Baylor College
Air: The Math Link
Inflate this unit on the science of air with these math skills practice and word problems. Accompanying the children's story Mr. Slaptail's Secret, this resource covers a wide range of math topics including the four basic...
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Trig Applications
In this trig applications worksheet, high schoolers solve 6 word problems about trigonometry. Students determine wind speed, angle of elevation and depression, and speed of airplanes using trigonometric functions.
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The Fed Ex Problem
In this Fed Ex activity, students read a word problem about air travel and time to deliver packages and solve it. Students complete 1 problem.
Primary Resources
LO: To Solve Fraction Word Problems
What a terrific way to review fractions! Learners answer 20 word problems involving fractional amounts. This is a great way to connect classroom knowledge to real life. Be aware that this was written in the UK, and so there are no dollar...
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Solving Equations as Word Problems
Students solve linear equations using word problems. In this algebra lesson plan, students rewrite the word problems by identifying the important information. They make a table and graph their results to analyze it.
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Multiplication Word Problems
In this multiplication practice worksheet, students solve 4 word problems that require them to multiply 4-digit numbers by 1-digit numbers.
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Math in Your Life
Examine how math fits into everyday lives by writing mathematical word problems and answering them. Middle schoolers will also practice their test taking skills utilizing different kinds of tests.
Yale University
Airplane Mathematics
The history of aerodynamics is rich with experimentation and international collaboration. Author Joyce Bryant relays this dynamic past and provides math word problems using the formula of lift, the force that makes airplanes fly. She...
Yummy Math
Deflate-gate
Does temperature affect the air pressure of a football? Young mathematicians look at the readings from a pressure gauge and determine if the balls are within regulation or are under inflated.
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Systems of Equations Word Problems
In this systems of equations worksheet, students read word problems, write equations, and solve the systems of equations. They use graphing, elimination, or substitution to solve the problems. This four page worksheet contains eleven...
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Cat in the Hat Math Problems
In this Cat in the Hat themed, math worksheet, students will determine the answer to nine different word problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and pattern recognition skills.
Mathwire
Top of the Morning to You!
O' Lucky charms! its time for a leprechaun riddle to challenge your learners. So kick those heels in the air and river dance your way to solving this stimulating St. Patrick's Day math question.
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Solving Equations as Word Problems: Practice B
Ninth graders investigate solving word problems. In this Algebra I lesson, 9th graders explore the four step process for solving word problems: Step 1-make a table of values, Step 2-identify the constant, Step 3-indetify the...
Math Drills
Valentine's Day Ordering and Comparing (E)
Love is in the air, and in a math table! Young learners chart the number of cards from each grade from least to greatest in three Valentine's Day word problems.
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Catch a Dream
Students apply the concepts of air pressure, the Bernoulli Effect, and angle of attack to build their own model planes out of paper, plastic, wooden rods, and drinking straws.
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Carlyle Figures It Out
In this money worksheet, students read a passage titled Carlyle Figures It Out and completes word problems about it. Students complete 2 word problems and answer 2 opinion questions.
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Problem Solving: Create and Solve
In this problem solving practice instructional activity, students sharpen their math skills as they solve 6 leveled math story problems.
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Crossword where each Word Makes One Right Angle Turn Along its Length
In this right angles instructional activity, student properly place seventeen words in a grid. The words may each make one right angle turn somewhere along its length. Solutions are provided.
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Earth+Air+Fire+Water= Nature
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders are given specific rules and asked to decipher a cryptarithm. There are 4 words that tally up to the answer. There is an answer key.
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System of Equations Word Problems
In this algebra learning exercise, students solve word problems using systems of equations. They must first rewrite the words into algebraic expressions. There are 12 questions with an answer key.
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Principles of Flight: Bernoulli's Lift
Students discover how air pressure effects flight. In this physics lesson plan, students create two types of airplane wings so they can observe the way air pressure creates lift. Students utilize a printout to create the...
Illustrative Mathematics
Throwing Baseballs
This is a wonderful exercise for learners to apply their critical thinking skills along with their knowledge of quadratic functions and parabolas. Young mathematicians investigate a real-world scenario about the height a baseball reaches...
Alabama Learning Exchange
WATER You Doing to Help?
Auntie Litter is here to educate young scholars about water pollution and environmental stewardship! Although the 15-minute video clip is cheesy, it's an engaging look at the water cycle and conservation. Learners start by illustrating...
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TASC Transition Curriculum: Workshop 15
What do a cheetah, Audi commercial, and air have in common? They're all topics of an engaging inquiry-based, hands-on workshop for educators about background knowledge, reading strategies, the CER model, and argumentative writing. The...