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The Trig To Soccer

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars are given the background information to open the lesson: Suppose a penalty kicker in soccer could choose where he could kick from, as long as he stayed on the back line of the penalty area. Would he have a better chance of...
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Money & Work

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders explain basic information concerning financial investments. They identify consumer rights and responsibilities and effective practices for purchasing consumer goods, services, housing and insurance. They list steps in...
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Ridgerunner

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars jog at the beginning of the class while learning about the Appalachian Trail. They integrate math into the lesson by adding up how many miles they have run, and comparing it to distances on a real trail map.
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My Bank, My Decision!

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students create a three-part bank. In this savings lesson, students utilize the three-part bank to separate their spending needs, wants, and long term goals. Students share some of the money earned for donation. Students discuss the...
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Introduction to Law of Sines

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students solve problems using the law of sines.  In this sines instructional activity, students work in groups and individually to solve problems using the law of sines.  They identify real life problems that require the use of...
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The Tipping Point

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students rewrite word problems and solve using math. In this word problem lesson plan, students gather data and observe the data. They relate this process to the scientific method and math. They review their data to be able to answer...
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Less Than Zero

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students keep track of money. In this money management lesson, students read Less Than Zero by Stuart J. Murphy and manipulate a number line to keep track of spending and borrowing in the story.
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An Introduction to Sequences

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders are introduced to arithmetic and geometric sequences. In this mathematics lesson, 4th graders produce a variety of sequences by varying the starting number, multiplier, and the add-on number.
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Distance Formula

For Teachers 1st - 11th
Students calculate the distance between two points using the distance formula. In this geometry lesson, students derive the distance formula using the Pythagorean Theorem.
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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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Logic and Proof Writing

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students define inductive and deductive reasoning and write two column proofs. In this geometry lesson plan, students analyze arguments and draw conclusion. They define steps necessary to arrive at the correct answer when completing proofs.
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Data Collection and Graphing

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students collect data and graph it on a coordinate plane and analyze it. In this statistics lesson, students display their data collection using a graph. They determine which central tendency will work best.
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Slope and Topographic Maps

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate slopes as they study topographic maps. In this algebra instructional activity, students discuss and apply the concept of slopes to graphing and analyzing data.
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Introduction to Field Mapping with a Compass and Pace

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students practice using compass and calibrate their own pace, take field measurements of pre-set course with compass and pace, convert measurements into map, using angles and vectors, and make composite class map by adjusting different...
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Uncle Jed's Barbershop

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine productive resources. In this economics lesson, 4th graders read a book about a man who saves money to buy his own barbershop. After reading, students get into groups to play a game to learn about savings.
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Comparing Ratios

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students solve problems using ratio and proportion. In this math comparison lesson, students identify methods used to solve and compare ratio and proportion in the real world. They apply criss cross multiplying to solve their problems.
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The Tangent Ratio

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students calculate the tangent ratio given a right triangle. In this trigonometry lesson, students use a right triangle and the Pythagorean Theorem to solve problems.
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An Introduction to Quadrilaterals

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of quadrilaterals. In this quadrilateral lesson, students play with a floor tile applet to see that there are many types and characteristics of quadrilaterals including parallelograms, trapezoids, rectangles,...
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Graphing Using Excel

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders complete a series of graphs by gathering information and using Excel to graph the information.  In this graphing lesson, 5th graders graph favorite desserts of the class. Student put their results into the...
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Probability and Expected Value

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students collect data and analyze it. In this statistics lesson, students make predictions using different outcomes of trials.
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The Golden Ratio

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve problems using ratios and proportions. In this algebra lesson, students verify proportions, solve for the unknown and use real life scenario to model proportion.
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Exponents

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders solve problems involving exponential functions. In this algebra lesson, 9th graders apply their knowledge of exponential properties to add, multiply, divide and subtract exponential functions. They perform these operations...
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Factoring

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders factor equations and find prime numbers. In this algebra instructional activity, 9th graders find the factors and prime factors of a number using multiples and relatively prime numbers.
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Accounting

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students create bank reconciliation spreadsheet. In this algebra lesson, students discuss the basics about business, money and bank accounts. They use a bank reconciliation statement correctly.