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Investigating Volume

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students investigate the components of volume and use appropriate units and procedures to calculate the volume of several household boxes.
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poem "Smart" by Shel Silverstein from "Where the Sidewalk Ends"

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers incorporate their conceptual understanding of proportions to write a creative piece similar to the example poem.
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The Snow Problem

For Students 9th - 12th
In this snow problem worksheet, students examine clues to determine the snowfall in designated years.  They list the snowfall in order from greatest to least.  This one-page worksheet contains 1 problem.  The answer is...
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Volume and Surface Area of Solids

For Students 10th
In this solids worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 10 different word problems that include determining the volume and surface area of various solids. First, they determine the surface area of a cube as described. Then, students...
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Circumference of a Pumpkin

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders watch a video and find the circumference of a pumpkin. In this circumference instructional activity, 4th graders watch a video to help them find the circumference of their pumpkins. Students define the word circumference...
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Quiz: 15 Estimating Fractions Sums and Differences

For Students 5th - 6th
In this estimating fraction sums and differences worksheet, students complete a total of 15 problems. Answers are included on page 2. Labeled as quiz but suitable for practice.
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Problem Solving with Multiplication and Division II: Post Test

For Students 5th - 8th
In this multiplication and division worksheet, students answer multiple choice questions where they problem solve multiplication and division problems in word problems. Students answer 10 questions total.
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Using Algebraic Equations in Geometry Problems

For Students 6th
In this using algebraic equations in geometry problems worksheet, 6th graders write an equation to solve each addition problem about geometry, then find the solution.
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Geometry in Nature

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Young scholars examine how the circumference, diameter, and the relationship of Pi of a circle are related. They count the summer rings of a tree to determine its growth.
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Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 8th - 9th
In this Pythagorean Theorem instructional activity, 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...
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Perimeter and Area

For Students 4th - 5th
In this perimeter and area worksheet, students first read a one page information text and study the examples. Students solve 7 problems in which area and perimeter are calculated.
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Addition and Subtraction word problems

For Students 6th - 10th
In this word problems worksheet, students solve addition, subtraction, money, decimals, and percentage word problems. Students solve 47 problems total.
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Drawing Straws

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine the Triangle Inequality Theorem by investigating possible lengths of the sides of a triangle.
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Three Tangent Circles

For Students 9th - 12th
In this tangent circles worksheet, students use pi to solve a problem involving tangent circles.  This one-page worksheet contains 1 problem.  The answer is provided at the bottom of the page.
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Adding Mixed Numbers

For Students 5th
In this mathematics worksheet, 5th graders add and write the equivalent fraction with a common denominator. Then they add and rename the result if needed giving it in lowest terms. Students also solve each of the word problems at the...
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Problem Solving with Multiplication and Division

For Students 5th - 10th
In this multiplication and division worksheet, students answer multiplication and division problems where they use charts and solve word problems. Students complete 10 problems total.
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Problem Solving with Multiplication and Division

For Students 5th - 6th
For this problem solving with multiplication and division worksheet, students interactively answer 10 multiple choice questions, then click to check their answers.
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the Max And Min of a Capt'n Crunch Box

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students use knowledge of area and volume to explore minimum and maximum. They create models and determine a "best" shape for getting the maximum volume or minimum area.
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Maximum and Minimum Points

For Students 11th - 12th
In this maximum and minimum points worksheet, students solve and complete 12 various types of problems. First, they find the area of the smallest triangle given the point of intersection. Then, students find the volume of a box that has...
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Polygon Perimeters

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Young scholars complete worksheets where they calculate the perimeter of polygons. In this perimeter of polygons lesson plan, students divide complex shapes into simple shapes to find the perimeter.
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Factors for Grade 6: HCF, GCD and GCF

For Students 6th
For this factors for grade 6: HCF, GCD, and GCF worksheet, 6th graders answer 10 multiple choice questions, about factors and divisors, with answers available online.
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The Pythagorean Theorem

For Students 9th - 11th
In this geometry instructional activity, students solve missing parts of a triangle using the Pythagorean Theorem. There are 19 questions with an answer key.
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Map Scale and the Pioneer Journey

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders, using a map, ruler and calculator, determine the distance the pioneers traveled from Nauvoo, Ill. to the Salt Lake Valley.
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Investigating Friction

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Young learners explore friction. They view a video or DVD (bibliography provided) and define terms related to friction, and work in groups to experiment with the effects of friction on speed and motion using ramps and toy cars.