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Chapter 4 Word Search
In this math worksheet, students locate and identify various vocabulary terms related to mathematics. There are seven words located in the puzzle to find.
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Chapter 8 Word Search
In this math worksheet, students locate and identify various vocabulary terms related to mathematics. There are eight words located in the puzzle to find.
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Multiplying Binomials
In this multiplying binomials worksheet, students solve and complete 20 different problems. First, they multiply or distribute the first term in the first binomial times each of the terms in the second binomial. Then, students take the...
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Tile Diagrams
In this tile diagrams learning exercise, 8th graders solve and complete 12 different problems that include using cups and tiles to solve each equation listed. First, they show the check process for each problem by substituting their...
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PROPERTIES OF QUADRILATERALS
Students examine quadrilaterals including properties, definitions, and names. In this quadrilateral lesson plan students apply the correct property to the different kinds of quadrilateral.
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Angles in Art Lesson
Students examine the correlation between art and math. Using their computers, students construct and measure angles. Students identify the properties of angles and polygons. They engage in the Angles program on their Palm and use the...
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Patterns In Fractals
Students find number patterns in the generation of several different types of fractals.
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Patterns in Fractals
Students explore the concept of fractal patterns. In this fractal pattern lesson, students use an applet about the Hilbert Curve to answer questions about rectangles and other polygons. Students derive the fractal pattern when dividing...
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Investigating the properties of a circle
Students use wax paper to look at different properties of circles such as chords, tangent lines, inscribed angles, and inscribed angles in a semi-circle, as well as finding the center of the circle, and use GSP to investigate cyclic...
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REFLECTIONS OF SCIENCE
Students discover the different types of mirrors, their properties and some of their applications. They have already been introduced to some of the properties of light and have already experienced some of the different types of mirrors...
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Cookie Mining
Students start with $19 of Cookie Mining Money with which they must buy his/her own "mining property" or cookie. After cookies are bought, students give their "mine" a name, record it, along with the price of their cookie on the sheet.
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Traditional American Indian Lodges
Students explore the mathematical properties of traditional American Indian lodges. They examine the effect of increasing sides of a polygon, calculate the surface area of prisms and cylinders, and construct a classroom size pyramid...
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Angular Size and Similar Triangles
In this angular size and similar triangles activity, students use the properties of similar triangles and the ratios of sides to solve for unknowns in given diagrams.
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Exponential Functions and the Natural Logarithm
Students solve exponential and log functions. In this algebra instructional activity, students graph natural log and logarithmic functions. They compare and contrast between logs and the exponential graphs.
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LRO's First Image of Mare Nubium
In this scale image worksheet, students use an image taken by the LRO satellite of Mare Nubium to determine the scale of the image, the diameter of the smallest crater and a comparison scale drawing of a house.
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Sizing Up the Supersize Croc
Young scholars examine and compare traits of humans and crocodiles. In this crocodile lesson plan students use a ratio to estimate the height of a person and compare that to a crocodile.
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Watch That Plant Grow
Middle schoolers examine the growth of marigolds in a greenhouse environment. They chart data in spreadsheets showing plant growth over time and under a number of conditions. They record measures of plant height and greenhouse temperature.
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Calculation the Cricumference of Earth using "Google Earth"
Eighth graders investigate properties of circles. For this eight grade mathematics lesson, 8th graders apply proportional reasoning to data gathered with “Google Earth” to calculate equatorial and polar circumference of the...
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Analyzing Birds and Planes
Students find a variety of topics and subjects in this lesson. In the math section of this lesson, students graph linear equations and analyze their data. They solve one and two step equations to find the variable.
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Anything I Can Do You Can Do Better
Students complete a two-week unit involving design and construction concepts. They watch a PowerPoint presentation about geometric shapes, draw the fourteen shapes incorporated in bridge construction, and in small groups design, build,...
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Engineer Webelos Activity Workbook
For this engineering worksheet, students speak with an engineer, surveyor, or architect in their area about the various occupations in engineering and create a list that explains each. They also draw a floor plan of their home and three...
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The Secret of the Crystal Ball
Eighth graders use mathematical expressions to solve problems. In this basic properties of operations, 8th graders use prior knowledge and logical reasoning to solve equations. Students analyze an equation by solving a...
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Quick Stats with Quick Poll
Learners analyze data using bar graphs and the TI in this statistics lesson. They investigate quick polls and graph the data using different properties of statistics. This assignment requires a TI Navigator.
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What's Matter?
Students explore many of the basic properties of matter including atoms, ions, elements, molecules, and density. The class explores an interactive flash-animated Web site to answer questions and clarify misconceptions they might have had...