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Exploring Trigonometric Ratios
Learners calculate the different ratios using a right triangle. In this trigonometry activity, students identify the sine, cosine and tangent of each side. They find the missing angles using the different ratios.
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Analytic Geometry-Good Problems from Alex Pintilie
In this analytic geometry worksheet, students solve 12 word problems. Problems cover identifying the locus of an equation as well as the locus.
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Orbital Motion
Students use a formula to measure the eccentricity of an ellipse, then state Kepler's Law of Elliptical Orbits. They predict the solar energy received at different positions in a planet's orbit.
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Cycles of Life
Students begin their study of insect life cycles by listening to a read aloud of Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar. They learn the vocabulary of metamorphosis including egg, larva, pupa, chrysalis, and adult. They observe actual...
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The Right Angle
In this geometry activity, 10th graders determine the answer to a vocabulary questions and then follow the give rules to place the answer in the appropriate place on the crossword grid. The one page activity contains 18 questions. ...
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Worksheet 26
In this math activity, students use the polar coordinates to find the Euclidian coordinates. Then they compare points on the coordinate plane.
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Naviagational Tools
Fifth graders create a compass, with the help of written instructions and then write six sentences discussing how compasses work and why they are helpful. They discuss the different types of navigational tools and how they are helpful.
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Interstate Highway Trip
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders calculate a path taken without repeating and crossing the same path more than once. They are given clues to help-them find the right answer. There is a solution key with his word problem.
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Distance And Parallax
Students will determine distances to nearby stars using parallax. In this Astronomy lesson plan, students will use a web program, trigonometry, and sketches to determine the distance of stars.
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Our Tangible World is Full of Dimensions
Sixth graders explore characteristics of two and three-dimensional figures. They observe the teacher demonstrate the faces, edges, vertices and names of specific figures. In groups, 6th graders examine and describe given figures. ...