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Lines of Fit

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students graph an equation and analyze the data. In this algebra lesson, students graph scatter plots and identify the line of best fit using positive correlation, negative correlation an d no correlation. They apply their data analysis...
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Fractions

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students solve problems with fractions without using a calculator. In this algebra lesson, students practice reducing, converting, adding, subtracting and multiplying fractions. They apply the use of fractions to the real world.
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Celsius to Fahrenheit

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students convert degrees between two different units. In this algebra lesson, students graph linear equations and identify the line of best fit. They use their line of best fit to make predictions given a set of data.
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Pumped Up Gas Prices

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students calculate gas prices. In this transportation lesson, students tally the mileage and gas costs of their car for one months. They figure out how much was spent on gas and create a graph showing average gas prices over time. 
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Understanding Biodiversity Via Ecological Footprints

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate the ways in which human beings impact the environment and ecology through the calculation of their own ecological footprint, discussion questions pertaining to biodiversity and potential imbalance hazards, and...
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Oklahoma Stone Soup

For Teachers K - 8th Standards
Class members complete activities related to the story "Oklahoma Stone Soup." First, pupils read, discuss, and answer questions about the story. Next, to incorporate math into the lesson, learners make stone soup using a variety of...
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Heredity-Science Puzzlers, Twisters & Teasers

For Students 6th - 8th
For this genetics worksheet, students complete 9 questions about heredity, genes, and alleles in the form of riddles, word scrambles, word puzzles, and brain teasers.
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A Plane Old Time

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders become familiar with a chart and use the information to create a flight plan.  In this flight plan instructional activity, 4th graders access background knowledge of the role of flight controllers and the number...
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Rita's Ice Problem

For Students 11th
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders calculate how many different choices they can create making their icy. The have a choice of 26 different flavors of ice and 5 different flavors of ice cream. There is a solution to this problem.
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The Ditionary Trick

For Students 9th - 12th
In this secondary mathematics worksheet, high schoolers investigate a riddle involving the use of the dictionary and subtraction of three digit numbers.  The one page worksheet contains one problems with an explanation of why the...
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Octagon Lesson Plan

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Learners investigate octagons using words and shapes. In this geometry lesson, students discuss the shape of an octagon using physical and symbolic models. They make conjecture about the shape and relate it to the real world.
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Water Equilibria

For Students Higher Ed
In this water equilibria worksheet, students calculate the pH of solutions, they fill in a table with the type of acid or base given a compound and it's concentration and they calculate approximate solubilities for salts.
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Focus on Problem Solving: Choose a Method 20.5

For Students 4th - 6th
In this focusing on word problem solving worksheet, students read the word problem, rewrite the question, explain their choice of method to solve, and solve the problem with an explanation of the solution. Students solve two problems...
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Lessons for Beginner Atlatl Users

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders research weapons of the Aboriginal people and throw a dart with and without the use of an atlatl. For this cross curricular lesson, 9th graders research the weapons of the Aboriginal people. They throw darts with and...
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Pay Check Advance Loan

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Learners research loans. In this financial lesson, students explore the benefits and drawbacks of applying for a pay-day advance loan. Learners compare different programs and calculate interest owed. Multiple resources are provided.
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Understanding Latitude, Longitude, and Time Zones

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students take an imaginary world tour by locating cities with latitude and longitude. They plan an itinerary and calculate the time zones from which they would call home. Then they construct word problems involving travel across time zones.
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Mass: Applying and Interpreting

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students rotate through six studying stations solving problems that involve applying and interpreting aspects of mass. They solve various word problems, and measure the contents of cans and calculate the mass of two cans.
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Equilibrium Practice Problems

For Students Higher Ed
In this equilibrium worksheet, students answer thirty multiple choice problems including topics such as pH, analyzing titration curves, calculating molar concentrations and working with equilibrium constants.
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Powerball Problem

For Students 9th
In this algebra worksheet, 9th graders figure out the pay out to a powerball after taxes. They also calculate the odds of winning the Powerball. There is an answer key with this word problem.
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How Fast Does the Sun Spin?

For Students 8th - 10th
In this rotation of celestial bodies learning exercise, students determine the speed of the sun's rotation and they determine the number of days it takes the sun to rotate once at the equator. They identify the geometric factor that...
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Trigonometry Applications

For Students 10th
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders solve application word problems involving the use or right triangle trigonometry, including angle of elevation or depression. The one page interactive worksheet contains five questions. Hints,...
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A Day to Remember!

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students study math. In this real-life problem solving lesson, students work on their skills dealing with time and money. They work in small groups on various time and money word problems and by the final day they have a final problem...
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A Recipe for Reading: Asian Style Rice and Eggs

For Teachers 6th
Learners read, write about, and cook with rice in this home economics lesson plan. They reflect on the experience eating rice at home or in other ethnic foods.
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Eating Up Energy

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine the amount of energy that is consumed in different countries and see the global effects. In this energy lesson plan students calculate the amount of CO2 released as a by product and map the impact of its emissions.