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Background Reading and Coral Dramas

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students create a dramatic play. In this coral instructional activity, students explore the anatomy of coral. Working in groups, students research the form and function of coral and present a skit to represent their learning.
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Sinusoidal modelling of Canad'a youth cohorts

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students explore the general form of the sine equation.  In this trigonometry instructional activity, students explore the relationship between the changing parameters and the graph of the sine equation.  Students use data and...
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The Number "e"

For Teachers Higher Ed
In this college level mathematics worksheet, students explore the number e and graph functions involving e. The two page worksheet contains thirty-two problems. Answers are included.
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Graphing Square Root

For Students 9th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, learners graph square root functions. They use translation to move the graph around. There are 4 questions with an answer key.
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Velocity, Position, Distance

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students solve problems involving motion and distance. In this calculus instructional activity, students use to derivative to calculate the velocity-of a function. They observe objects moving along a straight line.
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Three-Dimensional Ceramic Sculptural Forms Inspired by the Paintings of Wassily Kandinsky

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners analyze / deconstruct elements of design used in Wassily Kandinsky's paintings in order to synthesize the elements into a three-dimensional form. Works may be functional or non-functional.
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Diversity and Adaptation

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders explore structure, function and variation among species. Through field observations, lab activities and homework, 10th graders observe and record examples of adaptation and variation.
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Simple Machines

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine and identify the six types of simple machines. Using a model of each simple machine, they demonstrate the state the function of them to the class. They discover examples of simple machines at school and home and...
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Human Body Systems

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders investigate the structure and function of body systems and their inter-relationships. They draw and label the major body systems, observe demonstrations of various body systems, define key vocabulary terms, and compare...
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Ships: Which is Which?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify the functions of four different ship designs, both historical and contemporary. They study their photographs and answering questions about their uses. Students discuss the different designs of the four ships and explain...
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Digestive System

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the parts of the digestive system. Using interactive spreadsheet software, students observe, name and describe the function of each part of the digestive system. Middle schoolers may work individually or in pairs.
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Parts of a Cell

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore the parts of a cell. They identify the structures of plant and animal cells. Students explain the functions of plant and animal cells. They compare and contrast animal cells to plant cells. Students create a model of the...
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The Rational Root Theorem

For Students 11th
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders find the rational roots of an equation, by setting it to zero and solving for x. They can also use synthetic division and p/q to help find and eliminate rational root values. There are 19 problems...
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The Right Angle

For Teachers 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students rewrite word problems using an algebraic equation to find the answer. There are 14 questions with an answer key.
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Algebraic Solution of a Quadratic, Linear System

For Students 8th - 10th
In this algebra instructional activity, students solve systems of equations using linear and quadratics. They graph their solutions on a coordinate plane. There are 5 questions with an answer key.
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Exploring the FTC using the TI

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners use the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus to solve problems. In this calculus lesson plan, students use the TI to solve the graphing porting of the problem. They practice graphing functions and discuss their place in the real world.
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The Four Lobes of the Brain

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders are introduced to the four lobes of the brain and their functions. As a class, they participate in a discussion about an article they read earlier. They answer comprehension questions as a way to review the material.
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Race The Rapper: Slopes

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students calculate the slope of the equation In this algebra lesson, students graph coordinate pairs of linear equations and identify the relationship between x and y values and slope.  They differentiate between functions and...
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Fed Up!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the significance of the Federal Reserve in the United States economy by defining key economic terms through the presentation of skits and the creation of a student book.
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Polymerase Chain Reaction Activity

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explain the importance and function of enzymes. They compare and contrast the processes of DNA replication and polymerase chain reactions. They practice using new vocabulary as well.
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57 Varieties of Interdependence

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students examine the life of Henry J. Heinz and how he began his career in food service. For this economic history lesson plan,students study how Henry J. Heinz started his business. Students will create and...
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Parts of a Plant Lesson

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students, after reading about the parts of a plant, identify each part and describe its function.
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Honeybees

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Pupils explore the various functions of bees within the hive and explain the process of making honey. They use numerous resources to find their information including the internet, library books and their science texts.
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Reproductive System

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students view and discuss transparencies and worksheets of the male and female reproductive systems. They read the key vocabulary terms, complete a homework assignment, and label and identify the various reproductive parts.