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Napier's Rods

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young mathematicians explore the concept of multiplication using Napier's Rods. They use Popsicle sticks to create a 3D model of Napier's Rods. Pupils multiply multiple digit numbers using Napier's Rods.
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Frieze Patterns And Tiles

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students investigate geometry with the use of a creative project. They review relevant vocabulary that includes turn, flip, side, and angles. Students also practice conducting transformations used as inspiration for the project. Then...
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Learning by Logic - Total Surface Area

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Geometers calculate the area of plane surfaces using the formulas for the area of a square, rectangle, and triangle. They develop the formula for calculating the total surface area of two geometric solids: the cube and rectangular prism.
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Mapping a Site Using a Coordinate Plane

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners map their playground as if it were an archeological site. They locate objects on the playground and determine their location using coordinate points. A related lesson plan is Coordinate Grid: Mapping an Archeological Site.
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Area And Perimeter Using Pentominoes

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders engage in an enrichment lesson exploring the concepts of area and perimeter. They construct new pentominoes that are 3 times the size of normal ones and then identify the area and perimeter measurements. They then create a...
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Cover and Boarders

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students find the area and perimeter of rectangular figures. They use this information to find patterns and discover relationships between area and perimeter. Students apply and explain formulas relating to perimeter, area, and volume.
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Does Sunlight Effect Leaf Size?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars make estimates and then measure leaves for accuracy. They calculate the area of the leaves by drawing an outline on graph paper and counting the squares. They compare the leaves exposed to sunlight to those that are in...
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Angles - Unlocking Geometry

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate the concept of angles and how they are used in geometry. They construct polygons using various types of angles and then classify them according to their physical properties. Students use a computer program in order...
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Pass or No Pass?

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students explore the concept of the inverse function. They learn that the inverse of a function is a reflections over the line y=x. Students learn how to determine if a function has an inverse. They discuss how changing the domain of a...
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"NSN, Fractions, Percents, Ratios, Rates" Investigations

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders engage in an investigation about the concepts related to fractions. They read, represent, compare, and order proper and improper fractions, and mixed numbers. They demonstrate an understanding of relationships involving...
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Power Crisis in California

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read an online CNNfyi.com article related to the energy crisis in California. They calculate the monthly cost of running household appliances. They develop a list of alternative methods of energy sources.
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Dream House

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students solve real world problems involving area and perimeter in this unit culminating activity.
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Graphing Greenery

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students gather leaves and trace them on graph paper. They plot coordinates that approximate the shape of the leaves and share those coordinates as "worksheets" for other students to complete.
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Plan or Move

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers note the similarities between decimals, fractions and percentages. They practice converting numbers between these types. They participate in an activity as well.
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Investigation- What Does It Cost?

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate percents by comparing different discounts on the same sale item, practice graphing percents, and look at reasonable and unreasonable "percents off" a sale item.
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Investigation-Looking at Polygons

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders plot points and investigate polygons. They locate a point, using ordered pairs of integers on the coordinate plane. Students compare geometric measurements and computations on coordinate axes as they are applied to...
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Multiplication Mastery

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine the table in the blank format on Excel and examine how to use it. They answer several multiplication problems and return to the blank screen and with help fill in columns.
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Number Line Mathematics

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners translate problem situations into diagrams, models, and numerals using whole numbers, fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, and percents. They identify that numbers in different forms are equivalent or not equivalent using whole...
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Graph It

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Elementary and middle schoolers engage in a lesson of graphing in quadrant I of the coordinate plain. They use the graph to create shapes and symbols. While using a graphing calculator, they locate the points on the coordinate plane. In...
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Multiplying Polynomials

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students explore multiplying polynomials. They observe solving polynomials using the standard order of operations, FOIL, and the box method. Throughout the demonstration, students explore strategies of solving word problems such as...
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Long Distance Phone Plans

For Teachers 7th - 9th
For this long distance phone plane worksheet, students compare various phone plans and determine which long distance plan has the greatest savings. Students support their answers visually through the use of tables and graphs. They write...
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You Can Get There From Here - Plotting on a Coordinate Plane

For Teachers 6th - 8th
For this plotting worksheet, learners plot given ordered pairs on a coordinate plane. After plotting each ordered pair, students connect line segments in consecutive order. Upon completion of the graphing exercise, learners will have...
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What's Brewing? Graphing On A Coordinate Plane

For Teachers 6th - 8th
For this graphing worksheet, students graph given ordered pairs on a coordinate plane and connect the dots in consecutive order. Upon completion of the graphing exercise, students will have created a picture on the coordinate plane. They...
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Prime and Composite Numbers - Kenwood Academy

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Learners investigate prime and composite numbers. They use a number chart and cross out multiples of 2,3,5 etc. up to 100. Pupils fold pieces of masking tape around pennies and label them with composite numbers, then fold masking tape...

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