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Comparing Area and Perimeter

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve problems by finding the perimeter and area of an enclosed area. In this geometry lesson, students differentiate between the area and the perimeter. They see how they relate and how to use it to maximize an enclosed area.
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Real Misleading Graphs

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students identify real graphs and misleading graphs. In this algebra lesson, students surf the Internet for real life scenarios where graphs are used in a misleading way as well as in a correct way.
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Mathematics of Doodles

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners use the slope and y-intercept to graph lines. For this algebra lesson, students graph linear equations and apply it to solving real life problems.
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Decimals and Percents - Part One

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of converting a decimal to a percent. In this conversion lesson plan, students convert decimals to percents.
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Decimals and Percents - Part Two

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of converting percents to decimals. In this conversion lesson, students convert percents to decimals.
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Expanded Form - Ten Thousands

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of writing numbers in expanded form. In this expansion lesson, students write numbers in expanded form.
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Expanded Form - Thousands

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners explore the concept of writing numbers in expanded form. In this expansion lesson, students write numbers in expanded form.
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Learning About Roman Numerals

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of writing roman numerals as numbers. In this roman numeral instructional activity, students write roman numerals as numbers.
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Liquid Measurements

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners explore the concept of liquid measurements. In this liquid measurement lesson, students convert liquid measurements from cups, pints, quarts, and gallons.
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Histograms and Bar Graphs

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students examine the use of bar graphs and histograms. In this data representation lesson, students investigate the proper use of bar graphs and histograms to represent data. They learn the proper geometric definitions, experience direct...
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Surface Area of Prisms

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students compute surface area and volume of prisms. In this surface area lesson, students find the surface area and volume of rectangular and triangular prisms. Independently, students use their computers to determine the volume,...
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Where on Earth Are You From?

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Young scholars create family trees and discuss cultural differences.  For this cultural diversity lesson, students discuss the places their families came from and develop questions for each other.Young scholars show their...
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A Beating Heart

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students collect and analyze data using  percent difference. In this algebra lesson plan, students relate the concepts of algebra to cardiac physiology.
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Himalayan Herds: Fractional Exponential Growth

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students solve problems by identifying exponential growth and decay and differentiating between patterns, relation and functions. In this algebra lesson plan, students apply concepts of exponential growth to solve problems.
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Proving Pythagoras

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students prove the theorem of Pythagoras. In this Pythagorean Theorem instructional activity, students define the different parts of a right triangle. They use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve for the missing sides and angles of a right...
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Scale Drawing

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students use ratio and proportions to solve problems. In this geometry activity, students apply ratio and proportions to real life scenarios.
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The Window Problem

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars identify patterns and compute formulas to solve the problems. In this algebra lesson, students come up with a rule given a pattern, and analyze the relationship between data and graphs.
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Understanding Inequality Operation Rules

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students solve problems within-inequalities. In this algebra lesson plan, students apply concepts of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to solve inequalities.
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Using Fractions to Represent M&M Colors

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars investigate the concept of fraction and tangible application. In this algebra lesson, students use fractions to solve real life scenarios. They convert between fractions and decimals and identify the numerator and...
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Estimating Deer Population

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students calculate the deer population using proportion. In this algebra lesson, students apply the concept of ratio and proportion to real life scenario.
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Unmasking the Villian

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students explore order of operation and ways to solve equations. In this algebra lesson, students understand the process it takes to solve an equation correctly. They explore one step and two steps equations as they solve using order of...
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Bugs

For Teachers K - 6th
Students explore the wonders of bugs. In this bug lesson, students examine various types of bugs. Students make crafts, sing songs, discuss nutrition, and investigate different types of insects.
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Scaling Down Art

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners change the scale of a work of art using ratios, percentages, and proportions. While this is technically an art lesson, there is quite a bit of mathematics involved in converting to the correct scale.
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Common Multiples

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of common multiples. In this common multiple lesson, students find the lowest common multiple of two numbers.