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Fashion Sense and Dollar Wise

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers find the cost of an outfit. In this percentages lesson, students look at ads, pick out an outfit, and find the sale price. They create a commercial and complete 4 included worksheets. 
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Religious Book Sales Climb

For Students 5th - 6th
In this analyzing data worksheet, students review a graph from the USA Today. Students study the graph and answer four questions about the graph. There are also two extension questions included.
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Working with Rates of Change

For Students 8th - 12th
In this calculus worksheet, students problem solve 8 word problems involving rates of change in association with high school students. Students work out each problem and give a short explanation of each answer.
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Forensics 101

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students interpret how to communicate information and ideas in ways that are appropriate to the purpose and audience through spoken, written, and graphic means of expression. They use information-gathering techniques, analyze and...
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Arrange the Classroom (Part 1 of 3)

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders arrange the classroom using all the moveable objects and through the exploration of area and perimeter. They determine the area of the classroom, create and label model pieces of furniture using graph paper, and create a...
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What's the Chance?

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students conduct probability experiments with dice and coins. They watch a video for a variety of situations where calculating the probability is complicated by total number of possibilities. They solve problems presented in the video.
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Real Life Application of Area and Perimeter

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore real-life situations of area and perimeter. They develop a list of real-life applications of area and perimeter, select a situation, and write a step-by-step procedure and diagram on graph paper for solving the...
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Combinations & Permutations

For Students 7th - 8th
In this combination and permutations worksheet, students identify possible outcomes.  They determine if the given situation is a combination or permutation and solve accordingly.  This one-page worksheet contains 10 multiple...
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Line of Best Fit

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of linear regression. For this linear regression lesson, students do a Barbie bungee activity where they collect linear data. Students plot their data using a scatter plot. Students determine a line of best...
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Graph It

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners create a spreadsheet and graph using Open House attendance data.
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Fractions, Decimals, and Percents

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Pupils connect different mathematical concepts. They create a circle graph. Students then create a question in which they collect data in order to convert fractions to decimals and decimals to percents.
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Geometry Shapes Playground Safety

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create a new playground design to present to elementary students during Playground safety week. They review basic geometry to use in observing and recording the equipment on a local playground. They research playground safety...
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Tables, Charts and Graphs

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students examine a science journal to develop an understanding of graphs in science.  In this data analysis lesson plan, students read an article from the Natural Inquirer and discuss the meaning of the included graph....
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Volumes of Prisms and Cylinders

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students calculate the volume of prisms and cylinders. In this geometry lesson, students are give part of the formula, and must calculate the missing parts. They use 80% accuracy for their dimensions.
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An Introduction to Functions

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students investigate the growth and decay of an exponential function. In this algebra activity, students apply properties of exponent solve problems. They identify any patterns they see in the graphs.
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Exploring the Stock Market

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students explore their options in stocks. In this algebra lesson, students create a portfolio for their future in stocks. they discuss their choices with a broker and presents their portfolio to the class.
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United States Population: Using Quadratic Models

For Students 6th - 12th
In this United States population worksheet, students solve word problems about the United States population by using the quadratic formula. Students complete 6 problems.
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Experiment-Using Formulas and Spreadsheets

For Students 9th
In this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders track information relating to a sporting event and create a spreadsheet and appropriate formulas used to track data.  The one page worksheet contains the assignment and...
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Data Analysis

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students examine techniques to represent data. In this data analysis lesson, students read about various ways to represent data, such as a stem and leaf diagram and calculating standard deviation. Students complete data analysis...
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Just Graph It!

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders evaluate various graphs for the best way to reflect statistical data. They use a spreadsheet to organize data and generate varied graphic representations. They select the graph they feel best shows their results.
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Graphs

For Teachers 1st - Higher Ed
Students list their favorite cars and create graphs of their favorites. Students determine how the graphs would change as their choices change.
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Introduction to Economics

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students develop the concept of supply and demand. For this economics lesson, students listen to a lecture and take notes on supply and demand. Students create a coherent set of notes about supply and demand.
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Modeling Population Growth

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate the reasons for taking a census and determine the problems that are involved in the process. They examine the population figure for Montana and Lake county before using the information to complete the included...
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Ratios Through Social Studies

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze and integrate mathematical concepts within the context of social studies. They gather, present and analyze information on a bar graph, pie chart, etc. Students compute ratios. They demonstrate that ratios have real-world...