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Spatial Relationships: an Over/Under Dance

For Teachers K - 4th
Learners explore the relationships of space through movement. Two perform movement improvisation based on over/under. The activity improves hand-eye coordination, cooperation, and communication skills. The timing of the dance also...
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The Android Factory

For Teachers 4th - 10th
Students explore the idea that primitive virtual 3D objects can be reshaped to infinitely original combinations using additive and subtractive methods. They create 3-D objects with a computer which necessitates a cooperation of...
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Survey Savvy

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars explore various aspects of design innovation. For this design lesson, links are provided to three innovations from the Design for the Other 90% Web site in order for students to study and evaluate them. Young scholars are...
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Law of Sine and Cosine

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students solve problems using the law of sine and cosine. In this precaclulus lesson, students learn the law of DeMoivre's Theorem and Heron's theorem. They use both theorems to solve problems.
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How Will You Measure Up?

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders use the appropriate units of measure when given a list of items to estimate and measure. They work in cooperative groups to locate, estimate, and measure given items using the correct unit of measurement.
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Landmark Restoration Project-Scale Model Measurements

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars work in cooperative groups to find the actual measurements of an historical building/landmark. Then they use ratio and proportion to figure the measurements that might be used to create a scale model of the structure.
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Exterior and Interior Angles of Triangles

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders explore the exterior and interior angles of triangles. They use a theorem in order to prove a theorem about all polygons. Students use the theorem and its applications to find the angles of different types of triangles.
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Size Small School

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of scale and ratio.  In this scale and ratio lesson, students work in groups to measure a given space such as a hallway, office, or gym.  Students measure their area using a meter stick. ...
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More of DeMoivre's Theorem

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students identify DeMoivre's Theorem. In this precalculus lesson, students derive the law of sine and cosine as it relates to DeMoivre's Theorem. They identify the best time to use these formulas.
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Law of Sines and Cosines

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students solve problems using sine and cosine. In this precalculus lesson, students apply the properties of sine and cosine to solve non-right triangle problems. They use Heron's Law to find the area of a shape.
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"So Tell Me About Your Trip..."

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research destinations and the factors involved in taking a trip and explore how averages play a part in making decisions. They explore how to find the average speed and the distance to a particular destination, they estimate...
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Teaching with Nature

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students participate in a nature walk to learn about their natural environments. In this nature study lesson, students brainstorm a list of things to look for on their nature walk. Students go on the nature walk and locate objects they...
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Law of Sines Word Problems

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students solve word problems using the law of sines. In this precalculus lesson plan, students work in groups as they define vocabulary terms. They apply the formula of sine to answer and solve problems.
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Law of Sines

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars solve problems using sine and cosine. In this precalculus lesson, students ask questions about the Law of sines and its application to the real world. They derive the correct formula of sine for each problem.
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Linear Functions

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students solve and graph linear equations. In this algebra lesson plan, students collect data and plot it to create a linear function. They identify the domain and range of each line.
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Congruent Shapes

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
In this geometry lesson, students trace the capital letter "T" in different directions to learn how a shape is congruent. Students trace this letter on a sheet of paper, then turn, flip it, and trace it in different directions, only to...
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Virtual Reality Construction Project

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students utilize the technology of virtual reality in order to perform a construction project. The construction has to do with the making of a reality scene using special Apple Virtual Reality software.
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Alphabet & Number Books for Young Children

For Teachers 1st
First graders create either an alphabet or number book using Kid Pix software. In this alphabet and/or number unit, 1st graders design a themed alphabet and/or number book using the Kid Pix software over the course of three weeks....
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A Relatively Far Out Idea: Estimating

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners investigate methods of estimating through cooperative group activities, hands-on activities, the use of tables and graphs and an interactive video.
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Numbers and Operations- 24

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students construct number sentences. In this computation instructional activity, students participate in a game using four numbers to make the number 24.
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Physical Differences

For Teachers K
Students role play what it would be like to have a physical disability. In this lesson on acceptance, students listen to the book A Rainbow of Friends by P.K. Hallinan. As a class, the students discuss similarities and differences in...
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Chinese Tangrams

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students research the history of Chinese tangrams and complete tangram activities. In this tangram lesson, students complete Internet research to learn the history of Chinese tangrams. Students construct a set of tangrams, compare the...
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Word Problem Day

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Pupils solve word problems using algebra. In this algebra lesson, students rewrite problems using algebraic symbols and representations. They work together to find the answers to real life scenarios using math.
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What "Ohm's" You?

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students use the CBL and voltage probe to observe electricity. In this algebra lesson, students use the TI calculator with the CBL to explore Ohm's Law. They discuss exponential equations and how it relates to Ohm's Law.