Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Proving Trigonometric Identities

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Young mathematicians first learn the basics of proving trigonometric identities. They then practice this skill on several examples.
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Graphing Quadratic Equations from the Vertex Form

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Graphing doesn't need to be tedious!  When pupils understand key features and transformations, graphing becomes efficient. This activity connects transformations to the vertex form of a quadratic equation. 
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Battery Charging

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Your class will be very interested in the results of this activity. How long does it take a MP3 and video game player to charge?  Sam only has an hour and the MP3 player only has 40% of its battery life left. Plus, his video player...
Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Growing Patterns and Sequences

For Teachers 6th - 7th Standards
Learners explore, discover, compare, and contrast arithmetic and geometric sequences in this collaborative, hands-on activity. They build and analyze growing patterns to distinguish which kind of sequence is represented by a set of data...
Assessment
Inside Mathematics

Scatter Diagram

For Teachers 8th Standards
It is positive that how one performs on the first test relates to their performance on the second test. The three-question assessment has class members read and analyze a scatter plot of test scores. They must determine whether...
Assessment
Inside Mathematics

Marble Game

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils determine the theoretical probability of winning a game of marbles. Individuals compare the theoretical probability to experimental probability for the same game. They continue on to compare two different probability games.
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Relationships Between Two Numerical Variables

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Is there another way to view whether the data is linear or not? Class members work alone and in pairs to create scatter plots in order to determine whether there is a linear pattern or not. The exit ticket provides a quick way to...
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California Education Partners

Animals of Rhomaar

For Students 7th Standards
Investigate the growth rates of alien animals. Pupils study fictional animals from another planet to determine how much they grow per year. The investigators plot the growth of their animals over a period of time and then compare...
Lesson Plan
Towson University

The Crucial Concentration

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Which sports drink provides the best pick-me-up after the big game or grueling workout? It may not be the one you'd think! Food science is the focus in a surprising lab activity. Pupils use colorimetry to determine the amount of protein,...
Unit Plan
Mathematics Vision Project

Module 1: Getting Ready Module

For Teachers 6th - 10th Standards
This fabulous resource is a must-have for any algebra teacher's arsenal of lessons. Developing the idea of equations and use of variables from basic physical scenarios, learners gain valuable intuition in the structure and meaning of...
Lesson Plan
National Security Agency

Systems of Equations and Inequalities

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High school classes can use manipulatives too! Offer hands-on, interactive lessons that venture away from the typical day in your algebra class. Young mathematicians will be involved in collaborative learning, visual...
Activity
Computer Science Unplugged

Kid Krypto–Public-Key Encryption

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Class members have an opportunity to experience how to use a public key to encrypt information and a private key to decrypt it. Groups create their own public key and encrypt information then develop private keys to decrypt this...
Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

How Much is that Tune?

For Teachers 7th - 10th Standards
Tune in for savings! Scholars investigate pricing schemes for two different online music download sites. After comparing the two, they determine the numbers of songs for which each site would be cheaper.
Lesson Plan
Mathematics Assessment Project

Comparing Lines and Linear Equations

For Teachers 8th Standards
Scholars first complete an assessment task on writing linear equations to model and solve a problem on a running race. They then take part in a card matching activity where they match equations and graphs of lines to diagrams of fluid...
Lesson Plan
Cornell University

Extracting DNA

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Uncover the basics of DNA structure through exploration activities. Collaborative groups build DNA models and recreate the process of replication. Then, using plant cells such as peas or strawberries, they extract a DNA sample.
Activity
Michigan Department of Education

Family Fundamentals for Summer Learning

For Teachers 1st - 2nd Standards
Just because it's summertime, doesn't mean that learning has to stop. Support children with continuing to develop their reading fluency with this extensive collection of literacy activities.
Activity
Teach Engineering

Package Those Foods!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Designing the right package — it's more than a pretty picture. Challenge small groups to design a food package. They must consider the type of food they are packaging and the package's ability to control the physical and...
Assessment
Inside Mathematics

Rugs

For Teachers 8th Standards
The class braids irrational numbers, Pythagoras, and perimeter together. The mini-assessment requires scholars to use irrational numbers and the Pythagorean Theorem to find perimeters of rugs. The rugs are rectangular, triangular,...
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Balanced Assessment

Telephone Service

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Class members must determine the best phone plan for customers. by assessing three different phone plans. Each plan price depends not only the number of minutes, but also the location of the calls — bringing in a third variable. Scholars...
Lesson Plan
Towson University

Berries...With a Side of DNA?

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Sometimes science lab can be ... delicious! Middle school science scholars extract DNA from strawberries and other fruits in an engaging lab activity. The teacher's guide includes pacing, materials list, and worksheets with answer keys.
Assessment
Mathematics Assessment Project

Shelves

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Don't leave this task on the shelf — use it is assess middle schoolers understanding of patterns. Participants try to discover a pattern in the number of bricks and planks used to make shelves. They then match descriptions...
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Science Matters

Eruptions and Volcano Types

For Teachers 6th Standards
The Mammoth Lakes area regularly releases warnings to hikers and skiers to be careful because melting snow releases trapped gases from volcanic vents. The 17th lesson plan in the 20-part series opens with a demonstration of carbon...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Why Are Hot Things Red?

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
For this radiation and temperature worksheet, students use 2 methods to derive the Wein Displacement law that shows the relationship between the temperature of a body to the frequency where the Planck curve's value is at its maximum....
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Firewood Problem

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students write and solve their own story problems. They determine the cost of firewood by the cord. They organize their data in graphs and charts.

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