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Ratios
Students explore the concept of ratios. In this ratios lesson plan, students use matchbox cars and models of spaceships to explore ratios. Students determine scale for the above mentioned objects in this lecture style lesson plan.
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How to Tell Time to the Hour
Students discover how to tell time. In this telling time lesson, students examine the parts of analog clocks and then use an activity page to make their own paper clocks. Students practice telling time to the hour using the clocks.
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Using Proper Tools to Solve Problems-Pre Test
In this using proper tools worksheet, students answer a set of 10 multiple choice questions. Students may click on a link to see answers and may print worksheet out.
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Using Proper Tools to Solve Problems I
In this tools for problem solving instructional activity, learners complete a set of 10 multiple choice questions. Worksheet is labeled as a "post test." Answer link provided.
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Rational Expressions Test with a Calculator
In this rational expression worksheet, learners graph rational equations, evaluate limits, state intercepts, asymptotes, and roots and factor. This worksheet is designed as a test to be completed with a calculator.
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Triangles in Architecture
Students find triangles in the real world. In this geometry lesson, students analyze and identify properties of two and three-dimensional objects. They differentiate between similarity and congruence.
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The Box Problem
Students create graphic, algebraic and verbal ideas of functions. In this algebra lesson, students graph functions and identify the zeros of the functions. They find the domain and range and classify functions as relation or not.
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Fractions and Ribbons
Fifth graders solve division problems using partial quotients. In this long division lesson, 5th graders practice seeing division as a process of repeated subtraction and estimation. This lesson provides a script for the teacher.
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Estimation
Students estimate quantity, length, and area. Students practice making comparison estimations of different items and estimate whether or not the amount is greater or less than a certain amount. Students practice making estimations.
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Surveying: 19 Chains and 50 Links
Through an interdisciplinary lesson, emerging engineers explore the history of surveying systems. After discussing various systems, they perform surveys on printable pages. Using their geometric skills, they physically stake out plots...
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Drawing Triangles
In this drawing triangles worksheet, 6th graders read the dimensions of four triangles, given the length or the angle, identify the type of triangle and draw it.
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Geometry: Area Project
Sixth graders identify and use area formulas for finding the area of geometric shapes.
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Strength in Size? Madagascar Cockroach Pulls
Fourth graders conduct an experiment involving size and relative ability in smaller species using Madagascar cockroaches. They make predictions about how many pennies the roaches can pull, compare the results to human strength, and...
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Where In the World Are We?
Fifth graders read postcards and find their locations on maps. They use the pictures and text on the postcards to write about imaginary vacations. They compute the mileage and compare it to TripMaker data.
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Cuisenaire Chefs
Learners study the fractional values of Cuisenaire rods while working with favorite family recipes.
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The Proof
Students will construct simple curves on graph paper by connecting a series of points between the vertical and horizontal axes. They share their designs and explain the patterns.
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Area of Complex Figures
Fifth graders use formulas for calculating areas of squares and rectangles to find area of complex figure, compare their own ideas with their classmates' ideas, and recognize that there are multiple methods for finding area of complex...
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Investigating Nets and Polyhedra
Fifth graders create a net for a given polyhedron. They determine the corresponding polyhedron for a given net. Students investigate several polyhedra (cube, tetrahedron, and one of their choosing) and their corresponding nets. They...
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The BUDGET Truck Problem
In this secondary mathematics worksheet, students solve a problem which involves how far behind a rental truck must the driver of a car be so that he can see a stoplight from behind the truck. The problem can be solved with similar...
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The Baby Gate Problem
For this secondary mathematics worksheet, students expand a six-panel play yard by two-panels Students determine the width of each panel and the area of the expansion. The one page worksheet contains one problem with the...
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Differentials
Young scholars investigate Differential equations using derivatives. In this calculus lesson, students solve problems of differential equations by taking the derivative and explaining the changes that occurred in the equation and circle....
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Scientific Notation
In this algebra worksheet, students identify the correct method to write positive and negative exponents. They solve word problems and write in scientific notation. There are 21 questions with an answer key.
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Friction This
Students investigate road surface and calculate speed. In this algebra lesson plan, students analyze the roughness of a road and calculate distance and speed based on friction. They relate friction and energy to speed.
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Hands On: Explore Perimeter
In this perimeter word problems worksheet, students enhance their understanding of perimeter by solve the six word problems.