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Mathematical Relationships

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students practice graphing a linear equation and a parabolic equation. They work cooperatively to select numbers, including fractions, which they will put into ordered pairs. Students explain their process to the class, discussing what...
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Telling Time: Hours

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students participate in a discussion about the different types of timepieces and the energy sources necessary to run them. They observe the numbers on a clock and review the hands and what they mean and make individual clocks using a...
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Graphs And Ellipses

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students become acquainted with linear graphs, the parabola and the rectangular hyperbola. Also prepare tables of paired values as preparation for plotting a line. They study the cartesian equation of an ellipse, with a worked example.
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Something Fishy

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study the Robert Harris works and modern photographs. They compare fishing in the past and the present. They use their knowledge of equivalent fractions to play a version of the game "Go Fish".
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Plant a Seed of Kindness

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students perform acts of kindness.  For this character lesson, students cut out seed shapes and write down their acts of kindness on them.  Students place the seeds on a bulletin board where they "plant" them below the grass...
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Landmarks of the Underground Railroad

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore Civil Rights by reading several books in class. For this Underground Railroad lesson, students discuss The Story of Henry Box Brown and identify the location and functionality of the Underground Railroad. Students answer...
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Brain Power

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this science worksheet, young scholars investigate the anatomy and function of the human brain. Students read facts about the parts of the brain and what each does. Young scholars compare the size of the human brain to that of other...
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Algebra 2/Trigonometry Regents Exam

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders test their knowledge of Algebra II and Trigonometry.  In this Algebra II/Trigonometry lesson, 12th graders are provided with a copy of an Algebra II/Trigonometry Regent Exam from the fall of 2009.  The exam has...
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Numerical Analysis: Using the QR Algorithm

For Students Higher Ed
For this QR algorithm worksheet, students use the QR algorithm to solve an over-determined system of equations. This two-page worksheet contains 11 problems.
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Logarithms For Analog Circuits

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this electric circuit worksheet, students answer a series of 16 questions about logarithms and how they are used in understanding analog circuits. This worksheet is printable and the answers are viewed on-line.
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An Introduction to Sequences

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders are introduced to arithmetic and geometric sequences. In this mathematics lesson, 4th graders produce a variety of sequences by varying the starting number, multiplier, and the add-on number.
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Graphing and the Coordinate Plane

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students examine the four quadrants of Cartesian coordinate plane. They play maze games and coordinate games to discover how to read and plot points on the plane. Students plot points on the coordinate plane and examine the ratio of...
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Michigan Virtual Field Trip

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students analyze data from a virtual field trip to Michigan. They conduct Internet research on mileage and travel time between cities, calculate and compare fuel costs, and research and calculate lodging, activities, and meal costs.
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Baseball Relationships - Using Scatter Plots

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students use graphing calculators to create scatter plots of given baseball data. They also determine percentages and ratios, slope, y-intercepts, etc. all using baseball data and statistics.
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Interpreting Graphs

For Students 10th - 12th
In this algebra worksheet, learners interpret graphs using given data and information. They are asked to relate real world scenario using algebraic equations. There are 31 questions with a variety of topics being covered.
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Paper Helicopters

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this paper helicopter instructional activity, students design and experiment making a paper helicopter to explore how some things fall and how varying the size of the rotor blades affect the way a helicopter spins.
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Biomimicry, Nature: Architecture of the Future

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the relationship between nature and architecture. In this cross curriculum history, culture, and architecture lesson, students observe and discuss structures visible in nature. Students view websites in which Native...
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Market Structure and Competition

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Learners explore the role of government in the economy market. In this economics lesson, students analyze the decision making and how it takes into consideration additional cost, benefits and public awareness of what they are trying to...
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Easy Worksheet: Maximizing Volume

For Students 9th - 12th
In this maximizing volume worksheet, learners solve 4 short answer problems. Students find the maximum area of a rectangle, volume of a box, and height of an object. Learners determine the time at which the object in motion reaches its...
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Ideas that Lead to Probability

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the concept of probability. In this probability lesson, students use random number generators to determine probabilities of events. Students discuss if certain probable events are fair. Students determine fair ways to...
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Data Collection

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate qualitative and quantitative data. In this statistics lesson, students gather data on heights and weights of people and graph the distribution. Students discuss the differences between qualitative and quantitative data.
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As Large As Life. . . A Poster of a Human Body System

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Learners explore the major systems and functions of the human body. In this anatomy lesson, students make life-size outlines of bodies, diagram body systems, and present their work to their classmates.
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A Breath of Fresh Air

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students explore the primary function of the respiratory system in multiple activities. In this respiratory system activity, students build a model of the respiratory system to investigate how the lungs work.
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ART- LANGUAGE OF SYMBOLS

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students discuss how color construct meaning in art. They will demonstrate a technical knowledge and creative use of formal elements and principals of design. Students then discuss the way their selection of color contributed to their work.