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Reflections

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders create a reflection of a poygon using a Mira. They discover that a line connecting a vertiex of a polygon and the corresponding vertex of its reflection is perpendicular to the line of reflection. Students create a glide...
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Arithmetic Artistry

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Pupils create a classroom quilt that illustrates the many unique ways that students use math skills.
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Centimeter Slinkies

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders estimate and measure the length of a whole color-segmented, candy gummy worm. Then, as students bite off each segment, they estimate, measure and record findings in an activity log.
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Measure Me!

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders use nonstandard concrete methods to estimate and record measurements of their body.
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George Gorilla and Gallon Gorp

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Pupils study units of measure like cups, pints, quarts and gallons. They work in groups to create their own mixtures of trail mix using the measuring cups. Then they make a gorilla puzzle using a gallon bottle.
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Maps and Modes, Finding a Mean Home on the Range

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate data from maps to solve problems. In this data lesson, 5th graders study maps and collect data from each map. Students present their data in a variety of ways and calculate the mode, mean, median, and range.
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The Sum of the Interior Angles of a Polygon

For Teachers 4th - 5th Standards
Junior geometers discover that polygons can be decomposed into triangles and that the number of triangles can be determined by a rule. Note that the Geometer’s Sketchpad® software is required to carry out all components of this...
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A Special Relationship

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners discover the relationships of the lengths of the sides of right triangles and right triangles using a series of drawings on dot paper. They investigate and solve problems of standard (customary and metric units) and non-standard...
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Solving Single-Step Word Problems

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Math wizards learn the five-step plan to solve math word problems. They investigate the five-step process for solving word problems, and examine the use of code words for each of the operations and solve a problem using the strategies.
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Box-and-Whisker Plots

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders measure in feet and inches and convert to explore the relationship between the converted measurements. In this measurement activity, 8th graders use the whisker and box plot to represent the measurement of a cat. ...
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Inner and Outer Planets

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Students explore the solar system. In this planets lesson, students learn about the other planets in the solar system. They watch a video clip from National Geographic on the solar system, compare and contrast the planets and create a...
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Maximum and Minimum Word Problems

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this maximum and minimum worksheet, students solve and complete 10 various types of word problems. First, they find the numbers if the product of the square of one of the numbers with the cube of the other number is to be a maximum....
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How Does Your Garden Grow?

For Teachers K - 6th
Students construct and maintain a school garden. In this gardening instructional activity, students plan the construction of the garden by writing letters to local businesses asking for supplies and materials; students build the garden...
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Ratios of Similar Figures

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers identify the ratios of different triangles. In this geometry activity, students identify the similarity and differences of triangles. They use the navigator to move the sides of the triangle around.
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Integrate Algebra Regents Exam Bimodal Questions Worksheet #1

For Students 9th - 10th
 In this Integrated Algebra worksheet, students solve problems that reflect the topics covered during the course of work.  The answer key identifies each question by standard and topic.  The twenty-four page worksheet...
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Probability and Geometry

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students explore the ways Geometry can help solve probability problems. Students describe platonic solids and practice calculating probability using an online resource. They construct dice with various numbers of sides to demonstrate...
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Manipulating Integers

For Teachers 7th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students manipulate integers to add, subtract, multiply and divide using order of operation. They rewrite word problems and solve for the unknown. There are 24 questions with an answer key.
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Congruent Trianges - Is This Enough Information?

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders determine whether two triangles are congruent and provide an explanation to why they are not. They apply concepts of measurement of angles and collect evidence of congruent angles in the world.
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Angles: Angles, Angles, Everywhere

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students practice estiminating and measuring angles. After watching a short video, they identify angles in objects in the classroom and their homes. In groups, they participate in activities in which they are given a scenerio and are...
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Making Change

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore how to incorporate a new type of technology, the cash register and/or a calculator, as a motivational tool for solving real life problems. They practice estimating money and counting back change from $20.00.
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FLIGHT FAIR

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students conduct their personal investigations into paper airplane flight. Cooperative teams are formed, with students choosing the paper airplane design that they are most interested in building.
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Let's Make Fudge

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students make fudge after reading fractional values in recipes and finding equivalent fractions to those presented in the recipes. They study measurement abbreviations.
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Measurement Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students review estimation, measurement, fractions, decimals while familiarizing themselves with a new classroom at the beginning of the year.
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Geometric Angles

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students explore angles and their use in Geometry. Students investigate three different kinds of angles: obtuse, acute, and right angles through an online activity. They identify pairs of angles with special relationships: vertical,...

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