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Math and Circumference
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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Pape's Theorems
In this math worksheet, students find the length of the side of a regular hexagon whose area is numerically equal to its perimeter.
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Light Beam
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.
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Colour Me
Students 'see' nature differently. They look closely to find the rainbow of colors found in a superficially-green dominated landscape. They find as many different colors as they can- selecting a color chip and matching it as...
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Are you in Golden Shape
Students solve and verify the solution for unknown measures. In this geometry instructional activity, students identify the properties of circles. They use the arc, angle and segment relationship to find the missing measures.
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Water Monitoring Vocabulary
As the title implies, this is a list of vocabulary terms relating to water monitoring. If your ecology class is learning about how to test water quality, this will be an appropriate reference sheet for them. As a bonus, if you live in...
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Geometry, Pi, and Ancient Civilizations
By working together, pairs of learners will complete a Pi webquest. Using the internet, they examine the ways people in the Ancient Civilizations of Egypt, Babylonia and Greece used Pi. To end the lesson, they review the concepts of...
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Timing the Tides
Students collect data and describe how and why the high and low tides change from day to day. In exploring tides lesson students study tides by taking notes, recording data and analyzing their findings.
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Animals of the Arctic
Young scholars discover the animals that make the Canadian Arctic their home. In this Arctic animals lesson, students research the animals that live in the region and create posters that feature their findings.
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Math Practice: Circles
In this circle worksheet, students solve 8 problems: finding percentage increase, finding differences in area and perimeter, finding circumference and area.
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Plain Figures And Measuring Figures
Seventh graders investigate the mathematical concept of a sector. They apply the concept to an example problem and then move into a more complex application. They find the area of the side of a cone. This is done as students calculate...
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System of Axes
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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Respecting Diversity- The Road to Tolerance
Middle schoolers use a graphic organizer to find similarities and differences in three religions. In this prejudice lesson, students understand the events leading up to the holocaust. Middle schoolers understand that people who respected...
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Geometry in the Real World
Eighth graders complete a unit of lessons on basic geometry concepts. They participate in a variety of activities, culminating in a project that involves publishing a booklet or a poster that presents the major geometry concepts from the...
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Introduction to the United States Map
Pupils identify the United States of America and it's states on a map. In this mapping lesson, students examine a globe and find the United States as well as a few land marks (Florida and the Great Lakes). Pupils then look at a...
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Perimeter
Young scholars explore the concept of perimeter. In this perimeter lesson, students discuss how to find perimeter of various shapes. Young scholars use the Perimeter Explorer applet to find the perimeter of various shapes.
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Triangles with Collinear Circumcenters
Learners identify the circumcenter of a triangle. In this geometry lesson, students construct a perpendicular bisector using a straight edge and a compass. They differentiate between triangles and collinear points.
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Living to Eat, Eating to Live
Young scholars develop a five paragraph essay.They write their essays, review rules related to subject/verb agreement and the use of transition words or devices. They find examples of transition words or devices in newspaper or...
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Air Pollution:What's the Solution?
In this air pollution worksheet, students use an air quality map and answer eight questions about the colored areas on the map. Students compare red, orange, and yellow cities and identify the air quality in each city.
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How is Gold Found in the Ground?
Fourth graders participate in a series of activities designed to simulate mining for gold. They pan for "gold" and create a safe tunnel.
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Discovering Pi
Sixth graders measure circumference and diameter to the nearest eighth of an inch, record measurements on a spreadsheet, and use the internet to complete a "scavenger hunt" of facts concerning pi.
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Twinkies
Brian was devastated when Hostess® filed for bankruptcy, and he was also fearful that his favorite snack treat would be lost forever. The snack food was in danger of being lost, your class won't be lost when using Twinkies® as the...
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Are You a Super Sign Speler or Speller?
Why is spelling important? Develop your class' spelling skills. They examine examples of homonyms, heteronyms, and creative spelling. They also photograph misspellings in the real world in order to discover the importance of spelling...
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Square Circles
Young scholars analyze and demonstrate how a circle can be measured in square units and examine how diameter, circumference and radius are related.