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Bedroom Floor Plan

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students identify and compare the characteristics of floor plans and zoning to family activities and needs. They draw an accurate floor plan--either existing or a work in progress to scale. Then, students roughly sketch their bedroom...
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Investigating Correlation

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers investigate different types of correlation in this statistics lesson. They identify positive, negative and no correlation as it relates to their data. They then find the line of best fit for the plotted data.
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Sowing Seeds: the Beginning of the Fast Plant Life Cycle

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Young scholars plant seeds, observe and tend plants. They identify major plant parts, how to germinate and troubleshoot problems with plants; and, that plants need water, light, and soil nutrients to thrive. They create a Plant Growth...
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Bow Wow, Oink Oink

For Teachers K
Students read Everybody Cooks Rice and discuss birthday celebrations around the world.   In this cultural differences lesson, students discuss the Chinese symbols by birth years.  Students create a graph by symbol. ...
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What Shape Am I?

For Teachers 1st
First graders analyze characteristics of geometric shapes. They identify, describe, and create simple geometric figures. They analyze characteristics of geometric shapes and determine the defining attributes of a circle,...
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Quadratic Function Investigations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners perform investigation of quadratic functions while taking part in the solving of various types of problems. They explore the changes in the coefficients on the quadratic function to observe the patterns. The lesson includes...
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NJ HSPA Cluster 4

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils engage in a lesson plan that is focused upon helping them to complete exercises used to prepare for the High School Proficiency Assessment. They look at the patterns seen in algebraic problems and focus upon the cluster areas of...
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Introducing Powers and Models

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars construct two dimensional models to illustrate squared numbers. For this geometry lesson, students use graph paper and an x/y axis to build squares exponentially. Young scholars identify powers and relationships between...
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Sequences

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra instructional activity, students identify difference and common ratio in sequences. They use arithmetic and geometric ratios to solve patterns. There are 10 questions with an answer key.
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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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Data and Scientific Graphs

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Learners conduct experiments and graph their data. In this statistics lesson, students collect data and graph it on a coordinate plane. They analyze the data looking for patterns and they discuss their findings with the class.
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Value Your Digits

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders work with place value. For this place value lesson, 3rd graders write three digit numbers and tell the place value of each number. They compare numbers and money, regroup, discuss the value of coins, and count money.  
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Swim with the Fishes: Creating Animated Aquariums

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students using a Flash unit create a scene for the fish to swim about in. They create a fish using various software tools of their choice. Students then animate the fish across the screen. They develop a background scene, draw a fish...
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Hexaflexagon Worksheets

For Students 10th - 12th
In this geometry worksheet, students fold paper to make a hexaflexagon. They identify the vertex and all six sides after folding and making their shape. This assignment requires 25 triangles and 19 perfect triangles.
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Monthly Cost of Living - Food

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students determine how much they would need to feed a family for a month. They plan meals and use Internet grocery stores to find the cost of individual food items. They brainstorm in small groups to come up with 1 weeks worth of menus.
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What are Fractals?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Middle and high schoolers identify and analyze fractals and research information using the Internet to locate information about them. They look at fractals in relation to nature and other real world situations. Pupils create several...
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Dancing Number Sentences

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore how dance can be infused with mathematics. In this art and mathematics lesson, students recognize how the ABA dance form is similar to a math number sentence. Students create a dance choosing dance words to represent...
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Piecewise Modeling with Multiple Functions: Federal Debt

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars analyze data on debt and write an equation. In this statistics lesson, students are given data from different time periods, and are asked to graph and analyze the data. They work in groups, and are assigned different parts...
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Estimation and Pattern Discovery

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students collect sunflower heads from their community garden. They estimate its seed count using different strategies. They graph their estimations on a graph and use calculators to find the actual total.
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Supermarket Displays

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders look at the number patterns created when cans are stacked in different arrangements. The aim of the unit is for students to keep track of the numbers involved by drawing up a table of values. They are then encouraged to...
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Sequences and Linear Equations

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students identify the formula to find the nth term. In this algebra lesson plan, students finish a pattern and identify missing parts in a sequence. They write an equation given a partial sequence.
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Exploring Chords: Products of Chord Segments

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students identify the properties of chords. In this geometry lesson plan, students multiply chord segments to find the solution to their problem. They construct two chords that cross on  a circles.
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Where In the World Are We?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders read postcards and find their locations on maps. They use the pictures and text on the postcards to write about imaginary vacations. They compute the mileage and compare it to TripMaker data.
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The Fibonacci Keyboard- Jazz and Math

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners demonstrate an understanding of the relationships of the Fibonacci Sequence. They apply the Fibonacci Sequence and find its relationship to a piano keyboard. They explore various relationships between music and the Fibonacci...