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For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Burning off a Big Mac® doesn't seem like a big feat until you calculate the minutes of exercise necessary to break even. Young mathematicians look at different menu items in relation to different body weights and exercises to calculate...
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Grade 6: Exploring c/d = pi

For Teachers 6th Standards
Introduce your math class to the perimeter of a circle. Teach them that pi describes the relationship between the circumference and the diameter. As a hands-on investigation, pairs or small groups use string to compare these two values...
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Percent Notation

For Students 7th - 10th
For this algebra worksheet, students divide circles into equal portions as they explore percents and decimals. They convert between decimals and fractions using ratio and proportion. There are 8 questions.
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Similar Polygons

For Students 7th - 8th
In this similar polygons worksheet, students identify the corresponding sides of polygons.  They use proportions to solve problems.  Students determine the scale factor of similar figures.  This two-page worksheet contains...
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Let's Take a Trip!

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders plan a trip for a family of four choosing their travel plan by studying maps to decide upon a route and visiting Websites to get airline and travel schedules. They use ratios and proportions as well as converting fractions...
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Indirect Measurement

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners measure and apply their knowledge of proportion to solve problems. In this geometry lesson, students measure using a meter stick, small mirror and measuring tape. They compare and contrast their measurements to objects outside...
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Lunch Food? Mmmm! Mmmm! Good!

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Examine how nutrition plays an important role in our lives by conducting online research and developing lunch menus that satisfy nutritional requirements set up by the United States Department of Agriculture. Students download recipes,...
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Earth Moon Scaling

For Students 6th - 12th
A wonderful lesson incorporating math and physics skills along with specific details about the planetary bodies. The cross-curricular approach makes for a valid activity to challenge multiple ages and abilities. Your class could work in...
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Rates and Proportions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students read a cookie recipe and complete a worksheet that asks them to establish ratios and proportions for various ingredients in the recipe.
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Ratios

For Students 6th
For this ratios worksheet, 6th graders solve and complete 3 different types of problems. First, they divide each amount shown in the ratio of 2 to 3. Then, students explain why the amounts worked out to be whole numbers.
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Gears and Proportions

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students explore gears.  For this simple machines and ratio lesson, students view a video clip in which front and rear bicycle gears are explained. From a set of gear combinations and gear ratios, students identify high and low gear...
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Leveled Problem Solving Solving Proportions Using Cross Products

For Students 4th - 7th
In this solving proportions using cross products practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Decimal Fractions of a Set

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders practice problem solving equations of fractions, ratios and proportions, addition and subtraction stage 6 as well as advanced additive. Emphasis is placed on decimal fractions and then they convert fractions to decimals.
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Similar Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students differentiate between similar and congruent triangles. In this geometry lesson, students identify the missing side and angle of a triangle. They identify the different ratio and proportion of the sides of a triangle.
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Math Test Practice-Grades 4-6

For Students 4th - 6th
In this math test practice learning exercise, students complete a total of 10 problems using a variety of concepts. Page has links to answers and additional activities.
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Gearing Up

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers practice using ratios to solve real-world problems.
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Solar System

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
Aspiring astronomers solve problems involving mixed units of the same attribute, including time, money, length, and area. They convert large numbers into scientific notation, then compute and compare ratios to explain why drawing...
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Ratios, Proportions, and Cross-multiplication

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use cross-multiplication to find the unknown respiration rate of an astronaut. In this multiplication lesson plan, students also use the same process to find missing values in proportions.
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Understanding Radios

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore ratios. Using models and real-world scenarios, they complete tables and generate comparisons. Pupils demonstrate multiple ways of writing ratios and describe the differences between ratios.
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History of Our Solar System Time Line

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore the concept of ratios. In this ratio activity, 9th graders construct a to scale time line that starts at the beginning of time. Students determine the correct placement of big events in time such as when the...
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Using Proportions Self Check Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
In this geometry worksheet, students identify the different ratios of triangles using the theorems. They use SSS, SAS, ASA and AAS to differentiate between triangles. There are 7 questions with an answer key.
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What Are the Odds?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers identify and interpret various ways of expressing probability as a decimal, fraction, percent, or ratio. They solve problems based on probability as they apply to real world applications.
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Largest Hamburger Ever?

For Students 5th - 7th Standards
If a 150 lb. person can comfortably eat and digest a 1 lb. burger, then how large would the person be who can comfortably eat and digest a 350 lb. burger? For a burger that size, it would take either a large person or a class of really...
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Direct and Inverse Variations

For Students 7th - 10th Standards
Enhance pupil understanding of proportions and variable relationships by studying direct and inverse variation. Use the idea of a proportional relationship to teach direct variation. Then use a similar pattern to help individuals...

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