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Understanding Hurricanes and the ER-2

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students study hurricanes; in particular, what they look like, how they are formed, how they are categorized, how they are named, and how they are tracked. They examine the science of hurricanes as well as the mathematics of hurricanes.
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Buzzing is BEE-lieving

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners investigate insects. For this insect lesson, students explore various insect models and identify the characteristics of each. Learners observe insects outside and tally how many insects they observe.
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Math Aptitude Test # 3

For Students 10th - 12th
In this algebra worksheet, students answer word problems using everyday scenario. The problems are given in a riddle form to make it a brain teaser and grab the students' attention. There are 32 problems to be solved.
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What's My Structure

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use the language of mathematics to describe in words a 3-D structure created with one-inch cube. They interpret a written description of a 3-D structure and re-create it with one-inch cubes. Students use Quick Time...
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Time Activity: A Saturday Schedule

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this time worksheet, students make a schedule for activities on a Saturday, then draw the start times for each activity on the face of a clock. Answers included on page 2.
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I'm a Weather Watcher Watching plants grow by......my,my,my

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students investigate how weather affects how plants grow. They collect data on weather and plant growth for a week and display the data on a graph. For a culminating experience they design a movie using software that shows plant growth...
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Changing Faces: A Study of Solar and Planetary Rotation Rates

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students determine rotation rates of a variety of solar system objects using images and the Internet.
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Paper Bag Skits

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Young scholars discover math measurements by creating a skit with classmates.  In this geometry lesson, students utilize objects in a paper bag and index cards to create a short skit focusing on debate over the size of the objects....
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Geometry Digital Blogging Books

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students observe geometric shapes in their everyday lives.  In this middle school/high school mathematics lesson, students use their cell phone to record and publish their observations about the geometric shapes they...
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Math Club #19: Brain Twisters

For Students 7th
In this brain twisters worksheet, 7th graders work in groups to solve 7 puzzles using logic and problems solving skills.