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The Box Problem

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars create graphic, algebraic and verbal ideas of functions. In this algebra lesson plan, students graph functions and identify the zeros of the functions. They find the domain and range and classify functions as relation or not.
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Roll It! Creating an Entrance Ramp

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils explore the concept of triangles.  In this triangles lesson, students are to propose a plan for a ramp at their school.  Pupils use the Pythagorean Theorem and trigonometry to determine the length, height, and angle of...
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Using Proper Tools to Solve Problems-Pre Test

For Students 4th - 6th
In this using proper tools worksheet, students answer a set of 10 multiple choice questions. Students may click on a link to see answers and may print worksheet out.
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Using Proper Tools to Solve Problems I

For Students 5th - 7th
In this tools for problem solving learning exercise, students complete a set of 10 multiple choice questions. Worksheet is labeled as a "post test." Answer link provided.
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Finding the Area of a Parallelogram with Translations

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students calculate the area of a parallelogram. In this geometry activity, students perform translation using a coordinate plane and coordinate pairs. They perform translation on other polygons.
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Finding the Area of a Parallelogram with Translations

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students calculate the area of parallelograms. In this geometry lesson, students identify properties of parallelograms and use to to solve problems. They create polygons using Cabri software.
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Shining the Light on Skin

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students investigate the relationships between certain environmental factors and levels of exposure to sunlight. The variables of location, time of year, and day, and the weather which affect the intensity of the sun are explored in this...
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Paper Gliders

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders study friction and drag. In this science lesson, 6th graders use different models of gliders and test to see which of the gliders fly the farthest. Students analyze their data and construct a graph.
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Problem-Solving Application: Use Formulas: Practice

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this formula worksheet, students use formulas to solve 5 word problems, showing their work. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.
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Halloween Graphitti

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students complete multi-curricular activities in a Halloween themed lesson. For this Halloween lesson, students examine newspaper ads to find prices of pumpkins and use them to complete a stem and leaf plot. Students find the diameter,...
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Garden Variety Geometry

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students prepare to take the GED by reviewing basic math concepts. In this geometry lesson plan, students review vocabularies such as formula, perimeter, circumference and other important geometric terms. They convert between the English...
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Coordinate Planes - Area of Triangle

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online math worksheet, learners find the area of a variety of triangles given the measurements of their vertices. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into...
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Hip-Hop Warm Up Dance

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pupils in a middle elementary physical education class participate in a warm-up activity in which they perform several hip-hop dance moves. They do the mountain climber, the coffee grinder, the seat spin, and others. They even come up...
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Math All Around Us!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students find math concepts in every day items. In this math concept lesson, students take ten photographs of things they find interesting. They analyze the photographs to find hidden math concepts such as counting, lines, angles,...
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Amazon Rainforest Conservation, Brazil

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students explore the concept of understanding the effects of disturbances in an environment.  For this life science lesson, students use the game Jenga to help capture the idea of environment disturbances.  Students discuss the...
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Effect on Surface Area and Volume

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students identify the effect the change of dimensions causes for the volume and surface area. In this geometry lesson, students compare perimeter, area and volume as they play around with the dimensions of the polygons. They discuss...
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View Tubes

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders decide if the length of a viewing tube, its diameter, or the distance from an object affects the type of data collected and the resulting graph through a series of experiments.
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Viewing Tubes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners complete a lab in order to discover if the length of a viewing tube, its diameter, or the distance from an object affect the type of data collected and the resulting graph.
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Human Evolution

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars make and use observations of Laetoli footprints to provide clues to life in the past. They collect and analyze data to study the relationship between foot length and body height.
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Building our Rainforest

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Young scholars apply their math and measuring skills to create "tree trunk" panels for their tropical rain forest. They use their recorded information to construct strips of paper that are correct height.
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Wood Identification Based on Density

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders measure irregular and regular shaped solids.  For this investigative lesson students calculator volume, mass and density of wood and blocks.
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Word Problems: Geometry

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars solve word problems by using basic geometry. For this geometry lesson, students use geometric formulas to find the perimeter, area, and volume of objects. Young scholars complete a worksheet.
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Motion Capture and Analysis

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students capture the serve motion of a tennis player with a digital or video camera. Using transparencies or a software package, analyze the speed, acceleration, displacement and time of the racquet head and ball in the tennis stroke.
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Water and Ice

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore what happens to water as it goes from solid to liquid and back. In this state of matter lesson, students observe, measure, and describe water as it changes state.