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Advanced Multiplying Fractions
In this fractions worksheet, students read an instruction sheet on the procedure for multiplying simple fractions. All steps are illustrated. There are no problems to solve.
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What's Below Zero?
Learners examine the concept of positive and negative integers, adding and subtracting integers on a number line. They visit various Internet websites, solving problems using integers and completing a worksheet.
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Virtual Field Trip/ Gasoline Cost
Young scholars complete a word problem to determine the cost of gasoline per mile of their virtual field trip. They determine the travel time and gasoline costs for two routes and record the information on a data sheet. They check their...
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Mathematics Within: Algebraic Patterns
Students discover patterns in linear equations by playing a dice game to collect data. They graph the data and analyze the patterns of the lines created by the data. The class then compares the individual graphs to evaluate the position...
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Using Expressions and Equations
Sixth graders analyze expressions and equations. In this algebra instructional activity, 6th graders write algebraic sentences and solve for an unknown in a one-step equation. This instructional activity uses the formulas for the...
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Words for Algebra
Learners rewrite word problems using symbols. In this algebra lesson, students relate algebra to the real world. They identify the correct steps to take when solving word problems.
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Toy Planet
Students design a toy store, supply it with merchandise (on paper) and create advertisements. They also manage the store's debits and credits by using a spreadsheet. They consider how to promote the sale of their merchandise.
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Numbers Up
Students use Legos to build representations of a variety of numbers. They then sort and order their representations and pair them with the written number.
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Go LEGO!
Young scholars utilize LEGO's to replace cards for a game that replicates "Go Fish".
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Block & Tackle
Learners participate in a lab experiment in which they discover the need for so many blocks and tackles on sailing ships. In groups, they make and test their predictions and practice measuring objects in various units. They record and...
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Lu-Lu
First graders practice their counting skills while playing a Hawaiian game called Lu-Lu. Lu-Lu is a Hawaiian counting game. It is played with four stones. Each stone is divided into four equal sections and dots are placed in the...
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Pythagorean Theorem
Students solve right triangles using the Pythagorean Theorem. In this solving right triangles using the Pythagorean Theorem lesson, students find the missing side of a right triangle. Students find the hypotenuse given two...
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Properties of Fractals
Students build a working definition of regular fractal, look carefully at the concepts of dimension and scale, and are introduced to logarithms. They solve simple exponential equations for the exponent both by trial and error and using...
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You Are What You Eat (High School)
Young scholars evaluate data from a statistical chart or graph which they find in a newspaper or magazine.
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Properties of Fractals
Students build a working definition of a regular fractal, they measure the concepts of dimensions and scale, they explore the concept of a logarithm and they attempt to solve simple exponential equations for the exponent both by trial...
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Irregular Fractals
Students study and research irregular fractals and construct a few based on their research. Students practice pattern recognition skills and plane geometry skills calculating dimensions on the Fractured Pictures activity.
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Modeling With Circular Functions
Learners explore circular functions. They identify the amplitude, period, phase shift and vertical shift of circular functions. Students analyze phenomena described by sine waves and they find mathematical models for transforming images...
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Inventors Timelines
Students create a class timeline using the patent year for their selected inventor or invention. Using a piece of yarn, they physically create a timeline, and create and answer math word problems using the years from the timeline.
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Rolling For Value
Students participate in a lesson plan to comprehend the concept of probability while rolling dice. They recognize patterns while making observations and recording the data for each roll. Students also review place values while playing a...
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Using Excel, the Internet, And Word To Create a Spreadsheet, Chart, And Instructions
Students improve data entry in a spreadsheet.
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A Geological Puzzle
Students compare and contrast the various types of rocks on each continent. In groups, the calculate the rock ages and types to determine if the continents, in their opinion, were joined at one time. They develop two imaginary...
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Static electricity: Ah, There's the rub!
Students experiment to investigate static electricity. In this static electricity lesson, students prepare a balloon head and draw a face on it. Students rub the nose and the balloon moves toward the student rubbing.
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Geo-Town
Second graders use a checklist to construct a Geo-Town map including a compass rose, a map key, and a paragraph about a walk around Geo-Town, using appropriate geometric and directional vocabulary to identify the two-dimensional figures...