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Investigating Latitude and Longitude

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students examine the lines of latitude and longitude on a map, and explain why these lines might be useful. In this lesson students also explore websites that provide information to improve their understanding of how and why latitude and...
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The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine the causes of the stock market crash of 1929.  In this integrated math/history unit on the stock market, 6th graders study, research, and read stocks, visit a local bank, and create a PowerPoint to show the...
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Geometry in the Real World

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders complete a unit of lessons on basic geometry concepts. They participate in a variety of activities, culminating in a project that involves publishing a booklet or a poster that presents the major geometry concepts from the...
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Minerals

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore the concept of minerals. In this minerals activity, students discuss how cooling affects the size of crystals. Students discuss how the structure of minerals is a tetrahedron. Students discuss the structure of silicates...
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A Real Difference

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use the Celsius and Fahrenheit thermometers to compare temperature readings. They use the Internet to find the temperatures of selected cities. After data is collected for five days, 5th graders graph the temperatures.
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Curated OER

Perimeter

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students explore the concept of perimeter. In this perimeter lesson, students discuss how to find perimeter of various shapes. Students use the Perimeter Explorer applet to find the perimeter of various shapes.
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Plain Figures and Measuring Figures

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students investigate basic geometric concepts. In this geometry lesson, students explore solids through measuring and modeling. This assignment models the importance of understanding concrete objects in geometry.      
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Light Bounce

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve problems involving triangles. In this geometry lesson, students apply properties of triangles to find the missing angles and sides. They identify angles of parallel lines cut by a transversal.
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Dream Bedroom Floor Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students build and apply concepts of geometry. In this geometry lesson, students create a building using proportions and scale drawings. They use Cabri technology to create a virtual drawing first.
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Dream Bedroom Floor Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students construct using Cabri software. In this geometry instructional activity, students convert between units and apply the correct measurements to build objects. They create the room virtually and manipulate the shapes to the desired...
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Russian Dolls Investigation

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Pupils measure a set of Russian dolls using the metric system. In this measurement lesson plan, students identify certain relationships between sets of measurements by measuring a set of Russian dolls and presenting their findings to...
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Timing the Tides

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students collect data and describe how and why the high and low tides change from day to day.  In exploring tides lesson students study tides by taking notes, recording data and analyzing their findings. 
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Metric Rhyme

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Learners identify various units of measurement. In this measurement activity, students learn several chants that combine metric vocabulary words and actions to reinforce the concepts learned.
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How Long is a Slinky?

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students take part in a variety of measurement tasks. Students measure the length of a slinky. Students work out how many slices of tomato will fit around the edge of a pizza. Students measure the label from a can accurately.
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ndirect Measurement Technique: Using Trigonometric Ratios

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders find the height of an object that would be difficult or impossible to measure directly. They construct and use a Clinometer to measure the angle of elevation (or depression). Students create a sketch of the measurement...
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A Fashion Extravaganza

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learners decide what body measurements they need to make garments such as a pair of pants. They make a list, and work with a partner to take and record those measurements in centimeters. They discuss the use of centimeters.
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Using Polynomials To Find Perimeter

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders engage in the solving of a real life application problem using the concept of calculating perimeter. They apply the operations of calculating with the polynomials for finding the perimeter of triangles,quadrilaterals, and...
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Volumes of Solids of Revolution (Shell Method)

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students find the volume of solids and disks.  For this finding the volume of solids and disks lesson, students find the volume using the washer, disk, and shell method.  Students integrate functions in terms of x and y. ...
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Nearpod: Circles & Pi

For Students 7th
In this lesson, 7th graders will learn vocabulary associated with circles and use formulas to find the area and circumference of circles.
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Thinkport Education

Math by Design: Circumference and Area of a Circle [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Learners will discover how to estimate and measure the circumference and area of a circle.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 7.g the Circumference of a Circle and the Area

For Teachers 7th Standards
In this lesson plan, 7th graders determine the circumference and area of a circle.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 7.g Eight Circles

For Teachers 7th
In this lesson plan, 7th graders use their knowledge of formulas to determine the area and circumference of a circle.
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Other

Nearpod: Circles: Area and Circumference

For Students 7th Standards
In this lesson on circles, 7th graders will learn how to find the area and circumference of circles, semicircles, and compound shapes using formulas.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: G Gmd Area of a Circle

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
For this task, students investigate and develop an understanding of the formula for the area of a circle. Aligns with G-GMD.A.1.

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