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Worksheet Chapter 1, 1.2-1.8 College Prep Algebra
In this algebra worksheet, students complete a variety of basic algebra problems. They compare integers, identify sets of numbers, simplify equations, translate words into numerical expressions, and identify properties. This worksheet...
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Worksheet Chapter 5 College Prep Algebra
For this algebra worksheet, young scholars evaluate algebraic expressions, simplify exponents, write numbers in scientific notation, perform division of equations, and find the area of given problems. This worksheet contains 75 problems...
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Worksheet Chapter 6: College Prep Algebra
In this algebra worksheet, students perform a variety of operations. They factor polynomials, solve algebraic equations, identify the GCF, and solve real life word problems. Twelve of these 100 problems are real life word problems.
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Worksheet Chapter 6.1 College Prep Algebra
In this algebra worksheet, pupils solve a variety of problems. They find the greatest common factor of polynomials, factor polynomials and trinomials, and solve algebraic equations and real life story problems. Nine of the hundred...
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Worksheet Chapter 7.1 & 8.1 College Prep Algebra
In this algebra worksheet, students solve equations through substitution and then solve for an unknown. They simplify division equations containing exponents and two variables and solve radical problems. This worksheet contains a...
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Worksheet, Chapter 1: College Prep Algebra (Integers, Rational Numbers)
In this algebra instructional activity, students evaluate equations, identify the inverse of numbers, translate words into a number sentence, compare expressions, and solve radicals. This six page instructional activity contains a...
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Off to College
High schoolers investigate linear, quadratic and exponential equations using the TI calculator. They identify relation and functions using ordered pairs, graph the data, analyze the data, and relate it to real-world situations.
Sharp School
Career Project 2
Help your pupils find some direction with a career research project. Individuals research three careers, using the included graphic organizers to record their findings. They then create a visual aid on a computer and present their...
College Board
AP Physics 1 and 2 Inquiry-Based Lab Investigations
Have you ever wondered what type of AP Physics investigations The College Board wants? This is the guide for you! Sixteen labs covering both Physics I and II will get you started and inspire you to meet the requirement of 25 percent of...
Baylor College
Using Heat from the Sun
Let's heat things up! This simple experiment demonstrates for students the important role the sun plays in providing the earth with energy. Place one cup of water in direct sunlight and one in shade, then take measurements in order to...
Baylor College
Modeling Earth's Atmosphere
Life on Earth is made possible by the unique composition of its atmosphere. Working collaboratively, a scale model is created as young scientists learn about the different layers of gas that surround the planet. Cards are included that...
Baylor College
There's Something in the Air
Clever! In order to compare indoor and outdoor dispersal rates for the movement of gases and particles through air, collaborators will participate in a classroom experiment. Set up a circular grid and set students on lines that are...
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Neurotransmitters Contain Chemicals
Human body systems students play a card game, "Locks & Keys" in order to learn that neurotransmitters carry a message from one neuron to another by fitting into a receptor site on the receiving nerve cell. While this activity can...
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How to Clean Up an Oil Slick
Students explore how an oil spill is contained and cleaned up. They investigate an oil absorbing polymer that is hydrophobic, absorbs up to 19 times its own weight in nonpolar liquids, floats on water, and can be reused or disposed of by...
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Condensation Polymerization: Preparation of Two Types of Polyesters
College-level or AP chemists use phthalic anhydride to synthesize two different polyesters, one linear and one cross-linked in structure. A detailed materials list and well-written procedures are provided on a lab sheet. Learners write...
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Characterization of the Bioluminescence (Lux+) Gene E. coli
Students grow E. coli strain HB101, which contains the plasmid pUCD607 with the bioluminescence (Lux+) gene. The plasmid containing the Lux+ gene is isolated from the E. coli, then characterized by restriction analysis.
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Chromatographic Separation of Methylene Blue and Sodium Fluorescein
Students determine the best solvent system for separating a methylene blue/sodium fluorescein mixture by thin layer chromatography. They conduct an initial TLC separation using ethanol and a different solvent mixture and analyze the data...
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The Great Cafeteria Caper
Students extract DNA from their own hair roots. They run an electrophoresis gel to examine patterns of their DNA along with standard DNA. The experiment is based on a crime scene scenario.
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The Twelve Core Values of the Inupiaq People - How do they fit in your life?
Students become familiar with the Inupiaq culture. For this Inupiaq lesson, students listen to read alouds about the life style of the Inupiaq in Alaska, Students understand the twelve core values of the Inupiaq people. Students choose a...
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Wetlands in a Pan
Fifth graders explore the wetlands to discover its benefits in removing pollutants in the water. In this wetlands lesson plan, 5th graders discuss how stormwater wetlands are created to purify water. Students test the water.
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Superpowered Interdisciplinary Projects: Using the Science in Saturday Morning Cartoons
How to leverage cultural background knowledge to increase student investment.
US Department of Education
A Close Reading of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address
Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address provides the text for a series of close reading exercises that model for instructors how carefully crafted guiding questions can help readers think critically about what they read, thus developing...
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Formal and Informal Language
ESL students use the graphic organizers to record different phrases of speech with an emphasis upon the use of slang.
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The Remainder Theorem Using TI-Nspire CAS
Investigate the Remainder Theorem in this algebra instructional activity. Explore the relationship between the remainders of polynomial division and the function. Each of the four problems gets progressively more complicated. This might...