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Three for the Money: The Degree/Diameter Problem

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the degree, diameter, planarity, and size of graphs.  In this degree, diameter, planarity, and size of graphs lesson, students try to construct a graph with more than 12 vertices that satisfy all other requirements. ...
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Categories of Mathematics Occupation

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore careers in mathematics. In this careers lesson, the teacher leads a discussion about occupations that require math, then students create a short skit about a job that uses math. Lesson includes extension ideas.
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Number Sequences

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Number sequences make for great challenges that stimulate pattern recognition, algebraic reasoning, and number sense. This slide-show includes eleven number sequences for learners to work through, an explanation of what number sequences...
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Informal Proof of the Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 8th Standards
Prove the Pythagorean Theorem using multiple informal proofs. Scholars first develop an understanding of the origins of the Pythagorean Theorem through proofs. They round out the lesson plan by using the theorem to find missing side...
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Exploring Special Lines

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students compare and order numbers. In this geometry lesson, students write equations for inequalities. They differentiate and apply concepts of triangular properties to solve problems.
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Learning about Fibonacci

For Students 5th - 7th
In this learning about Fibonacci worksheet, students read about Leonardo Fibonacci and his contribution to mathematics, then study the pattern of Fibonacci numbers, in math and in nature.
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e, pi, and Exponential Functions

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students investigate e, pi and exponents. In this calculus lesson, students define constants and non-constants using, pi, e and exponents as an example. They use the TI to work the problems in this lesson.
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Prime Numbers

For Students 4th - 5th
Prime numbers are the focus of this math worksheet. Students follow directions to identify prime numbers on a hundreds chart. Students follow clear directions in order to find a total of 25 prime numbers on the chart.
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Difference of Equations

For Students 11th - 12th
In this difference of equations worksheet, students solve and complete 49 various types of problems. First, they obtain the solution of any linear homogeneous second order difference equation. Then, students apply the method of solution...
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Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 10th
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders solve for missing sides and angles of a triangle. They use the pythagorean theorem to solve for the unknown in a right triangle. There are 5 questions on this worksheet.
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Cubes

For Students 11th
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders figure out what the smallest integer is that can be written as the total sum of 2 cubes. There is an answer key.
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Three for the Money: The Degree/Diameter Problem

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students explore the concept of vertex-edge graphs.  In this vertex-edge graphs lesson plan, students try to construct a graph with a given diameter, number of vertices, size, and planarity.  Students construct various vertex-edge graphs...
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Exploring Area/Perimeter Through Coordinate Geometry

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore area and perimeter through coordinate geometry using student literature, hands-on manipulatives, and the Internet.
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Aeronautics: Bernoulli's Principle

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore physics by participating in a science activity in class. In this flight properties lesson, students identify Bernoulli's principle of flight and his theory of statics and motion. Students conduct a demonstration by...
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2, 4, 6, 8 . . .What Do We Appreciate-Patterns, Patterns, Patterns

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners recognize patterns in a numerical sequence, create new patterns and predict outcomes to established sequences.
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Prime Real Estate

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students analyze and discuss prime numbers and the Sieve of Eratosthenes, a procedure to sort out prime numbers. They identify the prime numbers from 1-100 by eliminating all the multiples of the first four prime numbers, and circle what...
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Shapes with Sticks

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders investigate three dimensional shapes. They examine a variety of shapes and the relationship between the number of faces, edges, and vertices. Students determine Euler's formula and they create a variety of three dimensional...
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More of Carrie's Cubes

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars solve a word problem that explores the shape of a cube and ways that part of it can be colored. They discuss the problem and analyze a Rubik's cube, explore the problem using a graph, and discuss the solutions as a class.
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Scale Basketball

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars understand that a spreadsheet can be used to find the best scale to use in a model. They place the distances of the planets of the solar system to the Sun in one column of the spreadsheet. Students try different scales so...
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2, 4, 6, 8 . . .What Do We Appreciate-Patterns, Patterns, Patterns

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students discover and predict patterns in a numerical sequence. Through the Internet and video segments, students begin with basic number patterns and extend their knowledge into higher math skills. They will also create new patterns...
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Math Maven's Mysteries: The Case of the Dastardly Disguiser

For Students 5th - 6th
In these math word problem worksheets, students help solve the mystery about 'The Case of the Dastardly Disguiser. Students read the story and find the total number of disguises.
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Richard's Dice

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students problem solve logic problems. They complete a worksheet using dice as a manipulative. They decide on a problem solving strategy, solve the problem, and write up the solution.
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Scale Basketball

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students discuss scale diagrams and maps as well as the use of spreadsheets to find the best scale to use in a model before practicing scale and ratio problems on their own.

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