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Magnus Effect
Students examine the Magnus effect and its history. In this forces lesson students investigate the lift of a rotating cylinder.
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The Closer I Get To You
Pupils explore the law of reflection. Through experimentation and problem solving, they collect and analyze data pertaining to reflection. The data is plotted on a graph and formulas for calculating the x and y values are evaluated.
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Concurrence
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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A.P. Calculus Prerequisite No Calculator Multiple-Choice and Free-Response Exam
In this A.P. Calculus pre-requisites worksheet, learners solve ten multiple-choice and ten free-response questions. Many of these questions cover trigonometric functions.
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Diagonals of Quadrilaterals
Students find the diagonals of the quadrilaterals. For this geometry lesson, students identify and use properties of quadrilaterals. They define different parts of a quadrilateral shape.
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Exploring the Properties of Rectangular Prisms.
Learners define properties of rectangular prisms. In this geometry lesson, students identify the relationship between two and three dimensional objects. They use Cabri technology to graph their figures.
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Exploring Properties of Rectangular Prisms
Students explore the properties of rectangular prisms. For this geometry lesson, students identify properties of two and three dimensional shapes. They use Cabri technology to create polygons and solve problems.
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A Measuring Tug
Fourth graders participate in a length and measurement tug-of-war game. They try and pull the rope as many feet as the teacher has marked, calling out their measurement when one side has succeeded.
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Mapping the Ocean Floor
Students study the bottom structure of underwater habitats and how they can be mapped.
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Map Field of Current
Learners determine that moving charges create a magnetic field. They discover that the speed and direction of motion, the amount of charge, and the deflection angle observed are closely linked. A voltmeter, pendulum, and a constructed...
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Distance And Parallax
High schoolers will determine distances to nearby stars using parallax. In this Astronomy lesson plan, students will use a web program, trigonometry, and sketches to determine the distance of stars.
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Geometry, Word Search Puzzle
In this math worksheet, students look for the words that are related to the math words used in the practice of geometry. They also practice spelling.
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Polygons All Around Us!
Students explore the concept of polygon properties. In this polygon properties lesson plan, students draw polygons with different numbers of sides such as pentagons, octagons, hexagons, etc. Students identify different geometric shapes...
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Parallax
Pupils discover how astronomers used the diameter of the Earth's orbit around the Sun as a baseline for estimating the distance of some stars, and the meaning of "Parsec" and "light year."
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Geometry House!
Fourth graders use computer drawing tools to create a house of geometric shapes.
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Math: Equal Area Triangles
Students examine a math worksheet and determine how to divide a single triangle into four of equal area. Using geometric principles, they sketch two additional ways to divide into into four equal triangles. To conclude, students...
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Scrabble
In this frequency worksheet, students use the standard rules for Scrabble to find the abbreviations used on the board. Then, the determine the frequency as stated in the chart shown to represent the correct number of letter tiles.
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Similar or Not?
Fifth graders define the meaning of similar and congruent using concrete objects. They make similar and congruent figures using geoboards. They draw their figures on dot paper, and color their designs.
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Video Analysis of Motion &
Students examine a powerful tool that can be used in the study of motion. They use VideoPoint to measure an aspect of an organism's motion: speed, acceleration, center of mass.
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Eye From the Sky
Students are introduced to the concept of aerial perspective and scale. Students will use satellite technology to view their neighborhoods and sketch the area surrounding their schools. They will take part in a neighborhood walk to view...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Identify Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
Recognize parallel and perpendicular lines in geometric figures and pictures. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Geometry Help
Geometry Help: What Are Perpendicular Lines in Geometry?
Explains the basic concept of perpendicular lines with step-by-step instructions and methods for solving specific problems on your own relating to this topic.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Identifying Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students practice identifying parallel and perpendicular lines after watching a video tutorial.