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Outdoor Activities: Taking Science Outside

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students participate in various outdoor science activities to enhance their observation, classification, and analysis skills. In this outdoor lesson, students begin by observing a tree from a straightforward angle, then from the...
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Junior Engineering Retaining Walls

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students name the properties of sand as related to the properties and the building of retaining walls. They build a retaining wall and state how retaining walls are used.
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Unit Circle Triangle

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students find the different ratios of a right triangle. In this geometry lesson plan, students apply the concept of the Pythagorean theorem as they identify the different angles and parts of a Unit Circle. They find the ratios of sine,...
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Paper Packaging Design

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils discuss the relationship between technology and manufacturing. They then use their ideas to construct a model of a paper board carton package. Next they view a PowerPoint presentation to learn about the history of packaging...
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Shape and Figure Descriptions

For Students 5th - 6th
In this shape and figures worksheet, students read descriptions of shapes and figures, name them and draw their pictures in spaces provided. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Shape and Figure Descriptions

For Students 4th - 6th
In this shape and figure learning exercise, learners read a description of a shape, name it and then draw it, 2 shapes total. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Shape and Figure Descriptions

For Students 4th - 5th
In this shape and figure worksheet, students name shapes or figures that are described, then draw a picture of each. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Parallel Lines

For Students 10th
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders determine the measures of the angles formed when parallel lines are cut by a transversal.  The two page worksheet contains eleven problems.  Answers are not provided. 
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Combine and Separate Shapes

For Students 4th - 5th
In this shape recognition worksheet, students use the examples in each problem to help them find the shape for each example. Students find solid shapes for a box of cereal, Egypt shapes, a can of tuna, and a funnel. Students finish with...
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Simple Machines Crossword

For Students 4th - 5th
In this machine worksheet, students use a set of 14 clues to complete a crossword puzzle about simple machines. Worksheet contains a link to additional activities.
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Creating Bonds

For Students 10th - 12th
In this creating bonds worksheet, students create 2-D and 3-D models of the molecular formula provided. Students complete a chart of information about the molecular formula given.
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Precalculus Test

For Students Higher Ed
In this college level Pre-Calculus worksheet, students assess their knowledge and understanding of inverse trigonometric functions.  The two page worksheet contains sixteen multiple choice and short answers questions.  Answers...
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Pi Digit Distribution

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Learners study graphing skills and compare and contrast data sets. They compute pi through the first 50-100 digits and create a bar graph showing the frequencies of specific digits.
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Eye From the Sky

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students are introduced to the concept of aerial perspective and scale. Students will use satellite technology to view their neighborhoods and sketch the area surrounding their schools. They will take part in a neighborhood walk to view...
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Tessellating Tiles

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders Make, name and describe, using their own language and the language of geometry, everyday shapes and objects. They create and talk about geometric patterns which repeat (show translation), or which have rotational or...
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Points, Lines, Planes, and Space

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this points, lines, planes, and space worksheet, high schoolers solve word problems dealing with points, lines, planes, and space. Students complete 20 individual problems and 20 group problems.
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Trigonometry Practice: Trigonometric Graphs #2

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this trigonometric functions worksheet, learners solve 8 multiple choice and graphing problems.  Students graph trigonometric functions given an equation and match graphs to a given scenario.
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Get into Shape

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
Shapes are so fun! Little ones explore, identify, and create shapes using tangrams or pattern blocks. The activity is intended to stimulate critical thinking while engaging learners through play and shape identification. Each child will...
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More Quadrilaterals

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this quadrilaterals worksheet, students identify shapes and their properties. In this problem solving worksheet, students answer fourteen questions.
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Fun with Shapes!

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
Use these lesson plans to teach shapes in creative, hands-on ways!
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Math Mouth!

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students examine and discuss math vocabulary. They participate in various games involving the math vocabulary. Use this as a supplement.
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Springfield Digital Storytelling Project #6: Grapes Commercial

For Teachers 6th
Here is a fabulous lesson that should have your class very excited! They utilize the GRAPES formula in order to produce a commercial like ones we see on TV. Working in pairs, they must come up with a script, take video, provide music,...
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Applying Special Right Triangles

For Teachers 10th
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders use the theorems regarding right triangles to find the missing length in a special right triangle. The one page worksheet contains eleven questions. Answers are included.
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Introduction to Polar coordinates

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
The class practices plotting points in a Cartesian coordinate system and a Polar coordinate system. They convert from one system to the other to get coordinates to plot. Then they play a Tic-Tac-Toe or Connect Four game to have a...