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Expressions and Operations
In this expressions and operations worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 13 different multiple choice problems. First, they determine the length of a rectangle given the width and area. Then, students determine which of the listed...
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Geometry: Calculating Volumes
For this volume worksheet, middle schoolers find the volume of 8 prisms. Students are given the length, width, and height of each prism.
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Maximum and Minimum Problems
In this maximum and minimum problems activity, students solve and complete 9 various types of problems. First, they find two numbers with a given sum. Then, students find the maximum and minimum value of each equation. They also find the...
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Problem Solving: The Coordinate Plane
In this coordinate plane worksheet, students solve 6 word problems, finding x coordinates, ordered pairs, lengths, plot points and height and width of shapes.
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Multiplying a Polynomial by a Monomial
In this multiplying polynomials worksheet, students solve and complete 13 different problems that include monomials. First, they use the distributive property to multiply a polynomial by a monomial. Then, students find each product and...
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Multiplying and Dividing Fractions with Post It Notes
Seventh graders experiment with measurement as it relates to the algorithm for dividing fractions. In this fractions lesson plan, 7th graders work in groups to establish how many post-it notes it takes to fill an 8 X 11 piece of paper....
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Density Workbook
It's all about density! Here's a dense workbook for young scientists; they solve (and show work for) 29 density word problems, including a problem where they solve for the density of Godzilla. They complete labs analyzing metal cubes,...
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Surface Area and Volume
Upper graders identify the surface area and attributes of figures that are measurable. They estimate, measure, and record perimeter, area, temperature change, and elapsed time, using a variety of strategies. They also determine the...
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Volume
In this volume worksheet, students solve and complete 10 different problems that include determining the volume of books in a library and their weight. First, they complete the table with the weight, number of days and number of boxes...
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Peter's Third String
Explore the solution to a word problem involving area and perimeter. Learners read and discuss how to approach the problem. In small groups, they determine the maximum area of a rectangle with a given perimeter using a piece of string....
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Volume of Solid Figures
Learners calculate volume using the correct formula and the correct unit. They explore different prisms, spheres, cubes, and cones as they calculate volume and relate it to depths in oceans.
Normal Community High School
Density
Change the density of water by adding minerals. The presentation discusses density—from the definition to calculations—and applies it to the real world. It briefly mentions specific gravity, and finishes by showing Archimedes' principle.
Exploratorium
Exploring Tessellations
Tessellations are patterns of repeating shapes that don't overlap and don't have any gaps. Middle schoolers take this simple definition and engage in a lesson that combines visual art and mathematics. They cut out index cards using...
K5 Learning
Mixed Practice Word Problems #9
Reinforce math concepts of multiplication, division, area, cups, and perimeter, with a mixed practice worksheet that offers five word problems.
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Measuring Rectangle Areas
In this math worksheet, students learn the formula for measuring the area of a rectangle by reading the information and looking at the diagram. Students find rectangular objects and measure the areas.
University of Houston
Volume for Rectangular Prisms
Upper graders define perimeter and area of a rectangle, estimate numbers of cubes and determine the maximum amount that will fit in a given space. In this math lesson, pupils complete related worksheet, build prisms and find volume and...
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Volume Review
Students investigate the concepts of volume for rectangular prisms and spheres. They measure the volume of one balloon and then consider how many breaths it would take to fill the room with balloons. The rectangular prism being measured...
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Volume Lab
How can we find volume if it a shape isn't easy to measure? Investigate methods for determining this as the volume of regular and irregular objects is explored in several stations. Learners discover that when the standard formula for...
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Volume and Density Worksheet
All 20 of the problems on the learning exercise involve the computation of cubic volume or density. As long as your young scientists can apply the appropriate mathematical formulas, they will succeed in solving these problems. They are...
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Duck Squad-Super Savers
Students "save" a rare duck (or goose, or swan) from extinction by "building" a sanctuary to protect and breed it in captivity. They research what the bird needs and draw the species and its enclosure.
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System of Axes
In this system of axes worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 1 word problem. First, they determine the figure shown in the illustration and set-up an expression. Then, students solve to find the shaded region of the diagram.
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Effects of Changing Dimensions Proportionally
In this geometry worksheet, students describe the effect of a proportional change on the perimeter or circumference and area of the given circles or quadrilaterals. The one page worksheet contains ten problems. Answers are included.
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Square Roots Worksheet
In this square roots worksheet, learners calculate the value of a number squared. They determine the square root of a number. Students find the area of objects. This five-page worksheet contains 10 problems. Answers are provided.
Exploratorium
Making a Translation Tesselation
Make masterful art using math. An interesting activity has learners create artwork involving tesselations. First they cut out a base shape from index cards, then they apply translations to complete their masterpieces.