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Leaf It To Me: A Learn About Trees Facts Hunt

For Students 4th - 5th
In this trees worksheet, students use provided links to find answers to given questions. Page contains additional tree related activities.
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Fraction Two-Step Word Problems - Mixed Numbers

For Students 4th
For this fraction worksheet, 4th graders solve for fractions reading word problems.  Students read and solve for 6 problems using the given information provided in each.
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Exponential and Exponents Functions

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve problems using exponential properties. In this algebra instructional activity, students differentiate between exponents, exponential and log functions. They graph their functions using table and exponents.
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What's The Point?

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve word problems using the correct math symbols. In this algebra activity, students use the TI calculator to graph their equation and analyze it. They find the line of regression and use to draw conclusion.
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It Has to Balance

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders use a price list and balance sheet to plan for a day of fun at the beach. They consider expenses, income, and balancing of resources.
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Recursion, Roots and Newton's Methods

For Students Higher Ed
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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End of the Year Math Terms

For Students 4th
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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Counting Cubes

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students count backwards in 2s from 30 then try other skip patterns such as 1,3,5, etc. and invent their own counting patterns. They are introduced to the problem using a pile of cubes and count by 2s and have a remainder.
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The Real Deal On Circles

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate circles and area. In this geometry lesson, 5th graders find the area, diameter and circumference of a circle. They estimate the data and then calculate it.
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Great Tasting Shapes

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate the concept of median, mode, and range using a simple model for display purposes. They examine different shaped crackers out of a box and identify the ones that occur the most. Then the calculations for the...
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Under the Ice: Imaging Glacier Bases with Sound

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate with radio waves that are used to remotely sense the topography beneath the ice sheet. They experiment with travel time of waves and convert data to distance and depth. As a result, they develop a profile of the...
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Chaos

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore the concept of probability. In this probability activity, students use a applet that demonstrates chaos and probability of spread for a forest fire. Young scholars also play applets about the Game of Life and...
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Don't Fence Me In: Prisms

For Students 9th - 12th
In this prism worksheet students explore the best way to divide a rectangular region into four areas using parallel lines.  This one-page worksheet contains 1 problem.  The answer is provided.
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Applications of Parabolas

For Students 11th
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders rewrite word problems using algebraic symbols. They relate parabolas to the real world and calculate the breaking distance using the distance formula they come up with. There is answer key.
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Layers of the Earth (Crust, Mantle, Inner and Outer Cores)

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study the layers of the Earth.  In this Earth's crust instructional activity students complete an activity, divide into groups and diagram and define given terms. 
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Math Activity: "Snake"

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore patterns by participating in a class math activity. In this early algebra lesson, 4th graders utilize a die and chart to keep record of a snake game in which students must utilize a math function to solve a problem...
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Right Triangles and The Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students play a game to reinforce concepts of the Pythagorean Theorem. In this geometry lesson, students find the missing angle and lengths of a right triangle. They use properties of trigonometry about sine, cosine and tangent to solve...
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I'll Have an Order of Subtraction Please!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore number values by completing consumer math worksheets. In this math functions lesson, students identify the use of a decimal in numbers and the place values that are represented when dealing with money. Students complete...
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Translating Words to Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 7th
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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The Math Poet

For Teachers 4th
Students use numeric operations and concepts to describe, analyze, communicate, synthesize numeric data, and to solve problems.
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The Human Body: Focusing on Respiratory and Circulatory Systems

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars study the components and functions of the respiratory and circulatory systems. They take blood pressure using a stethoscope and investigate ways to maintain a healthy respiratory system.
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6.1 Computing Components

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students define computer terms such as hardware, software, input and output devices, central processing unit, etc. in their own words, and relate terms to computer system they are using.
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Dihybrid Punnett Squares

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students construct Punnett squares to illustrate specific genotypic and phenotypic genetic outcomes. Students calculate the probability of achieving specific genotypic and phenotypic genetic oucomes, using dihybrid Punnett squares.
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Choose or Lose: The Electoral Process

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students examine the local and national election process. In groups, they brainstorm a list of the issues important to them and compare them to an overall list of issues present in the election. They analyze graphs and complete...