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Maps
Students figure out the mileage from one state to another using a map. In this map lesson, students look at the scale factor and turn it into a fraction. They measure the distance between two cities and use the proportion to find the...
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Similar Triangles
Students differentiate between similar and congruent triangles. For this geometry lesson, students identify the missing side and angle of a triangle. They identify the different ratio and proportion of the sides of a triangle.
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Ratio Worksheets
In this ratios worksheet, students complete the ratios of quantities of money, time, and measurements in the lowest terms. Students complete 8 problems total on this worksheet.
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Origami Cube
Students compare two lengths using the area of a square. In this geometry lesson plan, students solve problems using ratio and proportion of the two shapes. They solve equations by taking the square root of both sides.
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Seven Rates and Ratio Problems Using Tables
In this rates and ratios worksheet, students complete tables given rates. This worksheet contains seven multi-part problems where students discover the steps to ratio problems.
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Aging & Body Changes
Young scholars complete several activities that have to do with aging. In this body changes lesson plan students take group averages, measure flexibility and see their changes over time.
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Designed to Scale
Seventh graders study ratios, scale and distances according to a three dimensional model. In this exploratory lesson students create their own constellation and prepare an oral presentation that describes their model.
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Ten Multiple-Choice Rate, Ratio, and Proportion Problems
For this rate, ratio, and proportion worksheet, 7th graders solve ten multiple-choice problems. The solutions are provided by clicking on the "show answers" on the bottom of the page.
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Proportions
Students study proportions. In this mathematics activity, students measure their body length, head length, and ratio of their body, write their findings on a group chart, and discuss how a person's head size or arm span are in proportion...
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Currency Exchange
Learners investigate the currency exchange rate. In this middle school mathematics lesson, student use proportions to exchange between the U.S. dollar and the euro. Students come up with a product they would like to buy and...
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Currency
Students investigate currency and exchange rates. In the middle school mathematics lesson, students use ratio and proportion to convert from one type of currency to another. Students solve problems involving currency exchange.
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Recipes and Ratios
Students use ratio and proportions to adjust recipe size. In this middle school mathematics lesson, students investigate Native American food and adjust the recipe size for said foods to the number of servings needed to feed the...
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Ratio and Proportion
Young scholars investigate ratio and proportion. In this middle school mathematics lesson plan, students write ratios and find equal ratios. Young scholars use ratio and proportion to distinguish between healthy and unhealthy...
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Carrie the Camel
In this Carrie the camel instructional activity, high schoolers determine the number of bananas the camel can carry over a specified period of time, ar distinctive rate, and under given circumstances. This one-page instructional...
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Similarity
In this similarity learning exercise, students identify similar shapes. They determine the scale factor of the similar shapes and find their volume and area. Students enlarge shapes according to the given scale factor. ...
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The Two Circles Problem
In this area of a circle activity, students determine the ratio of common area when two circles overlap and each passes through the center of the other. A detailed sollution is included.
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Gingerbread Houses
Learners use their knowledge of fractions and ratios to build gingerbread houses. In this fractions and ratios lesson plan, students use graham crackers, milk cartons, icing, and more.
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Designed to Scale
Seventh graders construct a three dimensional model of a constellation. In this constellation instructional activity, 7th graders make a blueprint for a scale model of the constellation and create their models. They present their models...
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Rate of Work and Motion Problems
In this ratw of work and motion worksheet, students solve 14 word problems. Six of the problems are labeled class work, and 8 are labeled homework. Answers to all problems are included at the bottom of the page.
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Congruent and Similar figures
Eighth graders explore congruent and similar figures. In this eighth grade geometry lesson, 8th graders use geoboards to create congruent and similar figures and explore the relationships between the sides and angles.
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Study of Chance
Seventh graders determine the fairness of various games. In this determining the fairness of various games lesson, 7th graders use spinners, dice, and rock,paper, scissors to play various chance games. Students determine if...
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Ratios: dividing numbers into ratios
In this ratios instructional activity, students divide 2 digit numbers into ratios of one digit numbers. Students complete 6 problems total.
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Ratios: true or false
In this ratios worksheet, students answer true or false to the ratios in each problem whether they are correct or not. Students complete 10 problems dealing with numbers less than 30.
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Ratios: colored circles
For this ratio worksheet, students answer short answer questions about the ratio of colored circles to one another. Students complete 9 problems.