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Shape and Space: Circles

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create isosceles triangles.  In this triangles lesson, students participate in a quick fire exercise with combinations of numbers totaling 180.  Students complete a worksheet with several problems.
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Word Problems

For Students 9th - 10th
In this geometry worksheet, students read a scenario and translate it using geometric concepts to find their answers. There are 15 questions with an answer key.
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Linear - Quadratic Systems

For Students 10th - 11th
For this quadratic system worksheet, students solve systems of linear equations. This one-page worksheet contains two story problems where students write their own system of equations and then solve. The remaining eight problems are...
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Maximum and Minimum Word Problems

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this maximum and minimum instructional activity, students solve and complete 10 various types of word problems. First, they find the numbers if the product of the square of one of the numbers with the cube of the other number is to be...
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BMX Math

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students investigate circles using a BMX path. In this circles lesson, students use technology of various kinds to create a BMX track. They use Moodle to develop their lesson and as they investigate the area and perimeter of a circle....
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Gateway Arc Length

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners differentiate and calculate the length of an arc. They define an arc and relate it to the area of a circle and integrate the function to solve the equations. Students use their TI calculators to graph the equation.
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What a Square

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students examine the painting "Old Man With A Gold Chain" by Rembrandt. They identify geometric shapes in the painting, measure these shapes and compare the relationships of these measurements.
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Batter Up! Math Stations

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Math stations that review important concepts with the real-world example of baseball.
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Dynamic Algebra

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Explore 5 classical problems of algebra.  They will solve problems involving Heron's formula, fractional equations, vector equations, apollonius' sphere, and transversals. The idea is to lead to new perceptions and visual...
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The Real Deal On Circles

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate circles and area. In this geometry lesson, 5th graders find the area, diameter and circumference of a circle. They estimate the data and then calculate it.
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Volume of a Cylinder

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students predict the shape of a geometric figure in 3D. In this geometry lesson, students construct 3D shapes to perfect their knowledge of measuring and predicting. This assignment is also available as an online interactive...
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System of Axes

For Students 10th
In this system of axes worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 1 word problem. First, they determine the figure shown in the illustration and set-up an expression. Then, students solve to find the shaded region of the diagram.
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Volumes of Solids of Revolution (Shell Method)

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students find the volume of solids and disks.  In this finding the volume of solids and disks lesson, students find the volume using the washer, disk, and shell method.  Students integrate functions in terms of x and y. ...
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Estimating Pi as a Length

For Students Higher Ed
In this pi worksheet, students evaluate the curve of a quarter of a circle. They analyze the length of the curve, and explain that if the area under the curve is equal to pi, the length of the curve above is also equal to pi. Students...
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Similarity

For Students 9th
In this similarity worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 6 different types of problems. First, they complete the statement in the box shown. Then, students determine whether they agree or disagree with the statement and given...
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Percents: (An Application to Real Life Problems)

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the concept of calculating percents. For this calculating percents lesson, 7th graders simulate ordering food off of a menu. Students work in groups to calculate the bill, tax, and the tip for the...
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Name That Tune: Matching Musical Tones Through Waveform Analysis

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils detect the waveform of musical notes to determine the code for the "safe" in this forensics simulation lesson. They use a microphone and tuning forks along with Vernier EasyData on their graphing calculator to analyze five musical...
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"Slice of Pi with Neo-Excel"

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore diameter, radius, and circumference. They define radius, diameter, and circumference on an online dictionary, identify objects in the room with a radius and a diameter, and calculate the radius and diameter of various...
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Calculate Circumference

For Students 5th - 6th
In this circumference worksheet, students calculate circumference of circle, answering in terms of pi. An answer key is given.
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Volume Word Problems

For Students 10th
In this volume activity, 10th graders solve 10 different word problems that include determining the volume in each one. First, they determine the ratio of their radius given the cubic meters of a sphere. Then, students determine the...
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Round and Round--Wheels and Axles

For Students 4th - 6th
In this wheels and axles worksheet, students read a 1 page article, make a list of how many objects they can find or think if that uses a wheel or axle and then design their own machine.
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Mixed Math Practice

For Students 11th - 12th
In this Algebra II/Pre-calculus worksheet, students find the area and perimeter of sectors of a circle.  The four page worksheet contains sixteen problems.  Answer key is included.
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Math and Circumference

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore geometry by utilizing mathematical formulas. In this circumference lesson, 6th graders identify the difference between diameter, circumference and radius in a circle. Students review the formulas for finding...
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Light Beam

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students measure and convert between units. In this geometry lesson, students investigate through measurements of distances. They relate the properties of circle to solving problems with radius, diameter and area.