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Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students engage in a study of the Pythagorean Theorem to classify the hypotenuse of a triangle. The teacher uses examples from the lesson to aid students in comprehension of solving problems that involve problem solving. They create a...
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Cross Section and Slope

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students draw cross sections of given contour maps. In this math lesson, students interpret the different symbols used in the map. They determine slope and steepness through direct measurement.
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Verifying Segment Relationships

For Students 10th
In this verifying segment relationships worksheet, 10th graders solve two proofs by following the same format used in algebra. They complete each of two proofs by naming the property that justifies each statement given. Students also...
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Finding Patterns with Frogs

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students create patterns. In this math lesson, students complete and create patterns using pattern blocks or disks. Students analyze the patterns they see.
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Ladybug Adventures

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students solve problems using mathematical skills. In this math lesson, the students use math concepts, to design a virtual path for a ladybug. The students will reinforce their skills in algebra and geometry concepts.
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Double, Double: Looking at the Effect of Change on Perimeter, Area and Volume

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students explore perimeter, volume, and area. In this math lesson, students explore how changes in dimensions of geometric shapes affect the perimeter, area and volume of the various shapes. Students investigate the results when the...
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Energy Choices

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students figure the best gas prices. In this math lesson, students add and multiply with decimals. Students complete a worksheet to find which supplier offers the best gas prices.
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Party Time

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Young scholars explore the cost of a party. In this math lesson, students plan a party and determine the cost of hosting a party. Young scholars use information from grocery stores to determine the unit cost of items for the party.
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Moving Straight Ahead

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students analyze the relationship between speed, time and distance. In this math lesson, students plan a school trip. Students determine the efficiency and cost effectiveness of a trip.
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Temperature Bar Graph

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students explore mean, median and mode. For this math lesson, students analyze temperature data and figure the mean, median, and mode of the data. Students graph the data in a bar graph.
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The Quest For Power

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate and apply properties of math. In this algebra and physics lesson plan, students define important vocabulary words to create a basic understanding of keywords. They perform experiments using concepts of electricity...
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Find the Factors and Prime Factors

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Show the class how to find the factors of numbers. They use a variety of strategies, including unifix cubes, to find the factors of a whole number. This resource includes clear procedure to follow. Included are an anticipatory set,...
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Search and Rescue Activity

For Students 8th - 10th Standards
Get your classes moving and practicing sequences at the same time! Learners move about the room solving problems and finding their solutions. Problems include both recursive and explicit formulas and both geometric and arithmetic sequences.
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Supernova Chemistry

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Using spectroscopes, high school astronomy, physics, or chemistry learners observe emission spectra from several different sources. This stellar NASA-produced lesson plan provides terrific teacher's notes and a student handout. Make sure...
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Relations and Functions

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students determine if a relation is a function or not and find the functional value of a domain element.  The two page worksheet contains a combination of nine multiple choice and free...
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Factoring Trinomials

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students factor trinomials using algebra tiles and blocks. In this algebra lesson, students complete a trinomials station activity. They work backwords to find their answers and discuss their steps in a group.
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Eliminate What?

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students are introduced to the elimination method in Algebra. As a class, they solve two linear equations with two unknowns using this new method. They discuss the positive and negative aspects of using this method to solve problems. ...
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Writing Linear Equations

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students examine linear equations to determine the slope and y-intercept and write the equation of the line given the pertinent information.  The one page worksheet contains a combination of...
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Concepts, Patterns, Formulas, Substitution

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this algebra lesson, young scholars define algebraic terms and rewrite them using math symbols. There are 10 problems drawing correlations to geometry as well as algebra.
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Factoring Trinomials

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students factor trinomials and other quadratic functions. In this algebra lesson, students solve trinomials containing negative and positive coefficients. They factor quadratics of difference squares as well as regular polynomials.
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Factoring Trinomials

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students factor trinomials. In this algebra lesson, students identify the different integers making up the trinomial and use the special pattern to factor them. They continue to model the equations and how to factor correctly.
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Quadratic Functions

For Students 10th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students factor quadratic equations and graph their resulting parabola. They relate quadratics to real life scenario. There are 20 questions with an answer key.
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Strike a Pose: Modeling in the Real World (There's Nothing to It!)

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Adjust this lesson to fit either beginning or more advanced learners. Build a scatter plot, determine appropriate model (linear, quadratic, exponential), and then extend to evaluate the model with residuals. This problem uses real-world...
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An Introduction to Sequences

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders are introduced to arithmetic and geometric sequences. For this mathematics lesson, 4th graders produce a variety of sequences by varying the starting number, multiplier, and the add-on number.