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Curated OER

Understanding Pi.

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students study the relationship between circumference and diameter to come up with Pi. "In this pi lesson, students measure, record and find the ratio "circumference/diameter" and their average which is an approximation of pi.
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EngageNY

Decimal Expansions of Fractions, Part 1

For Students 8th Standards
Is it possible to add infinitely long decimals? As pupils complete the examples in the ninth lesson of this 25-part series, they determine that adding these decimals cannot be done without error. Their task is then to determine the size...
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EngageNY

Finite and Infinite Decimals

For Students 8th Standards
Explore the patterns of fractions that produce finite and infinite decimals. The sixth lesson plan of the series asks learners to determine a similar feature of fractions that produce finite decimals. Using the patterns, pupils create...
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Curated OER

Which Quadrilateral Is It?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars prove conjectures about geometric figures on the plane or in space using coordinate geometry. They develop fluency in operations with real numbers, vectors and matrices using mental computation or paper-and-pencil...
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National First Ladies' Library

Safety or Civil Liberty? The Trial of Sacco and Vanzet

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the Sacco-Vanzetti trial and develop a basic understanding of the issues involved. Then they write an essay taking a stance on the Sacco-Vanzetti trial: was the trial fair? were the two men falsely accused? Finally,...
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Curated OER

Addition Review

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the concept of addition as used in the subject of Algebra while reviewing the different methods using a number line. The instructional activity includes examples for students to use for scaffolding for group work or...
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Curated OER

Special Right Triangles

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students identify the different parts of a right triangle. In this geometry lesson, students use the Pythagorean Theorem to identify missing sides and angles of a right triangle. They work with irrational and rational roots.
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Curated OER

A Lesson on the Root Spiral

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students create lines and shapes with a compass and a straight edge. In this geometry lesson, students investigate square roots, irrational numbers and spirals. They explore nature to see the shapes representing mathematics and geometric...
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Curated OER

Everything You Know Is Wrong 1: Us and Them

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils explore rational, irrational, analytical and non-analytical methods of reasoning. They participate in numerous exercises and hands-on activities to understand assumptions and how most people think. Students establish the...
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Curated OER

Outdoor Survival

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students are introduced to basic outdoor survival concepts. They identify the seven basic needs for survival. Students describe the symptoms and treatment for frostbite and hypothermia. They compare and contrast the value of different...
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Curated OER

Meter Marker Mania

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students identify integers as rational and irrational numbers. In this algebra lesson plan, students measure and construct number lines using positive and negative integers. They convert between decimals and fractions.
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Curated OER

Coordinates

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students identify and label the coordinate planes by the four different quadrants. In this geometry lesson, students plot an ordered pair correctly. They identify and differentiate between rational and irrational numbers.
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Curated OER

River Width

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners determine the level of accuracy needed for computations involving measurements and irrational numbers. They use the correct number of digits in computation to achieve an appropriate unit or level of accuracy when solving...
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EngageNY

Applications of the Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 8th Standards
Begin seeing the world through the lens of geometry! Use the 19th installment in a 25-part module to apply the Pythagorean Theorem to solve real-world problems. Individuals sketch situations resulting in right triangles such as the...
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Curated OER

Worksheet 8: Functions and Falling Bodies

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
In this math worksheet, students answer 6 questions having to do with continuous and differentiable functions, falling bodies, and derivatives.
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EngageNY

Bacteria and Exponential Growth

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
It's scary how fast bacteria can grow — exponentially. Class members solve exponential equations, including those modeling bacteria and population growth. Lesson emphasizes numerical approaches rather than graphical or algebraic.
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Curated OER

Worksheet 1

For Teachers Higher Ed
In this math worksheet, students give examples of functions that will satisfy given conditions. Students tell the tabulations for a given function. Students use the definition of a derivative to compute the inverse of a function. they...
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Curated OER

Volume and Surface Area

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students explore volume and surface area. In this math instructional activity, students fill boxes with cubes to identify the volume of the boxes. Students discuss area.
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Curated OER

3.14159265

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers discover the value of Pi.  In this value of Pi lesson, students measure the circumference and diameter of various circles on their graphing calculator.  High schoolers find the ratio of the circumference to the diameter...
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NASA

Precipitation

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Here is a fabulous collection of lessons for your emerging meteorologists! In them, learners will utilize satellite data to determine distribution of rainfall, research global rainfall patterns, and utilize their knowledge to propose new...
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Classifying Complex Numbers

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Imaginary numbers are a real thing. Scholars learn about complex numbers, real numbers, and imaginary numbers. They classify given numbers as strictly complex, strictly real, or strictly imaginary in an individual or group activity.
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West Contra Costa Unified School District

Polynomial Division

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
How do you apply the traditional division algorithm to polynomials? Here is an Algebra II activity that extends the use of the division algorithm to polynomials. After establishing the concept of long division, synthetic division and the...
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Curated OER

Cutting Corners - Parts 1 and 2

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners use optimization concepts to design their own container. In this optimization lesson plan, students understand how the optimization concept is critical in calculus and why products are packaged the way they are.
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Curated OER

Worksheet Chapter 1, 1.2-1.8 College Prep Algebra

For Teachers 8th - 12th
In this algebra worksheet, students complete a variety of basic algebra problems. They compare integers, identify sets of numbers, simplify equations, translate words into numerical expressions, and identify properties. This worksheet...

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