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Secant and Secant Segments
Learners use the secant and secant segment theorem to solve problems. In this calculus lesson, students identify where the secant line crosses on a circle. They create circles and secants using cabri software.
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Center Time
First graders recognize and represent mathematical relationships using symbols and use number sentences with operational symbols to solve problems. They complete various activities such as tug of war, monkeys on a vine, and hit and miss....
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Properties of Multiplication
Fifth graders examine the process of multiplication and the relationship between addition and multiplication. They observe the teacher model a variety of problems on the board, and identify properties of multiplication. Students...
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The Politics Of Taxation
Students explain that taxation involves a compromise of conflicting goals and that lobbyists can influence lawmakers' decisions about taxes. They can explain why people of similar incomes often pay different tax rates and work in teams...
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Problem Solving
Students explore the concept of problem solving. In this problem solving lesson, students use a decision square to solve a word problem. Students practice using a decision square to problem solve.
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Combinations and Permutations
In this statistics instructional activity, students solve the probability of an event occurring using probability, permutation and combination. There are 17 questions with an answer key.
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Infusing Equity Gender into the Classroom
Learners investigate if gender makes a difference in the classroom. In this statistics instructional activity, students collect data on whether equity by gender in the classroom makes learners more successful.
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Carbon Dating
Simulate C-14 decay using M&M and Reese's Pieces candies. In this scatter-plot activity, students perform an experiment to simulate the half life of C-14. Information is plotted on a scatter-plot. Students answer four comprehension...
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The Area of a Circle
Eighth graders find the circumference and diameter of several lids, show the relationship of the two measurements and derive the formula for finding the area of a circle. In this area of a circle lesson plan, 8th graders find...
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The Surface Area of a Cylinder
Students find the circumference and diameter of several circles and calculate the surface area of cylinders. In this surface area of a cylinder lesson plan, students use rectangles and lids to make several cylinders. They calculate the...
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Comparing Two Digit Numbers Using Symbols
Second graders compare two digit numbers. In this comparing numbers lesson plan, 2nd graders discover greater than and less than symbols. Students read Five Little Monkeys Sitting In A Tree and use the story as a model for comparing...
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Multiplication and Division
In this multiplication and division worksheet, students review both methods and then match the equations to the multiplication or division diagrams and solve for y. Students then write four equations for the diagrams and solve for w....
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M&M Counting Chart
Students practice classifying objects while utilizing candy. In this sorting lesson, students observe an assortment of M&M's and analyze the candy based on color. Students create a color chart based on the number of different...
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Grams and Kilograms
Fourth graders participate in scavenger hunts for objects that weigh a gram and a kilogram. In this metric measure lesson, 4th graders use a spring scale to measure objects they believe weigh a gram and a kilogram. Students complete...
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Fractions of a Band
Third graders investigate fractions. In this time lesson, 3rd graders determine the amount of time it takes to perform certain tasks.
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Freckle Face
Young scholars collect and record data. In this early data analysis lesson, students gather data about their partners face. As a class, the young scholars use tally marks and pictographs to record the data and answer question about the...
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Multiplication Represented as Arrays
Third graders collect data about themselves and use in a line plot. In this analyzing data lesson, 3rd graders collect various sets of information,create a line plot and compare the data. Students complete a worksheet on their...
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Permutations and Combinations II
In this permutation and combinations worksheet, students read situations and determine if it is a permutation or combination. They write equations and solve problems. This one-page worksheet contains eleven problems. Answers are...
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Collapsing Gas Clouds-Stability
In this collapsing gas clouds worksheet, learners read about the Bok Globules seen by the Hubble Space Telescope. They use a given equation indicating the pressure of a gas sphere and determine at what minimum radius the cloud would...
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Measurement Crafts- Cereal Hands and Feet
Young scholars identify nonstandard units of measurement and investigate area of objects. In this geometry lesson, students trace their hands and glue cereal pieces to the print to find the area.
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That's So Square
Students familiarize themselves with the three most common geometric shapes: circles, triangles and parallelograms. They sketch, sort, and name the shapes.
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Order of Operations
Students analyze the Order of Operations. They play a game to explore Order of Operations and observe a PowerPoint presentation slide sow. They generate patterns and functions to represent and solve problems. Students model and solve...
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Introduction to Parallel Lines in Euclidean Space and in Spherical Space
Eighth graders are introduced to the basic concepts of Geometry and their definitions in Euclidean space. They draw and define the following terms: point, line, and line segment. Students also define the terms colliner and...
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Number Line Game
Students understand number line concepts and the addition of positive and negative integers. In this number line lesson, students create and use a number line to play a game. Students will use different colored dice to represent positive...