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The Seasons of the Year Expressed in Art

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore a variety of works of art to discover the relationships and common themes that connect math, science, and technology. Several pieces of the work of Thomas Cole are examined and linked to the four seasons.
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Mathematics

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders explore a variation of proof. In this geometry lesson, 12th graders apply their knowledge of proof to different scenario. They use 3 different tiers to advance through the lesson.
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NEXT YEAR'S SEEDS

For Teachers 6th - 8th
1. Bring a pound or two of sunflower seeds in their shells to class, along with five or six small paper or Styrofoam cups and a bowl large enough to hold the seeds. Make several copies of the situation cards printed on the following...
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High School Mathematics Problems from Alaska: Investigation of Herring Statistics

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils read complex charts, find measures of central tendency, calculate large numbers, create histograms and box plots. They answer questions using the "Fisherman's Copy" of statistics.
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Writing Mathematical Equations

For Students 7th
In this algebraic equations worksheet, 7th graders write an algebraic equation with one variable for each problem. Students then solve the problem.
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Late-In-The-Year Counting

For Teachers K
Students practice forward and backward counting.  In this counting lesson, students calculate how many objects in a bag by counting forward and then count backward to check.
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Integration: Statistics, Scatter Plots and Best-Fit Lines

For Teachers 8th - 9th
In this math worksheet, students identify the type (if any) of correlation on 6 scatter plots. They use information given on a table to create a scatter plot and identify the type of correlation. Students use the scatter plot to make...
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What Lives in Water: Pre and Post Activities

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this multiple choice worksheet, students answer questions about fish and how fish live. After visiting the aquarium, students chart the different creatures they see during their visit and solve mathematical equations of their findings.
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Statistics

For Students 8th - 10th
In this statistics activity, students view 6 graphs to determine the correlation. Students then answer 4 questions that involve plotting data, determining a relationship, and making predictions.
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Number Stories

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Young scholars write and solve various number stories. They solve number stories using one, two and three digit numbers. Students practice writing sentences using the following 6+1 traits, ideas and content, organization, word choice and...
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The Distance Between Us and Them: Sea Floor Spreading in the Atlantic Ocean

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Pupils examine how geologists determine rates of sea floor spreading between two tectonic plates. They apply mathematical concepts such as the calculation and use of velocities and conversion from one set of units to another.
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Six Circles

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students develop the skills of problem solving through looking at situations mathematically. The lesson introduces students to the concepts of theorems and proofs as part of how one looks at mathematical problems.
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The A.H.S.M.E.

For Students 9th - 12th
In this secondary mathematics worksheet, students determine all the parameters by which a student could score 112 points on the American High School Mathematics Examinations.  The one page worksheet contains one problem with...
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Time Facts Quiz

For Students 4th - 5th
In this mathematical worksheet learners complete questions in relation to telling time. Students respond to 16 questions associated with the equivalencies of telling time in seconds, minutes, weeks, months, days, and years.
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Gender Equity in the Classroom

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students review employment statistics and wages over the past 20 years. They examine the Federal Work Force Laws. They apply formulas to find the rate of change in the minimum wage.
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Place Value and Palindrome Riddles

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this place value and palindrome riddles worksheet, students problem solve five mathematical riddles that involve place value and palindromes.
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Parentheses

For Students 4th - 6th
In this parentheses worksheet, students read about the uses of parentheses, then correctly place them in a set of 6 sentences.
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The Integration of Science and Math Through Ecosystems

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students use the disciplines of math and science to examine ecosystems. In groups, they calculate the amount of supplies they would need to live in the classroom for one day, a week and a year. Using this information, they apply it to...
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Hurricanes and Climate

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students investigate maps and data to learn about the connections between hurricanes and climate. In this exploratory activity students describe and graph the 6 regions where hurricanes happen and discuss how hurricanes have changed over...
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Census Statistics and Graphing

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students graphically represent data from the Census.  In this middle school mathematics lesson, students investigate the housing characteristics of different tribes of Native Americans and compare them to the average American...
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Solving Equations and Formulas

For Students 9th
In this equations and formulas worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 10 different problems. First, they solve for each stated variable using the properties of equality to isolate the specified variable on one side of the equation....
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Volume Of A Prism

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate the concept of a prism and finding the volume. They begin the inquiry by attempting to find the surface area in order to begin the inquiry. Students are expected to apply memory for the mathematical formulas in...
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Level 2 Fraction Sets

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this mathematics worksheet, learners solve various word problems by selecting the correct fraction for each response. There are eight problems to solve on the sheet.
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Ohio Animal Activity

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore the various animals of Ohio. They compare the activities of the different animals during the different seasons throughout the year. Students publish their findings in a report and share it with the class.