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Unit Conversions-Energy, Power, Flux
For this unit conversion worksheet, learners solve 4 problems given a list of conversion factors for units of energy, power and flux.
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A Day in the Life of a Homeless Person
Learners examine the day in the life of a homeless person. In this humanitarian lesson, students examine the life of a homeless person while discovering the importance of social justice in our society.
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Matrices and Transformations
For this matrix worksheet, learners explore and solve problems with matrices by addition, subtraction, multiplication and using linear equations. There are 28 problems with some answers.
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Circles
Tenth graders explore and define the radius and diameter of a circle. In this geometry lesson, 10th graders calculate the circumference and area of a circle using real world objects and shapes. They discuss chords and lines tangent to a...
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Differing Expectations
Students examine the expectations that colonists had for lives prior to the revolution. In this colonial America lesson, students read primary documents that feature the perceptions of white men and minorities during the time period....
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Force and Motion
Students experiment with force and motion. In this force and motion instructional activity, students test gravity using a variety of objects. Students rotate through a series of stations which use force, motion, friction, and inclines....
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Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
In this algebra/geometry worksheet, learners investigate the slopes and equations of parallel and perpendicular lines. The two page worksheet contains a combination of eleven multiple choice and free response questions. Solutions are...
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The Slope of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
In this Algebra I/Algebra II activity, students examine slope to determine if the given lines are parallel or perpendicular. Students determine the equation of lines that are either parallel or perpendicular to the given line. The two...
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Studying the Equilibrium of a Water System
In this equilibrium learning exercise, learners perform a computer simulation on vapor pressure of water at different temperatures to answer 11 problem solving and short answer questions about the topic.
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Creating the Ideal Cargo Boat
Students build boats out of clay to test the buoyancy of the boat in water. Students break into pairs and construct their boat to specific guide lines, then experiment with their boat in the water.
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Convergence of Taylor Series
Young scholars analyze taylor series for convergence. In this calculus lesson, students analyze the graph of a taylor series as it relates to functions. They use the TI calculator to graph and observe the different series.
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Solving One Step Equations
Young scholars observe and demonstrate the step-by-step process for solving one-step equations. They view a teacher-created PowerPoint presentation, solve one-step equations, and in small groups create a PowerPoint presentation.
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Stoichiometry Lessons
Students are introduced to stoichiometric relationships in chemical equations with a Trail Mix activity before performing a lab to reinforce stoichiometry. Students complete the unit with a lab about limiting reactants in chemical...
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Magic Squares for Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, Act II, scene 5
Readers of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night use a magic squares matrix to match vocabulary words from Act II, Scene 5 with their definitions. An answer key is provided.
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Exponential Functions: Half Life and Doubling Time
Students investigate the concept of exponential functions and how they increase in size over time. They simplify the functions in order to find the solutions that are possible and perform analysis of the curved line that is produced when...
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Divide Fractions by a Counting Number
In this dividing fractions by counting numbers practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Regular Polygons
Fifth graders explore polygons. In this math lesson, 5th graders find examples of regular polygons in the classroom and measure the sides of figures to determine if they are regular polygons.
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Adding and subtracting fractions: the same sized slice
Students establish a strategy for adding simple fractions. They convert improper fractions to mixed numbers and interpret drawings and storyboards.
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Sorting Gourds
Students discover different types of gourds. In this plant comparison instructional activity, students compare and contrast several types of gourds based on shape, color and texture. Students observe a video clip based on sorting...
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Patterns, Functions & Algebra
Students participate in numerous activities and games. In pairs, they play card games to find relationships between a random set of playing cards. After writing samples of Dear Abby letters concerning math problems, students create a...
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Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
In this algebra worksheet, students simplify rational expressions. They multiply and divide to solve the expressions. There are 9 questions.
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Adding in Parts
Third graders are able to split whole numbers into parts. They make numbers up to a tidy number. Students add and subtract tenths to make a decimals number into a whole number. They are able to add whole numbers up to three digits.
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Understanding Fundamental Trigonometric Identities
High schoolers are introduced to the basic trigonometric identities. Using a diagram, they discover why the parts of the unit circle as named as they are and use equations to finalize the Pythagorean trigonometric identities. They also...
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Similarity and Congruence
High schoolers explore the concept of similarity and congruence. In this similarity and congruence lesson, students cut out strips of paper and form a triangle. High schoolers try to prove that their triangles are congruent using the SSS...