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Effects of Friction on a Moving Block
Students investigate how friction affects the movement of a block across surface areas. They test five different kinds of surfaces—smooth surface, wax paper, a paper towel, course, and fine sandpaper. They predict and record the results...
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The Pythagorean Theorem
For this geometry worksheet, 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 worksheet contains a combination of seventeen multiple...
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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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Pythagorean Theorem and Triangles
In this geometry worksheet, 11th graders solve problems with right triangles using the Pythagorean Theorem. They find the missing angle or missing side. There are 15 questions with an answer key.
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Lesson 3-5: Proportions and Similar Figures
In this similar figures activity, 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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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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Map Scale
Third and fourth graders are introduced to the concept of map scale. Using an illustration, they discuss if it shows the actual size of the object and why scale is used to represent areas. They use some items in the illustration to...
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Integrate Algebra Regents Exam Bimodal Questions Worksheet #1
In this Integrated Algebra worksheet, students solve problems that reflect the topics covered during the course of work. The answer key identifies each question by standard and topic. The twenty-four page worksheet contains two...
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Exploring Area and Perimeter
Two students are blindfolded and each receives a cardboard square, one with pompoms glued around the edge and one with pompoms glued all over the surface. They identify what they feel. The class discusses perimeter and area of polygons....
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Difference In Time
In this time worksheet, students write down the time and compare the difference in time between the two clock faces. Students complete 6 time problems.
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Difference In Time
For this telling time worksheet, students write down the digital time in the clocks given. They then write the differences in time from the two clocks in each problem. Students complete 6 problems.
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Metrics
In this metrics learning exercise, students read information about the metric system. Students review the concepts of prefixes, conversion ratios, and the decimal system. This learning exercise has 17 matching, 31 fill in the blank, and...
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Dino History
Learners create a timeline of the times dinosaurs lived. In this dinosaur timeline lesson, students research the various periods when dinosaurs lived. Learners work in groups to research the dinosaurs of a specific time period....
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Nonlinear Inequalities
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders solve nonlinear inequalities, graph the solution set on the number line, and write the solution in interval notation. The one page worksheet contains thirty-eight problems. Answers are provided.
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The Sum of All Thrills
Students make a bungee cord. In this potential and kinetic energy lesson, students work in groups to create a bungee cord for an egg. Students evaluate and test their cord. After performing the experiment the students answer questions...
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Geometry in the Real World
Eighth graders complete a unit of lessons on basic geometry concepts. They participate in a variety of activities, culminating in a project that involves publishing a booklet or a poster that presents the major geometry concepts from the...
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19 Chains and 50 Links
Students investigate surveys as it relates to chains and links. In this math lesson, students relate math to history and surveys done above, below and on the earths' surface. They review vocabulary pertaining to this lesson before moving...
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How Stuff Is Put Together (Chemical Bonding)
Fourth graders participate in a simple experiment that shows the ratio of elements that make up water.
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Deep Jungle: New Frontiers
Students watch a series of videos and observe the different plants and animals found in the rainforests. In this ecology lesson, students discuss how technology helped scientists study the jungle. They create 3D maps of Borneo rainforests.
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Shape Makes a Difference!
Students learn the difference between perimeter and area by watching a video and a hands on activity.
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Multiplying Polynomials
Students explore the concept of multiplying polynomials. In this multiplying polynomials lesson plan, students watch a video clip about basic math skills. Students work in groups on an exploration about why a binomial squared equals a...
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Symbols of Freedom
Students investigate symbols of the United States in this unit. They exam the Liberty Bell, the American Flag, the President, and the Bald Eagle.
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Graphing Inertia: An Oxymoron?
Eighth graders investigate Newton's Law of Inertia in order to create a context for the review of the use of different types of graphs. They practice gathering the data from an experiment and put it into the correct corresponding graph.
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Perimeter and Customary Units of Length
In this perimeter/units of length worksheet, students solve a set of 6 word problems using perimeter and customary units of length.