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Translations and Scale Changes
Learners perform translation and transformation of functions. In this algebra instructional activity, students write the formula for the different transformation and graph given translation. They compare the change to the parent function.
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M & M Fractions
Students receive 10 M & M's to study about fractions. As a class, they divide the ten M & M's into a half. They then take away two and use the eight M & M's to study about fourths. They also use nine to study about thirds.
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Perimeter of Polygons
Eighth graders discuss perimeter by relating it to the path they would take while walking their dog around a park. They find the perimeter of regular polygons and one irregular polygon. Students use graph paper to draw their own examples...
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Investigation-How Far Can You Jump?
Students explore measurement. In this math lesson, students measure how far they can jump using blocks. Students compare the results when different sized blocks are used. Students estimate the distance jumped.
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My Bank, My Budget, My Decisions
Students create a personal budget. In this financial planning lesson, students create a budget using income data and identify ways to save a portion of money for donations.
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Word Problems that involve Circles
In this online math worksheet, students solve word problems the involve circles. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties. A terrific teaching tool!
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Area of Shaded Regions that involve Circles
For this online math worksheet, students determine the area of shaded regions within a circle. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties. A terrific teaching...
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Geometry Worksheets - Volume of Cylinders
In this online math worksheet, students determine the volume of cylinders given their dimensions. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties. A terrific...
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Geometry Worksheets - Surface Area of Cylinders
In this online math worksheet, students determine the surface area of cylinders given their interior dimensions. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties. A...
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Geometry Worksheets - Surface of Sphere
In this online math worksheet, students calculate the surface area of a variety of spheres. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties. A terrific teaching tool!
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Combinations And Permutations
Seventh graders investigate the mathematical concept using a lecture format. The lesson plan includes a classroom management section with suggestions for lesson plan execution. Students write a definition for the Fundamental Counting...
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Inequalities lesson 4
Seventh graders graph solutions for inequalities on a number line. They solve problems combining like terms inequalities in one variable. Students check solutions to combining like terms inequalities in one variable.
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Hover Above the Earth
Fourth graders build a balloon hovercraft, take direct measurements, answer critical questions, and make calculations using the data gathered in order to see the concept of acceleration as a change in velocity. They use a worksheet...
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Spring Potted Plants
Students identify and interpret plant growth as well as gain graphing skills and other important knowledge related to potting plants. They take a regular milk jug and cut off the top, leaving the handle and the rest intact. Then,...
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Pet Overpopulation: Spay or Neuter Song
Young scholars explore the importance of spaying animals through a song. In this spaying and neutering lesson plan, students calculate how animal numbers get larger quickly. Young scholars recognize the importance of taking...
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Easter Graphing Worksheet
A large graph takes up most of this worksheet. On it are Easter-themed icons for which learners must identify and write down the coordinates for. Note that there are religious symbols included in the icons which would not make this...
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Groundwater Detectives
Students measure the pH of soil samples from a hypothetical site to locate a contaminant spill and will predict the direction of groundwater flow using mathematical modeling. They use the engineering design process to develop...
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Volume And Surface Area Of Prisms
Eighth graders investigate concepts related to the finding of the area of prisms. They use boxes as models of calculating the area while getting ready for the next level. The instructors are given sovereignty over the assessments and the...
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Count On It!
Students practice counting money. In this consumer math lesson, students identify the various U.S. coins and group them in various ways to equal a dollar. Students will use the money they collected for a donation towards a non-profit...
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Chucky Chickadee's Bird and Breakfast: Sing in Please
Learners observe bird feeding and complete a tally and graphing activity for their observations. In this bird graphing lesson, students work in teams to observe bird feedings. Learners complete a bird reporting sheet and collect data...
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Distance and Rate
In this distance and rate worksheet, students determine the length of time it takes to average a given miles per hour. This one-page worksheet contains 1 problem. The answer is provided at the bottom of the page.
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Circle Problems - Radius, Diameter, Circumference and Area
In this online math instructional activity, students determine the radius, circumference, diameter and area of circles. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into...
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Speaking Parametrically
Students solve equations by taking the derivative. In this calculus lesson, students solve parametric equations implicitly. They use the TI-calculator to graph their equations.
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Beginning the Year with Local Linearity
Students investigate an article on local linearity. For this calculus lesson, students read about the application of math in the real world. They gain insight from the teachers view of how to teach and relate the topic to the real world.