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Money Vocabulary
Explore the monetary system by completing worksheets in class. Learners will identify the monetary units of England and collaborate in groups to solve money word problems. They also identify several money-related vocabulary terms before...
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Too Much or Too Little Information
In this problems containing information worksheet, 4th graders read 2 short math scenarios and then answer 2 short answer math questions and 1 math question with multiple choice answers.
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Understanding Weight
In this weight worksheet, students, with a partner, problem solve the answers to six word problems involving weight and everyday items found around the house and the classroom.
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Counting in Ten's and Two's
In this counting worksheet, students complete activities, first counting in ten's, then two's. Students give numbers that are 10 more or less, 2 more or less, circle and write numbers that = 10 and solve number problems.
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Ratios
Sixth graders use ratios to solve unit problems. Pupils write ratios in three different ways. In groups, they perform a bean activity, find ratios, and write them in simplest form.
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Perimeter
In this perimeter worksheet, young scholars, with a partner, problem solve and calculate the answers to twenty word problems and mathematical calculations involving perimeters.
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Chunk it!
Chunking information helps you remember that information longer. A hands-on activity tests this theory by having learners collect and analyze their own data. Following their conclusions, they conduct randomization simulations to...
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Colors Challenge!
Does writing the name of a color in a different colored ink affect one's ability to read it? Scholars design an experiment to answer this question. They collect the data, analyze the statistics, and draw a conclusion based on...
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Beam Focusing Using Lenses
Explore optics using an inquiry-based experimental approach! Young scholars use a set of materials to design and build a unit capable of focusing a beam of light. They experiment with different lenses to determine the best approach to...
NASA
Rover Races
Operating a vehicle remotely can be difficult, especially when the vehicle is on another planet. Young engineers get a feel for some of the real-world challenges as they work to program their rovers (blindfolded group members)...
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Volume of a Cylinder
Middle and high schoolers calculate the volume of cylinders. They measure the height, radius and diameter of cylinders. Following given formulas, students calculate the area and volume of the cylinder. They compare cylinders and predict...
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Quadrilateral Clues
Fourth and fifth graders work in pairs explore quadrilaterals. In this problem-solving lesson, learners participate in hands-on activities that require them to identify, describe, compare, and classify quadrilaterals. This is meant...
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Long Distance Phone Plans
In this long distance phone plane worksheet, students compare various phone plans and determine which long distance plan has the greatest savings. Students support their answers visually through the use of tables and graphs. They write...
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Greater Than, Less Than, and Equal To
In this comparing numbers worksheet, students use a number line from zero to twenty to compare sets of two numbers and choose from multiple choices is less than, is greater than, or is equal to. Students solve 18 problems.
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Unit IV: Worksheet 3 - Free Particle
On this homework assignment, physics novices draw force diagrams and compute the tension in various situations. Drawings help learners visualize each of six scenarios. This is terrific practice in solving problems with forces.
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Compare Numbers
In this number comparisons worksheet, learners use the table for the 'Enrollment in a Music School' to compare numbers and answer the six word problems.
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Proportion
Students investigate proportion and ratio. In this geometry lesson, students set up the ratios of proportions correctly and solve for the unknown. They relate it to word problems.
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Find the Mystery Lines...If You Can!
In this atomic spectral lines worksheet, students observe a diagram of the spectral lines, their different wavelengths and their intensity. They solve 4 problems which include interpreting the scale, matching up tabulated lines with the...
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Ratios
In this ratios worksheet, students write the ratios for 3 number sentences, solve 2 word problems and change 5 ratios to fractional notations.
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Investigation - Can You Guess My Favorite Color?
Second graders explore a bag of mixed pattern blocks. As a class they discuss different attributes of these shapes. In this math instructional activity, 2nd graders search to find shapes that are similar by placing shapes on top of one...
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Rusted Roots
Young scholars create a flowchart on the root cause method. In this inquiry lesson, students compare RCA and the DMAIC model with the scientific method of problem solving. They investigate a problem in school and present their findings...
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Sorting Rocks
Students devise a rock word web and sort rocks by applying the categories they discuss.
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Numerical Analysis: Analyzing Root Finding Algorithms
In this root finding activity, students compare graphs and shade in regions corresponding to given convergence criteria. They compute the solution of equations of one variable. This two-page activity contains six problems.
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Equations and Inequalities with All Four Operations
In this equation/inequality worksheet, students write equations or inequalities to solve a set of 6 word problems that make use of all four operations.