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There's Gold in Them Thar Ratios
Students draw a model of the bunny problem which generates the Fibonacci Sequence, spirals generated from golden rectangles and golden triangles; identify the golden ratio in the human body, and find the Fibonacci numbers in nature.
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Let's Go To Mexico
Students are able to use the Internet to conduct research. They research Mexican culture and traditions. Students compare and contrast Mexican and U.S. food and clothing. They convert United States currency to Mexican pesos. Students...
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Leaving on A Jet Plane
Students create an airplane by listening to directions. They also to measure the pieces for the airplane and compare and contrast their test flights.
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Water Treatment Plant Tour
Students define vocabulary related to geometry and calculate the volume. In this geometry lesson, students calculate flow rates, and volume as it relates to a water plant facility. They calculate the volume of three dimensional shapes...
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Using Ratios to Taste the Rainbow
Students solve problems using ratios and proportion. In this algebra instructional activity, students analyze skittles and their different colors as they apply the properties of ratios and proportions to solve their problems.
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A Fraction of the Possibilities
Students review the conversion of fractions to decimals, develop strategies to compare fractions perform complex calculations using ratio techniques similar to the construction of fractions.
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Triangles
Fourth graders participate in three experiments to gain understanding of triangles. In this triangles lesson, 4th graders use pipe cleaners to create bubble pipes, basketball hoops and bingo cards to display the characteristics of...
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Factoring Trinomials
Students factor trinomials using specific factoring methods. In this algebra lesson, students factor equations using the difference of squares and foiling. They play a game to enhance their understanding of factoring.
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Trade Offs and Opportunity Cost
Students explore the role of government in the economy market. For this economics lesson, students analyze the decision making and how it takes into consideration additional cost, benefits and public awareness of what they are trying to...
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Electromagnetic Pick-up
Learners investigate electromagnetic energy. In this magnetism instructional activity, students will create an electromagnet and test changes with increased energy. They will compete by building the strongest electromagnet.
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Giving it 100%
Learners build knowledge about the number relationships between decimals and percents as it relates to converting decimals into percents. In this decimal and percent instructional activity, students recognize equivalent forms of...
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Large Number Concept
Eighth graders compare objects to large numbers. For this algebra lesson, 8th graders compare large numbers to daily objects. Relate large numbers to the real world by discussing the Holocaust and the number of people who lost their lives.
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Data and Scientific Graphs
Students conduct experiments and graph their data. In this statistics lesson, students collect data and graph it on a coordinate plane. They analyze the data looking for patterns and they discuss their findings with the class.
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Measurement and Data Collecting using Image Processing
Students trace the route of the historical event and measure the distance over which the people involved journeyed. A data sheet be constructed outlining the location of events, and the speed with which the journey occurred.
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Exploring Geometry in the Real World
Students find real-world examples of a variety of geometric shapes. They conduct research, record observations, and write descriptions. They create a classroom cityscape and highlight the information they gathered. They present an oral...
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Subtract Positive and Negative Integers
Review the concept of subtracting positive and negative integers. Learners review the rules for subtracting integers, use manipulatives to visualize the process, and complete an assessment.
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Ideas that Lead to Probability
Students explore the concept of probability. In this probability lesson, students use random number generators to determine probabilities of events. Students discuss if certain probable events are fair. Students determine fair ways to...
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Invent a Backscratcher from Everyday Materials
Students explore the design process. They discuss why new products are made, examine backscratchers brought in from home and discuss why it is a useful device, and working with a partner draw and construct a backscratcher.
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Atlatl Lessons Grades 4-12
Young scholars examine motion and how to describe it qualitatively. In this investigative activity students see how aboriginal people were environmentally responsible.
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Metrics and Standard Units
Students compare units of measure. In this metrics and standard units instructional activity, students estimate and compare standard units of measure with the metric system. They complete internet research on the history of...
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"Geotown" Scrapbook
Students create a scrapbook. In this geometry lesson, students use digital cameras to take pictures of geometrical concepts. Students use the pictures to create a "Geotown" scrapbook.
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The Squeeze is On
Students investigate the force of compression and how it acts on structural components through a hands-on group project. They use everyday products such as paper, toothpicks, and tape to construct a structure that will support the...
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Mathematics Within: Bar And Pie Graphs
Students compare and contrast the use of bar and pie graphs with the same data. They create a data set by surveying all students in the class using sticky notes to make a table on the board. Then, each student creates a bar and pie graph...
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Sending a Valentine
Students practice addressing envelopes. In this everyday writing instructional activity, students practice writing addresses on envelopes by writing Valentine's cards and addressing them to kindergartners.