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How Do You Move Along the Earth?
Students determine their own walking and running velocity. In this physics lesson, students calculate velocity using distance and time information. They compare human and animal speeds.
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Bringing the Solar System Down to Earth
Middle schoolers develop a scaled down model of the solar system. In small groups, they calculate the scaled-down diameters of the planets and the sun, the scaled-down distance of the planets from the sun, complete two charts, and...
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Planetary Orbit
Learners compare and contrast ellipses of various eccentricities that represent the shape of planetary orbits. They make a circle with the string by trying the two ends togther. Students calculate the eccentricity of their ellipses by...
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Polygon Perimeters
Students complete worksheets where they calculate the perimeter of polygons. In this perimeter of polygons lesson plan, students divide complex shapes into simple shapes to find the perimeter.
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Physical Education Recipes for Success
Students apply math skills to actual situations they may use.
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Density
In this density worksheet, learners read a selection on density and answer 10 questions using the information from the selection.
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Perplexing Parallelograms
In this geometry learning exercise, young mathematicians divide a parallelogram into four, by choosing points along a diagonal. Students calculate the area of each parallelogram and look for any patterns that may emerge. The one-page...
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Translating Words to Algebraic Expressions
Seventh graders translate word sentences to algebraic expressions. In groups of three, 7th graders determine the number of times their heart beats in fifteen seconds. Using this data, they calculate the heartbeats per minute, in five...
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Multiplication of Decimals
Students participate in a lesson that explores the concept of using multiplication with decimals. They practice using the operation using whole numbers and progress to the use of decimals. The lesson includes dialogue for the teacher to...
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Earthquakes
Eighth graders demonstrate the mathematical components of a scientific problem as well as illustrate how real world problems can be solved using math. They demonstrate math skills such as rate calculation, graphing, and linear equations.
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Mean, Median and Mode
Fourth graders describe weather data using the mean, median and mode. In this mean, median and mode lesson, 4th graders understand how to calculate data using mean, median and mode and why they would use each one.
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Transportation Math
Sixth graders solve transportation themed word problems. In this word problem lesson, 6th graders solve transportation themed word problems using critical thinking skills.
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The Lawnmower Problem
In this algebra worksheet, learners solve a word problem by rewriting it using math symbols. They calculate how fast the woman can mow the lawn given different scenarios. There is an answer key.
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Composition of Functions
Students solve problems using the composition of functions. In this algebra lesson, students analyze the graph of a quadratic equation for its vertex and intercepts. they find the inverse of the function using addition, subtraction,...
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Slit the Width
Students calculate the circumference and diameter of a circle. In this geometry lesson, students construct a circle and calculate the distance of different sizes of circles. They define the relationship between the diameter and the...
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Recursion, Roots and Newton's Methods
In this recursion worksheet, students determine the successive approximations of square roots by using the Babylonian Algorithm. They discuss how to derive Newton's Method from the microscopic approximation. This four-page worksheet...
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Error in Measurement
In this measurement activity, students use a measuring tape to measure suggested items located in the classroom, such a table or desk. Students measure to the nearest 1/16th of an inch. They calculate the surface area of each item. ...
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Can I Afford This Apartment?
Students explore the concept of cost of living. In this cost of living lesson, students calculate the cost of living in an apartment along with other living expenses.
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CO2: How Much Do You Spew?
Pupils analyze the energy consumption of a household to see the amount of carbon dioxide they add to the atmosphere each year. In this energy consumption lesson students calculate carbon emissions and discuss sources of carbon dioxide.
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Depression Nutrition Plan
Students plan meals for a day based on their own caloric needs, make a shopping list, and "shop" on line. In this Great Depression nutrition plan lesson, students calculate their caloric needs and plan meals before "shopping" for their...
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Mean and Median
Students define mean and median. In this "average" instructional activity, students calculate the mean and median for a list of given numbers.
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Geometry Worksheets - Surface of Sphere
In this online math worksheet, high schoolers calculate the surface area of a variety of spheres. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties. A terrific...
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End of the Year Math Terms
In this end of the year math test worksheet, 4th graders complete problems including addition, division, measurement, decimals, and more. Students complete 22 problems.
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Is Your Square Complete?
Learners practice solving quadratic equations using a form called Complete the Square.