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Monster Genetics Lab

For Students 6th - 10th Standards
Harness young scientists' knowledge of genetics with an engaging science activity. Students start by flipping a coin to determine the genotypes and phenotypes of two parent monsters, before using Punnett squares to...
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The Plane! The Plane!

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders work with polygons.
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DEAD MAN'S CURVE

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders, after being given a unique scenario and a task sheet on Dead Man's Curve, calculate and explain the force needed to keep a car on a curve using a set of formulas and a geometric property of circles. They utilize and create...
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Difference of Squares

For Students 9th - 10th
In this binomial worksheet, students explore the difference of squares method to multiply binomials. This two-page worksheet contains ten problems.
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Prize Numbers

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars explore what a proof is, how and why mathematicians create them and compose essays on how reason and logic are employed in the workplace. They explore whether any three lines can make a triangle and attempt to verify...
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Significant What?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students define accuracy and precision, and differentiate between the two terms, apply the concepts of accuracy and precision to a given situation and correctly apply the concept of significant figures to measurement and mathematical...
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Follow the (exponent) Laws!

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students participate in technology-rich activities with the common goal of strengthening Students' understanding of simplifying expressions that involve exponents. They work in heterogeneous groups to discover the laws of exponents.
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King Henry Did What?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students convert between the different metric units after reading the Fairy Tale of King Henry. They measure various candies in a baggy using the width of their index finger. They record results to the nearest index finger width on a...
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Introduction to Parallel Lines in Euclidean Space and in Spherical Space

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders are introduced to the basic concepts of Geometry and their definitions in Euclidean space. They draw and define the following terms: point, line, and line segment. Students also define the terms colliner and...
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Race the Track! Design Challenge

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students use the design process to investigate physical science.  In this force and motion instructional activity, design a track to achieve a specified outcome. Students complete additional experiments with speed and...
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Classification of Cerealites

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers create a dichotomous key. In this categorizing lesson, students create a dichotomous key for different types of cereal. Middle schoolers classify the cereal into groups such as flakes and cereal with holes. Students...
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What Shape am I?

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students analyze characteristics of geometric shapes. They find shapes in their environment, and communicate why it is like the shape of their choice and not like another shape.
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Let's Go Shopping: Estimation At The Mall

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students estimate the total cost of a shopping trip. In this estimation lesson, students use three different techniques to estimate how much a shopping trip will cost.
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Microsoft Office Excel

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use Microsoft Office Excel. In this technology instructional activity, students enter data on a spreadsheet using Excel. This programs tallies data and presents it using graphs. 
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Worksheet Chapter 1, 1.2-1.8 College Prep Algebra

For Teachers 8th - 12th
In this algebra worksheet, pupils complete a variety of basic algebra problems. They compare integers, identify sets of numbers, simplify equations, translate words into numerical expressions, and identify properties. This worksheet...
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College Prep Algebra, Worksheet Chapter 3, 2.5, 2.7, 3.1- 3.4

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students translate 39 word problems into algebraic terms and solve them. They complete 42 problems about coordinate graphing, working with ordered pairs, slop, and equations of lines.. They make 2 scatter grams...
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Worksheet Chapter 6: College Prep Algebra

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this algebra worksheet, students perform a variety of operations. They factor polynomials, solve algebraic equations, identify the GCF, and solve real life word problems. Twelve of these 100 problems are real life word problems.
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Worksheet Chapter 6.1 College Prep Algebra

For Teachers 10th - 12th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve a variety of problems. They find the greatest common factor of polynomials, factor polynomials and trinomials, and solve algebraic equations and real life story problems. Nine of the hundred...
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Geometry, Shapes and Public Sculpture

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore characteristics of geometric shapes. They observe geometric shapes and forms in public sculpture. Students create a unique sculpture of their own using basic three dimensional shapes. Additional cross curriculum...
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Histograms and Statistical Graphics

For Teachers 11th - 12th
For this statistics worksheet, students solve 6 data problems. They construct a histogram of given data, they create a frequency polygon, and a stem and leaf diagram. Students create a dot plot and a pie chart for given data sets. On the...
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Model Penguin Project

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students research and build model penguins. In this penguin lesson, students examine the anatomy of penguins by creating models and completing coloring pages.
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Why We Study Trigonometry

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Learners investigate the different properties of trigonometry. In this precalculus lesson, students find the six different identities of trigonometric ratios. They relate the ratios to that of a right triangle and apply it to real life...
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Money Word Problems

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this money worksheet, students complete word problems about money and its total value, buying items, and more. Students complete 10 multiple choice problems.
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Understanding Length and Height

For Teachers 1st
In this mathematics worksheet, 1st graders read each word problem and follow its instructions. They identify shorter and taller and compare certain objects to each other.