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The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
Sixth graders examine the causes of the stock market crash of 1929. In this integrated math/history unit on the stock market, 6th graders study, research, and read stocks, visit a local bank, and create a PowerPoint to show the finished...
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Properties of Logarithms
Learners explore the concept of logarithms. In this logarithms lesson, students discuss the logarithm properties. Learners use linear functions as a basis to develop the logarithm properites by substituting log b and log a for x and y.
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Pythagorean Theorem
Students solve right triangles using the Pythagorean Theorem. In this solving right triangles using the Pythagorean Theorem lesson, students find the missing side of a right triangle. Students find the hypotenuse given two legs of a...
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Purchasing A Used Car
Seventh graders investigate the practice of purchasing a used car with the help of links and resources found in the lesson plan. They conduct research to find the right kind of car using a variety of resources. Students examine data in...
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Conjectures and Conclusions
Students draw conclusions and make conjectures given a specific scenario. In this geometry lesson plan, students model real life scenarios using properties of triangles. They model number facts and explain why the outcome is what it is.
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A Statistical Look at Jewish History
Students complete their examination over the Jewish Diaspora. Using population figures, they discover the importance of percentages in exploring trends. They use their own ethnic group and determine how it is represented in the United...
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Factoring by Mack
Learners explore the concept of factoring trinomials. In this factoring trinomials instructional activity, students use the Mack Method to factor trinomials. Learners watch a video on how to factor a trinomial with a coefficient of 1...
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Getting to the Bottom of the Pyramids
Learners work together to develop logical arguments about pyramids and chain letters. They share their ideas with other groups and create a diagram showing the breakdown. They discuss the results.
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Polygonal Strings
Sixth graders apply knowledge of how to calculate the area and perimeter of triangles. They determine why it is inappropriate to measure the area of land by its perimeter which is done in certain areas of New Guinea. They complete a...