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Spaghetti Bridges

For Teachers 8th
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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"If You Hopped Like a Frog" by David M. Schwartz

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students search for and generalize an algebraic pattern. They make and analyze a coordinate graph.
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Writing Linear Equations in Slope-Intercept Form

For Teachers 8th - 9th
In this math worksheet, learners are given three lines graphed on a coordinate grid. Students identify the slope, intercepts, and write an equation for each. Learners find the intercepts of a linear equation, and graph them. They write...
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What Is Your Point?

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders identify the x and y axes in a coordinate plane and identifies the coordinates of a given point in the first quadrant. They plot specific points in the first quadrant of the Cartesian coordinate system.
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Polar Equations

For Students Pre-K - Higher Ed
In this precalculus worksheet, students find the solutions to polar equations for the 3 detailed problems using the coordinates and graphing calculators.
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Unit 5: Worksheet 4 - Proportions

For Students 8th - 10th
In this proportion worksheet, students use proportions to find the missing side of similar triangles, they identify the percent of a number, and graph points on a coordinate plane. Students solve real life story problems dealing with...
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Linear Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve and graph linear equations. They differentiate between parallel and perpendicular lines. There are 35 questions about graphing.
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Latitude and Longitude: Geography and Geometry!

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders use latitude and longitude coordinates to pinpoint an exact location on the map. In this geography lesson, 2nd graders utilize handouts from the Maritime Museum in order to gain practice in finding locations throughout the...
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Exploring Slope

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars explore the physical aspect of a slope. In this algebra lesson, students graph a slope and write an equation for a slope. They identify slopes of zero, negative lines and positive lines.
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Linear Functions, Restricted Domains, Infinite Geometric Series, Interconnections

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
In this math worksheet, learners graph the linear functions in comparison to the inequalities. Then they compare the line segments on the coordinate plane.
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You Can Find It!

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students locate different places including U.S. cities using longitude and latitude coordinates. In this longitude and latitude lesson plan, students locate 10 different locations.
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Let the Matrix Do It

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students create a matrix of the vertices of a triangle and produce new matrices that dilate, translate, rotate, and reflect the original triangle. After multiplying each matrix by a new scale factor, they graph the new matrix and...
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Linear Inequalities

For Students 8th - 9th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve linear inequalities. They graph their solution on a coordinate plane. There are 6 questions with answer key.
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Linear Systems

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students solve and graph linear equations. For this algebra lesson, students solve systems of equations using elimination and substitution. They graph their answer and identify the point of intersection.
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Finding Slope of a Line

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students calculate the slope of a line. For this algebra lesson, students graph a line using the slope and y-intercepts. They define the steepness of the line using the slope.
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Investigating Pythagorean Triples

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate and solve Pythagorean triples. In this geometry lesson, students find the missing sides and angles of a right triangle. They graph right triangles and move the sides around to create different angles.
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Worksheet 11

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this math learning exercise, students find the vector parametric equation and symmetric equations for the line using two coordinate points.
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Symmetry in Kaleidoscope Designs

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students define reflection, rotation and symmetry. In this symmetry lesson, students move the graph around the coordinate plane and identify the line of symmetry. They identify the different designs of a kaleidoscope.
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Constructing and Solving Linear Equations

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students solve linear equations In this algebra lesson, students create linear equations using integer coefficients greater than one. They graph their solution on a coordinate plane.
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Inverse Relations

For Students 11th
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders graph functions on a coordinate plane. Students determine values for which the function is undefined and explore reciprocal functions. The one page worksheet contains thirty-two problems....
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Bungee M&M's

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders experiment with M&M's and a cup attached to a spring to to simulate a bungee jump. They graph the results of the experiment and make predictions for continuing the experiment. They determine the "line of best fit."
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The Genetics of Parenthood

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore the field of genetics. Through a graphing activity, students assess four common traits. They complete a Meiosis I and II charts which represent possible gametes for an individual. Learners discuss phenotype and...
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Light, Dry and Nutritious - A Look at Dehydrated Food

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders study dehydration and dehydration of foods. They measure the amount of water lost from fruits as they are dehydrated. They use desktop publishing software to design an advertisement for dehydrated fruit after researching...
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The Sum of Our Integer Intelligences

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students complete tasks. In this Seven Intelligences lesson, students complete a variety of activities that are all based on the seven different intelligences humans are supposed to possess based on Dr. Gardener's theory. They work in...