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Industrial Measurement: Using the Industrial Ruler

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students accurately measure several common objects using the industrial ruler. They work individually to analyze whether given objects would meet the correct specifications required for a particular manufactured product.
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Let's Take a Chance!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate probability and the chance of an even happening. In this algebra activity, students incorporate their knowledge of probability to solve problems and relate it to the real world. They learn to make decisions based on...
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What's the Chance?

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students conduct probability experiments with dice and coins. They watch a video for a variety of situations where calculating the probability is complicated by total number of possibilities. They solve problems presented in the video.
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The Survey Says

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students experience the development of statistical data. In groups, they construct a survey questionnaire for a target audience. Students produce the questionnaire, distribute it, collect it, and tabulate the data. Using EXCEL, the...
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Linking Algebra to Temperature

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students convert between two units as they calculate the temperature. In this algebra instructional activity, students collect data on seasonal climate and create a graph. They make conjectures based on their data collection.
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The Regression Line and Correlation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners investigate the best fit line through plotting on the TI. In this math lesson, students examine their data representing regression lines and correlation. They use interactive technology to differentiate between linear and...
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Gender and Income

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students investigate Income and gender preference. In this statistic lesson, students collect data of Income to see if one gender makes more than the other. Students examine the data and draw conclusions.    
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The Euro: Classroom Exercises – Exchange Students Going to Europe

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore ever-changing exchange rates. In this euro/dollar exchange rate lesson, students plan a trip to Europe and calculate their costs in euros and dollars.
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Estimation & Central Tendency

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders view pictures that show many objects, estimate amount that they think they saw, and take class data from estimation to find the mean, median, mode, and range for the class.
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Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders draw right triangles and identify the parts of a right triangle: right angle, interior and exterior angles, hypotenuse and legs. They predict and identify any relationships that exist between the sides of a right...
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Real Number System

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders discuss the real number system and its' properties. In this algebra lesson plan, 9th graders discuss rational, irrational, closure, real numbers and the distributive property of algebra. They solve problems using these...
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Deric's Blotto

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students solve the handshake problem and investigate triangular numbers. In this geometry lesson, students investigate Blotto games as they apply concepts of triangles and geometric theorems.
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Fair Shares

For Teachers K - 6th
Young scholars investigate division by sharing food items with their classmates.  In this division activity, students are given a food item which they must equally share among the class using division.  Young scholars predict how many...
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Graphing Linear Equations

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders develop an understanding of and the applications for linear equations and their graphical displays. They participate in a cooperative learning activity of matching a graphic display with an equation.
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Count The Letters

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students perform activities involving ratios, proportions and percents. Given a newspaper article, groups of students count the number of letters in a given area. They use calculators and data collected to construct a pie chart and bar...
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Global Warming Statistics

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students research real-time and historic temperature data of U.S. and world locations, and analyze the data using mean, median, and mode averages. They graph the data and draw conclusions by analyzing the data. A spreadsheet is used to...
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Which Method Will You Choose? Finding Solutions to Systems of Equations.

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders investigate systems of linear equations.  In this Algebra I instructional activity, 9th graders determine which method is the best for solving a systems:  graphing, substitution, or elimination.  Students choose a method...
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Designing Future Houses

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students discuss the changes we face and what kind of future house designs students can imagine. They create a floor plan, make an architectural drawing, and write a short description about their future house.
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Second Servings

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders understand the appropriate sizes for food portions. In this food groups lesson, 2nd graders create and measure a meal using correct portion sizes and correct measurements.
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Lesson Plan for Fontana Mines

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students estimate and compute with rational numbers. They compare, order and convert among fractions, decimals and percents. Students analyze problems to determine if there is sufficient or extraneous data to solve.
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Angle Pairs

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students practice identifying right, vertical, and adjacent angles using a Smartboard. They then determine measurements of all of the angles when only one measurement is given.
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Lucky 7s

For Teachers 6th - 7th
This helpful lesson explores the probability in tossing a coin and throwing dice. Specifically, it looks at the probability of getting numbers that are significant to the game of craps, assuming that once the math is understood, most...
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The 3R's: Rights, Rules, and Responsibilities

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders complete seven work stations that highlight math activities while they focus on the rules for Internet use and classroom rules for working in cooperative groups. After completing the activities, they complete a self-...
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Point-Slope Form

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore the point-slope form of linear equations and graph lines in the point-slope form. After completing the point-slope equation, they identify the slope of a line through a particular point. Students explain the...