In this mathematical modeling worksheet, students answer two essay questions. They describe Newton's Law of Cooling by describing and constructing a model and answering seven essay questions about the process.

How do you find slope? You use points on a line of course. slope. Teach your class how to calculate and differentiate between horizontal and vertical lines. They are sure to be pros at graphing lines on a coordinate plane by the end of...

Young scholars explore slope.  For this middle school mathematics lesson, students analyze and interpret graphs as they investigate slope as a rate of change.  Young scholars use a motion detector to collect data as they walk...

Learners investigate systems of equations as they use the Ti-Navigator to explore scenarios about dog races and NASCAR races. Pupils determine the winner of the race and when opponents pass each other given a speed and distance.

Students explore maximum and minimum points, slopes and tangents. In this Pre-Calculus lesson, students solve optimization problems and find rates of change.

In this modeling a planetary nebula worksheet, students use a diagram to calculate the intensity at different radii from the center of the nebula. Students use the Pythagorean Theorem to determine the distance between two points on the...

Eighth graders investigate properties of circles.  In this eight grade mathematics activity, 8th graders apply proportional reasoning to data gathered with “Google Earth” to calculate equatorial and polar circumference of the...

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...

The role of fat as a nutrient that provides a source of concentrated energy and is also necessary for the body to utilize other nutrients, namely some important vitamins.

List the recommended dietary guidelines and explain their function and implementation. (The guidelines are listed below) National Standards 14.3.1

Discuss leavening agents and baked goods. Describe the purpose of leavening agents in baked goods List the four major leavening agents Explain why baking soda is used with an acid in baked goods Identify the types of doughs and batters...

Students engage in an interactive "hot potato" demonstration to gain an appreciation for the flow of electrons through a circuit. They role play the different parts of a simple circuit and send small items representing electrons (paper...

Fourth graders research and complete a worksheet to understand why towns in Utah became ghost towns. In this ghost town lesson, 4th graders meet with an official to explore what makes a town thrive. Students create original posters...

In this differentiation worksheet, students solve 25 short answer word problems. Students solve application word problems by finding the derivatives of functions.

In this calculus instructional activity, students solve problems with trigonometric functions. They take the derivative and find the average rate of change.

In this word problems worksheet, students learn techniques to help solve word problems and then practice solving physics word problems using formulas. This worksheet has 9 matching, 24 fill in the blank, and 4 short answer questions.

In this scientific notation instructional activity, students perform basic math functions and express their answers in scientific notation.

In this instructional activity, 11th graders assess their knowledge of arcsin, tan, arccos and other trig functions identity. There are 17 questions on this test.

In this trigonometric identities worksheet, students solve 16 multi-part short answer problems. Students use the quotient identity and Pythagorean identity to simplify trigonometric expressions. Students factor trigonometric expressions.

In this word problem worksheet, students are given directions and guidance as to how to solve word problems. They are given the variables used in word problems, the math codes, how to change letters into formulas and 5 steps to solving...

In this linear relations worksheet, learners complete a table for given functions. They classify graphs as linear or non-linear. Students graph given equations. They compare and contrast graphs. This nine page worksheet contains five...

Apply food selection and preparation guidelines related to egg products. National Standard 14.3.3 Identify functions of eggs: binder, thickener, coating, leavening agent, emulsifier Identify egg cooking temperatures, techniques/methods:...

Students investigate the concept of finding locations with the use of a compass and a map. They practice the skill of bearing and set up courses of travel to different destinations around the school grounds. Students also practice taking...

Sixth graders design two different solar ovens to learn about heat transfer. They investigate the movement of heat between objects by conduction, convection, and radiation. They become aware of things they can't control, like the...