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Flip a Coin

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars are introduced to the concept of probability. In groups, they make a prediction about how many times a coin might show heads or tails when flipped. They carry out the experiment and record their results to compare it to...
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Introduction to Probability

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers define experiment, outcome, event, and probability, and explain the formula for finding the probability of an event.
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Division of Monomials

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students relate the division of monomials to multiplication. In this division of monomials instructional activity, students divide monomials by factoring and dividing common factors from the originals. They check their answers by...
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"BATS on Parade" by Kathi Appelt

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students visualize polynomials using algebra tiles.
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Systems of Linear Inequalities in Standard Form -- Lecture

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students participate in a lecture about linear inequalities. Individually, they graph different inequalities and describe its solution. They participate in a demonstration in which they solve a system of inequalities and complete a...
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Patterns, Functions & Algebra

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students participate in numerous activities and games. In pairs, they play card games to find relationships between a random set of playing cards. After writing samples of Dear Abby letters concerning math problems, students create a...
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Motion of a Bowling Ball

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students experiment with distance, speed, and motion by graphing the motion of a bowling ball. In this distance versus time graphing lesson, students observe the speed and distance of a rolling ball and graph their findings. They then...
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FOILing

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils practice using the FOIL acronym as a procedure for multiplying two binomial expressions. FOIL occurs by multiplying the First terms, Outside terms, Inside terms and Last terms.
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Graphing Inequalities

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students graph inequalities on a number line and discuss how to solve for one variable. The teacher models examples as students take notes. In groups, students participate in an activity to demonstrate inequalities on a number line. ...
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Real Numbers

For Students 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, middle schoolers evaluate the expressions that use integers. They also differentiate between the values of two integers as greater or less than.
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Solving Single-Variable Equations Part II, Simplifying

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the concept of solving single-variable equations. In this solving single-variable equations lesson, 7th graders discuss how to simplify both sides of an equation. Students discuss using parenthesis and the...
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Norman Borlaug, Hunger Fighter

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners study Norman Borlaug. In this reading and math lesson, students research Norman Borlaug's work and write a narrative interview with Borlaug. Learners complete a variety of activities using wheat stalks.
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Acoustical Ceiling

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Pupils investigate acoustical ceilings.  In this acoustical ceilings lesson, students construct a blueprint for an acoustical ceiling.  Pupils use area and perimeter of rectangles to construct their blueprint.  Students determine the...
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Scaling Figures Two

For Students 5th - 8th
In this similar figures worksheet, students find the missing side of the larger figure when the smaller figure's sides are given. Students complete 4 problems.
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Tetrominoes and Translations

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars explore geometry by participating in a pattern identification activity. In this tetrominoes lesson, students define the characteristics of congruent and symmetrical shapes. Young scholars practice translating shapes across...
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Systems of Linear Inequalities in Slope-Intercept Form -- Lecture

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students are introduced to linear inequalities in slope-intercept form. As a class, they participate when needed in a demonstration given by their teacher and practice graphing inequalities and describing the solution. They set up and...
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Hockey Problem

For Students 6th - 8th
In this hockey problem worksheet, students solve 1 problem by filling in missing categories in a table.  Students determine missing information about hockey teams' wins/losses given limited information.
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Children's Health: Children Aren't Little Adults

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This lesson is a compilation of interdisciplinary, technology-infused activities that focus on the often complicated and sometimes controversial issues related to toxic chemicals in children's environment. Special emphasis is placed on...
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Design Your Space

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students evaluate the acceptable use of classroom space. The class participated in a brief lecture and discuss of floor plans and how they are used in architecture. Using graph paper, they create a scale drawing of the classroom...

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