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Three for the Money: The Degree/Diameter Problem

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Pupils explore the concept of vertex-edge graphs.  In this vertex-edge graphs lesson, students try to construct a graph with a given diameter, number of vertices, size, and planarity.  Pupils construct various vertex-edge...
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The Hopes of Our Ancestors: The Impact of Immigration on America

For Teachers 6th
Students research the immigration of America. In this American immigration lesson, students complete a unit of activities to learn about American immigration.
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Richard's Dice

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students problem solve logic problems. They complete a worksheet using dice as a manipulative. They decide on a problem solving strategy, solve the problem, and write up the solution.
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"I, Robot"

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders define vocabulary and discuss the characters in a movie.  In this solar station instructional activity students explore robots on the Internet. 
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Scale Basketball

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students discuss scale diagrams and maps as well as the use of spreadsheets to find the best scale to use in a model before practicing scale and ratio problems on their own.
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Learning about Fibonacci

For Students 5th - 7th
In this learning about Fibonacci learning exercise, students read about Leonardo Fibonacci and his contribution to mathematics, then study the pattern of Fibonacci numbers, in math and in nature.
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e, pi, and Exponential Functions

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students investigate e, pi and exponents. In this calculus instructional activity, students define constants and non-constants using, pi, e and exponents as an example. They use the TI to work the problems in this instructional activity.
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Cubes

For Students 11th
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders figure out what the smallest integer is that can be written as the total sum of 2 cubes. There is an answer key.
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Difference of Equations

For Students 11th - 12th
In this difference of equations worksheet, students solve and complete 49 various types of problems. First, they obtain the solution of any linear homogeneous second order difference equation. Then, students apply the method of solution...
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Number Sequences

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Number sequences make for great challenges that stimulate pattern recognition, algebraic reasoning, and number sense. This slide-show includes eleven number sequences for learners to work through, an explanation of what number sequences...
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Exploring Special Lines

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students compare and order numbers. In this geometry lesson plan, students write equations for inequalities. They differentiate and apply concepts of triangular properties to solve problems.
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Disappearing Sand

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students discover what sand looks like, how sand dunes form and what minerals can be found in sand. They also examine how beach erosion occurs. They explore how to stay safe at the beach.
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Exploring Area/Perimeter Through Coordinate Geometry

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore area and perimeter through coordinate geometry using student literature, hands-on manipulatives, and the Internet.
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The Discovery of Ohm's Law

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners study Georg Ohm and how he changed mathematics with his law.  In this experimental evidence and stastics lesson students complete an experiment on the characteristics of Ohm's law. 
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Math Maven's Mysteries: The Case of the Dastardly Disguiser

For Students 5th - 6th
In these math word problem worksheets, students help solve the mystery about 'The Case of the Dastardly Disguiser. Students read the story and find the total number of disguises.
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University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: A Time Line of Mathematicians

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Greek Period to the 20th Century, the University of St. Andrews provide a time line of famous mathematicians. Time periods are separated into individual time lines.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Famous Mathematicians

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of mathematicians with brief descriptions of their most important contributions.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Great Mathematicians Time Line

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A time line of famous mathematicians.
Handout
University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Mathematicians Alive on a Given Date

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this tool from the University of St. Andrews to find famous mathematicians alive on given dates. Just enter the year you are interested in, and you will receive a list of mathematicians and related information about the mathematician...
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University of Houston

University of Houston: Lesson Plan: Famous Mathematicians

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This lesson plan is aimed at 7th and 8th grade middle schoolers and involves researching famous mathematicians and the import of their contributions.
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University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Female Mathematicians

For Students 9th - 10th
This University of St. Andrews presents this list of female mathematicians with a description of their contributions to the field.
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Agnes Scott College

Agnus Scott College: Biographies of Women Mathematicians

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to learn about the women behind the math. Lawrence Riddle, professor of mathematics at Agnes Scott College, created this site as a tribute to women who have made accomplishments in the world of mathematics.
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: John Napier

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the life of a famous mathematician, John Napier, in this article.
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Mihailo Petrovic Alas

For Students 9th - 10th
An article discussing the life and contributions of a famous mathematician Mihailo Petrovic Alas.