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Ecology - Biodiversity Lab
Studnents examine the degree of biodiversity that exists in one's everyday environment, in order to develop an understanding of how scientists classify organisms and to explain why biodiversity is important for living things.
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Leveled Problem Solving Dividing Integers
In this division worksheet, 6th graders solve 6 word problems in which they divide integers to find the answers. They find the mean of 3 sets of numbers while solving the problems.
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Using Slope Angles
For this geometry worksheet, 10th graders use right triangle trigonometry to solve problems involving angle of elevation or depression. The one page worksheet contains eleven problems. Answers are not provided.
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CEENBoT Takes a Dive
Students create a map to scale using technology. In this algebra lesson, students navigate through a shipwreck to perform rescues. They use he CEENBoT program to perform the different tasks.
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Using Geometric Shapes To Make Patterns
Sixth graders explore the use of shapes to create geometric patterns. they start with a simple example of dividing shapes in half to create two new ones. This can be extended to creating intricate patterns.
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Perimeter and Area of Complex Figures
In this perimeter and area of complex figures practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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How Old Is That Tree?
Fifth graders study environmental changes by examining the annual rings of a cross-section of a tree trunk. They access websites to complete a worksheet on the parts of a tree. They count the annual rings on a tree slice while observing...
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How to Weigh a Car with a Tire Gauge
Students calculate the weight of a motor vehicle using only a sheet of graph paper and a tire gauge. Extensions provided offer additional challenges.
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Map Adventures
Students explore the relationship between a scale drawing and actual distance. In this mapping instructional activity, students use an amusement park map to determine distances and what they would be like in real life.
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Length and Perimeter
Third graders explore tessellations and the spatial concepts used in creating them. In this tessellations instructional activity, 3rd graders rotate, reflect and transform shapes to create tessellations. Students become...
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Perimeter Worksheet
In this perimeter worksheet, students find the perimeter of given regular and irregular polygons. This four-page worksheet contains 20 problems. This interactive worksheet may be completed online or printed for paper use.
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Conversions at Sea
Students demonstrate problem solving skills. Students complete word problems requiring unit conversions. They convert both metric and standard units. Students must determine necessary information to solve problems.
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Making It Balance
Students listen to story, "The 100-Pound Problem," compare their weight with character in story, and weigh different classroom items using nonstandard units and standard units. They experiment with different items that can make scale...
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Angular Size and Similar Triangles
In this angular size and similar triangles worksheet, students use the properties of similar triangles and the ratios of sides to solve for unknowns in given diagrams.
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The Pythagorean Theorem
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders answer questions about right triangles by identifying the 3 sides of the triangle. They analyze the different shapes of polygons and relate them to right triangles to find the sides using the...
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Using the Proper Tools to Solve Problems
In this word problem learning exercise, students complete ten multiple choice word problems by choosing the correct mathematical operation. This is an interactive learning exercise.
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Yoplait with Areas and Volumes
In this areas and volumes worksheet, high schoolers find the area of truncated cones and elliptical cylinders. They find the area by using one of three methods: the disk method, the shell method, and using geometry. ...
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Perimeter, Area and Volume
In this geometry activity, 10th graders solve problems by finding the perimeter, area and volume of polygons. There are 17 questions with an answer key.
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The Pythagorean Theorem
In this geometry instructional activity, 10th graders use the Pythagorean Theorem to determine the length of the third side of a right triangle given the length of any two sides. The three page instructional activity contains a...
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Piglets
Students are asked have they ever seen a pig? They are asked what are young pigs called? Students are given the Pigs Display Sheet. They see that on the sheet there are two piglets and their mother. Students are told that mother pigs are...
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Quilt Squared
Students study West Virginia quilts. In this mathematics lesson, students use symmetry, geometric shapes, and patterns to create their own quilt square.
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Lesson 3-5: Proportions and Similar Figures
In this similar figures worksheet, students use proportions to solve 6 short answer and multiple choice questions. Students use proportions to answer questions about map scales and height of trees given shadow lengths.
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Introduction to Area
In this area worksheet, students find the area of four rectangles when given the drawings with grid markings inside each. They use the area formula to find the area of five rectangles. This worksheet is intended to be used as a part of a...
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Difference In Time
In this time instructional activity, students write down the time and compare the difference in time between the two clock faces. Students complete 6 time problems.