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Perfection on Ice!: Math, Geometry, Fibonacci Numbers, Olympics

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students use the human body as a foundation for gaining practice in measuring angles and calculating ratios and proportions.
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Word Based Proportions

For Students 6th
In this word based proportions worksheet, 6th graders solve and complete 10 different problems that include determining various word based proportions. They determine the number of miles a person can travel in particular number of hours....
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Illustrative Mathematics

Running at a Constant Speed

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
The learner must use the given constant speed to find the unit rate. A table is made in order to relate the speed to the time and the distance. From the table, learners are able to see the unit rate in miles per minute and miles per...
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The Distance Formula and Marching Nonviolently for Social Change

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the distance formula using real world data from nonviolent marches for social change.  In this secondary mathematics lesson, students investigate the marches of Gandhi and King using maps overlaid with a coordinate...
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Linear Relationships: Tables, Equations, and Graphs

For Teachers 7th - 8th Standards
Pupils explore the concept of linear relationships. They discuss real-world examples of independent and dependent relationships. In addition, they use tables, graphs, and equations to represent linear relationships. They also use ordered...
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Countdown Challenge: Similarity

For Students 7th - 8th
In this similarity worksheet, students use similar rectangles to find the length of a diagonal. They use symbols and write paragraphs to explain the problem. This one-page worksheet contains one similar problem with 13 related questions.
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Exploring Similar Polygons

For Students 10th
In this exploring similar polygons worksheet, 10th graders solve 9 various problems that are related to similar polygons. First, they define similar and the symbol used to identify similar to another. Then, students find the measurement...
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Three Bean Salads

For Students 4th - 5th
In this math instructional activity, student compare the recipes for three different salads. Using the concepts of percents and proportions the amount of beans is calculated.
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Using Math Concepts to Collect and Document Specimens

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students determine the length and width of leaf samples to the nearest millimeter and the circumference of trees. They participate in a discussion about the importance of collecting specimens carefully. They compile accurate...
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Math and Measurement

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students use the correct tool to measure distances. In this geometry lesson, students use an odometer and ruler correctly as they study maps. They describe how far way something is.
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Quiz: Similarity

For Students 7th - 8th
In this similarity worksheet, students use the characteristics of similar figures to determine the length of one side of a polygon, the height of a tree, or the shortest side of a triangle. They also identify similar figures. ...
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Soda Cans

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students identify and use properties of similar figures. In this geometry lesson, students use proportions of the sides of triangles to solve triangular relationships. They use soda can as their visuals.
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Proportional Division

For Students 6th - 10th
In this proportional division activity, students read through an example and complete 5 practice problems using proportional division. Students then complete 18 problems on their own in which they use proportional division. They can...
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Prime Time Math

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders use educational software in order to practice lesson plan objectives. They define rate and ratio. Students solve distance problems given two variables. They also use a problem solving strategy that can be defended in its...
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National Research Center for Career and Technical Education

Photoshop Scale

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Say cheese! Can your class take a great photo and size it to fit any need? A career and technology-centered lesson plan demonstrates the correct way to resize images in Adobe Photoshop. Scholars view a presentation and work individually...
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Sizing Up the Supersize Croc

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine and compare traits of humans and crocodiles.  In this crocodile lesson students use a ratio to estimate the height of a person and compare that to a crocodile. 
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Science Fair Space

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students determine the most equitable way to share space and cost between three schools for a fictional science fair. Given a diagram, a word problem, and a data set, students analyze and explain the best way for all schools to share...
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Fractions and Chemistry

For Students 8th - 10th
In this fractions in chemistry learning exercise, students solve 2 problems where they state all the answers as simple fractions or integers. They determine ratios of molecules in gasoline and they find ratio of molecules in the creation...
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Corresponding Parts of Similar Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Here is a lesson that has learners take a look at corresponding parts of similar triangles, ratios of similarity, reductions and enlargements. They'll manipulate the scale factor (r) to observe the changes in similar triangles and then...
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Similar Polygons

For Students 10th
In this similar polygons instructional activity, 10th graders solve and complete 20 various types of problems. First, they solve each proportion. Then, students write a ratio expressing the slope of a line through each pair of points. In...
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Indirect Measurement, Surveying Trigonometry

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students measure distances using indirect measurements. In this geometry lesson, students apply proportion and ratios to measure heights of different objects. They differentiate between direct and indirect measurements.
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Scaling Our School

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders practice estimating the length and height of buildings at their school. They then compare their estimations with the actual heights or lengths. Each student then builds a scale model using ratio to translate the "real"...
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Measurement of Volume

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students measure the volume of a clear container using a candle and sand. In this measuring volume lesson plan, students time how long a candle stays lit in a clear glass container. They fill it with sand and find the volume and then use...
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Shopping for Savings

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders calculate savings and identify the best value items from a list of products. They rotate through five studying stations, completing various math activities involving calculators and solving problems related to shopping...