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19th Century Chandelier

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students discuss the lines, shapes, and patterns used to decorate a 19th century chandelier. In this visual arts lesson, students examine the lines and identify the patterns on the chandelier. Students create a papier-mache sculpture...
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Practice Graphing y = mx + b

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders graph linear equations of the form y= mx + b. In this algebra lesson plan, 9th graders are able to graph a line given the slope and y-intercept. They can write the equations of a line given the graph of a line and can...
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Drawing Lines

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this lines worksheet, students draw lines: horizontal, vertical, diagonal and "free choice." Students are given boxes in which to draw the lines.
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Writing and Graphing Linear Equations on a Flat Surface

For Students 8th - 10th
In this linear equations activity, students write the equation of a line with given characteristics. They identify the slope of a line and the y-intercept. Explanations and examples are provided at the beginning of the activity. This...
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Reflecting a Rectangle Over a Diagonal

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Use the handout as guided or independent practice in drawing a reflection of a rectangle over a line. Three rectangles are provided for practice in addition to a critical thinking question.
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Stitching Quilts into Coordinate Geometry

For Students 8th - 11th Standards
Who knew quilting would be so mathematical? Introduce linear equations and graphing while working with the lines of pre-designed quilts. Use the parts of the design to calculate the slope of the linear segments. The project...
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Topographic Mapping Skills

For Students 5th - 9th
In this geography worksheet, students read an excerpt about topographic maps and why they are useful for various jobs. They also respond to eleven questions that follow related to the excerpt and locating specific map points on the map...
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Slope

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners graph lines and identify the slope. In this algebra lesson, students graph a line using y=mx+b and graph lines that are horizontal or vertical. They calculate the slope of the line using two points, and identify lines by their...
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Diagramming sentences

For Teachers 7th - 12th
In an orderly fashion, go through diagramming sentences with your class. Beginning with a simple sentence and the placement of subject and verb, subsequent slides slowly add on more branches and lines with explanations of sentence types...
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Writing Linear Equations in Different Forms

For Students 7th - 10th Standards
This worksheet is jam-packed with linear equations! Learners write equations in slope-intercept form and standard form. Horizontal and vertical lines are included, as well as graphs for several of the problems.  A great way to...
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Checker Board Patterns

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Make these funky checker board patterns. They will not only add fun decoration to your classroom, but your pupils will be able to practice using simple geometry tools.They will use tools to make lines and circular shapes using a ruler,...
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Triangle Exploration

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students are introduced to The Geometer's Sketchpad software while in the computer lab. They focus on triangles, horizontal lines, vertex and top parallel lines. Each student utilizes geometry to complete basic geometric constructions.
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Reflection

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders use a stencil to make a figure with which they discover the horizontal line of reflection, the vertical line of reflection, and the diagaonal line of reflection using coordinates.
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Corrugated Cardboard Relief Print Project

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students use corrugated cardboard to create a printed relief project. Using the cardboard, they review geometric designs, shapes and discover how to use vertical and horizontal lines. They practice relief printing with different materials.
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Fractions: Intro

For Students 1st - 3rd Standards
There's nothing improper in learning about fractions. Scholars apply an interactive to explore models for proper and improper fractions. They then answer a set of questions in a game that requires building models for given fractions and...
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Slip Sliding Along

For Teachers 6th Standards
The San Andreas Fault is the largest earthquake-producing fault in California. In the seventh instructional activity in the 20 part series, pupils create maps of California, focusing on the San Andreas Fault system. The comparison...
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Usage and Interpretation of Graphs

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore graphing. In this graphing activity, students predict how many shoe eyelets are present in the classroom. Students count eyelets and work in groups to organize and chart the data collected. Students put all the data...
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Human Population Growth

For Students 7th - 9th
In this human population growth worksheet, students create a graph of human population growth and predict future growth using the data given in a chart. Students identify factors that affect population growth.
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Geologic cross section of Manhattan, NYC

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students draw an accurate geologic cross section by using a given data table. They relate the features of the cross section to geologic processes. Students then relate the characteristics of the bedrock to the architecture.
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Name Art

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students create name art. For this visual arts lesson, students use horizontal, vertical, and diagonal lines to highlight their own names in print. Students use primary colors to create secondary colors in the project.
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Understanding Slope

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students find and define the slope of a line. In this algebra lesson,students differentiate between positive and negative slopes. They define the properties and slopes of vertical and horizontal lines.
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Near and Far Snow People

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students study perspective drawing. They create depth on a flat surface by using size and placement and define horizontal line. They investigate the basic techniques of using watercolors.
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A.P. Calculus Exam Prep

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this A.P. Calculus exam practice test, students answer 28 multiple choice questions. Questions cover a wide variety of topics. Students tell the position of a particle moving along a horizontal line. They identify the solution to a...
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Basic Geometric Constructions

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students observe and demonstrate a variety of basic geometric constructions using the Triman Safety Compass. Using the compass, they draw circles, bisect a line segment, construct an angle, bisect an angle, copy an angle, and create...

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