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Reviewing Functions
In this function worksheet, students describe a function and write six different ways a function may be modeled. This two-page worksheet contains eight problems.
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Function-al Machines and Spaghetti Graphs
Sixth graders identify the relationship between patterns and functions. For this algebra lesson, 6th graders use a "Functional Machine" to identify the rule. Students use a function table to plot the points using play dough dots.
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Sociology Final Paper
In this sociology topics worksheet, students read and complete the narrative for the assignment that requires them to compose final papers about social institutions.
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Purchasing A Used Car
Seventh graders investigate the practice of purchasing a used car with the help of links and resources found in the lesson plan. They conduct research to find the right kind of car using a variety of resources. Students examine data in...
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Natural Dyeing with Plants - Scientific Method
Students study the components of scientific investigation by planning and carrying out an experiment in natural dyeing, seeing if different kinds of metal dye pots affect the color one gets from the same plant material.
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Altering a Plant Environment
Students investigate what a controlled group is by creating an experiment. In this plant growth lesson, students identify the different parts of a plant and discuss what is needed for a plant to be successfully grown. Students grow a...
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Functions Can Be Fun!
Eighth graders work together in groups to discover linear functions. They are giving a situation and they are to recreate it in their groups. They answer questions to complete the lesson.
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Free Fall Graphing Exercise
Twelfth graders practice their graphing skills in an exercise about acceleration due to gravity. Lesson opens with a demonstration of acceleration due to gravity and a brief discussion. Students complete a worksheet and go over answers...
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Discovering The Ratio Pi And The Diameter
Students relate the ratio of Pi to the diameter of a circle. In this geometry lesson, students investigate the relationship of the chord of the circle the the number Pi. They define ration, chord, circumference and diameter and find...
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Model Data with Quadratic Functions
Students model data using quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson, students simplify and factor quadratic equations. They graph the function using collected data and analyze the parabola.
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Interpreting Graphs
Students investigate graphs. In this graphing lesson, students create a graph regarding the population of California. Students extrapolate answers concerning the data set.
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Chew on This
Eighth graders explore and demonstrate the seven steps of the scientific method. They predict how much sugar is in chewing gum and test, analyze, and calculate the sugar content of gum.
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A Basic Photography Lesson
Learners explain the aesthetics of photography, take photos that demonstrate their understanding of aesthetics, and take photos that convey a message or tell a story. They analyze the qualities of a given photo.
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Survival
Students determine the best material from which to make a jacket to keep the body warm in a cold, dry, windy climate. This task assesses the student's abilities to perform an entire investigation.
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Quantitative Research
In this science learning exercise, students find the words that are related to the design of experimental research and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Writing a Function Rule
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students determine the equation that correctly represents the relationship between the x and y values provided. The one page worksheet contains four multiple choice problems. Answers are not...
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Daylight or Darkness: Mealworms
For this mealworms worksheet, students test if the mealworms like daylight or darkness. Students complete 5 questions total on this worksheet.
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Mealworms: Warm or Cold?
In this mealworms worksheet, students test if the mealworms like warm or cold areas. Students complete 5 questions total on this worksheet.
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Food Preference Experiment: Mealworms
For this meal worms worksheet, students test which foods the mealworms like the best between potato chips, fruit, and bread. Students complete 5 questions.
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Spaghetti Bridges
Students thread a piece of spaghetti through the holes in the cup. One person suspend the cup by placing each index finger approximately one inch in from the ends of the spaghetti.
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Spaghetti Bridges
Eighth graders experiment with building bridges of spaghetti, pennies, and a cup to determine how varying the number of spagetti pieces affects the strength of the bridge. They graph their results and interpret the data.
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Choosing a Summer Job
What did you do over your summer vacation. Young wage earners must compare summer job options, and determine when each job earn the same amount and what that amount be. This be done by creating, graphing, and solving systems of...
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Statistical Analysis of Data by Gender
Students examine and identify gender bias, stereotyping, and discrimination in school materials, activities, and classroom instruction. They apply descriptive statistics knowledge to real-world data.
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Real Estate Lesson: Monthly Payments
Pupils examine real-world data relating to real estate. They conduct Internet research, record data regarding real estate in major cities, graph the data, calculate mortgage payments using a mortgage calculator, and analyze the data.