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Monster Symmetry
Third graders understand what a line of symmetry is and how to draw symmetrically. In this monster symmetry lesson, 3rd graders create an original monster that is symmetrical. Students participate in additional symmetry activities.
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Exploring Diameter and Circumference
Learn how to identify the diameter and circumference of a circle. Then, collect data on a circle and relate it to the diameter and circumference of a circle. Last, plot data and find the line of best fit.
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Patterns, Functions, and Algebra: Wired for Space
Students assess how patterns, functions and algebra can assist NASA engineers design new ways of propelling spacecrafts. They explore how electricity and magnetism are replacing the fuel-consuming rocket propulsion. Electromagnetism is...
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Tessellations
Students learn and review basic geometric terms, definitions, and theory, including regular polygons, lines, angles, points, etc. They make a tessellating stamp and create a repeating work of art.
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Activity Plan Mixed Ages: Big, Medium, or Small
Students make a math book. In this early childhood math lesson plan, students develop language, observation, and math skills as they explore the sizes of objects and use cameras to take pictures for their own math booklet based on...
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Geometry History Lesson
Tenth graders investigate the early history of geometry. In this geometry activity, 10th graders investigate translations, rotations, and reflections. They also solve problems with line of symmetry and rotational symmetry while reviewing...
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Ancient Peoples of the Middle East
This is an excellent multidisciplinary lesson designed by Scientific American. It provides three creative activities--designing a garden, studying hieroglyphics, and writing poetry--relevant to the ancient peoples of the Middle East....
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Creating AB Patterns
Students work with patterns. In this pattern activity, students find AB patterns in nature and the manmade world. They create their own AB pattern using math manipulatives and visual arts.
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Wrapping It All Up
Through learning how to examine linear, quadratic, and exponential functions, students explore the effects of changes in parameters on the graphs of linear, quadratic, and exponential functions. The lesson is designed to be a...
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Figure Analysis
Students identify the importance of the Principles and Elements of design through self-analysis and sketching clothing appropriate for their body type. They write the actual color name on a line of the included sheet, then describe why...
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Linear Computational Circuitry
For this electrical worksheet, students draw a schematic design circuit board to grasp the understanding amplification in linear circuitry before answering a series of 35 open-ended questions pertaining to a variety of linear circuitry....
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Number Patterns in Pascal's Triangle
Students reproduce the first eleven rows of Pascal's Triangle by recalling number patterns. For this math lesson, students are given a series of patterns to work with in order to reproduce Pascal's Triangle. Students are...
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How Fast Is Your Car?
Eighth graders discover the relationship between speed, distance, and time. They calculate speed and represent their data graphically. They, in groups, design a ramp for their matchbox car. The goal is to see who's ramp produces the...
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Exploring Quadratic Equations
Eleventh graders explore quadratic equations. In this Algebra II instructional activity, 11th graders use Geometer’s Sketchpad to explore the properties of quadratics and the connections with polynomials and linear equations. ...
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Shape Tool
Students explore various polygons and examine how shapes can be manipulated in a variety of ways. In this shape tool lesson plan, students identify geometric shapes in two dimensions. Students identify and draw one line of symmetry...
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Number line Lane Character
In this math worksheet, 1st graders decorate the number six and use it to help increase number recognition. The sheet could be designed with its own uniqueness.
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Measure the Lines
In this measuring learning exercise, students cut out a measuring bar and use it to measure and color designated matching numbers.
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Geometric Lines: Parallel / Transversal / Perpendicular
Learners in grade 7 and 8 work on outcomes related to spatial sense and geometric concepts, properties, and relationships. The lesson integrates technology and helps students be exposed to multimedia.
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Geo Jammin' By DeSign - Day 1, Lesson 2: Dancing Duo
Second graders and teachers identify geometric vocabulary word by searching a geometry website. They create a Quilt Word Wall using the geometry words.
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The Math Poet
Students use numeric operations and concepts to describe, analyze, communicate, synthesize numeric data, and to solve problems.
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Science and Math Lab (Students Look at Symmetry in Nature)
Students study patterns. In this symmetry in nature instructional activity, students examine objects to determine what type of symmetry they have. They work in small groups to rotate through stations that have objects for them to study.
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Geo Jammin' By DeSign - Day 3, Lesson 15: The Quiltmaker's Gift
Learners listen to a read aloud of The Quiltmaker's Gift by Jeff Brumbeau finding examples of symmetry in the illustrations in the book.
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Design a Track
Pupils investigate track and field dimensions, measure an actual track, and construct a scale model. The use of a meter stick, dimensional analysis, and the application of the distributive property to variables forms the main focus of...
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Authentic Activities for Connecting Mathematics to the Real World
Check out the handout from a presentation that contains a collection of high school algebra projects connecting a variety of mathematics to the real world. Activities range from simple probabilities to calculus. The activities...