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Triangle Exterior Angles Theorem
Students identify the measure of missing exterior angles. In this geometry lesson,students define and apply the exterior angle theorem to solve problems. They use Cabri software to create different angles and make investigations.
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Algebraic Substitution for Electric Circuits
In this physics worksheet, students use Ohm's law to solve for voltage, current and resistance. They answer 13 problem solving questions using Ohm's law.
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Pocket Change
Students explore algebraic relationships using the coins in their "pocket." Interactive games that demonstrate the use of estimation in algebraic problem solving help them build a framework for understanding word problems in a way that...
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Center Time
First graders recognize and represent mathematical relationships using symbols and use number sentences with operational symbols to solve problems. They complete various activities such as tug of war, monkeys on a vine, and hit and miss....
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Cups and Cubes
Third graders explore the use of cups and counters as a model to analyze the effects of operations. They create and use a rule to create a sequential pattern and use cups and cubes to model the relationship.
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Graphing and the Coordinate Plane
Students examine the four quadrants of Cartesian coordinate plane. They play maze games and coordinate games to discover how to read and plot points on the plane. Students plot points on the coordinate plane and examine the ratio of...
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Introduction to Functions
Students explore functions, function rules, and data tables. They explore terms of linear functions. Students use computers to analyze the functions. Students write short sentences to explain data tables and simple algebraic expressions.
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Free Cell
Fourth graders use algebra to begin solving a problem. The problem has a real world application to engage learners. The main skill is converting fractions and decimals. Also finding the right number sentence for the word problem is...
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Right Place, Right Time
Fourth graders complete mathematical word problems. They study the relationships among distance, speed, and time; and measure travel distances. They measure distances using a piece of string and a ruler and practice converting several...
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Switched Capacitor Circuitry
In this electronics worksheet, students complete 15 short answers and problem solving questions related to capacitance circuits.
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Basic Algebra and Graphing for Electric Circuits
In this electronics worksheet, students evaluate mathematical expressions to complete 16 short answer and problem solving questions.
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Properties of Operations
In this algebra worksheet, students identify different properties of integers and their operations. There are 30 questions with an answer key.
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Geometric Fractals and the Chaos Game
Students define fractals and patterns. They explore how a seemingly random process can result in a pattern. Students practice probability and fractions skills by playing the chaos game online.
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Whole Numbers
Student are assigned one of the sections on whole numbers. After reviewing the content, they teach their assigned sections to other class mates. They publish their findings on a PowerPoint slide show to use when they teach their section.
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Michigan Virtual Field Trip
Students analyze data from a virtual field trip to Michigan. They conduct Internet research on mileage and travel time between cities, calculate and compare fuel costs, and research and calculate lodging, activities, and meal costs.
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Diving, Flying, & Climbing
Learners explore Boyle's Law. In this Boyle's Law instructional activity, students complete problems involving Boyle's Law. They examine the effects of Boyle's Law upon the human body. Learners use the Internet to complete a lab...
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Make a Pass at Me
Young scholars identify different types of functions and units of measurements. In this statistics instructional activity, students will collect data, graph their data and make predictions about their data. They plot a linear...
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Introduction to Fractals: Geometric Fractals
Learners study and observe the patterns made by the areas of the Sierpinski Triangle. Students use the computer to draw two or three iterations to discover the number patterns. Learners complete worksheets based on Geometric Fractals.
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In A Heartbeat
Learners discuss scatter plots then create a class scatter plot using their heart rate at rest and their heart rate after a few minutes of aerobic exercises. Students copy the points plotted as a class and create individual graphs...
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Geography Journey
Fourth graders examine the geographic features that define places and regions and answer questions about the state of California. They discuss the components of a map legend and answer worksheet questions using a map of California as a...
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Getting a Little "Lift"out of Calculus
Students, after entering the given conditions into FoilSim, apply calculus techniques to verify predictions.
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Freckle Face
Students collect and record data. In this early data analysis lesson, students gather data about their partners face. As a class, the students use tally marks and pictographs to record the data and answer question about the information...
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What are Fractals?
Middle and high schoolers identify and analyze fractals and research information using the Internet to locate information about them. They look at fractals in relation to nature and other real world situations. Pupils create several...
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The Fractal Geometry of Nature
Learners identify patterns found in nature. In this algebra lesson, students model situation in nature using fractals. They investigate biological geometric structures and draw conclusion based on geometric concepts.