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Angles Formed By Parallel Lines
Young scholars explore the concept of angles formed by parallel lines.They graph two parallel lines cut by a transversal, then measure the angles formed by the transversal and record the data in a table. Learners make conjectures about...
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Rounding
In this math worksheet, learners solve the problems that are based upon the skill of rounding. The answers are written into one of the 4 sets.
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The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
Sixth graders examine the causes of the stock market crash of 1929. In this integrated math/history unit on the stock market, 6th graders study, research, and read stocks, visit a local bank, and create a PowerPoint to show the finished...
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Concepts, Patterns, Formulas, Substitution
In this algebra instructional activity, young scholars define algebraic terms and rewrite them using math symbols. There are 10 problems drawing correlations to geometry as well as algebra.
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Bugs
Young scholars explore the wonders of bugs. In this bug lesson, students examine various types of bugs. Young scholars make crafts, sing songs, discuss nutrition, and investigate different types of insects.
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Getting a Little "Lift"out of Calculus
Students, after entering the given conditions into FoilSim, apply calculus techniques to verify predictions.
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Proportionality Using Wind in the Willows
Students examine proportionality in Wind in the Willows by comparing Mr. Toad, objects proportional to him and objects proportional to humans. They then measure a stuffed Mr. Toad and make common objects proportional to Mr. Toad???s...
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Mathematics Within: Algebraic Patterns
Students comprehend that ratios and fractions are interchangeable. They compare ratios using common denominators, cross multiplication, and intuition. Students find equivalent fractions. They comprehend that equivalent ratios do not...
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Car Activities
In this math activity, students find cars in Auto Trader. They find the difference between the prices of the cheapest and most expensive cars. Students select a car they like and follow directions to buy on credit. Students complete a...
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Balancing Equations and Using a Pyramid
Sixth graders complete worksheets and make journal entries to interpret mathematical expressions about the pyramids. In this equality by balancing equations lesson plan, 6th graders participate in groups or by themselves to complete...
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Comparing Numbers
In this comparing activity, students compare decimals and percents. They identify the largest and smallest number in a dequence. This one-page activity contains 10 multiple-choice problems. Answers are provided.
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ACC Basketball Statistics
Students use math skills and create a spreadsheet. In this statistics and computer skills lesson, students gather ACC basketball statistics, convert fractions to decimals and then percents. Students use the gathered information to create...
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Direct Variation
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students solve problems involving direct variation. The two page worksheet contains a combination of twelve multiple choice and free response questions. Answers are included.
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The Mean, the Median, and the Mode
In this statistics and probability learning exercise, students analyze data to determine the mean, median, or mode as indicated for the given set of data. The four page learning exercise contains a combination of twenty-five multiple...
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Curriculum Connections with Keiko Kasza
Students read books by the author Keiko Kasza and complete critical thinking skills, and connections to different subjects. For this language lesson plan, students connect the books to language arts, social studies, science, math,...
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Jelly Bean Statistics
Students develop a process of packing jelly beans efficiently. In this math lesson plan, students explain the quality control methods they designed. They construct histograms using Excel spreadsheet.
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Yummy Apples!
Students discuss apples and how they are grown. They listen as the teacher reads "Apples," by Gail Gibbons. Students discuss the story. They view several different types of apples and compare their characteristics. Students taste several...
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Geometric Sequences and Series
Learn to calculate the nth term of a sequence defined by an algebraic expression. They examine geometric sequences and series, relate geometric sequences to their explicit forms, find the partial sums of a sequence in a table, and...
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The Moon's Density-What's Inside?
In this moon's density learning exercise, students solve 4 problems about the Moon and a model planet. They find the Moon's density and they find its volume. They make a model of a planet's interior and use its mass and radius to find...
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Communication Satellites
In this communication satellites worksheet, students complete a table showing the satellite, the lifespan of the satellite, the number of transponders on the satellite and the cost of the satellite. Students determine the retire year,...
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Enterprise Worksheet: Don't Put All Your Eggs In One Basket #6
In this chart to help increase the likelihood of making low-risk returns worksheet, 6th graders fill in the spaces for method for reducing risk, how this method reduces risk, what advantages there are to this method, and what...
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Following a Recipe
Students create a cookbook. In this recipe and writing lesson, students brainstorm the skills necessary to follow a recipe, watch a cooking show and write down a recipe used. Students use a word processing program to write a paragraph...
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Level One Fraction Questions- Short Word Problems
In this fraction activity students solve 8 fraction problems. They read a short word problem, solve, and choose the correct answer from four multiple choice answers.
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All Aboard
In this mathematical reasoning worksheet, 3rd graders create a catalog page for a toy-train supply store. They list items in order of price (greatest to least amounts). Students are given clues to assist. They answer three comprehension...