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A Sick Astronaut

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Aspiring astronauts graph, interpret, and analyze data. They investigate the relationship between two variables in a problem situation. Using both graphic and symbolic representations they will grasp the concept of line of best fit to...
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Traveling Through the Solar System

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use calculator and non-calculator methods for analyzing data. They apply data collection and analysis in a study of mass and weight. Students enhance and apply the concept of line of best fit. They master graphing in a plane,...
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Perimeter and Area

For Students 9th
In this perimeter and area worksheet, 9th graders solve 17 various types of problems, mostly word problems related to determining the area or perimeter of a geometric shape. They also determine the area and perimeter of shaded portions...
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Ratios, Rates and Percentages

For Students 6th
In this ratios, rates and percentages worksheet, 6th graders solve 16 different types of problems that include writing each ratio as a decimal and a fraction in lowest terms as a percent. They also arrange numbers in ascending order and...
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Shape Tool

For Teachers Pre-K - 8th
Students explore various polygons and examine how shapes can be manipulated in a variety of ways. For this shape tool lesson, students identify geometric shapes in two dimensions. Students identify and draw one line of symmetry in a...
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How Much Does That Car Cost?

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students calculate how much it costs to buy a used car and finance it through a bank. They select a car from the newspaper, conduct Internet research on current auto loan interest information for four different states, and create a...
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Introduction to Fractals: Geometric Fractals

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners study and observe the patterns made by the areas of the Sierpinski Triangle. Students use the computer to draw two or three iterations to discover the number patterns. Learners complete worksheets based on Geometric Fractals.
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Shop 'Til You Drop

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students compare food prices to find the lowest unit price and make choices about where to shop and what to purchase on weekly items, cost comparisons and items needed. They collect grocery ads and weekly sale flyer's to expedite their...
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How Long? How Wide?

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders distinguish between and use nonstandard and standard units of measurement, use appropriate tools and techniques to measure length and width, and record and interpret data using graphs.
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A Newspaper?

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders use newspapers to investigate fractions. They work in small groups to categorize articles, measure them with the grid transparency, and calculate the values represented. Afterward, they write a reflective essay on the role...
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Calculating Volumes

For Students 10th - 11th
In this geometry worksheet, students, calculate the volume given the sides of the shapes. There are 6 questions dealing with volumes.
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Geometry: Calculating the Area of a Circle

For Students 7th - 9th
In this area worksheet, students use the perimeter or radius to determine the area of a circle. This one-page worksheet contains 8 problems. This worksheet may be produced in printed form. Answers may be viewed on-line.
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Pennies, Pennies and More Pennies

For Teachers 9th - 11th Standards
Learners determine the number of pennies needed to fill a room.  In this pennies lesson plan, students work in groups to determine the number of pennies needed to fill a room.  They compute the probability of the head of a pin...
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Trigonometric Identities

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students calculate the six trigonometric identities. For this algebra lesson, students verify other identities using the basic trigonometric identities of sine, cosine and tangent. They complete a worksheet with hints and then are graded...
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Determine the molarity of an unknown HCl solution

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students complete a lab to help develop a comprehension of stiochiometry. They review equation writing, equation balancing, and stiochiometry. Studnets are given the following information: Sloppy students from the previous class have...
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Perimeter and Area of Rectangles

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students calculate the area and perimeter of rectangles.  in this area worksheet, students determine the area and perimeter of their classroom.  They complete a two-page worksheet by computing area and perimeter.
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Perimeter Patterns

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders calculate perimeter of rectangles with different dimensions.  In this perimeter activity, 6th graders define length, width and perimeter.  Students complete a perimeter activity using a web tool to change the...
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Parachutes, Circles and Pi...Oh My!

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Young scholars explore different size circles to discover the relationship between diameter and circumference. In this circles and Pi lesson, students construct simple parachutes using circle patterns of varying sizes. Young scholars...
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Review for an Exam

For Students 9th - 11th
In this math worksheet, students review for the Regents Exam by doing problems related to algebra, geometry and everyday stats. There are 34 questions.
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Regents Exam Preparation

For Students 9th - 11th
In this math worksheet, students get ready for the regents high school examination. They review all the concepts taught in high school related to algebra, calculus and geometry. There are 88 questions.
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Regents Exam

For Students 10th - 12th
In this math worksheet, students review for the regents high school examination. They review basic concepts of geometry and algebra. There are 30 questions varying in lengths.
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High School Math Exam

For Students 9th - 12th
In this practice exam worksheet, students solve 34 questions ranging from laws of exponents to trigonometry functions. They come in the form of multiple choice and open-ended questions.
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Trigonometry in Automobile - Accident Reconstruction

For Students 9th - 12th
In this accident reconstruction worksheet, students use trigonometry and vectors to determine the speeds of automobiles in a car accident.  They compute the speed at which a car skidded before a crash.  This one-page worksheet...
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Octagon Lesson Plan

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students investigate octagons using words and shapes. In this geometry lesson, students discuss the shape of an octagon using physical and symbolic models. They make conjecture about the shape and relate it to the real world.