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Universal Proportions: Earth and Moon

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars create scale models of Earth, the Moon, and the distances within the universe. Working in groups, they construct their models of Earth and the Moon on a scale of 50:1 and calculate how far apart to place their models. ...
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Inequalities

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore the concept of inequalities and how to solve them in the realm of integers. The instructor would benefit from using a number line and reviewing integers before using this lesson.
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Diophantus II

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use an ancient math game to establish the context for solving problems by investigating them in a systematic and mathematical way. They also need to have the ability to solve various types of equations.
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The State Capital of Stem and Leaf

For Teachers 5th - 10th Standards
Students explore the concept of stem and leaf plots.  For this stem and leaf plots lesson, students plot the 50 US states' capitals on a stem and leaf plot according to the first letter of each state.  Students compare their stem and...
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Graphing Stations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students explore the concept of graphing stations.  In this graphing stations lesson plan, students head to various teacher set-up stations involving slope, point-slope, standard form, parallel lines, etc.  Students work problems at each...
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It's Around There Somewhere! Perimeter, and Circumference

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Explore the concept of building equations for perimeter and circumference. Learners use rulers to measure the perimeter of half a sheet of paper.  Then fold the sheet of paper numerous times, each time measuring perimeter.  Learners use...
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Proportions a/b=c/d

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students calculate distance and proportion of objects. In this algebra lesson, students define proportion and how it is used in math. They solve the problem through guided instruction.
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Whose Line is it Anyway?

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students solve systems of equations. In this algebra lesson, students identify the domain and range of each function. They use the slope and y-intercept to graph each line.
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Introduction to Graphical Representation of Data Sets in Connection with Nuclear Decay

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars record data, make observations, and share in experimentation and discussion of numerical experiments.
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Graphing Inertia: An Oxymoron?

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate Newton's Law of Inertia in order to create a context for the review of the use of different types of graphs. They practice gathering the data from an experiment and put it into the correct corresponding graph.
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Let it Grow, Let it Grow, Let it Grow

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate, through a hands-on activity, in which type of soil a bean seed grows best. They create a bar graph representing each plant's growth in different soils.
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It's a Party! Solving Multi-step Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the concept of multi-step equations. In the multi-step equation lesson, students solve equations by the 'party method'. High schoolers make a flip book that shows the steps in solving multi-step equations.
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Downhill Discoveries

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners are involved in hands-on activities to determine how course conditions affect bobsled, luge, and downhill ski races.
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Creating a Bar Graph with a Graphing Program

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students use the S'COOL data base to create a bar graph.
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Exploding Numbers

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars discuss how numbers increase when exponential growth is occurring. They view a video and compare exponential and linear growth with a graphing calculator.
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Big Wheels Keep on Turning

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders work in groups and investigate how force determines the speed and distance then they view the video, "Math Vantage #7: What's Your Angle?." They are given a real life problem to solve using speed, ramps, angle, incline...
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Wind Gauges

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners use FoilSim interactive software to become familiar with the way in which the flow of air across or around an airfoil affects its ability to create lift.
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Wing Area Effects Problem Set

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read an explanation from a NASA Web-based textbook on lift and an explanation on the FoilSim software package given below. They use FoilSim to evaluate the relationship between wing area and lift.
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Velocity Effects Problem Set

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students, after reading an explanation on lift from a NASA Web-based textbook and an explanation on the FoilSim software package given below, use FoilSim to evaluate the relationship between velocity and lift.
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Newton's Third Law and Aircraft Propulsion

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students research propulsion, graph data, and interpret the results.
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Altitude and Flight Forces

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners use the World Wide Web to access and use FoilSim. They also use the World Wide Web to access the NASA Glenn Web site for information relative to the factors involved with the flight of an airplane.
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Weather Patterns

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars use yearly averages over a five-year period to understand weather trends for a specific area.
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Composting

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders collect data from Bottle Biology compost columns and record using Excel spreadsheet.
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Characteristics of Lift and Wing Area

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students use FoilSim to complete the activity and investigate the factors that affect lift and how wing area and lift are related.

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