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Oscillations
Students construct and compare the actions of various pendulums. In this pendulum motion lesson, students build and test different types of pendulums. They conduct experiments with the length of the swing arm and apply mathematical...
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Sonar Simulation
Students compare and contrast side-scan sonar to other methods used to find objects underwater. In this underwater search lesson plan, students describe side-scan sonar and make inferences about the topography of an unknown landscape....
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Ellipses (Part 1)
Students work with Ellipses in Algebra II. In this algebra lesson, students solve an equation with a radical expression. They graph ellipses and write an equation for them.
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So Fast! So Slow!
Fifth graders give examples of objects that move slow and fast. In this physics lesson, 5th graders rank animals according to how quickly they move. They create a bar graph of organisms versus rates of speed.
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Amazing Bean Races
Students experiment with bean growth in varied conditions. In this plant biology lesson, students plant beans in soil and in spun cellulose (absorbent material in diapers) and measure the growth of their seedlings. They...
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Ramps 2: Ramp Builder
Students design, build, and test their own ramps. They are introduced to a variety of materials and explore putting them together. Students engage in an inquiry-based learning experience to reinforce math, science, and technology...
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Pi Day (March 14)
Fourth graders determine the value of ? by measuring the circumference and diameter of circular objects such as soup cans, Oreo cookies, etc..
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Perimeter of Polygons
Eighth graders discuss perimeter by relating it to the path they would take while walking their dog around a park. They find the perimeter of regular polygons and one irregular polygon. Students use graph paper to draw their own examples...
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Summer Machines Activity: Cool Tools
Students examine and think about various tools in their surrounding environment to facilitate development of their primary observation and sorting skills. For this tool observation lesson, students first sort a variety of tools any way...
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Strong as Newspaper
Students explore architecture. In this science instructional activity, students build a structure from newspaper. Students place weight on the structure to measure how strong the structure is.
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Pasta Triangles - A Triangle Inequality Activity
Students explore, examine and experiment with pasta sticks to discover the triangle inequality principle. They assess if any three lines or segments fit together to form a triangle. Each student also completes a Triangle Recording Chart...
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6-8 Interior Design: Designing My Dream Room
Students analyze interior design as a profession. In this interior design lesson, students design their own dream bedroom and explore interior design as a profession. Students draw a scaled drawing using graph paper and appropriate...
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Celsius or Fahrenheit?
Second graders create a thermometer. In this Celsius or Fahrenheit lesson, 2nd graders create an individual thermometer to use for measuring the temperature. Students convert the outside temperature.
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Wide Open Spaces
Students examine the problem of groundwater pollution. In groups, they develop a solution to solve the problem of a local polluted water source. They also practice measuring the space between sediment particles and the rate of water flow.
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Seismology in the Classroom
Students work together to use a sample seismograph. They role play the position of an engineering firm that is to analyze the machine. They discover how engineers develop new machines to take measurements.
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Reading distance on maps
Eighth graders complete worksheets on reading the distance on maps in miles or kilometers. In this maps lesson plan, 8th graders use a calculator and ruler.
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Altering a Plant Environment
Students investigate what a controlled group is by creating an experiment. In this plant growth lesson, students identify the different parts of a plant and discuss what is needed for a plant to be successfully grown....
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Space: Your Future Frontier?
Students explore careers in space and experience how math and science concepts are applied in the space program through an interactive video and cooperative group activities.
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Flying Objects
Pupils apply measurement techniques to create a flying object. They measure, draw, and cut out a flying wheel out of a six inch card.
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Bubbles
Third graders perform an experiment using different mixtures of dishwasher detergent. They construct bar graphs that record their bubble data for each detergent set.
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Geometry in Nature
Students examine how the circumference, diameter, and the relationship of Pi of a circle are related. They count the summer rings of a tree to determine its growth.
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Concurrent Lines, Medians and Altitudes
In this geometry learning exercise, students construct angles and identify medians and altitudes. They use a compass and protractor to perform heir construction. There are 28 questions.
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Constructing angles
In this angle worksheet, students read a selection on angles and complete three short answer activities about right angles.
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Intro to Trigonometry
After being introduced to the basic trigonometry functions, students calculate the height of school landmarks. They experiment with different angles to find the correct height.