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The STEREO Mission: Getting The Message Across
In this STEREO satellites worksheet, students are given a chart with the intensity of the signals from the satellites received on Earth and the distances of the satellite from Earth. Students convert the intensity at each distance to...
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Counting on Coins
Learners count coins. In this currency and mathematics lesson, students use skip counting to figure the value of a group of coins. Learners use plastic replica coins and real coins.
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The Moon's Density-What's Inside?
In this moon's density worksheet, students solve 4 problems about the Moon and a model planet. They find the Moon's density and they find its volume. They make a model of a planet's interior and use its mass and radius to find the...
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Solar Dynamics Observatory: Working with Giga, Tera, Peta and Exabytes
In this solar observatory worksheet, students read about the solar observation data that NASA will be collecting. Students solve 6 problems related to the collection of data using computers to store the solar data using gigabytes,...
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The Drake Equation
In this Drake Equation worksheet, students read about how scientists can estimate the number of intelligent civilizations that may exist in our galaxy. Students answer 7 questions about the Drake Equation and they use the internet to...
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It All Adds Up---Puzzle #33
In this addition instructional activity, students figure out the eight missing numbers in a puzzle. Students make sure that every column and row going across and down add up to the totals at the end of each row and column.
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It All Adds Up - Puzzle Matrix #20
In this addition puzzle matrix activity, students determine what 8 numbers are missing from the matrix. They insert the proper numbers to make the numbers add up vertically, horizontally, and diagonally.
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It All Adds Up Puzzle #25
In this addition puzzle worksheet, students complete a 12 square addition puzzle. Students supply the missing addends which will make each row and column add up to be the sum that is given.
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It All Adds Up -- Puzzle #17
In this addition matrix puzzle worksheet, learners insert 8 numbers that make the puzzle add up horizontally, vertically, and diagonally.
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It All Adds Up- Puzzle #35
In this addition puzzle worksheet, students complete a 24 space puzzle in which all rows, columns and diagonals must add up to be the sums provided at the end of each.
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Budgeting for the Future
Eighth graders determine the net amount of an income for a fictional job. They must determine their net worth minus standard deductions. Students must then determine their monthly budget including, groceries, credit, and rent.
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"Pi" Day
Your class will complete research dealing with Pi and its value in mathematics, leading into a discovery lab to demonstrate Pi, how it is determined, and how it is used. In the end, learners eat PIE!
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Alliance to Save Energy's Green Schools Program
First graders, in groups, discover which colors absorb heat and which colors best reflect heat. They do this using the scientific method.
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Calculating Your Foodometer
Students explore environmental issues by completing a food production class activity. In this carbon footprint lesson, students discuss the types of foods they eat, where they come from and what types of methods are used to transport...
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Power Crisis in California
Students read an online CNNfyi.com article related to the energy crisis in California. They calculate the monthly cost of running household appliances. They develop a list of alternative methods of energy sources.
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Energy Conservation Lesson 1: Fossil Fuels and the Ticking Clock
Students explore energy production by participating in a class discussion. In this renewable energy lesson, students discuss the differences between solar, coal, wind and fossil fuel energy sources and why some are better for the...
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Stage 1: What is Going into the Bin?
Student can explain the difference between biodegradable and non-biodegradable. They calculate how much rubbish bags all their families together produce each week and then calculate how much rubbish their families produce during the...
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A Present for the Teacher
In this math word problems worksheet, learners read the story about Gina and the gift she wants to buy and make for her teacher. Students then determine if she has enough money to make the specific patterned necklace.
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Olympic Games - Can You Measure Up?
Students complete 6 units to learn about Ancient Greece and the Olympic games through physical education activities as well as math activities. In this Ancient Greece lesson, students complete multiple activities in 6 lessons including...
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Sum Choice
In this algebraic thinking instructional activity, students are provided with the challenge of finding the sum of 100 by adding up a given list of 2 digit numbers. This instructional activity contains 1 problem to solve and the solution.
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Comparing Densities of Different Liquids
Students experiment with a variety of liquids to calculate density. For this integrated science and math lesson, students listen to a story in which the characters must prove and explain why 5 "mystery" liquids react in a certain manner....
Fuel the Brain
Solve problems using application of time (Calendar)
Your youngsters are familiar with the calendar, but are they ready to solve some simple word problems with one? Figuring out dates and days of the week may be challenging, so there is a calendar graphic attached to the page.
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Geography Drive USA™
A trivia-style virtual road trip in which the player's car is moved from state to state as questions are correctly answered. Ideally, a player would learn about different states by reading the simple brochures available in the...
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My exercise plan
In this exercise plan worksheet, students complete a chart where they calculate how many exercises they would do over a period of time. Students complete 4 calculations for 4 different exercises and answer 3 questions.