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Perimeter and Area of Irregular Figures homework 16.5
In this finding the perimeter and area of irregular figures worksheet, students review the steps for each calculation and solve the problems. Students solve both perimeter and area for seven problems.
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Area of irregular Polygons: Historical Motivator - Lewis and Clark Adventure
Seventh graders find the area of irregular polygons. For this lesson on calculating area, 7th graders use the adventures of Lewis and Clark as motivation to learn how to calculate the area of irregular polygons.
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New York State Testing Program Math Release questions grade 8
In this algebra and geometry instructional activity, students solve seven varying math problems. This instructional activity will help prepare students for standardized tests covering algebra and geometry.
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Thought Experiments in Physics
Using thought experiments in physics can be incredibly valuable, but there some pitfalls to avoid.
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Making Tangram Pieces by Folding Paper
Third graders follow directions to make a set of tangram pieces. After reading a story, they compare and contrast the differences between two-dimensional shapes. To end the lesson plan, they use the tangram pieces to create their own...
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Geometry House!
Fourth graders use computer drawing tools to create a house of geometric shapes.
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Exploring Centers of a Triangle: Part 1
Students use problem solving skills, formal geometry, and The Geometer?s Sketchpad. They model and solve two real-world problems by constructing the in center and circumcenter of triangles.
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Hit the Slopes
Eighth graders work in one collaborative group to understand how ordered pairs are represented and graphed on a coordinate plane. They identify points on the coordinate plane and communicate their understanding of ordered pairs and their...
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Introducing the Coordinate Plane
Fifth graders practice using estimation. In this estimation instructional activity, 5th graders add, subtract, multiple, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Students decide upon instances when estimation is more...
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Motion Capture and Analysis
Students capture the serve motion of a tennis player with a digital or video camera. Using transparencies or a software package, analyze the speed, acceleration, displacement and time of the racquet head and ball in the tennis stroke.
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Properties of Lines - Parallel and Perpendicular
Sixth graders identify parallel and perpendicular lines in the alphabet. In this line properties lesson, 6th graders use the letters of the alphabet to show parallel and perpendicular lines. Students open a Geogrid Mat on the computer...
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Geometry, Word Search Puzzle
In this math activity, students look for the words that are related to the math words used in the practice of geometry. They also practice spelling.
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Proposed Problems
In this math worksheet, learners find the solutions to the problems that involve solving equations with and without rational expressions.