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Band Tour Across America

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners plan the trip of a band across America. In this money planning lesson, students create a budget for the band using excel basic functions. They manage the band and its budget and relate the tour to future budgeting needs of the...
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Slopes and Linear Equations

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars find the slopes of linear functions. In this graphing lesson, students analyze linear equations and calculate the slope of the line. They graph a line given the slope and y-intercept.
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Quadratic Equations and Parabolas

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners graph and solve quadratic equations. In this functions instructional activity, students analyze a quadratic equation using three points on a curve to define the graph of a quadratic function. They find the vertex and intercepts...
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Word Problems of Equal Share and Equal Groups

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders solve multiplication word problems. In this multiplication problem solving lesson plan, 4th graders view an example of how to group objects in a word problem. Students practice solving these word problems with partners and...
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Polyhedra

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students analyze convex polyhedra through hands on methods. In this geometrical shapes lesson, students construct paper models of convex polyhedra and identify the different properties including the number of sides, faces and edges.
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Using Ratios to Taste the Rainbow

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve problems using ratios and proportion. In this algebra instructional activity, students analyze skittles and their different colors as they apply the properties of ratios and proportions to solve their problems.
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Weigh Out the Algebra

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve linear equations. In this algebra lesson plan, students use manipulative's to see the steps taken when solving linear equations. They solve using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
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Primates

For Teachers K - 6th
Students explore different primates. In this primate instructional activity, students examine the various primates by engaging in crafts, dramatic play, singing songs, and games. 
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Solving a Legend- Exponents, Recursive and Explicit Equations.

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders play a game to solve problems. In this exponents and scientific notations lesson, 8th graders play a game in small groups to move colored disks from location A to location C. Students identify recursive patterns to solve...
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Real Misleading Graphs

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners identify real graphs and misleading graphs. In this algebra lesson plan, students surf the Internet for real life scenarios where graphs are used in a misleading way as well as in a correct way.
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Mathematics of Doodles

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students use the slope and y-intercept to graph lines. In this algebra lesson, students graph linear equations and apply it to solving real life problems.
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Decimals and Percents - Part One

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars explore the concept of converting a decimal to a percent. For this conversion lesson, students convert decimals to percents.
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Expanded Form - Ten Thousands

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of writing numbers in expanded form. In this expansion lesson, students write numbers in expanded form.
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Expanded Form - Thousands

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of writing numbers in expanded form. For this expansion lesson, students write numbers in expanded form.
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Learning About Roman Numerals

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners explore the concept of writing roman numerals as numbers. In this roman numeral lesson plan, students write roman numerals as numbers.
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Liquid Measurements

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the concept of liquid measurements. In this liquid measurement lesson, students convert liquid measurements from cups, pints, quarts, and gallons.
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Histograms and Bar Graphs

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Young scholars examine the use of bar graphs and histograms. For this data representation lesson, students investigate the proper use of bar graphs and histograms to represent data. They learn the proper geometric definitions, experience...
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Surface Area of Prisms

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars compute surface area and volume of prisms. In this surface area lesson, students find the surface area and volume of rectangular and triangular prisms. Independently, young scholars use their computers to determine the...
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Where on Earth Are You From?

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students create family trees and discuss cultural differences.  For this cultural diversity lesson, students discuss the places their families came from and develop questions for each other.Students show their families path of...
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The Federal Reserve

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore the role of government in the economy market. In this economics lesson, students analyze the decision making and how it takes into consideration additional cost, benefits and public awareness of what they are trying to...
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A Beating Heart

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners collect and analyze data using  percent difference. In this algebra lesson, students relate the concepts of algebra to cardiac physiology.
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Comparing Area and Perimeter

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners solve problems by finding the perimeter and area of an enclosed area. In this geometry lesson, students differentiate between the area and the perimeter. They see how they relate and how to use it to maximize an enclosed area.
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Himalayan Herds: Fractional Exponential Growth

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars solve problems by identifying exponential growth and decay and differentiating between patterns, relation and functions. In this algebra lesson, students apply concepts of exponential growth to solve problems.
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Proving Pythagoras

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students prove the theorem of Pythagoras. In this Pythagorean Theorem lesson, students define the different parts of a right triangle. They use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve for the missing sides and angles of a right triangle.