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Mathematics Vision Project

Module 3: Polynomial Functions

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
An informative module highlights eight polynomial concepts. Learners work with polynomial functions, expressions, and equations through graphing, simplifying, and solving. 
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Inside Mathematics

How Old Are They?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Here is a (great) lesson on using parentheses! The task requires the expression of ages using algebraic expressions, including the distributive property. Pupils use their expressions to determine the individual ages.
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Howard County Schools

Discounting Tickets

For Teachers 9th - 11th Standards
A boss who can't do math? Oh, no! Young entrepreneurs use linear and exponential models to determine which discount will yield the most profit on ticket sales.
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Howard County Schools

Maria’s Quinceañera

For Teachers 9th - 11th Standards
How long will it take to save up for a car? Classmates use linear and exponential models to see how money received during a Quinceanera will grow over time.
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Cornell University

Atomic Bonding

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Explore the connection of surface area to bonding within atoms. Learners complete lab investigations to model changing surface area with different sizes and concentrations of atoms. A flour fireball demonstration follows the labs to...
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Glynn County School System

Solar System Formation and Extra-Solar Planets

For Students 6th - 12th
Has the solar system always been like it is today? A lesson presentation begins with a discussion of the formation of our solar system. It continues with a compare and contrast of the inner and outer planets. 
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Council for Economic Education

Employment Data: Is the Economy Healthy?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Low unemployment is an indicator of a healthy economy—right? Current employment data and research leads scholars on a quest to find the true health of the economy. They analyze research on Payroll Employment Data and watch a short video...
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Council for Economic Education

Economic Data Lesson: Economic Policy Options

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Can you make decisions that will impact millions of people around the nation? Scholars research the role of the Federal Reserve, and its Chairman, on the economic outlook of the country. They analyze current trends in unemployment,...
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Curated OER

Biological Rhythms

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students conduct experiments to determine their circadian rhythms for a cycle of about 24 hours.
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Curated OER

Underwater Animals

For Teachers K - 5th
Learners investigate mammals and blubber. In this science lesson abut the sea, students perform an experiment that will help them in discovering how blubber keeps sea mammals warm.
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Curated OER

Avoiding Sports Injuries

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students research sports injuries and how to deal with the injury. For this injury prevention lesson, the teacher introduces several exercise risk factors and prevention techniques, then students work in small groups to conduct research...
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Curated OER

What is Wind Chill?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners calculate wind chill using a mathematical formula. For this earth science lesson, students compare the wind chill in Antarctica to that of their local area. They explain how this can lead to hypothermia.
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Curated OER

HYPOTHESIZE THIS!

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students predict, measure, collect, and analyze data to investigate heat loss in water and in air.
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Curated OER

Verterbrate Classification

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students are introduced to the broad categories of vertebrates including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. They identify the characteristics of each group and then view slideshows and video of example species.
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Curated OER

Staying Warm-Keeping Cool

For Students 3rd - 5th
For this Internet research worksheet, students go to the indicated website and read about animal habitats. Students answer 6 questions.
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Curated OER

Lizard and Bullfrog

For Students 4th - 5th
In this science worksheet, students compare a lizard and an amphibian. They answer several short questions and color in the pictures.
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Curated OER

Elephants

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students research an elephant habit and present their findings to the class. In this elephant lesson plan, students also answer short answer questions about elephant characteristics and features.
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Curated OER

Outdoor Survival

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students are introduced to basic outdoor survival concepts. They identify the seven basic needs for survival. Students describe the symptoms and treatment for frostbite and hypothermia. They compare and contrast the value of different...
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Curated OER

Habitat Hopscotch

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students analyze different habitats. In this habitat lesson plan, students evaluate what animals need in their habitats. Students participate in the game Habitat Hopscotch.
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Curated OER

Extreme Environments

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students examine extreme environments and the characteristics that make them.  In this adaptation lesson plan students see how animals have adapted to these environments. 
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Curated OER

Mammal Characteristics

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this mammals worksheet, students review the characteristics of mammals including their adaptations for survival and reproductive strategies. This worksheet has 2 short answer, 5 matching, 5 fill in the blank, 8 true or false, and 4...
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Curated OER

Hibernation

For Students 4th - 5th
In this environmental worksheet, students are finding the important facts about hibernation. The answers are then written in the seven questions.
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Curated OER

Birds

For Students 8th - 12th
In this birds worksheet, students review the characteristics of birds including their adaptations for flight. Students review the diversity of bird adaptations. This worksheet has 4 short answer, 7 true or false, 6 matching, and 3 fill...
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Curated OER

Feeding: Fast Food

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students calculate the rates of feeding for the average baleen whale, and compare the energy requirements of whales with humans.

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