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Probability Activity
Students differentiate between theoretical and experimental probability. In this probability lesson plan, students create a puzzle and calculate the probability of an event occurring. They use problems dealing real life scenarios.
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Electricity and Ohm's Law Lesson Plan
Students investigate the concept of Ohm's Law and how it is used when finding a solution to an equation. They use properties of equality in order to find the solution for the variable. Students also apply a formula to real life problems...
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Pythagorean Theorem
In this Pythagorean Theorem worksheet, students determine the length of a missing side of triangles. They read story problems, draw diagrams, and use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve real life problems. This one-page worksheet contains...
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Unit 5: Worksheet 4 - Proportion
In this proportion worksheet, students use proportions to find the length of a missing side of similar triangles. They find percent of a number, and solve real life story problems with percents and discounts. This two-page worksheet...
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Unit 5: Worksheet 4 - Proportions
For this proportion worksheet, learners use proportions to find the missing side of similar triangles, they identify the percent of a number, and graph points on a coordinate plane. Students solve real life story problems dealing with...
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Every Graph Tells A Story
Seventh graders explore linear equations. In this graphing instructional activity, 7th graders explore constant rates of change. Students discover the real-life application of graphs and demonstrate their ability to read...
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Cost and Revenues
Students develop the key concepts of total, variable, fixed, average and marginal costs. The theory of using different business scenarios is applied to different situations for an extension to real life application.
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Solving Problems Involving Chords, Radii, Tangents, Secants and Arcs within the Same Circle
Tenth graders apply their knowledge of angles related to a circle, radii, secants, tangents and chords of a circle. They practice using formulas related to a circle. They also apply what has been practiced to real life situations.
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Fractions: Multiplication and Division
Seventh graders multiply and divide fractions. Using the teepee method, 7th graders model fractions as they find solutions to problems. They recognize that "of" means to multiply and explore real life situations when multiplying or...
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Circle the Wagons a Number is Missing
Second graders have an opportunity to work in pairs as they search for the missing addend to complete a mathematical sentence. They identify and demonstrate the ability to change the order of the addends and still produce the same sum....
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Patterns
Students identify patterns in equations. In this algebra lesson, students write equations of problems with recurring patterns. They relate and model real life situation using functions.
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Making Parallel Lines
Students differentiate between parallel and perpendicular lines. In this geometry lesson, students make conjectures and apply it to solve real life situations. They collect data and make predictions based on the data.
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Mazes and Labyrinths
Pupils evaluate directions by participating in a maze activity. In this labyrinth activity, students identify the history of mazes and labyrinths and utilize Google Earth to examine real life mazes. Pupils create their own mazes...
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Holiday Shopping
Fourth graders find change for an amount given. In this real life subtraction lesson plan, 4th graders use an advertisement to select items to "buy." They figure out how much money they would pay the cashier and how much money they will...
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Choices
This unit is about making calculations in the real life situations of taxis, hire cars, and cell phones. They find and justify a word formula which represents a given practical situation. Solve simple linear equations such as 2? + 4 = 16.
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Wind, Pressure, Force, Calculus and Engineering Connections
Twelfth graders solve first order differential equations using the separation of variables technique. In this calculus lesson, 12th graders explain the connection between math and engineering. They brainstorm what engineers do in real life.
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II Similar
Students, through lecture and guided practice, discover the properties of similar triangles. They use given measurements of one triangle to find a missing measurement of a similar triangle. They apply this knowledge in real-life...
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Vectors!
Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the vectors found in various types of situations. They practice solving problems in a variety of situations that are set in real life contexts. Then students follow the experiment that...
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Promote Precalculus
Use projects, real-world activities, and games to bring precalculus to life for students.
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Rules for Multiplying Positive and Negative Numbers
In this algebra worksheet, students review the rules for multiplying positive and negative numbers using real life examples. There are no problems to solve however, this would be a great handout for students to keep in their note book.
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Maps- Looking at Map Scales
In this map scale activity, learners examine how to convert measurements on a map. They read 5 examples before completing 8 multi-step conversion problems. They insert the answers in an online version of the activity to determine if...
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Scatterplots and Regressions
For this scatterplots and regressions worksheet, students solve 6 different types of problems related to graphing scatterplots and interpreting regressions. First, they create a scatterplot from the given data coordinates and then,...
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Area: It's What's on the INSIDE That Counts!
Second graders participate in a series of hands-on, online and multimedia activities that examine the concept of area. They view clips from the animated series Math Monsters and discuss the purpose of area and how it is used in the real...
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Deductive and Inductive Reasoning
Students differentiate between inductive and deductive reasoning. In this geometry lesson, students identify congruent figures and examine logos for congruency.