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The Pythagorean Theorem
In this geometry activity, 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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Exploring Area
Fifth graders explore the concept of area using the geometry of selected objects. The laboratory for this experience is the classroom. The lesson focuses upon the objects that have four sides like squares and rectangles.
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Calculating with Significant Digits
In this significant digits worksheet, students are given the rules to finding significant digits when adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing. Students solve ten problems and express their answers with the proper number of...
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Who Wants to Carry a Million?
Students, in groups, determine the volume of a box large enough to hold a million dollars. They calculate the dimensions of a bill and the volume of the money.
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Soil, the Forgotten Resource
Students discuss soil understanding that is is often overlooked as a natural resource. In this science lesson, students recognize that we depend on it for energy in the form of foods. Students experiment with six boxes of soil to help in...
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Area
Students solve problems involving area. In this geometry lesson, students calculate the area of an object and relate it to the area of the ocean. They define what exactly and area is and then solve problems relating to the real world.
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Calculating Areas for the Caged Animals At Miami Metrozoo
Seventh graders calculate the area of certain cages at the Miami Metrozoo after observing a teacher demonstration.
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Integrate Algebra Regents Exam Bimodal Questions Worksheet #1
For 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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Marine & Aquatic Habitats Activities - Tidal Pools
Middle schoolers analyze the survival needs of different organisms and the conditions in a particular area that can affect these survival rates.
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Mystery of the Megaflood
Students will use everyday items and speeds to describe the dimensions of a massive flood that occurred in the Pacific Northwest near the end of the last ice age.
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Cylinder: Student Worksheet
In this cylinder worksheet, students compare three different cylinders to experiment which one has the greatest volume. Students interact with rectangles as they experiment with the cylinders.
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Geometry: Areas of Triangles
For this areas of triangles instructional activity, learners observe given polygons. They determine the area of triangles, rectangles and compound figures. This one-page instructional activity contains 5 multi-step problems. This...
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Quadrilateral Attributes
Students classify quadrilaterals. In this quadrilateral lesson, students identify the characteristics of quadrilaterals. They write their findings in a journal. Students use geoboards to create quadrilaterals from given descriptions.
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Area of Quadrilaterals
In this math worksheet, students read an informative chart about how to find the area of quadrilaterals. Students then answer 6 questions in which the area of quadrilaterals is calculated.
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Peter's String
Students are introduced to the math problem and consider how they could approach it. In pairs, students investigate Peter's conjecture in any way they see fit. They then share their answers with the class.
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Understanding Tsunamis
Students discover the causes of tsunamis in oceans and fjords. They perform an experiment to discover how calving icebergs can create different wave patterns in the ocean and in a fjord. In addition, they draw a diagram to illustrate the...
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Density
In this density worksheet, high schoolers review this property of matter and the mathematical equations for density, mass, and volume. The worksheet has 10 fill in the blank statements and 3 word problems.
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Math in Science-The Pressure is On
In this pressure worksheet, students find the pressure of objects using the equation for pressure. They find the pressure of air in the atmosphere and the pressure of water in the ocean at different depths.
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Who Takes Care of the Maya Forest Corridor?
First graders study the animals in the Maya Forest Reserve. In this conservation activity, 1st graders create a graph to compare the environment of animals to their own. They design a 3D model of these two environments.
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Amazon Rainforest Conservation, Brazil
Students explore rain forests. In this rain forest lesson, students participate in a "BioBlitz" of their schoolyard, observing and recording every living thing in a designated area. Students visit websites about rain forests to...
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Design Project: Radio Transmitter
For this electrical circuit worksheet, students research the Federal Communication Commission to determine the regulations for a non-license radio transmitter. They will answer a series of another 3 questions to show an understanding of...
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The Three Little Pigs' Straw House
Second graders design and sketch a model house. In this technology lesson plan, 2nd graders construct their house using teacher provided materials. They present their finished project and explain their design in class.
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Creating 3-D Shapes in Art
By learning techniques for drawing 3-D shapes, students can create realistic drawings.
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Area Pre- Test
In this area learning exercise, 6th graders take a pre-test about what they may already know pertaining to geometric area. Students respond to 10 multiple choice questions.