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Dynamic Algebra

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Explore 5 classical problems of algebra.  They will solve problems involving Heron's formula, fractional equations, vector equations, apollonius' sphere, and transversals. The idea is to lead to new perceptions and visual...
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Science Matters

Oh Heron

For Teachers 4th
Two teams—the environmentalists and herons—play four rounds of the game, Oh Heron. Using hand symbols to represent food, shelter, and water, players locate their match to produce more herons while those unmatched decompose. 
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Heron's Formula

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners use Heron's formula to calculate the area of a triangle. In this geometry lesson, students use three different methods to solve the area of a triangle. They find and construct the incentor and angle bisector of a triangle.
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Heron's or Hero's Formula for Area of Scalene Triangle

For Students 7th - 8th
In this Heron's or Hero's formula for area of scalene triangle worksheet, students solve 4 word problems using the formula given for area of a triangle.
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Heron's Formula Activity

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Heron's formula worksheet, students find the area of scalene triangles to the nearest tenth, showing their work in work space provided. Answers are included on page 2.
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Hen and Heron Maze

For Students 1st - 5th
In this maze worksheet, students find their way through the maze in order to help Bossy the hen find her friend, Harriet the heron.
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Distance Formula

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students watch teacher demonstration of distance formula, view non-collinear cities on maps, plot points on coordinate plane, evaluate square roots, compute distance between two points, and use Heron's formula to find area of triangles.
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Drawing - Swan Lesson and the Blue Heron Lesson

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students draw a swan and heron from step-by-step instructions. They discuss characteristics of the swan and its environment. Students study and write a paragraph, story, or report illustrating their picture.
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Trigonometry Worksheet

For Students 10th - 12th
In this trigonometry worksheet, students use the law of sines to find the length of a missing side of a triangle. They prove trigonometric identity and use Heron's formula to find the area of a triangle. This two-page worksheet...
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Spot the Differences: Great Blue Herons

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this science and visual discrimination worksheet, students spot 6 differences between the two pictures of the great blue heron.
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Maze- Help the Heron Find Its Way Out of the Forest

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this science maze activity, students read a short description of the great blue heron before completing a maze. They help the heron find its way through the forest to the shoreline to complete the maze.
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Triangles

For Students 10th
In this triangles worksheet, 10th graders solve 12 different problems that include various angles of triangles. First, they determine the measure of an exterior angle. Then, students determine the measure of any of the base angles of an...
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Eagle Creek Park (A Hike)

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students plot a hiking course using aerial photos and a topographic overlay and find the latitude and longitude of absolute locations. They measure the total distance of a hiked area and figure the area of the ground walked using Heron's...
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Distance Formula

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners create ways to find the number of square miles that lie in a triangle having vertices at A, B, and C. They compute the distance between two points and use Heron's formula to find the area of the triangle. Finally, students...
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Law of Sines and Cosines

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students solve problems using sine and cosine. In this precalculus lesson, students apply the properties of sine and cosine to solve non-right triangle problems. They use Heron's Law to find the area of a shape.
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Law of Sine and Cosine

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students solve problems using the law of sine and cosine. For this precaclulus lesson, students learn the law of DeMoivre's Theorem and Heron's theorem. They use both theorems to solve problems.
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Some More Trigonometry

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students define the law of cosine and its correct usage. In this trigonometry lesson, students define the law of Heron's area formula and use it to solve problems. They review other trigonometric values and identify the identities.
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Waterdrops

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this environment worksheet, students read an article about water drops and the nature center. They pretend that they are going to a nature center and write what they would hope see there. Students also identify living things and...
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Scholastic

Folk and Fairy Tale Readers: The Ugly Duckling

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd Standards
Engage young readers to explore classic fairy tales with their very own copy of "The Ugly Duckling." With clear illustrations and an easy-to-follow repetitive structure, this printable book is perfect for developing the reading...
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Comparing Theories: Lamarck and Darwin

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare the evolution theories of Lamarck and Darwin. They use self-assessment and a video to increase their knowledge of evolution theories. They research questions and present them to the class.
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Areas of Geometric Shapes with the Same Perimeter

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
A triangle, square, hexagon, and circle all have a perimeter of one unit. Eighth graders must attempt to find the area of each and arrange them in order from least to greatest areas. A terrific task for applying four different...
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Lu Shih — The Couplets of T’ang

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Writing poetry in ancient China was the modern equivalent of sending a greeting card. Scholars learn about the ancient Chinese poetic form called the lu shih. They read about the context of poetry during the T'ang Dynasty and complete a...
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PreKinders

Colors of Nature

For Teachers Pre-K - K
The colors of nature are the most beautiful and vivid colors in the world. Show kids the ways that colors are striking and changing throughout different habitats with a set of images that feature two animals or plants for each color.
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Science Matters

That’s An Otter Story

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scientists discover how sea otters' habitats have changed due to human impact. Through conversation, video observation, and story reading, scholars identify how human interactions change a specific ecosystem in both positive and...

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