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Finding the Vertex of a Quadratic Function

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars solve quadratic equations and identify the vertex. In this algebra lesson, students factor quadratic equations and identify the different properties of a parabola. They graph the functions using the vertex and intercepts.
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Investigation: Peg Race

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students explore competition by participating in a peg race. In this pattern creation lesson, students utilize an egg timer and pegs or colored cubes to create patterns quickly while competing with fellow classmates to finish first....
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Tessellations

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students create tessellations. In this math lesson, students explore symmetry and patterns through the creation of a tessellation. Students design and create their own tessellation.
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The Fat and the Lean

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students collect data on calorie intake. In this algebra instructional activity, students use the collection of data to make better eating decisions. They investigate the nutritional value in food using a graph and draw conclusion from...
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Probability: Playing With Fire

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students problem solve to find the probability of each tree in a small forest to catch fire. In this probability lesson plan, students use the computer to complete this application.
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Geometric Glances

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders locate, comprehend, interpret, evaluate, maintain, and apply information, concepts, and ideas found in literature, the arts, symbols, recordings, video and other graphic displays, and computer files in order to perform...
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Covering Spaces

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders become more familiar with various geometric shapes by completing the games and activities in this lesson. They keep track of the number of each shape they use in each of the three ways.
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Squares Have Roots?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students define a square and connect this information to a square root. In this square root lesson plan, students make a chart listing square numbers and their roots.
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Math: a World of Symmetry

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils expand their knowledge of quadrilaterals and identify basic symmetrical forms. Over three weeks, they explore the math, application, and discussion of symmetry. After conducting Internet research, students create symmetrical...
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Mosaic Puzzles

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students use this problem to develop spatial skills. As the students handle the shapes and join them together they strengthen their understanding of the attributes of shapes. This lesson also gives students the opportunity to make up...
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Perimeter

For Teachers All
Students calculate the perimeter of a random shape on a grid.
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Tantalizing Tessellations - Lesson I

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students complete a chart (KWL) as a pre-assessment, study the history of tessellations (tilings), investigate the properties of tessellations, and make and evaluate photographs of "found tessellations" for a PowerPoint/HyperStudio...
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Geo Jammin By Design: The Important Thing

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students brainstorm what they know about geometric terms and patterns. They identify symmetry, shapes and congruency. They create a book of symmetry.
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What Does It Take?

For Teachers 1st
First graders study the attributes of circles, squares, triangles and rectangles. They sort shapes that are the same and those that are different into groups.
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Basketball And Mathematics

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders collect and analyze data about foul shots taken at basketball games.
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Measurement

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students are given a brown paper sack filled with different types of object for them to measure. They are to first estimate the length and then measure them in centimeters and millimeters.
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The Greenhouse Effect

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners complete a group experiment which simulates the greenhouse effect as well as compare the climate on Earth to the climate on Venus following a class discussion on the greenhouse effect.
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Unifix Flash Cards

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders are asked how multiplication, division, addition and subtraction are related. After being read part of a book, they work together to build a model between addition and multiplication. To end the lesson, they write about...
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"ty" number

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders encounter the need to assess the code in English for tens is that the word ends in "-ty." They explore the meaning of two or three digit whole numbers to realize that the meaning of words like sixty can be decoded by...

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