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Cannonball

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students calculate the speed, motion and distance of a projectile. In this geometry lesson, students obtain measurements while calculating velocity. They graph their results and make predictions.
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Charting a New Course

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars calculate the distance they will travel. In this geometry instructional activity, students use the TI and CBL system to make calculation of a certain path. They explore geography by calculating distances between different...
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Relating Distance and Velocity Over Time

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students calculate the distance and velocity over time. In this algebra lesson, students graph a linear function to represent the distance vers time travel. They interpret their graphs and draw conclusion.
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He Came Out Of Nowhere!

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students calculate the traveled speed and distance of a robot. In this geometry activity, students use the distance formula to manipulate and use to solve for the required variable. They calculate answers where two variables...
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Need For Speed

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students calculate the distance a car travel using CEEBoT. For this algebra lesson, students apply the distance formula to real life scenarios. They use a measuring tape and a formula to measure the distance the ceebot travels.
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Solar Speed

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students perform unit conversion. In this algebra lesson, students calculate the distance and speed of a solar car. They graph their result as speed versus distance and analyze it.
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The Shortest Line Mystery

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students calculate the shortest distance of various scenarios. In this algebra lesson, students interpret graphs of optimization problems. They use a graphing calculator to assist them in graphing and making predictions.
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Where am I Located

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners calculate and find a certain location. In this geometry lesson, students examine a coordinate plane for pair of coordinates. They calculate the distance between point using the distance formula and estimation.
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Geometry Journal: Distance

For Students 10th - 12th
In this distance learning exercise, students determine how to find the distance between points.  They use the distance formula and justify their answers. This two-page learning exercise contains 2 problems.  Answers are listed...
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Exploring Big Bang Evidence

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders study the Big Bang theory.  In this big bang theory lesson students research the Internet and complete several activities and create a presentation.
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Velocity, Position, Distance

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students solve problems involving motion and distance. In this calculus lesson, students use to derivative to calculate the velocity-of a function. They observe objects moving along a straight line.
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Looking Back in Time

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore how astronauts might measure distances in space.  In this timeline lesson students create a timeline and then demonstrate the concept "distance in space equals distance in time."
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Distance (Answer to March 30, 1988 Problem)

For Students 9th - 12th
In this distance worksheet, high schoolers read a story problem and write an equation to fit the situation.  Students determine the distance between two signs based upon the speed of a car.  This one-page worksheet contains 1...
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Going to Work Problem

For Students 8th - 10th
In this work problem, learners determine the distance between two points when given the time and rate traveled.  This one-page worksheet contains 1 problem. The answer is provided at the bottom of the page.
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Road Trip to Pennsylvania

For Students 8th - 10th
For this road trip problem, students examine information about road trip and determine the constant rate necessary to travel a predetermined distance.   This one-page worksheet contains 1 problem.  The answer is provided.
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Ten Multiple Choice Length Problems

For Students 9th - 10th
For this distance worksheet, students calculate the lengths of sides and diagonals of figures.  Students also compute lengths in shadow problems.  The solutions are provided by clicking on the "show answers" tab at the bottom...
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Calculating Speed

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders complete an experiment on calculating speed.  In this speed calculation lesson students complete an activity in which they have dominoes fall as slow as possible. 
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Designed to Scale

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders study ratios, scale and distances according to a three dimensional model.  In this exploratory lesson students create their own constellation and prepare an oral presentation that describes their model. 
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Sled Kites and Trigonometry

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study the history of kites and their fundamental properties.  In this kites lesson students divide into teams and build and fly kites. 
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Measurement

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study the metric system and examine other ways to measure.  In this measurement lesson plan students complete activities that help them to better understand the measuring system. 
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Inequality as Distance

For Students 10th
In this algebra activity, 10th graders calculate the distance between two points using inclusive and exclusive values. They graph their results on a number line. An answer is provided.
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Twelve Distance, Rate, Time Word Problems

For Students 10th - 11th
In this word problem instructional activity, students solve twelve various distance, rate, time word problems.  The solutions are provided.
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Twelve Average Speed/Rate Word Problems

For Students 10th - 12th
For this word problem worksheet, learners solve twelve word problems discussing average speed or rate.  The solutions are provided.
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Travel Time and Distance 2

For Students 5th - 8th
In this travel time and distance worksheet, students complete word problems dealing with travel time and distance with one and two digit numbers. Students complete 5 word problems.