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Investigating the Pythagorean Triples

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate the Pythagorean triples. In this geometry lesson plan, students solve for different parts of a right triangle. They identify the missing side or angle using the pythagorean theorem.
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Consistent Circles

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students create a design of a circle. In this geometry lesson, students identify the measure of the diameter and radius of a circle. They graph and analyze their collected data and write equations based on direct variation.
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Forces, Loads, Materials, Shapes

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students investigate forces, loads, materials and shapes as they relate to science. In this science lesson plan, students differentiate between the basic definitions required to perform a scientific experiment. They answer questions...
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E3 Project

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students investigate excited electrons. In this chemistry lesson plan, students will go through a series of activities designed to help them understand how excited electrons emit different colors of light.
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Music Technology

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Pupils identify the features of a synthesizer and practice using them. They record different sounds using the software provided. They also examine sound waves and applications through the synthesizer.
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Transmission of Disease

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners provide names of viral diseases that they would possibly like to be infected with today; listing them on the Smart Board. They then come to an agreement about what virus to use and use beakers of fluids to simulate how viruses...
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Publishing Autobiographies

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars practice using Microsoft word. Individually, each student writes a mini-autobiography in standard typed format. They title each paragraph and discuss the publishing steps of the writing process. Students explore...
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Graphing Sound

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students formulate an understanding of sound as a vibration and draw their graph as carefully as possible on their observation sheet. They also record how they made the sound and and a description of the sound. Finally, students cut out...
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cDNA Sequencing By Restriction Project

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers try to confirm the sequence of a given cDNA clone using the WWW tools and traditional restriction analysis. They grow the clone, prep the plasmid, cut the plasmid with restriction enzymes and compare their results to what...
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Slope Between Two Points

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students, in groups, plot points on the coordinate plane.
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2 x 2 Linear Systems

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students graph 2x2 systems and solve them algebraically. They investigate parallel systems by solving equations.
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Minimize Perimeter

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students practice calculating the perimeter of different sized rectangles. Individually, they identify the derivations of a function that can show the perimeter and determine how to minimize the perimeter within a fixed area. They use...
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The Unit Circle

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers relate the trigonometric functions to the coordinates of the unit circle. They classify trigonometric functions as odd or even. Students determine the signs of trigonometric functions in each quadrant. They are...
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Quadratics: Vertex Form

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students practice graphing quadratic equations. They work to solve and equation involving finding the vertex using given formulas. Once their points have been graphed, students determine the direction in which the angle opens. Worksheets...
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Math: Solving Area and Perimeter Problems

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students visit www.explorelearning.com/ Website to solve problems in area and perimeter. Next, they locate the vertex of a quadratic equation. In groups, students construct application problems and exchange them with other groups to...
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Absolute Value of Linear Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discover how abolute value affects linear functions. They complete a worksheet simulating a path for miniature golf hole in one for three figures. They construct a hole in one graph for each hole marking the X and Y coordinates.
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Hyperbolas

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students locate and identify the center, foci, vertices, and asymptotes fo hyperbolas. They graph equations involving asymptotes and hyperbolas. Finally, students determine the equation of a hyperbola with a horizontal transverse axis.
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Points in the X-Y Plane

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students plot points on the x-y plane using x and y coordinates. They describe how the x and y values relate to the position of the point on the plane. Finally, students plot points that fit a linear relationship and summarize that a...
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Chart the Weather for Cities Around the World

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Young scholars orally describe Northern and Southern hemispheres, identify 7 continents, and point out specific countries and cities. They locate and record weather information.
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Martian Mummies

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners participate in "Raiders of the Future", a role play about futuristic scientists sending a spaceship to Mars for research and exploration. They collect geological samples for analysis, discover the ruins of an ancient...
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Scientific Notation III: Linear vs Exponential

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine the differences in exponential growth and linear growth of a system. They interpret data on graphs and develop their own charts. They answer discussion questions as well.
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Grammar

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use a word processor document to refine and practice their grammar. They focus on subject and verb agreement and/or run-on sentences. The document can be used as assessment.
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Tallahassee Project

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders gather information from technological sources such as TV, radio, and Internet as well as from newspapers and maps and produce a final printed report. They use the data to create a spreadsheet and read a Florida state...
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How is Your Driver Doing?

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore the concept of averaging of numbers and the function of a spreadsheet. Data is collected, analyzed, and displayed in this lesson. The NASCAR race results provides the basis for the collection of data.