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Alabama Learning Exchange

Peeking At Pumpkins

For Teachers K - 2nd Standards
Learners listen to a read aloud about the life cycle of the pumpkin and discuss the process. They complete a life cycle booklet.
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Triangle Exercises

For Students 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, students determine the name for each triangle according to its classification. Then they create a truss construction model.
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Quadrilaterals and Other Polygons: Homework

For Students 5th - 6th
In this polygons instructional activity, students classify each polygon in as many ways as possible. Students then write polygon or not a polygon to classify each figure and find the measure of the missing angles. Students finish with...
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Right Triangles and Unit Circles

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners evaluate the six trigonometric values of a trig function. In this trigonometry instructional activity, students use the Unit Circle to find the values of right triangles and their angles. They identify an angle...
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Pennsylvania Department of Education

Kites: On the Right Track

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students use the Pythagorean theorem to discover the relationships between the lengths of sides of a right triangle. In this right triangles lesson plan, students use their reasoning and mathematical skills.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Compound Words

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners identify compound words in the story, "Once There Was A Bull." They work with a partner to discuss what makes up a compound word and participate in a game that helps them to understand the concept better. As the assessment...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Density

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students observe a demonstration of regular soda versus diet soda.  In this exploring density instructional activity students complete a lab on density and present a PowerPoint presentations of their results.
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Constructing Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

For Teachers 7th - 9th
 For this geometry worksheet, young scholars construct lines that are parallel and perpendicular forming different angles. They differentiate between interior and exterior angles. Students identify the angles formed by a transversal...
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Circumscribed Polygons

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate polygons and construct ferris wheels. In this geometry lesson plan, students create a circle and differentiate properties of circles and polygons. They compare the relationship between angles and circumscribed polygons.
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Geometric Solids

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine the properties of geometric solids. Given geometric figures, they brainstorm observations. In groups, 4th graders identify solids and discuss the physical properties. Each student creates a Venn diagram and...
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Patterns and Linear Functions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Pupils investigate the concept of a linear function. They use geoboards to find the interior angle sums. The sum of the angles is found to equal 180 degrees. Students also investigate quadrilaterals.
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Similar Triangles

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders find the height of every day objects using techniques learned through postulates that allow triangles in a problem to be similar. They calculate the length of a missing side and solve proportions.
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Review 13.1-13.2: Unit Circle

For Students 10th - 12th
In this unit circle activity, students find the sine, cosine, tangent, cotangent, and co-secant of given values. They determine the exact value of trigonometric ratios. Students convert from degrees to radians. This two-page activity...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Honeybees

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Pupils explore the various functions of bees within the hive and explain the process of making honey. They use numerous resources to find their information including the internet, library books and their science texts.
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Trigonometry Multiple Choice

For Students 9th - 10th
In this geometry worksheet, students solve word problems. They find the height and distance of triangular measurements. They identify missing angles using triangular properties. There are 10 questions.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Water Cycle Animation (A lesson involving handheld computer/Palm Pilots)

For Teachers 5th Standards
Fifth graders animate the Water Cycle using Sketchy on the handheld computers. They write an expository paragraph about the stages of the water cycle using "Word-to-Go" on the Handheld computers.
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Geometry Review

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore basic geometric definitions involving angles, area, and circumference. To reinforce basic geometric concepts, they play a "lightning Flash" card game. Students discuss chores or jobs that require the use of...
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Sort Triangles and Quadrilaterals

For Students 4th - 5th
In this triangle/quadrilateral worksheet, students solve 6 problems that ask questions about lengths, parallel line and angles of quadrilaterals and triangles.
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Polygons

For Students 5th - 7th
In this polygon worksheet, students draw various polygons according to given specifications and find angle sums. A website reference for additional resources is given.
Interactive
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Proving Lines Parallel Multiple Choice

For Students 10th - 12th
In this geometry worksheet, students identify parallel lines, examine and interpret diagrams, and find the value of corresponding angles and lines.  This one-page worksheet contains 6 multiple-choice problems.  Answers are...
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Heron's Formula

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students use Heron's formula to calculate the area of a triangle. For this geometry lesson, students use three different methods to solve the area of a triangle. They find and construct the incentor and angle bisector of a triangle.
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Exploring Trigonometric Ratios

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students calculate the different ratios using a right triangle. In this trigonometry lesson, students identify the sine, cosine and tangent of each side. They find the missing angles using the different ratios.
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Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine parallel, perpendicular and intersecting lines. They create a drawing using examples of each type of line. They color code and explain the characteristics of specified lines.
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3,2,1.....Spinoff

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students investigate spinoffs of space exploration. In this space exploration lesson plan, students conduct research regarding technological advancements. Students use the information gained to write a script and produce a podcast.