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Kites: Patang - The Indian Fighter Kite

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students investigate the history of fighter kites and build their own.  In this aeronautics lesson, students discover how other countries utilize fighter kites and where they originated.  Students create their own fighter kites...
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Greatest Common Factor and Division

For Students 5th - 8th
In this greatest common factor and division worksheet, students answer word problems about the greatest common factor and division of numbers. Students complete 10 multiple choice questions.
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Area and Perimeter

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students discover and apply the formula for the area and perimeter of rectangles and squares. They draw the shapes on graph paper and create tables that include their information.
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Our Favorites

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students participate in and conduct a survey to determine various class favorites. They collect, organize and display their data, interpret the results, and complete a packet of worksheets to display the information.
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Ratios

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students explore the concept of ratios. In this ratios lesson, students use matchbox cars and models of spaceships to explore ratios. Students determine scale for the above mentioned objects in this lecture style lesson.
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Various Volumes

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this volume worksheet, students create different sized cubes and compare the sizes by pouring sand from one cube into another. Students follow 4 directions and reflect on their findings.
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Triangle Review

For Students 5th - 6th
In this triangle review learning exercise, students define what type of triangle is being described, then draw a picture of it. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Try These Angles! Exploring Angles: Post Test

For Students 5th - 8th
In this angles worksheet, students answer multiple choice questions about angles on their own and angles inside shapes. Students complete 10 multiple choice questions.
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Plastic Wrap

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students compare the price and quality of different kinds of plastic kitchen wraps and then rank them from best to worst. They take into account how well it comes out of the roll, if it seals well, it is tangles, how much weight it...
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Intro to Trigonometry

For Teachers 6th - 8th
After being introduced to the basic trigonometry functions, students calculate the height of school landmarks. They experiment with different angles to find the correct height.
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Triangle Puzzler

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students are introduced to some basic concepts of geometry. They explain that the definition of a triangle is a figure with three sides, three angles, and three points. Triangles can be named by using three points in their correct sequence.
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Factors for Grade 6: HCF, GCD and GCF

For Students 6th
In this factors for grade 6: HCF, GCD, and GCF worksheet, 6th graders answer 10 multiple choice questions, about factors and divisors, with answers available online.
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Factors

For Students 4th - 8th
In this factors worksheet, students solve word problems having to do with factors of numbers that are up to 4 digits. Students complete 10 problems.
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Holey Clamshells

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students analyze data to make hypotheses and conclusions regarding the predator/prey relationship between moon snail and surf clams.
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Using Proper Tools to Solve Problems-Pre Test

For Students 4th - 6th
In this using proper tools worksheet, students answer a set of 10 multiple choice questions. Students may click on a link to see answers and may print worksheet out.
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Using Proper Tools to Solve Problems I

For Students 5th - 7th
In this tools for problem solving worksheet, students complete a set of 10 multiple choice questions. Worksheet is labeled as a "post test." Answer link provided.
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Addition and Subtraction word problems

For Students 6th - 10th
In this word problems instructional activity, students solve addition, subtraction, money, decimals, and percentage word problems. Students solve 47 problems total.
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Surface Area and Volume

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners are introduced to the notion of surface area and volume. Students review surface area and volume by finding the area of a two-dimensional shape. They practice using the computer to create different surface area shapes.
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An Introduction to Quadrilaterals

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students explore different types of quadrilaterals. Students define the terminology used with quadrilaterals. They create particular quadrilaterals based on specific characteristics of the quadrilaterals using an online tool.
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Identify Similar Figures

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students explore the concept of similar figures. For this similar figures lesson, students develop the idea that similar figures are a different size but the same shape by comparing similar rectangles. Students use patty paper to trace...
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Collecting the Rays

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students investigate the affect shape has on the ability of a solar panel to collect sunlight.  In this collecting sunlight using a solar panel lesson, students determine which solar panel shape collects the most sunlight. ...
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Figure It Out - Polygons

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore different polygons. In this polygon lesson, 6th graders examine a rhombus, quadrilateral, parallelogram, and rectangles. Students compare and contrast polygons and research shapes on the Internet.
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Quiz: 15 Estimating Fractions Sums and Differences

For Students 5th - 6th
In this estimating fraction sums and differences worksheet, students complete a total of 15 problems. Answers are included on page 2. Labeled as quiz but suitable for practice.
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Halloween Graphitti

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students complete multi-curricular activities in a Halloween themed lesson. In this Halloween lesson, students examine newspaper ads to find prices of pumpkins and use them to complete a stem and leaf plot. Students find the diameter,...