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Date a Rock!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers figure the number of half-lives since the sample solidified, and therefore the "age" of the sample rocks.
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Properties of Fractals

For Teachers All
Students build a working definition of regular fractal, look carefully at the concepts of dimension and scale, and are introduced to logarithms. They solve simple exponential equations for the exponent both by trial and error and using...
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Measuring a Mummy Case

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students calculate the size of a mummy case and its contents using ancient Egyptian measurements.
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Alternative Alphabet

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students determine and compare hieroglyph content and frequency to an alternative alphabet based on symbols that mimic sounds of the alphabet.
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Geometry Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Pupils use the digital camera, identify geometric shapes (in nature as well as man-made), and gain a better understanding of geometric vocabulary. They search for and recognize geometric shapes in unusual settings
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How Cool Is Your Environment?

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Pupils study the formulas for calculating heat energy and how to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit. They apply the formulas on a worksheet.
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Million Dollar Gift

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders create a box big enough to hold a million dollars. This is a project fun to do near the winter holidays with inexpensive gifts included in the boxes. This hands-on lesson very effectively demonstrates the concept of volume.
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Andromeda's Scale

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students perform a classroom activity of measuring the angular size of something from several distances. On the Internet, they obtain and examine images with various magnification factors and estimate the angular size of Andromeda.
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OUT OF THIS WORLD AND INTO OUR CLASSROOM

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners create projects on Astronomy using math concepts and use of Internet resources.
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Building a Topographic Model

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore Mount Shasta and various locations on Mars to examine ways geographical data can be represented. They study topographic maps and translating data from 2-Dimensions to 3-Dimensions.
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Different Perspectives of Oregon's Forest Economic Geography

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners locate the many forests located in Oregon. In groups, they use the internet to research employment data on wood products made in the state. They discuss how looking at information presented in a different way can change their...
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Properties of Fractals

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars build a working definition of a regular fractal, they measure the concepts of dimensions and scale, they explore the concept of a logarithm and they attempt to solve simple exponential equations for the exponent both by...
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Selling Price

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students work independently to complete a problem solving activity that involves percent. This lesson is designed to be used as an assessment following a unit on percents. Students are presented with a problem involving a store that is...
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Pumped Up Gas Prices

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students spend one month keeping track of the mileage and gasoline amounts they or their family has used. Information is entered into a spreadsheet to help calculate the average gas prices over time.
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Not Everything Is More Expensive

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate the concept of using different types of presentations to help solve mathematical problems. They research the use of illustrations to help understand data and its interpretation in a graphing format. Students...
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Problem Solving

For Students 5th - 6th
In this problem solving worksheet, students solve and complete 4 different types of word problems. First, they determine the responses to various questions as described. Then, students find the amount of an item needed to complete...
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Assessment & Evaluation

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders study elapsed time, radioactive decay and half-life.  In this time machine lesson students complete several activities and view a presentation. 
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Transportation in Canada

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Pupils investigate the effect human activities have on the environment. In this geography lesson, students compose an article using data analysis about the environment. This article requires some homework assignment.
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MOBILITY, Traveling Lightly: What’s My Footprint?

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students calculate their carbon footprint. In this environmental technology lesson, students listen to a lecture on climate change. Students brainstorm solutions to reduce environmental impact based on travel options. Students calculate...
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Cartography

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students research about cartography and how to be a cartographer. In this math lesson, students draw a map of their classroom. They use a robot to explore navigation using a compass rose.
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University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Proportion Playground

For Students 3rd - 8th
An interactive simulation that teaches about ratios, proportional reasoning, and unit rate by making predictions and testing proportions while designing a necklace, throwing balloons filled with paint, playing billiards, or shopping for...
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Glencoe: Self Check Chapter Test Ratio, Proportion, and Percent

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
The interactive assessment examines ratios, proportions, and percents. Students complete 18 questions created by Glencoe. Hints and solutions are included.
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Glencoe: Self Check Chapter Test Ratios and Proportions

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
The mathematics resource consists of an assessment with hints and solutions. Students answer questions that review ratios and proportions.
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Glencoe: Self Check Chapter Test Ratio, Proportions, and Percent 20 Questions

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
The interactive assessment examines ratios, proportions, and percents. Students complete 20 questions created by Glencoe. Hints and solutions are included.

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