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Access Ramp
Just about every public building that your students are familiar with has an access ramp which complies with ADA requirements. As it turns out, designing such a ramp is an excellent activity to incorporate slope, the Pythagorean Theorem,...
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Pythagorean Theorem by Graphic Manipulation
There are many different ways to show a proof of the Pythagorean Theorem. Here is a nice hands-on paper cutting activity that shows a graphic representation. You can even challenge your young Pythagoreans to come up with their own...
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Proofs Of The Pythagorean Theorem?
Even U.S. President James Garfield had his own proof of the Pythagorean Theorem! Pupils consider three different attempts at a geometric proof of the Pythagorean Theorem. They then select the best proof and write paragraphs detailing...
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Finding the Equation of a Circle
Tired of going around and around for a resource on circles? Scholars determine the general equation of a circle on a coordinate plane, then participate in an activity matching equations to the radii and centers of the circles they...
Teach Engineering
Catching the Perfect SAR Waves!
Zero in on an interesting resource involving radar technology. Groups construct a radar sensing unit and learn to calibrate the system. Using the radar system and the Pythagorean Theorem, they calculate distances between objects.
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Slope, Vectors, and Wind Pressure
A hands-on lesson using the TI-CBR Motion Detector to provide information to graph and analyze. The class uses this information to calculate the slope of motion graphs and differentiate scalar and vector quantities. There is a real-world...
NTTI
Vectors: Traveling, But in What Direction
High schoolers watch a video of real-world situations regarding speed, direction, velocity, force, etc. and answer questions while viewing. They then practice drawing and using vectors to solve more real-world problems.
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Wind Effects on Model Building: Pre-Lab for Truss Design and Testing
Emerging engineers perform pre-lab calculations in this first of a three-part lesson on model building. They determine the forces of tension and compression in a truss. After completion of the worksheet, pupils will draw a draft of their...
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Exploring Pythagorean Theorem
Eighth graders explore the Pythagorean Theorem. They use Geometer's Sketchpad and explore features of various figures. Students use the software to build a figure using the given measurements.
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SAT Prep
In this secondary mathematics worksheet, students are provided with questions that are designed to provide SAT test preparation. The one page interactive worksheet contains ten questions. Answers are not provided.
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Introducing Powers and Models
Young scholars construct two dimensional models to illustrate squared numbers. In this geometry lesson, students use graph paper and an x/y axis to build squares exponentially. Young scholars identify powers and relationships between...
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Octagon Lesson Plan
Students investigate octagons using words and shapes. In this geometry lesson, students discuss the shape of an octagon using physical and symbolic models. They make conjecture about the shape and relate it to the real world.
Texas Instruments
The Leaning Tower of Pisa
Learners estimate the equation of a line, angle of elevation and depression in this math lesson plan. They analyze e famous landmark design and make connections to algebra and geometry. They will also generate an equation, model the x...
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Regular Pyramids
In this Geometry worksheet, 10th graders solve problems involving the properties of a regular pyramid. The one page worksheet contains a combination of three multiple choice and free response questions. Answers are included.
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Parabolic Equations
In this parabolic activity, learners write an equation of a parabola which satisfies given conditions. They match equations to the correct graph. Students identify the vertex, domain and range of an equation. This one-page activity...
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Equation of a Circle
Students write the equation of a circle. In this geometry lesson, students check the solution of a coordinate pair by evaluating them. They graph the circle given the equation and radius.
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Multiplying Polynomials
Learners explore the concept of multiplying polynomials. In this multiplying polynomials lesson, students watch a video clip about basic math skills. Learners work in groups on an exploration about why a binomial squared equals a perfect...
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Vocabulary Challenge
In this math vocabulary worksheet, students choose which multiple choice answer best defines twenty-five mathematical terms. Students place their answers on the lines provided.
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SAT Practice Test
In this online, interactive worksheet, students solve ten SAT preparation problems in 12 minutes. The problems vary in difficulty and content.
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6th Grade Math Worksheet
In this multiple task math instructional activity, 6th graders solve 10 math problems involving metric units, number lines, composite numbers, estimation and percentages.
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Integrate Algebra Regents Exam Bimodal Questions Worksheet #1
For this Integrated Algebra worksheet, students solve problems that reflect the topics covered during the course of work. The answer key identifies each question by standard and topic. The twenty-four page worksheet contains two...
EngageNY
Comparing the Ratio Method with the Parallel Method
Can you prove it? Lead your class through the development of the Side Splitter Theorem through proofs. Individuals connect the ratio and parallel method of dilation through an exploration of two proofs. After completing the proofs,...
EngageNY
Complex Numbers and Transformations
Your learners combine their knowledge of real and imaginary numbers and matrices in an activity containing thirty lessons, two assessments (mid-module and end module), and their corresponding rubrics. Centered on complex numbers and...
Utah Education Network (UEN)
Real World Equations and Inequalities
Use of the resource = Opportunities for increased learning. Learners must use equations and inequalities to solve real-world and geometric problems.