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Marshmallow Towers
Students explore geometry by completing a marshmallow activity in class. In this architecture lesson, students identify the jobs of civil engineers and architects while identifying different geometric shapes as well. Students utilize...
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The Hudson's Ups and Downs-Hudson River Activity
In this Hudson River activity, students read a short passage about the river, compare graphs of water levels at different locations, label high and low tides on a graph and interpret, and answer comprehension questions based on several...
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Pyramids- Slant Height and Altitude
Learners calculate the height and altitude of a pyramid. In this geometry lesson, students define the parts that make up a pyramid. They use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the missing parts of a pyramid.
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Perimeter and Area
Seventh graders develop strategies for finding the perimeter and area of large geometric figures. Through lecture and guided practice, 7th graders practice the strategy of dividing a geometric shape into smaller more manageable shapes...
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Pulleys Experiment
In this pulleys experiment worksheet, students follow the procedures to set up an experiment with one and two pulleys, a rope, bucket and load.
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Boy Scout: First Class Rank
In this boy scout: first class rank worksheet, 8th graders research the requirements for this level using the websites listed, and answer 14 detailed questions about using a compass, camping, meal planning, safety, first aid,...
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Motion Near Earth
In this motion worksheet, students will match 5 physics vocabulary words relating to motion with their definitions. Then, they will review 9 statements of different motion scenarios to determine is the statement is true or false....
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The Elvis Magic Square Problem
In this secondary mathematics worksheet, high schoolers are provided with clues about Elvis’ life that are used to solve a magic square in which the sum of each row, column, and diagonal must all be the same. The one page worksheet...
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Exact or Estimation
Students solve problems using estimation and exact calculations. In this algebra lesson plan, students use gum balls and thread to create hands on manipulatives to solve problems. They calculate the average of their total data.
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Math: Equal Area Triangles
Learners examine a math worksheet and determine how to divide a single triangle into four of equal area. Using geometric principles, they sketch two additional ways to divide into into four equal triangles. To conclude, students...
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Underwater Excavation
Learners calculate artifact size and ship capacity based on the excavation of an ancient Roman shipwreck.
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Clouds
Students study how to use the Internet as a static information collection tool, to enhance the literature stories on the weather and study how to use the calculator.
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Calculating the Area of a Triangle
A quick definition and the formula for finding the area of a triangle is provided at the top of this worksheet. After reading the description, 5th graders must find the area of the 3 given triangles. This is an excellent enrichment...
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Scale Drawing
In this geometry worksheet, students use the correct units to measure distance, length, diameter and height. There are 8 questions with an answer key.
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Measuring Angles
Third graders describe an amount of turn from a particular position to another using the 'circular' benchmarks of 0, ++, ++, ++, and full turn. Estimation language such as 'just about', 'between', 'not quite', 'just over', and similar...
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Plain Figures And Measuring Figures
Seventh graders investigate the mathematical concept of a sector. They apply the concept to an example problem and then move into a more complex application. They find the area of the side of a cone. This is done as students calculate...
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Measuring Temperature
Students explore the different variables that affect surface temperature. They study how temperatures can vary widely within close proximity due to variables such as surface, directness of sunlight, and distance from buildings.
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Rockets: Kinematics or Energy?
High schoolers construct model rockets, measure and record the height of the launch. In this creative lesson students use different methods to calculate velocity and height data from their launched rockets.
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Bouncing Superball Physics
Ninth graders experiment with bouncing balls to investigate the elasticity coefficient of different sizes and types of balls. In this superball physics lesson, 9th graders bounce various types of balls from differing heights. They...
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Shadows
Students conduct an experiment. In this shadows lesson, students record the height of a meter stick. Students then cast shadows and record their length. Students compare the length of the shadow with the actual height of the meter stick.
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Shadows
Students measure shadows at different times of the day to determine when a shadow casts its longest and shortest shadows.
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Hands On: Area of Triangles
In this area of triangles practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Area of Triangle Worksheet
In this area worksheet, students find the area of a triangle given the height and the base. They also find the height or base given the area of the triangle.