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Slope of a Function

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the concept of the slope of a line. They see how to determine the direction of the line. Also students are introduced to the slope intercept algebraic expression in conjunction with the rise/run.
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The Pythagorean Theorem, the Distance Formula, and Slope

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore the concept of the Pythagorean Theorem. In this Pythagorean Theorem lesson, students derive the distance formula and slope of a line from the Pythagorean Theorem.
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Poetic Justice: A Study of Poe's Famous Works

For Teachers 8th
Students explore Edgar Allan Poe's most famous short stories. In this Edgar Allan Poe lesson, students complete a 25 page packet of activities where they recognize the features of genres and literary devices Poe uses. Students read "The...
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Isosceles Triangle Theorems

For Students 10th - 11th
In this isosceles triangle worksheet, students use theorems to determine if given triangles are congruent or not congruent. In addition, they identify the described triangles as isosceles or right. This one-page worksheet contains ten...
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Transformations: Reflections

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students perform transformations on their graphs. In this algebra instructional activity, students identify the pre-image and image. They find and identify congruent shapes and isometry.
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Exploring Transformations: Translations and Reflections

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners perform translation and reflection. They identify the coordinate points of the new graph and create a formula for the movement. They identify the pre-image the and after image.
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Rotations in the Plane

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils investigate the properties of a rotation as they use technology (Cabri, Jr.) to observe the relationship between the pre-image and the image formed by the rotation. The lesson plan provides ample opportunity for learners to...
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Translations, Reflections and Rotations

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use the Internet to learn about translations, reflections and rotations. Students access the Transmographer program on the Internet, where they practice what they have learned. Students also complete a worksheet.
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Distance Formula

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students determine the distance between two points.  For this distance formula lesson, groups of students determine the distance between points in real life situations.  They calculate the distance from one point in the...
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Complex Numbers

For Students 11th
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders solve complex numbers using division. multiplication, addition and subtraction. There are 11 questions with an answer key.
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Adding Negative Numbers

For Students 6th - 8th
In this integers worksheet, learners solve 16 addition problems by adding two integers together. There is no answer...
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Equations of Circles

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Using Cabri Jr. students construct a circle and determine the equation of the circle they drew by finding the center and the radius. Students use the distance formula to derive the equation of their circle.
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Tangent Properties

For Students 10th - 12th
In this pre-calculus worksheet, students solve for angles formed by a tangent line and a circle. There are 6 different worksheets containing 8-10 problems per sheet.
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Picking Pythagoras

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students discover that side measurement is used in determining angle classification of a triangle. By squaring sides, they predict whether triangles be right, obtuse, or acute. They prove the Pythagorean Theorem and use it to solve...
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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...
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Tessellations

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students learn and review basic geometric terms, definitions, and theory, including regular polygons, lines, angles, points, etc. They make a tessellating stamp and create a repeating work of art.
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Sizing Up the Supersize Croc

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine and compare traits of humans and crocodiles.  For this crocodile lesson students use a ratio to estimate the height of a person and compare that to a crocodile. 
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A World of Symmetry

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify lines of symmetry.  In this symmetry lesson, students create objects and identify their lines of symmetry.  They answer questions about lines of symmetry.  Students cut shapes out of cookie dough and...
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The Ant and The Turntable-Frames of Reference

For Students 11th - 12th
In this frames of reference worksheet, students solve 5 problems given the details of a journey an ant takes from the center of a CD ROM to its edge. Students draw a scaled sketch of the turntable showing the motion of the ant from...
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Traveling aroud Our Town

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students are asked to describe to a partner how he or she walks to school or the bus stop. They are shown on the overhead an one-inch grid paper, and at the intersection of two lines on the grid paper, students are shown a house and...
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Circles

For Students 10th
In this circles learning exercise, 10th graders solve and complete 20 different problems related to various circles. First, they find the radius and diameter of a circle with a given circumference. Then, students determine the measure of...
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Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 9th
In this Pythagorean theorem instructional activity, 9th graders solve and complete 8 different types of problems. First, they go to the given website and copy the picture shown. Then, students draw a right triangle using the straight...
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How many isosceles triangles can you find?

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders recognize the characteristics of isosceles triangles. In this isosceles triangle lesson, 7th graders use geoboards to create isosceles triangles. Students record results and explain why they have an isosceles triangle.
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Functions and Relations

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students calculate the solution to a function using substitution. They determine if a relation is a function or not. There are 34 questions on this test about Functions.