th - 10th
Learners determine the exact relationship between the height from which a ball is dropped and the distance that it rebounds.
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The Large and Small of It

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Young scholars explore the extreme between the distance to the moon in comparison to the size of a particle of moon dust and solve problems related to the Apollo space missions.
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Forces in a Climb

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use a NASA website to use a given formula to find acceleration and distance after a specific time and how it relates to engine propulsion.
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Mapping with a Compass: A Simulated Survey

For Teachers 4th
Students use compasses and grids to map the locations of artifacts found in a simulated dig site. In groups, they role-play as future archeologists excavating a school site. Groups begin at their assigned datum and site the artifacts...
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Getting it Right!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate error. As shown in earlier activities from navigation lessons 1 through 3, without an understanding of how errors can affect position, one cannot navigate well. Students explore how computers can help in navigation....
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Eratosthenes And Radius of the Earth

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students calculate the radius of the earth. They use the method and data suggested by Eratosthenes. They investigate the interrelationships among mass, distance, force, and time through experimental processes.
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Discovering New Mexico

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders discuss the elements of maps and using basic linear measurement. They calculate the distance between the cities and create a simulated journey around New Mexico using a road map. They write out the directions for their...
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Balancing the Scales: Understanding Ratios

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students are introduced to the concept of ratios. In groups, they convert sets of numbers into a ratio. After practicing, they use the ratios and proportions to solve story problems. They also calculate map distances and discover map...
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PrimeTime Math: Cliffbound!

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students are involved in a cooperative learning environment that analyzes fractions, ratios to time and distance, equivalent fractions and numerical relationships and expressions in quantitative problems. They take notes, relate...
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Storefront Signs

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Learners practice finding the areas and patterns within a square and explore the concept of quadratic functions. They observe and record the area values in a table, plot a graph of Area versus Distance and complete a variety of student...
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Solving Problems

For Students 10th - 12th
In this solving problems worksheet, students determine the area of a rectangle inscribed in a circle. They estimate distance between given planets. This two-page worksheet contains 2 multi-step problems.
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Area, Perimeter and Volume

For Students 7th - 8th
In this area, perimeter and volume learning exercise, students solve and complete 12 various types of problems. First, they calculate the value for each variable in the triangle shown. Then, students find the distance of the ladder...
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Lab 3: Length as an Application of Integration

For Students Higher Ed
In this integration worksheet, students graph a function that is a quarter circle curve. They calculate lengths of curves by approximation using the distance formula. Students use a computer program to calculate the approximation of the...
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Extra Problems - Week 13 (Functions)

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this function instructional activity, students complete a variety of problems. They explore logarithms, find the y-intercept, identify the y-intercept, and complete distance problems. This seven-page instructional activity contains 30...
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Arcs and Chords

For Students 10th
In this arcs and chords worksheet, 10th graders solve 6 different problems related to determining the arcs and chords of various circles. First, they define the 3 theorems that state the relationships between arcs, chords, and diameters....
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Concurrence

For Students 10th
In this concurrence worksheet, 10th graders solve 10 different problems related to determining various concurrences. First, they determine which type of triangle has two altitudes outside of it. Then, students determine the distance...
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Place Value Through Billions

For Students 5th
Place value reading skills are the focus of this lesson. Students are given an example of Pluto's orbit distance from the sun to introduce the concept of the billions place value. Students are then given four numbers in the billions, and...
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The Sustainable Olympics

For Students 5th - 6th
In this sustainable Olympics worksheet, students utilize a large map of the British Isles, map scale a long piece of string to calculate the approximate distance between their school and 8 locations where some of the Olympic events may...
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Systems of Equations

For Students 10th
For this systems of equations worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 4 different sets of problems. First, they state the domain for each equation. Then, students solve each system of equations using Cramer's Rule. They also find the...
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Applications of Properties of Quadrilaterals in the Coordinate Plane

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore the concept of quadrilaterals. In this quadrilaterals lesson, students use the slope formula, midpoint formula, and distance formula to justify that a given quadrilateral is a parallelogram.
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Averaging

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore the concept of mean, median, mode, and range. In this mean, median, mode, and range lesson, 6th graders work in groups to find the mean, median, mode, and range of their heights, distance from home to school, time...
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Chart the Stars

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders find constellation distances and plot the stars. In this star lesson plan, 7th graders plot the star points for Canis Major. Students use graphing calculators to graph the constellation. Students choose another...
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The Universe-Scientific Notation Extension

For Students 6th - 7th
In this scientific notation worksheet, students write a set of 9 average distances in standard form, then complete 3 additional problems. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Is it Olympic Time?

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students investigate the Winter Olympics by studying the geography of the 2010 Vancouver games.  In this competitive sports instructional activity, students identify the planning and preparation needed to produce an event like the Winter...

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