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Mathematics Within: Algebraic Processes and Its Connections to Geometry
Fifth graders discover the connections between algebra and geometry. With a focus on arrays and factors, they are introduced to multiplication. They develop an array for multiples of 2 through 10 and identify the factors of each row....
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Mythology - What Is It?
Students explore Greek mythology. In this mythology lesson, students discuss and define mythology. Students view pictures and associate them with the correct Greek myth. Students answer trivia questions about their knowledge for mythology.
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Poisoned Chalice
Learners explore espionage. For this current events lesson, students research various Web sites for information about the history of spy work, Anglo-Russian relations, and spy gadgets.
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Posters with a Message I
Learners choose a phrase with a positive theme and create an image that depicts the theme in the "Keith Haring style."
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Banners with a Message II
Students study the work of Keith Haring to explore how art can make social statements. They use a phrase with a positive theme and create an image that depicts the theme, in the Keith Haring style. They work collaboratively to create the...
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Tallahassee Project
Sixth graders gather information from technological sources such as TV, radio, and Internet as well as from newspapers and maps and produce a final printed report. They use the data to create a spreadsheet and read a Florida state...
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Using several learning modalities to teach about the Periodic Table.
Students identify how to relate the position of an element in the periodic table to its atomic number and atomic mass. They identify how to use the periodic table to identify metals, semimetals, nonmetals, and halogens, and also,...
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The Physical Setting
Ninth graders study the configuration of atoms in molecules to see that it determines the molecule's properties. In this chemistry instructional activity students divide into groups and complete their assigned task.
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Between the Lions: Exploring Short-Vowel Sounds
Students review the short sounds of a, e, i, o, and u previously discussed in class. They read and be able to identify words that have short-vowel sounds and become familiar with the basic navigational features of a website.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Oligopoly and Game Theory: Foundational Concepts
Practice what you've learned about oligopolies and the basics of game theory, such as Nash equilibrium, in this four-question exercise.
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Fundamental Principle of Game Theory
Students examine game theory. Topics include the fundamental principle of game theory, minimax criterion, and reduction by dominance. The tutorial consists of class notes, examples, and practice problems. Review exercises and a chapter...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Game Theory and Conflict Resolution: Lesson 1
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand the basic ways in which game theory can be used to model conflicts. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Game Theory and Conflict Resolution."
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Game Theory
Practice what you have learned about finding Nash equilibrium, dominant strategies, and cartel outcomes in this exercise.
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Topic Summaries: Game Theory
The topic summary outlines game theory. Some topics reviewed are reducing by dominance, expected value, and fundamental principles of game theory. The resource consists of definitions, notes, and examples.
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Quiz: Game Theory
The online quiz assesses student comprehension of math concepts. The quiz consists of true/false questions about game theory.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: The Escape Game
Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson introduces students to elementary game theory. The lesson is framed in the context of criminal who must get off at one of two subway stops -- will the officer choose the same stop...
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Zero Sum Games and Mixed Strategies
Students examine game theory. Topics include zero-sum games, mixed strategies, and expected value. The tutorial consists of class notes, examples, and practice problems. Review exercises and a chapter quiz are included.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Simultaneous Hermaphroditism, Egg Trading, and Prisoner's Dilemma
This is a five-question quiz pertaining to game theory in the passage "Simultaneous hermaphroditism, egg trading, and the Prisoner's Dilemma."
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Solving 2 X 2 Games
Students examine the optimal strategy to solve a 2 x 2 game. The tutorial consists of class notes, examples, and practice problems. Review exercises and a chapter quiz are included.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: That's My Theory!
Become a game show contestant in this online activity from A Science Odyssey and ask a series of questions to a panel of mystery scientists, using the answers to determine which scientist is Einstein.
University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury: Cs Unplugged: Information Theory
This activity uses variations on the game of 20 Questions to demonstrate how we can quantify information content, which in turn shows us how to store and share it efficiently when it comes to computer technology.
Hofstra University
Hofstra University: Game Theory
This Hofstra University lesson has games dealing with matrices.
Other
Graphs, Stories, and Games: Games on Graphs
What a great way to make math fun for your elementary students! Learning happens almost by osmosis by using this interesting game that uses stories, a graph (the kind of graph defined in the branch of mathematics called Graph Theory),...
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Five Thirty Eight: How to Win a Nuclear Standoff
This article analyzes how game theory can decipher the motivations and actions of countries in a nuclear standoff. Play an interactive game to see how much risk you would be willing to take! Apply what you learn to our situation with...