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Starch and Sugar Testing 2
Students design and conduct an experiment to determine which of three solutions contain starch or sugar. This task assess students' ability to make simple observations, design simple experiments, utilize indicators, and make generalized...
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Ice Cold
Students design and conduct an experiment to investigate what happens when salt and ice come together and to determine if one form of salt is better for melting ice on steps and sidewalks.
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Day and Night
First graders study that day and night result from shadows produced by Earth's rotation. Students work to show how shadows are produced, look for and identify shadows and observe shadows produced from different sources.
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Population Density In Fish
Middle schoolers investigate how a population of fish multiplies in an ecosystem and the kinds of things that must be done to maintain a healthy population balance with other organisms that live there. They conduct an experiment to test...
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Population Density
Students use the scientific method to conduct an experiment and use varied methods to gather background information. They correctly use lab equipment and prepare tables and graphs that organize, conclude, and present their findings. ...
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Comparison of Snow Cover on Different Continents
Students use the Live Access Server (LAS) to form maps and a numerical text file of snow cover for each continent on a particular date. They analyze the data for each map and corresponding text file to determine an estimate of snow cover...
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Aruba Cloud Cover Measured by Satellite
Learners analyze cloud cover and to compose written conclusions to a given related scenario. They submit a letter of response and a report detailing their calculations and conclusions.
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Collecting And Fitting Quadratic Data
High schoolers investigate the concept of using quadratic data to plot coordinates on a plane. They also apply the quadratic formula for a variety of problems with the help of a graphing calculator to draw the parabola for given...
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Applications Of Rational Functions
Students engage in a lesson that is about relational functions with the application of methods to real life problem situations. They use the examples found in the lesson for the purpose of practice during guided instruction. Students can...
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More Complicated Functions: Introduction to Linear Functions
Students explore the concept of linear functions. In this linear functions lesson, students translate linear functions from tables to graphs to equations. Students use an applet to write a function rule for a linear function in...
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More Students Taking Online Courses
In this graph worksheet, students study a bar graph that shows the number of college students taking at least one online course. Students answer 4 problem solving questions about the data on the graph.
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Dimension and Rank
Students determine the dimension of a subspace. In this dimension and rank lesson, students explore the dimension of a vector space. They compare and explore the relationship in a matrix.
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Geometric Probablitiy: Spinners and Dartboards
Sstudents explore and analyze the properties of geometric areas. In this geometry lesson, sstudents use technology to simulate spinners and dartboards in order to fing areas of circles and sectors of circles and compare and...
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Friction Restriction: Creating a Design Plan to Redesign the Tread of Tennis Sneakers to Increase Friction
Students evaluate the friction of tennis sneakers and redesign them to increase friction. In this physics lesson, students calculate starting, sideways and forward stopping friction. Using quantitative data, they prove that redesigning...
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Guess the Age
Students explore functions using real world application. In this algebra lesson, students play a game as they apply concepts of function. They graph their findings and discuss it with the class.
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Normal Distribution
Students complete problems on normal distribution equations. For this algebra lesson plan, students complete 11 problems out of their text book.
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The football and Braking Distance; Model Data with Quadratic Functions
Students use the quadratic formula to solve application problems. The first problem relates to the path of a football thrown from the top of the bleachers. Students compute the time it will take the football to reach certain heights. In...
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Firewood Problem
Middle schoolers write and solve their own story problems. They determine the cost of firewood by the cord. They organize their data in graphs and charts.
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Border Collie Bonanza
In this online quiz instructional activity, students answer a set of questions about the Border Collie. Answers may be submitted for review by clicking a link at the bottom of the page.
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Traffic Watch with a Palm
Students, in groups, interpret data about traffic using Palm technology.
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SOME BASIC LESSON PRESENTATION ELEMENTS
Students review the Madeline Hunter Direct Instruction Model. They incorporate objectives, standards, anticipatory set and modeling. Students use guided practice/monitoring and closure daily.
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Distribution of children living at home
High schoolers examine census data to evaluate the number of students of certain ages living at home. This data is then used to determine the need for day care, or other social programs. They use this information to explore social policies.
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Lesson 3: Understanding Population Growth
Young scholars explain population growth in Maryland and its relationship with age structure, household growth and consumption of land.
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Pardon me. Do You Have exChange for a Dollar?
Students are familiar with United States currency-dollar and cents. They are asked to compare it with currency of another country. Students explore currencies of various countries using the Internet, video, and hands-on activities. ...