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Moving Straight Ahead

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Learners analyze the relationship between speed, time and distance. In this math instructional activity, students plan a school trip. Learners determine the efficiency and cost effectiveness of a trip.
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Math and Measurement

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Pupils use the correct tool to measure distances. In this geometry instructional activity, students use an odometer and ruler correctly as they study maps. They describe how far way something is.
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Ratios, Proportions, and Cross-multiplication

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use cross-multiplication to find the unknown respiration rate of an astronaut. In this multiplication lesson plan, students also use the same process to find missing values in proportions.
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Exploring Quadratic Graphs

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students solve quadratic equations using graphs. In this algebra lesson plan, students factor quadratic equations and graph their answer. They discuss the shape of their graph based on the function.
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Harvesting and Threshing the Seed

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students harvest and thresh the seeds. They count the seeds and compare that number with the original number of seeds planted (8) to determine their profit or loss. Finally, students think about additional questions they have about...
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Beach Zonation

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students identify and separate the different zones of the beach by observation. They investigate beach zonation by gathering and comparing sand samples gathered from different areas of the beach.
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Bioremediation

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students design and conduct investigations that illustrate the effect bioremediation has on organic matter and determine environmental applications. They, in groups, present their findings to the class.
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Missed The Boat

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students complete time and distance problems. Using appropriate problem solving strategies, students determine when a helicopter will catch a cruise ship. Students write a summary of their solution process. They complete a graph to...
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Home on the Range

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use maps and mathematics to determine the appropriate panther population in a given area. In this Florida ecology lesson, students research the area requirements of male and female panther and use a map to help calculate how...
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Calculate Your Contribution

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students assess the environmental impact of their transportation choices. They keep a transportation journal and use a website to calculate vehicle emissions for themselves and their class. They evaluate their transportation choices.
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How Do You Measure Up?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners explore the concept of measurement, modelling the increments on a standard ruler using cubes and grid paper. They identify the length of a line to a designated standard unit and measure specified body parts.
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SMILE METRIC STYLE

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students accurately use a metric ruler to measure length. They find a sum of multiple metric measurements.
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Roman Numerals

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Studetns recognize Roman numerals and identify each symbol and what it stands for.
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Electronic Spreadsheets & Iditarod 2000

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use the Internet for gathering information for Iditarod race journals. They use a spreadsheet program for entering data and making charts for showing changes in speeds achieved over a period of four weeks in timed writings in...
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Paper Packaging Design

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discuss the relationship between technology and manufacturing. They then use their ideas to construct a model of a paper board carton package. Next they view a PowerPoint presentation to learn about the history of packaging...
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Modular Arithmetic on the Planet of the Eights

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore modular arithmetic involving base eight. They participate in an activity where society functions around the numbers one through eight. Students explain how life will operate with only these numbers.
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BYAH Word Search Puzzle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
For this math worksheet, students look for the words in the puzzle that are related to the theme of measurement. Spelling skills are worked on.
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Up, Up and Away with the Montgolfier Balloon

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students construct hot air balloons. In this science lesson, students assemble their own balloon using tissue paper and glue. They time the duration of the flight, record data and calculate team averages.
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Impossible Graphs

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students distinguish between possible and impossible graphs of functions, and to learn why some graphs are impossible. They have practiced plotting functions on the Cartesian coordinate plane
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Call Me

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students write essays to persuade their families to use a particular long-distance phone plan. They compare a 10-10 plan to a regular long-distance plan.
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Geometry Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Young scholars use the digital camera, identify geometric shapes (in nature as well as man-made), and gain a better understanding of geometric vocabulary. They search for and recognize geometric shapes in unusual settings
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Introduction to Graphical Representation of Data Sets in Connection to Cellular Growth

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students practice graphing relationships between variables by studying topics such as exponential growth and decay. They conduct a series of numerical experiments using a computer model and a variety of physical experiments using mold,...
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Look at It from the Right Angle

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students investigate how geometry can be used in the field of fitness and physical performance. They view a video that demonstrates how doctors and therapists mention geometry as they treat sports-related injuries.
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GRAPH-A-TROSS

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students graph many sets of data from the Albatross Project including, flight distances, flight destinations, time between feedings, weight gain of the baby albatross, hatching and fledging dates

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