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Proportions in Flight
Sixth graders calculate wingspan and the body length of the birds and understand how they relate to how the bird flies. In this wingspan lesson plan, 6th graders also calculate their own "wing span" with their arms.
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Unexpected Answers
Students consider probability problems with unexpected and surprising answers.
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Venn Diagram and Shape Sorting Lesson Plan
Students use Venn diagrams to represent classifications of shapes and to use counting arguments to find the number of objects in a given set.
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Chapter 3 - Worksheet 3E - Functions
For this function worksheet, students observe graphs and determine if the function of the graph is odd or even. They find the inverse of a function and determine the horizontal asymptote of a function. This four-page worksheet contains...
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Chapter 3: Practice Test - Functions
For this function worksheet, students find the inverse of functions, determine the horizontal asymptote of functions and graph functions. This three-page worksheet contains 27 problems.
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The Legend of the Poinsettia
Students explore the poinsettia and its symbolism as a Christmas flower. Students will listen to a story about the poinsettia and its origins in Mexico and discuss what they know about Mexico. They will discuss the poinsettia's...
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Which Tape is Stickiest?
Students conduct an experiment to determine which style of tape will stick the best. For this controlled experiment lesson, students predict which tape will stick best to a marble that rolls over it, then they conduct the experiment and...
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Magnets and Interactions
Second graders discover what magnets can do. In this magnet lesson students make predictions about magnets. They experiment with the magnets and record their data on a chart.
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Balloon Round-Up
Students practice using paddles to hit objects. For this striking skills lesson, students use wooden paddles to round up balloon farm animals without touching the balloons with their hands.
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Block It Game
Learners use problem solving strategies such as guess and check and visualization to play the game. They use mental mathematics to decide on the placement of pattern blocks and look for patterns.
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Quadratic equations
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders use the quadratic formula to solve quadratic equations. The interactive lesson contains explanation and worked examples with five practice problems. Answers are not included.
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Discriminant and Quadratics
In this quadratic equation, students find the discriminant using the formula given and identify how many solutions a quadratic function will have. There are 3 problems with answers and examples.
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Quadratic Equations
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students investigate the various methods that can be used to solve quadratic equations. The one page interactive worksheet contains instruction, worked examples and five practice problems. ...
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Solving Quadratic Equations
In this Algebra II activity, 11th graders use the quadratic formula to solve quadratic equations. The six page activity contains instruction on topic, worked examples and five practice problems. Answers are not provided.
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Quadratic Formula
In this Algebra II learning exercise, 11th graders use the discriminant to determine the nature of the roots of a quadratic equation, determine the best method to use when solving a quadratic, and practice using the quadratic formula to...
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Mapping A Stream
Learners participate in mapping an actual waterway. They include reach lengths, transects, compass reading, and scale determinations. They include windfalls, plant cover, types of streambed composition, and landmarks such as trees and...
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Venn Diagram Lesson Plan
Students use Venn diagrams in order to classify different objects and numbers. They then use "Venn Diagram Shape sorter" applets on the computer.
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Unexpected Answers
Students explore and complete a variety of activities demonstration probability. They make observations about the results of the activities. Students complete and discuss conditional probability. Also, students draw conclusions about...
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Lengths of Ladybugs
Students are read a book about ladybugs. Using the test, they estimate which page shows the longest trip the ladybug made. They assemble their own ladybug book by following directions on a worksheet. They take measurements on each...
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Translating Patterns
In this worksheet, students examine picture patterns which have blank boxes beneath each picture. Students translate the pattern by coloring the boxes. Example: rose, rose, bird, rose, rose. (red, red, blue, red, red).
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Scrabble Problem
In this secondary mathematics activity, students use clues to determine each word and the correct placement of each word played in a Scrabble game. The one page activity contains one problem. Answers are not provided.
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Calculating the Moon's Width
Sixth graders measure the width of the Moon. In this Moon measurement lesson, 6th graders observe the Moon and complete a formula to calculate the width of the Moon.
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Observations & Chemical Reactions
Young scholars conduct a series of experiments in which they explore chemical reactions. They detect chemical changes by observing how physical properties change when two different chemicals are combined. They list and describe the...
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CSI Interdisciplinary Projects
Work across content areas with an engaging project that highlights higher-level thinking, teamwork, and a STEM focus.