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U.S. foreign policy in the early Republic

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers research various events during the War of 1812 and then create magazine articles with supporting illustrations, students are in control of their learning.
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Linear Systems: Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this "Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors" activity, students find the eigenvalue of a matrix and explore the properties of eigenvalues with a matrix. This two page activity contains two multi-step problems.
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Shoelace Algorithm

For Students Higher Ed
In this shoelace algorithm worksheet, students determine the area of a triangle when given the coordinates of the vertices. They determine the area of a quadrilateral. Students find the average of the x and y coordinates.
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Themes and Patterns of History

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders, in groups, explore recurring historical and geographical themes.
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Cramer's Rule

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve problems with matrices. They add, subtract and multiply matrices. There are 7 questions.
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Numerical Analysis: Using the QR Algorithm

For Students Higher Ed
In this QR algorithm worksheet, students use the QR algorithm to solve an over-determined system of equations. This two-page worksheet contains 11 problems.
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Linear Systems: Projections

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
For this projection worksheet, students determine the projections of a given matrix. This four-page worksheet contains explanations and examples and approximately ten problems to complete.
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Dimension and Rank

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars determine the dimension of a subspace.  In this dimension and rank lesson plan, students explore the dimension of a vector space.  They compare and explore the relationship in a matrix. 
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From Restriction Maps to Cladograms

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students develop a matrix to determine the number of differences between each set of primate species. They determine closely related organisms then complete the cladogram and answer a set of questions.
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Count the Differences

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils find the difference between consecutive y-values on the calculator and write an equation that fits the data.  They continue finding the differences in consecutive y-values using lists on their calculator. Learners...
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Chapter 4, 8, 9, Review. Math 210 - Chance

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
In this chance worksheet, students determine the chance of an event happening. This two-page worksheet contains approximately seven multi-step word problems.
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Everybody Needs a Rock

For Teachers 2nd - 7th
Students, after making quantitative and qualitative observations of their rocks, construct a Venn diagram or dichotomous key to classify their rocks.
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Mood and Tone

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students describe their current mood in several complete sentences. They compare their moods with moods set by authors through the tone of their writing. Students read a teacher prepared handout about mood/tone of writing. They write...
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Linear Systems: Independence, Basis and Dimension

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this basis and dimension worksheet, students explore vector spaces associated with rectangular matrices. The two-page worksheet contains approximately 20 short answer questions.
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Choosing a Summer Job

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
What did you do over your summer vacation. Young wage earners must compare summer job options, and determine when each job earn the same amount and what that amount be. This be done by creating, graphing, and solving systems of...
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The Right Angle

For Students 10th
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders determine the answer to a vocabulary questions and then follow the give rules to place the answer in the appropriate place on the crossword grid.   The one page worksheet contains 18...
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State Nicknames - A Right Angle Puzzle

For Students 5th - 9th
In this right angle puzzle, students identify the names of states  by their nickname.  They write the names of the states on a puzzle.  This three-page worksheet contains 50 clues.  Instructions are on the first page,...
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Why the US Fought and Lost the Vietnam War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine the role of the United States in the Vietnam War. In this Vietnam War lesson, students research primary and secondary sources to find out why the United States was involved in the war and why it was unsuccessful in...
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Decision Making and Bioethics

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students demonstrate an ability to apply their knowledge of genetic engineering. They use decision making strategies to recommend a decision concerning the future use of genetic engineering in humans.
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Using Graphic Organizers for Sensemaking

For Teachers 2nd - 12th
Students create concept maps in order to assess the information that they have gathered during research. They study the concept map to determine if the research is complete.
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Pocket Change

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students explore algebraic relationships using the coins in their "pocket." Interactive games that demonstrate the use of estimation in algebraic problem solving help them build a framework for understanding word problems in a way that...
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Science Happens in a Social Context

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers discuss how the same data is viewed differently between historians and scientists. Using the data, they compare and contrast the vocabulary used and the focus of attention. They analyze the conditions that help spread...
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Defining Moments

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students determine key factors in lives of individuals studied. They compare the individuals' lives using a matrix and time line, compare and contrast the lives of two individuals involved in a single historic event, and create and...
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Living Longer

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners practice strategies that can be applied to current and future reading materials. Using a matrix, students monitor which strategies they have mastered and which strategy needs more practice. Learners read health related materials.