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Carnegie Mellon University

Marcellus Shale: Who Pays?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
After viewing short clips of unfortunate events, your class will consider two sides of a homeowner's court case, and then learn about the Marcellus shale deposit beneath the state of Pennsylvania and the hydraulic fracturing process. In...
Interactive
Curated OER

Rhombi and Squares Multiple Choice

For Students 9th - 10th
In this geometry worksheet, students identify the missing parts of polygons. They use algebra to solve the equations using the rules of polygons. There are 5 questions with an answer key.
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Curated OER

Vocabulary Practice: Meaning of Words

For Students 4th - 5th
In this words and meanings worksheet, students read ten sentences and analyze the words in bold type. Students circle the letter of the word or phrase that means the same as each word.
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Curated OER

Squaring a Binomial Lesson

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars practice squaring binomials.  In this Algebra I lesson, the students use the "Square of Fun" to experience a concrete visualization of the process of squaring a binomial.  The lesson assumes that young...
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Area and Perimeter

For Students 4th - 5th
In this area and perimeter worksheet, students complete a set of 6 problems, finding area of rectangles and area and perimeter of squares. 
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Perimeter, Area and Volume

For Students 10th
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders solve problems by finding the perimeter, area and volume of polygons. There are 17 questions with an answer key.
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Extra Review

For Students 8th - 9th Standards
For this quadratic formula worksheet, students solve and complete 22 different types of problems. First, they solve each equation by completing the square and applying the quadratic formula. Then, students graph each function provided...
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Effects of Changing Dimensions Proportionally

For Teachers 10th
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders examine the effect of changing the dimensions of a figure proportionally on the perimeter, circumference, and area.  The one page worksheet contains six problems.  Answers are...
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Properties of Arcs, Lengths and Chords

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students differentiate between the different properties of arcs, arc lengths, chords, and chord lengths. In this circles lesson, students calculate the arc length of a given circle, and find the measure of the inscribed angles of a...
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Shapes and Introduction to Geometry

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students make a quilt. In this geometry instructional activity, students discuss patchwork quilts and learn some different geometric shapes and patterns that are commonly used. Students explore designs with triangles and squares and then...
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Area Unit

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners solve the area for parallelograms,squares, rectangles, trapezoids, and triangles. In this geometry lesson, students compare and contrast two dimensional shapes and apply their properties to solving real life scenarios. This is a...
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Living Room Redecoration

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use math in a living room redecoration lesson. In this geometry lesson, 4th graders get the dimensions of a living room and need to find the amount and cost of paint and flooring. They read different scenarios and decide...
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Area & Perimeter

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students define area and perimeter. They demonstrate understanding of the concepts concretely, with manipulatives, and describe with words, their strategies and thought processes.
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Do the Elephants Need Sunscreen? A Study of the Weather Patterns in Etosha

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students analyze the weather patterns in Namibia. They create a graph of the yearly temperatures and use the internet to gather information. They discuss how the weather goes in cycles in the area.
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F(x)g(x): A Tale of Two Functions

For Students 10th - 12th
In this graphing functions worksheet, learners solve four problems where they graph given functions, find the sum related to the area under the curve and determine an integral.
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Algebra II - Lesson 10-3: Circles

For Students 9th - 12th
In this equations of circles worksheet, students solve 4 short answer problems. Students find an equation of a circle given the center and radius.
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Number & Operations

For Students 8th - 9th
In this number and operations worksheet, students solve and complete 3 different sections of one problem that uses the Pythagorean theorem to solve. They use the model illustrated to determine the meaning of the Pythagorean theorem....
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Squares Have Roots?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students define a square and connect this information to a square root. In this square root lesson, students make a chart listing square numbers and their roots.
Interactive
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Square Pyramids

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online math worksheet, students practice finding the perimeter and the volume of a variety of square pyramids. When complete, students submit their answers and get instant feedback regarding their accuracy.
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Development of Industrial New Hampshire

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students work in groups to research and share information about several different topics that were part of the development of Industrial New Hampshire. Students complete five parts of the project which include researching, role playing...
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Square Roots

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students differentiate between perfect roots and rational roots. In this algebra lesson, students perform operation using roots. They add, subtract, multiply and divide rational expressions.
Lesson Plan
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The Nuts and Bolts of a Mathematical Expression

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders complete a worksheet that asks them to order operations within a mathematical expression. students evaluate the expressions in the correct order using mental math and paper. The results are recorded on the worksheet.
Assessment
Balanced Assessment

Refiguring Pythagoras

For Students 6th - 8th
Why was Pythagoras so obsessed with squares? The assessment task posits the question of whether the geometric interpretation of the Pythagorean Theorem holds for figures other than squares. Scholars first consider the case of semicircles...
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Charleston School District

Pythagorean Theorem and Converse

For Students 8th Standards
You've heard that it is true, but can you prove it? Scholars learn the Pythagorean Theorem through proof. After an overview of proofs of the theorem, learners apply it to prove triangles are right and to problem solve. This is the second...

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