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Subtracting Fractions
Students investigate the concept of subtracting fractions. They use a variety of problems in order to practice new skills. The independent practice is used to obtain an informal measurement of mastery with the use of a formal quiz for a...
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Matching Fractions Vocabulary
In this matching fractions vocabulary worksheet, 6th graders match eighteen words about fractions in one column with definitions in the other column.
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Division word problems
In this division instructional activity, students complete division word problems. Students complete 10 multiplication problems that pertain to the concept of division.
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Number theory and fractions word search
For this number theory and fractions worksheet, students search for words representing number theory and fractions in a word search. Students search for 15 words.
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Computations with Fractions Vocabulary Crossword
In this fractions crossword, students fill in the blanks to the crossword with vocabulary words representing the computations of fractions. Students complete 17 spaces in the crossword.
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Fickled Fractions
Students explore which fractions are made real in our world. They also show the relationship of cross multiplication and equivalent fractions To reinforce fraction skills.
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Exponent Power
Students explore multiplication and division problems using exponents. Students examine positive, negative and zero powers. They relate powers to geometric sequences. Students devise strategies and discover rules of exponents.
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Converting fraactions and percents
Sixth graders practice the conversion of percents and fractions. They focus on the fact of both fractions and percents are part of a whole. In the independent practice the students also work with solving proportions.
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Perimeter
Students explore the concept of perimeter. In this perimeter activity, students discuss how to find perimeter of various shapes. Students use the Perimeter Explorer applet to find the perimeter of various shapes.
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How Does Radon Get Into Your Home?
Students examine their home and calculates the amount of ventilation found. They also compute the surface area of different objects. They determine what is needed to reduce the amount of radon entering the home.
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Fractions
In this fractions worksheet, students solve and complete 4 different types of problems. First, they cancel the fractions to their lowest terms. Then, students complete each equivalent fraction. In addition, they mark each of the...
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Forces on the Human Molecule
Students conduct several simple lab activities to explore the five fundamental load types that can act on structures: tension, compression, shear, bending, and torsion. In this activity, students play the role of molecules in a beam...
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Air Pressure
Investigate what is pushing on us. An intriguing lesson has pupils calculate the amount of force on various squares due to air pressure. Using the data, individuals create a graph in the third lesson of the Up, Up and Away unit...