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Factoring Trinomials
Students factor trinomials and other quadratic functions. In this algebra lesson, students solve trinomials containing negative and positive coefficients. They factor quadratics of difference squares as well as regular polynomials.
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Geometric Word Problems
In this geometric figures worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 11 different word problems. First, they find the area of a regular octagon with a given side. Then, students find the area of each shaded region. They also find the...
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Getting an Angle on the Sun and Moon
In this Sun and Moon worksheet, students solve 6 problems about the angular scale of the images given, the size of the features on the images and the area of the features shown.
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Exploring Power-Law Functions Using WISE Data!
In this power-law functions worksheet, students solve 3 problems using data from the Wide-field Infrared Survey Experiment in the constellation Carina. Students use a photograph to determine the number of stars as bright as the brightest...
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Graphing Data
Young scholars graph lines in a coordinate plane. In this geometry instructional activity, students graph lines on a coordinate plane, and identify the slope. They calculate the volume, area and perimeters of the shapes created on a...
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GPS Ecosystem (Ecotone) Scavenger Hunt
High schoolers describe the characteristics of an ecotone. In this ecotone lesson, students pick out their area and describe the visual appearance, conditions, ecosystem, biodiversity, predators, prey, and trees in their ecotone. They...
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F(x)g(x): A Tale of Two Functions
In this graphing functions worksheet, students solve four problems where they graph given functions, find the sum related to the area under the curve and determine an integral.
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How Much Land Does It Take To Produce Your Food?
Students calculate the amount of land required to produce the food eaten by an individual for one year. They compare the amount of land required to produce animal versus plant products. Students visualize the areas of land calculated.
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Powerful Polygons
Students scan the classroom to find different common shapes. They listen as the teacher defines polygon and regular polygon. The teacher demonstrates regular polygons via the Internet and the "Math is Fun" web site. Students go outside...
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Rapid Ecological Assessments
Students conduct an ecological assessment of a small area on school property. They inventory plant and animal life of a sample area and make calculations to determine implications for a larger area.
Illustrative Mathematics
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor
What better way to engage children in a math lesson than by talking about ice cream? Using a pocket chart or piece of chart paper, the class works together creating a bar graph of the their favorite ice cream flavors. Learners then work...
Noyce Foundation
Mixing Paints
Let's paint the town equal parts yellow and violet, or simply brown. Pupils calculate the amount of blue and red paint needed to make six quarts of brown paint. Individuals then explain how they determined the percentage of the brown...
Deliberating in a Democracy
Surveillance
Big Brother is always watching you! Scholars analyze the impact security cameras have on the legal system in a democracy. Primary documentation, case studies, and video clips investigate the use of video in prosecution and provide an...
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Building Models
Fifth graders build models. In this measurement lesson, 5th graders build paper models to represent square centimeters, square inches, square feet, cubic centimeters, cubic inches, cubic feet, and perimeter.
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The Baby Gate Problem
In this secondary mathematics activity, students expand a six-panel play yard by two-panels Students determine the width of each panel and the area of the expansion. The one page activity contains one problem with the solution.
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How Big is One Thousand?
In this thousand learning exercise, students use a model of a hundreds chart and shaded areas to answer 7 questions. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.
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Brain Teaser
In this statistics learning exercise, students solve word problems using their probability and how many times an event may or may not occur. This learning exercise contains 54 questions that are all word problems.
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Food Type And Calories Per Square Meter
Students compare the efficiency of producing food calories in different types of food then calculate how much land is required to supply their food for a year. They then graph the results.
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Population Dynamics
Young scholars are divided into groups, each group goes to a randomly selected area of the field. They lay out a one square meter plot. Using string to mark the square. Students identify some sort of vegetation that is easy to count...
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Geometry w/o Figures - Week 7 (Basic Geometry Formulas)
In this basic geometry worksheet, learners use basic formulas of geometry to find the area of a polygons, the number of sides of a polygon, and sum of the angles of various polygons. This three-page worksheet contains eight problems.
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Penguin Palace
Fourth graders design a model to scale of the basement in Mr. Popper's Penquins. The model includes 5 modifications made to the basement by Mr. Popper and identifies the area and perimeter of each modification.
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Rapid Ecological Assessment
Students conduct an ecological assessment of a small area on school property and apply findings to the greater area. They inventory the plant and animal population of a sample area and extrapolate results to a larger area.
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SAT Grid Ins Practice Test 04
In this SAT Practice Test, learners solve a variety of problems that range from solving for a variable, rate, probability, and area.
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Sunshine Math- Earth, XXIV
In this math story problems worksheet, students solve 8 varied problems that include: calculator work, making a list, money, area, and ordered pairs.