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Telling Time as an Everyday Use of Numbers

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
How can we estimate time? Have your young mathematicians make a clock. Then they compare and contrast types of clocks. They practice writing times in two different ways and make a book about telling time.
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Mathematics Vision Project

Quadratic Equations

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Through a variety of physical and theoretical situations, learners are led through the development of some of the deepest concepts in high school mathematics. Complex numbers, the fundamental theorem of algebra and rational exponents...
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Lightening the Load

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore a study of African women who are able to carry heavy loads by altering their gait; they then conduct experiments that study the relationship between exertion, weight and heart rate.
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Telling Time

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students estimate, measure, and compare the passage of time using minutes, half hours, and hours. They read the book 'It's About Time, Max!' with the teacher and draw an analog clock face. They show the time and 30 minutes later, 15...
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Speed, Distance and Time

For Students 6th
In these calculating speed, distance, and time worksheets, 6th graders review information, formulas, and examples, and solve word problems calculating average speeds, distance traveled, time taken, convert time measurements and speeds,...
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Scale Model of Our Nearest Stars

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders calculate a light day, light hour, and light minute from the standard of a light year. After establishing the distances, a one meter scale is created to demonstrate the distance between the sun and the planets of our solar...
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Density and Mass

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students experiment to find which liquids are more dense.  For this density and mass lesson, students predict and then test objects to observe and measure their density. students observe which items sink and float. Students complete...
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TE Activity: Yeast Cells Respire, Too (But Not Like Me and You)

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Student observe and quantify the respiration that occurs in yeast-molasses cultures. They complete an effective experiment in order to examine how to think critically about the results.
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The Big Hand Challenge

For Teachers K
Students utilize a computer spreadsheet to record and analyze data. In this problem solving lesson, students compare their hand size to that of the principal. Students understand standard and nonstandard measurement.
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Right Place, Right Time

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders complete mathematical word problems. They study the relationships among distance, speed, and time; and measure travel distances. They measure distances using a piece of string and a ruler and practice converting several...
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Capturing the Sun's Warmth

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the variety of ways to use solar energy. They investigate the thermal energy storage capacities of different test materials to determine which to use in passive solar building design. They explain how passive solar...
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Time Problems and Dimensional Analysis

For Students 9th - 12th
In this time problems and dimensional analysis activity, students convert 10 problems from one unit of measurement to another using the process of dimensional analysis. They use conversion factors to solve for the unknown units.
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Merry ChrisMaths

For Students 5th - 6th
In this math and holiday worksheet, students solve 10 mixed math word problems. They read problems that include proper British English language. They solve the problems using multiplication, metric measurement, standard measurement,...
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Unit Conversion Problems

For Students 9th - 12th
In this unit conversion worksheet, learners solve 15 problems by using conversion factors to find their answers. They show all their work and express their answers in scientific notation with the proper number of significant figures.
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Breezy, Chilly, or Freezing?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students assess the factors which influence the sensation of being "cold" in a particular situation. They study the complexities in measuring temperature by reading and discussing the article "Beyond Brrr: The Elusive Science of...
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Black Holes....II

For Students 8th - 10th
In this black hole instructional activity, students use the equation for time dilation to solve 8 problems including determining the time it takes to receive a GPS signal from space, the time delay for the GPS-Earth system, the distance...
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Principles of Flight: Where are We?

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students explore the concept of topographical maps.  In this topographical map lesson, students discuss how airplanes know where to fly.  Students use topographical maps to simulate a field trip on the computer. 
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The Skeletal System

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students research the skeletal system. In this anatomy lesson, students measure their bodies to find the approximate length of their bones. They draw and cut out each of the bones and then attach them using brads or glue. 
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Human Anatomy- How Do We Move?

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore the human anatomy. In this respiratory system lesson, students conduct an experiment to simulate the capacity of human lungs. 
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Scientific Sampling

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students take a sample of fish and try to determine how many fish are in the sea.  In this scientific sampling lesson, students explore the way scientists measure large areas of samples. Students record the distribution in a quadrant.
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Educating K-12 Students about Glacier Dynamics in a Changing Climate

For Teachers K - 12th
Students determine which of the following parameters, slope, ice, temperature or basal condition affects the glacier speed the most. They create their own experiment to test what influences glacier speed and temperature of the ice.
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Data Corruption by High-Energy Particles

For Students 9th - 12th
In this data corruption by high-energy particles, high schoolers solve 4 problems about the solar flare that corrupted the imagers measuring them. Students find the speed of the arriving particles and the percentage of light-speed the...
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The Nervous System

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students investigate the nervous system.  In this anatomy activity, students identify and define vocabulary related to the nervous system. Students role play the parts of a nervous system and perform an experiment measuring and comparing...
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Investigating DNA

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students engage in a variety of activities designed to facilitate the understanding of DNA. Activities include preparing human chromosome spreads, separating a mixture of dyes using gel electrophoresis and extracting DNA from onion cells,