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Similar Triangles - Applied Problems

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students differentiate between similar and congruent triangles. In this geometry lesson, students identify the angles of triangles using the similarity theorem. They apply concepts of triangles to the real world.
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The Weight of Things

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students explore weight. In this math instructional activity, students predict which item weighs more and discuss how they arrived at their decision. Students weigh several items to determine which weighs more.
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Boyle's Law

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create a piston/cylinder assembly using SolidWorks. In this technology lesson, students calculate volume, pressure and Boyle's law constant. They simulate equalizing air pressure by moving the piston out of the cylinder.
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"Math Curse" by Jon Scieszka & Lane Smith

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students use estimation and measurement skills to make predictions and solve problems involving length.
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Using Multiplication to Solve Word Problems

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students explore math functions by solving word problems in class. In this multiplication lesson, students utilize colored cubes and base blocks to visualize multiplication problems. Students identify the multiplication values within...
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Math: Road Trip

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders use road maps to calculate the distance between two locations. They estimate the cost for fuel and the miles per gallon. They consider other factors such as geography, road conditions, and traffic that may impact the cost.
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Create a Full-Scale Layout of the International Space Station

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students work together to convert scale dimensions to determine the true size of the International Space Station. They create a full-scale outline of the station. They share their layout with the class.
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Graphing Your Motion-Day 1

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore the concepts of motion, velocity and acceleration through graphing their own movement using LoggerPro. They become more familiar with the computer technology. Students explore graphing in real time and graph on...
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Measurement, Perimeter and Area

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners explore the concept of measurement.  In this measurement lesson, students collect data about themselves such as height, finger length, neck circumference, foot length, and other body measurements.  Learners cut squares of...
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How big is a whale

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students research the size of whales using print books or the internet. Students do the research in  groups. They compare and graph the results.
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Penguin Heights

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students use the worksheet from the first website listed below to collect data on the penguin heights on the Penguin Page.
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Make a Zoo

For Teachers 4th
In this unit students work in groups to find out about an endangered animal species. They design a zoo enclosure for the animal and build a scale model. Together the class constructs a zoo! In the process of planning and building the zoo...
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Celestial Seasonings

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars review and discuss video about the relationships between the Earth, Sun and Moon. They create a HyperStudio stack about the Earth, Sun and Moon including created animation. Students present their finished product to the...
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A Scale of the Earth

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners create a scale model of the different eras, periods, and epochs of Earth's 4.6 billion year history. In addition to different time periods, other major events will also be added to the model from fabricated radioactive decay...

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