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Measurement
Learners explore the concept of measurement. In this measurement lesson plan, students discuss what specific measurement tools such as an odometer measure. Learners recite a measurement poem. Students make a foldable with conversion...
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Prairie In A Bottle
Second graders observe images of prairie ecosystems and discuss the needs of living things. They create a prairie habitat in a closed jar to observe the water cycle and plant growth.
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Arranging Chairs (Arrays)
The creation of arrays is the focus of this mathematics activity. Pupils consider a situation for a theater stage performance: different amounts of people are coming to the show, and they must arrange the seats in rows of equal numbers....
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Matrix Operations
Here is a worksheet to practice or review basic matrix operations of addition, subtraction, and scalar multiplication. First, define and discuss key vocabulary terms, then have individuals work five simple problems. There are detailed...
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Multiplying Mixed Numbers
in this math worksheet, students combine the factors of mixed numbers in order to get the correct products. The answers are also accessible.
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Using Computers for Statistical Analysis of Weather
Students use temperature, cloud cover and other weather data from the S'COOL website to statistically analyze weather around the country. They use computers to calculate and graph standard deviations, means and modes of the weather...
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Decomposing Artifacts
Seventh graders participate in an experiment in which they calculate the time of decomposition of different materials. In groups, they fill bags with different materials and cover them in soil. After six months, they create a line graph...
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Equivalent Fractions
Learners investigate the process to work problems that involve equivalent fractions. They practice finding the equivalent values of fractions listed on the worksheet. The lesson includes example steps and problems for the teacher to use.
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Quadratic Equations
In this algebra worksheet, learners solve quadratic functions through factoring and graphing. They solve for the area of a rectangular area. There are 20 questions.
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Cross Canceling with Frank and Fred Frog!
In this multiplying and dividing fractions to solve a riddle worksheet, students use cross canceling to solve the problems. Students solve ten problems.
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The Five Number Game
Students explain what it means to square numbers. They explain what it means to cube numbers. Students define prime numbers using their own language. They are introduced to the problem by playing one game as a class.
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Triangle Sum Theorem
Tenth graders investigate the theorems of angles and lines to prove triagle sum theorem. For this geometry lesson, 10th graders discuss the theorems of triangles and how it is used to solve for missing sides or angles. They review how...
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Multiplying Fractions
In this general mathematics learning exercise, students multiply fractions, including whole numbers and mixed numbers. The one page interactive learning exercise contains five problems. Solutions and answers are provided.
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Simplify the Improper Fractions
In this improper fractions activity, learners simplify the improper fractions. Students simplify 12 problems and improve their understanding of fractions.
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Fraction Jeopardy
Students investigate basic concept of fractions by using a version of the game Jeopardy. The game is played using a television monitor or projector for the integration of technology. The lesson is highly engaging and can hold student...
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Solving Algebraic Expressions
Students simplify equations and expressions. In this algebra lesson plan, students add, subtract, multiply and divide as they solve expressions. They relate factoring to solving polynomials.
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Functions and Logarithms
In this function and logarithm worksheet, students use functions and logarithms to find the sum of digits in a given series. They determine the value of an expression and find the distance between the points of intersection. This...
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Functions and Logarithms - Week 4
For this function and logarithm worksheet, students solve function problems by finding the sum of the digits. They use logarithms to solve graphing problems and find the number of prime numbers. This three-page worksheet contains eight...
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Negative Exponents and Scientific Notation
In this exponent rules activity, high schoolers simplify 56 negative exponents and scientific notation problems. Students use exponent rules to simplify each problem.
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Paper Pool
Students analyze the measurements of rectangles. In this analysis lesson, students will investigate patterns by looking at ratios. Students will also hypothesize the probability of a ball going into a certain pocket when playing pool....
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House Insulation
Make sure your house is warm in the winter. Pupils analyze graphs of heating costs for two similar houses and make hypotheses for why the costs differ. They then build models of houses with appropriate insulation to reduce heating costs.
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Exploring Bone Mineral Density
Bone up on bone density. The second installment of the seven-part series has pupils read articles on two different websites to learn about bone density and its measurement, as well as X-rays and other imaging tools. A quiz assesses their...
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Light Intensity Lab
Let there be light. The last installment of a seven-part series has pupils conduct an experiment on light attenuation through different numbers of transparency sheets. They then relate the results back to how X-rays measure bone density.
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Linear and Quadratic Approximations
Students explore a linear, a parabolic, and a log function. In this Algebra II/Pre-calculus lesson students investigate the graph a line, a parabola, and a log function. Students examine the three graphs as they compare and...