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Solid Waste and Our Natural Resources: Utilizing the Story THE LORAX

For Teachers K - 12th
Students gain an introduction to our planet's solid waste problem and our personal responsibility in curbing and solving said problem through the use of Dr. Seuss' book, The Lorax. After hearing the book, class discussion follows.
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Linear Functions: Are You Ready for the REAL World?

For Teachers 10th
students emulate a real world problem and model it with mathematics working in a small group. Observe and facilitate discussion as the groups use various strategies, such as (graphs, brainstorming, tables, and dialogue.
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Sort it Out

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students identify and sort a variety of two- and three-dimensional objects and compare and contrast their attributes. They identify shapes, locate shapes on the faces of solids, sort real objects and explain the sorting rule, and...
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Deductive Reasoning

For Students 10th
In this deductive reasoning worksheet, 10th graders solve 6 various problems applying deductive reasoning to each. First, they determine if a valid conclusion can be reached from the 2 true statements using the Law of Detachment or the...
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Cellular Automata

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this cellular automata learning exercise, learners practice expressing binary numbers in decimal form and use Conway's Rules of Life to see how patterns evolve over time. This learning exercise has 1 fill in the blank and 3 problems...
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Not So Snappy 5

For Students 6th - 8th
In this order of operations (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) worksheet, students solve 5 word problems demonstrating their understanding of the concept.
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Pyramids

For Students 10th
In this pyramids instructional activity, 10th graders solve and complete 4 different types of problems. First, they count the number of blocks shown in the pyramid. Then, students count the blocks along the lines of symmetry only. They...
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New York State Testing Program: Mathematics Book 2, Grade 5 2008

For Students 5th
In this 5th grade math standardized test practice worksheet, students solve 7 multiple-step open-ended math problems based on New York academic standards.
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Triangle Tango: Special Right Triangles

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners investigate properties of special right triangles. In this geometry instructional activity, students use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve for missing angles and sides. They perform reflections.
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Quadratic Formula

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students factor and solve quadratic equations.In this algebra lesson, students identify the roots of an equation using the quadratic formula. They graph and identify the properties of a parabola.
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Exploring the MapleCopter

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Study explore the motion of maple seeds and design experiments to explain their spinning flight patterns. They make observations, explain ideas of motion, use models, analyze previous reports and experiments, identify relevant factors...
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Analyzing Cubes

For Students 9th
In this analyzing cubes worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 6 different types of problems. First, they organize the given data into the table provided. Then, students study the patterns in the table and tell whether the pattern of...
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Fractions

For Students 6th
In this fractions worksheet, 6th graders solve and complete 2 different types of problems related to science and fractions. First, they determine which fraction the whole part shaded and patterned is represented in each picture. Then,...
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Exploring Exponents

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students solve problems dealing with exponents. In this algebra lesson, students solve problems using interactive online problems. They create visuals and gain a better understanding of the concepts.
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Exploring Chords: Products of Chord Segments

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students identify the properties of chords. In this geometry lesson, students multiply chord segments to find the solution to their problem. They construct two chords that cross on  a circles.
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Adding Decimals with Hundredths

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this adding decimals learning exercise, students add numbers with decimals in the hundredths place. Students complete 4 sets of problems.
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Bird Populations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students gather data about bird populations. They study bird migratory patterns using the methods that researchers use. They write an essay explaining the differences between the four types of population movements.
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Accenting the Negative Space in Ceramics

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders apply knowledge of the elements of design and hand building techniques in clay to illustrate the concept of negative space by cutting shapes out of the form to create an intricate pattern.
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Polynominoes

For Students 10th
In this polynominoes worksheet, 10th graders solve 9 different problems relating to various types of polynominoes, such as triominoes and tetrominoes. First, they determine how many different types of triominoes they can locate and draw...
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Mental Math: Multiplying Multiples of 10, 100, and 1,000

For Students 4th
Fourth graders practice mental math in this Multiples of 10, 100, and 1,000 worksheet. Students solve twelve multiplication problems by applying patterns with zeroes. The worksheet includes a review with examples of the patterns with zeros.
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An Introduction to Functions

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars investigate the growth and decay of an exponential function. In this algebra instructional activity, students apply properties of exponent solve problems. They identify any patterns they see in the graphs.
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Guess My Rule (Function Tables)

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders recognize and solve functions. To reinforce the solving of word problems, 7th graders play a guessing game where they try to identify the functions used. They complete worksheets and draw graphs to match the problem in...
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Statistics

For Students 8th - 11th
In this statistics instructional activity, students solve 2 problems that involving plotting data, recognizing ordered pairs, and analyzing the graphed relationship.
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Prism Investigation

For Students 4th - 5th
In this prism worksheet, students solve a word problem about prisms. Students are given a "guided review" and suggestions for proceeding. Students then complete a function machine.