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Cold Hard Facts...What Inquiring Minds Will Know

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students work with "ice" in order to gain a practical application of math concepts that evolve into an inquiry-based study. They determine if the dimensions of the ice make a difference in the way the ice floats in the water.
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The International Space Station-Follow that Graph!

For Students 8th - 11th
In this altitude change of the International Space Station instructional activity, learners observe a graph of the change in altitude of the space station over time due to the Earth's drag. Students solve 3 problems using the data in the...
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Systems of Inequalities

For Students 9th - 11th
For this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students determine the solution to a system of inequalities by graphing.  The two page worksheet contains explanation, instruction, and four worked problems. 
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Conductivity of salt Solutions

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students investigate the concentration level of solutions. In this math/science lesson, students identify three different ionic compounds. They predict the conductivity of each using their collected data.
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In Search of the Amber Room

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students watch the film, "In Search of the Amber Room." In teams, they examine World War II and research to find the Amber Room. They present their case in written form, or as a Web site, or using video "clips" from the film
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Curve Fitting and the TI-85 Calculator

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders follow a step-by-step guide for using graphing calculator to determine equations which best fit data graphed. They gather data from various sites on the web, or they do searches to find information necessary to complete...
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Collecting And Fitting Quadratic Data

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students 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 coordinates.
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Manipulating Multi-step Equations (Grade 8)

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders solve multi-step equations.  In this Algebra I lesson, watch a video on solving equations with variables on both sides of the equal sign.  Students visit an Internet site to solve simple equations through the use of a...
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Let's Go Slopey

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students create a table of values to graph a line. In this algebra instructional activity, students identify the slope and intercept of a linear equation. They use a Ticalculator to graph their function.
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Rotational Equilibrim: A Question of Balance

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars explore the concepts of rotational equilibrium. They examine the history Alexander Calder and his mobiles. Students solve simple algebraic equations. They predict, draw conclusions, graph equations and examine the...
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Creating a "Concrete" Spreadsheet

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students create a spreadsheet that calculate the amount of concrete needed to pour various concrete forms.
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HyperStudio Book Reports

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders create a HyperStudio book report after reading a novel. They work in pairs or small groups to design a HyperStudio stack about a previously-read novel. They use a variety of graphic organizers to have Students gather...
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Graphing Absolute value Inequalities

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the concept of inequalities and practice graphing them at various degrees of difficulty. They review the basic rules with the teacher at the level of theory which may make it harder for them to understand without...
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Proportionality: The X-Plane Generation

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students meet NASA researchers who describe the relationship between force, energy and motion. They discuss how NASA's experimental X-plane is being tested to make space travel more reliable and show how proportionality and ratios are...
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Whirligig Lesson

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students read a story. In this sequencing instructional activity, students read a story about a boy's journey across the country. Students discuss what happened and where he traveled. Students work in groups to create a timeline.
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Flowchart Development

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students identify the parts of a flowchart. In this sequencing lesson plan, students define and then create their own flowcharts. 
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Topic 6: Evaluating and Presenting Results

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students construct spreadsheets from raw data. In this spreadsheet construction lesson, students compile data into Microsoft Excel. Students familiarize themselves with entering and presenting data in a spreadsheet.
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NIH Image Fault Investigation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use the image processing software, NIH Imageto view images of Earth taken from the space shuttle. They use NIH Image to determine the length of the visible portion of the fault, where it has ruptured the Earth's surface.
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Oral Presentation of Chosen Career

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students research career information and write out index cards. They are introduced to software Inspiration to develop their oral presentation skills.
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Where Is Japan? How Far Is That?

For Teachers 1st
First graders use literature and hands-on activities with maps and globes to explain distance and tools used to measure distance. They select tools to measure various objects in the classroom, then apply those concepts to their map...
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Shape Makes a Difference!

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students learn the difference between perimeter and area by watching a video and a hands on activity.
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The Letter Race

For Teachers K
Students practice identifying the letters in the alphabet. They use this activity in phyical education class and run to each letter when they identify it correctly. They also state the name of different objects throughout the room.
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Modeling With Circular Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore circular functions. They identify the amplitude, period, phase shift and vertical shift of circular functions. Students analyze phenomena described by sine waves and they find mathematical models for transforming images...
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The Mathematics of Space and Place

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate the measurements and geometry of the school grounds. They conduct inquiry while measuring the campus and some of the city blocks. Then students draw a map to scale and categorize property types using a pie graph.

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