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Juggling Slopes

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students identify the slope of a line. In this algebra lesson, students label slopes as positive, negative, zero or undefined. They use the slope formula to find the slope algebraically and graphically.
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Speedy Area

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars calculate the speed, rate and distance. In this geometry lesson plan, students calculate the area and perimeter of polygons. They perform an activity with a CEENBoT and calculate the distance and speed.
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Measurement: Finding Areas of Rectangles

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students construct the formula for the area of a rectangle.
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Using Quadratic Equations

For Students 9th
In this using quadratic equations worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 12 various types of problems. First, they use the compound-interest formula to solve for r in each equation. Then, students use a calculator and approximate...
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Robot Area

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students calculate the area of different polygons. In this geometry lesson, students explore polygons based in their shape and number of sides. They find the formula for the area and use each specific formula for each shape.
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Hexagon Island

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify different polygons. In this geometry lesson, students name polygons using the number of sides. They calculate distance and slopes using the correct formula.
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Algebra/Geometry Institute: Area of Polygons

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students find the area of polygons.  In this area of polygons lesson, students find the area of parallelograms, rectangles, squares, and other polygons.  They identify each given figure and determine the appropriate formula...
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Balsa Wood Airplane Flight and Speed Correlation

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders calculate the average speed of their balsa wood airplane. For this physics lesson, 9th graders build their own airplane and make necessary modifications to to make it fly straight. They interpret distance and time graph...
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Seasonal CEENBoT

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students simulate the Earth's revolution around the sun using CEENBoT. In this earth science activity students calculate the Earth's distance in AU and it's speed of revolution. They explain how the Earth's movement cause seasonal...
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Kepler and his Laws

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine Kepler's Laws. They confirm Kepler's 3rd law by comparing orbital periods and mean distances for all major planets and study conic sections, qualitatively.
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Pulley Power

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders engage in a manipulative experiment in the mechanical advantage of simple machines. It graphically demonstrates the change in magnitude of applied force when using simple machines. Great for ESL to discover the ratio...
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PrimeTime Math: Cliffbound!

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Young scholars are involved in a cooperative learning environment that analyzes fractions, ratios to time and distance, equivalent fractions and numerical relationships and expressions in quantitative problems. They take notes, relate...
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Collecting And Fitting Quadratic Data

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the concept of using quadratic data to plot coordinates on a plane. They also apply the quadratic formula for a variety of problems with the help of a graphing calculator to draw the parabola for given coordinates.
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Seven Sequences and Series Activities

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this sequences and series worksheet, students complete seven activities covering arithmetic sequences, geometric sequences, and series.  Fully worked out examples, formulas, and explanations are included.
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Coordinate Geometry

For Students 6th - 8th
In this geometry worksheet, learners calculate the midpoint and distance between two points. They use the correct formula to solve the area and perimeter of polygons. There are 20 multiple choice questions with an answer key.
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Robot Waves

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students differentiate the properties of longitudinal and transverse waves. In this physics lesson plan, students calculate CEENBoT's rate of propagation by measuring its frequency and distance per cycle. They use a mathematical...
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Determining Red-Shift in a Receding Star

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students practice manipulating algebra formulas with more than one variable. They examine the topics of velocity, wavelength and frequency. They determine the amount of red-shift in a receding star.
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Mathematical Modeling, Circular Movement and Transmission Ratios

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students perform an experiment with different sizes of followers (from an easy to follow set of teacher directions) and record their observations. They test the rotations of the driver compared to the rotations of a follower and put the...
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The Closer I Get To You

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils explore the law of reflection. Through experimentation and problem solving, they collect and analyze data pertaining to reflection. The data is plotted on a graph and formulas for calculating the x and y values are evaluated.
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Real Life Graphs

For Students 9th - 11th
For this real life graphs worksheet, students examine graphs and determine the equation of a line. They interpret distance time graphs and draw graphs to match a real life situations. This three-page worksheet contains 3 multi-step...
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Worksheet 27 - Spring 1996

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this math learning exercise, learners examine the position of an object and then use the formulas to determine its path over time. Then they apply the information in order to determine the traveling path of an asteroid in space.
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Linear/Planar Geometry - Week 5

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
In this linear and planar geometry worksheet, students use the Pythagorean Theorem, equation of a line, slope of a line and area formulas to solve problems. This three-page worksheet contains seven problems.
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Triangulation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students calculate the triangulation of a box. In this triangulation lesson plan, students participate in an activity to find the calculate and then perform triangulations. They create a box and use formulas to determine the...
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Perimeter and Area

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders identify the area and perimeter of a rectangle. In this perimeter lesson, 5th graders use geoboards and rubber bands to construct various rectangles. Students use the formula to calculate area and perimeter of the...

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