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Order of Operations

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders investigate the order of operations.  In this Algebra I lesson, 9th graders explore the rules of arithmetic and algebra as they review and practice simplifying increasingly complex numeric expressions using the order...
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Using the Coordinate Plane in Problem Solving

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders practice solving problems.  In this fraction and decimal lesson, 5th graders recognize the relationship between fraction and decimals.  Students estimate problem results and write expressions to use for problem...
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FLIGHT FAIR

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students conduct their personal investigations into paper airplane flight. Cooperative teams are formed, with students choosing the paper airplane design that they are most interested in building.
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Venn Diagram and UK Basketball

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students analyze data and make inferences. In this algebra activity, students collect and analyze data as they apply it to the real world.
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HEART THROBS

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students predict what might happen to their pulse rates after physical exertion and then make conclusions about the effects of physical activity on pulse rates.
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Lessons for Atlatl Users with Some Experience-Grade 6

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders experiment with an atlatl and dart.  In this sixth grade data management mathematics lesson, 6th graders explore and determine the most suitable methods of displaying data collected from their experimentation with...
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Coordinates of Points in Space

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Combine vectors and matrices to describe transformations in space. Class members create visual representations of the addition of ordered pairs to discover the resulting parallelogram. They also examine the graphical representation...
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Chew on This

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore and demonstrate the seven steps of the scientific method. They predict how much sugar is in chewing gum and test, analyze, and calculate the sugar content of gum.
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Cartogram of the Great Compromise

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students create cartograms of populations during 1790.
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Linear Functions

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students identify and label functions as linear or not. They find the domain and range of each function. There are 15 multiple choice questions.
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Determining Center of Gravity

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students complete calculus calculations involving the structure and properties of matter and determining the center of gravity.
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Applying Trigonometric Functions To Real Life

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students examine where trigonometry exists outside the classroom. In this trigonometry lesson, students create trigonometric functions to match the data provided and to solve word problems relating to the real world.
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General Greene to General Marion: Your State is Invaded, Your All is at Stake

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine the contributions of Francis Marion and Nathaneal Greene. In this Revolutionary War activity, 3rd graders use primary and secondary sources to research Marion and Greene and the accomplishments of their men during...
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Introducing the Coordinate Plane

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders practice using estimation. In this estimation lesson, 5th graders add, subtract, multiple, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Students decide upon instances when estimation is more appropriate than...
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Chart the Weather for Cities Around the World

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Pupils orally describe Northern and Southern hemispheres, identify 7 continents, and point out specific countries and cities. They locate and record weather information.
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Clouds and Solar Radiation

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students examine how clouds affect incoming solar radiation. They compare and contrast satellite images and incoming solar radiation measurements as methods to provide information about clouds.
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Investigation of Timbre

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students design an experiment to analyze the timbre of different instruments. In this physics lesson, students analyze the missing quality in sound. They discuss their results in class.
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Could You Repeat That?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in an oral story telling activity designed to show how story embellishments occur. They read "Beowulf" and identify incongruities that suggest additions and embellishments over the years.
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Story Problem Writing

For Teachers K - 5th
Students write story problems which can only be solved with the application of multiplication facts. They write an extra fact that isn't needed to solve. When their partners do the problems, they must cross out the fact that they do need.
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Phenomenal Weather-Related Statistics

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders research, collect and interpret data about weather statistics. They record that data on spreadsheets. they create Powerpoint presentations on their individual or group research.
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Characteristics of Lift and Wing Area

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Pupils use FoilSim to complete the activity and investigate the factors that affect lift and how wing area and lift are related.
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Calculus

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students make an inquiry with the aid of technology into the concept of functions. The emphasis of the lesson plan is on the interplay between the geometric and analytic information.
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Self Portrait, What Nerve!

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students conduct an experiment to determine the distance between touch receptor fields in parts of the right-hand side of the body. They enter data into the data table.
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Science: Hurricanes As Heat Engines

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students conduct Internet research to track the path of Hurricane Rita. They record the sea surface temperature of the Gulf of Mexico during and after the hurricane and draw conclusions about how hurricanes extract heat energy from the...