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Pacing a Gunther Chain
Students pace a Gunther Chain, a measurement used by foresters to determine distance and area. They discuss that pacing is individualized depending on age, gender, etc. They practice to find an average pace. Teams estimate, pace and...
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American Journeys: Right Place, Right Time
Sixth graders measure distances on a map using string and a ruler. They complete mathematical word problems about measurement.
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The Toilet Paper Solar System
Explore the solar system with this lesson. Learners create a model of the solar system using toilet paper. With this creative approach, learners create a solar system according to distance and scale parameters, and write down a list of...
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Fire Arm Questions
In this fire arm worksheet students complete a series of short answer questions on fire arm safety, the different types of guns and gunshot distances.
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Perpendicular Bisector
In this perpendicular bisector worksheet, students fold paper, according to instructions, to discover the perpendicular bisector of a segment. They explore the distances from the bisector to the endpoints of a specified...
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Regents Exam Questions: Distance
In this distance activity, high schoolers solve 12 multiple choice, short answer, and graphing problems. Students use the distance formula to find the distance between two points.
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The Bee Problem
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders rewrite a word problem using algebraic symbols. They calculate the distance flown before the impact of the two objects occurs. An answer key is provided.
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Walking to Make a Triangle
In this word problem worksheet, high schoolers solve 1 multiple choice word problem. Students determine the distance one must travel to complete a triangle.
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Deep Sea Drilling
Students explore ocean vessels that drill the ocean floor. In this ocean drilling instructional activity, students watch videos about drilling the ocean floor and discuss. Students get into groups, go outside and use string to...
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Finding the Shortest Total Distance possible
In this geometry worksheet, students solve the problem of finding the shortest total distance traveling in straight lines. The solution is provided.
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Find the Shortest Distance
For this problem solving worksheet students solve two problems regarding finding the shortest route. One problem is finding the shortest linear length given dimensions and the other problem is finding the shortest route as defined...
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Conversion Factors
In this conversion factors worksheet, students read word problems, convert them to equations, and compute the answer. They determine the distance between two points and find the cost to travel a predetermined distance. ...
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The Train and Bee Problem
In this problem solving worksheet, students solve 1 word problem about two trains and a bee traveling towards each other. Students determine the distance traveled by the bee given velocity of the trains and bee, and the distance...
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The Jogging Problem
In this jogging worksheet, learners solve a distance and rate problem. They determine the rate a jogger runs and calculate when the jogger and a train will meet. This one-page worksheet contains 1 problem. The answer is...
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Similar Figure Word Problems
In this similar figure worksheet, learners use similar figures and indirect measurement to determine distance. They use proportions of similar figures to determine scale figures. This two-page worksheet contains 8...
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Speed, Distance and Time
In this speed and distance worksheet, students calculate the average speed of various items. They determine the speed of cars, trains, worms, and children running. Students also determine the amount traveled in a given period of time....
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Gas Problem
In this gas problem, students determine the number of gallons needed to buy in order to spend a specified amount. They compute the mile per gallon. This one-page learning exercise contains 1 word problem. The answer is...
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The 100 Meter Race Problem
In this meter worksheet problem, students read a word problem and interpret a graph. They use the derived information to determine time and distance. This one-page worksheet contains 1 multi-step problem. Answers are...
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A Walk Around the Earth
In this walk around the earth problem, students determine how much farther your head travels than your feet. They use the circumference of the earth and pi to determine the distance traveled. This one page worksheet contains one...
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Perimeter Worksheet
In this perimeter worksheet, students explore given shapes and determine the perimeter of each shape. This two-page worksheet contains 6 problems. Answers are provided on the last page.
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Distance Formula
Students determine the distance between two points. In this distance formula lesson, groups of students determine the distance between points in real life situations. They calculate the distance from one point in the...
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Graphing Calculator Investigation - Second Degree Polynomial Functions
Students solve quadratic functions. In this solving quadratic functions lesson, students determine the height of an object at a given time. Students determine the time at which an object hits the ground. Students answer questions...
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Water to the Max
Students experiment with the angle that yields the greatest distance of water at constant pressure. In this experiment with the angle that yields the greatest distance of water at constant pressure instructional activity, students...
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Straight Line Motion in Two Parts
Students describe and quantify the motion of toy cars. In this motion lesson, students observe a battery powered toy car on a flat surface and a standard toy car on a sloped surface. They write their observations, measure average speeds,...