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Fractals Teachers' Notes

For Teachers 5th - 8th
When you see a flower or a tree in nature do you see the math? This web resource contains many ideas for using fractals in a math class including Sierpinski’s triangle, Koch's Snowflake, and the Jurassic Park Fractal. Additionally, it...
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Numbers, Numbers Everywhere!

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Explore properties of integers! In this algebra lesson, pupils add, subtract, divide and multiply using integers correctly. They differentiate between rational and irrational numbers.
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Worksheet 24 Spring 1996

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
In this math worksheet, students find all the vectors in three dimensional space that have the length of 4. Also, the first and third components are the same. Finally, the second component is the sum of the first and third components.
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Virginia Department of Education

Equations

For Teachers 7th Standards
Science equipment can be handy for math class, too. Scholars learn to solve one- and two-step linear equations by using the concept of a balance. They solve real-world problems in a variety of contexts by writing and solving linear...
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Architecture And Math

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students investigate the ties that architecture and math have in common. They focus on works of architecture in the world that is considered of great significance. Students use the internet to find building images from around the world....
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Math Morphing Proximate and Evolutionary Mechanisms

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers identify the different types of fractals. In this geometry lesson, students use math to analyze different biological phenomena. They collect data from the experiments and construct graphs.
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Flipping Coins: Density as a Characteristic Property

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young scholars explore linear functions in a crime solving context. They collect and analyze data using linear equations, then interpret the slope and intercepts from a linear model.
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Interesting Properties of Cubic Functions to Discover Graphically or Numerically

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners investigate the slope of a cubic function. They find the tangent line of the cubic function at point P, and discuss the relationship between point P and point Q, the point the tangent line intersects the cubic function. ...
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Making Cents of Density

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners utilize their knowledge of the physical properties of matter such as mass, volume, and density to solve a problem. They utilize the scientific method to solve a problem. Pupils analyze their data to determine whether their...
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Kindergarten Observing, Comparing and Contrasting

For Teachers K Standards
Although this is a science instructional activity, it can be adapted to help meet Common Core standards in math as well. Starting scientists describe physical properties of objects and explore three forms of water. To address the Common...
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Properties of Parabolas

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Have your learners investigate parabolas. In this Algebra II lesson plan, students explore the basic definition of a parabola by using Cabri Jr. to create a parabola given the focus and directrix.  Students interpret the equation...
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What is Matter?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate what matter is and how it changes states.  In this physical properties lesson, students examine the vocabulary database and identify the characteristics of the three phases of matter.  Students perform a...
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Multiplication & Division with Arrays

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders work with fact families using the commutative property, arrange arrays with manipulatives, and multiply and divide symbolically with numbers.
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The Marvels of the Molecule

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students experiment with common substances to observe molecular behavior. In this molecular properties lesson, students move through four stations as they try to inflate a balloon inside a bottle, pour water from a jar, and observe how...
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Air Is there

For Teachers K - 5th
Young scholars experiment to observe air and its mass.  In this air lesson, students use the scientific method to complete experiments that demonstrate the properties of air. Young scholars view a video as follow-up.
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Light Is

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Students explore the properties of light. In this light lesson plan, students investigate visible light by viewing a website, examining an electromagnetic spectrum chart, and observing light demonstrations. Students write about their...
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How Does Your Garden Grow?

For Teachers K - 6th
Students construct and maintain a school garden. In this gardening instructional activity, students plan the construction of the garden by writing letters to local businesses asking for supplies and materials; students build the garden...
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Modeling Addition: Commutative Property and Zero Property

For Teachers 1st
First graders practice modeling addition. For this hands-on addition lesson plan, 1st graders are introduced to the Commutative Property of Addition and the Zero Property of Addition through modeling and the use of manipulatives. This...
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Transitive Property of Inequality

For Teachers 5th - 8th
In this transitive property worksheet, students use the transitive property to help them solve the riddle for the order of men and where they stand. Students solve the riddle for 10 men.
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Math and the Parthenon

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students relate math to different areas of construction. In this algebra lesson, students identify the relationship between shapes and the way math is used in architecture. They investigate properties of the Parthenon as it relates to...
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Virginia Department of Education

Complex Numbers

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Build on your class' understanding of real numbers as they begin working with complex numbers. Pupils begin with an exploration of i and the patterns in the powers of i. After developing a definition for i, they...
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Operations with Numbers in Scientific Notation

For Teachers 8th Standards
Demonstrate the use of scientific notation within word problems. The lesson presents problems with large numbers best represented with scientific notation. Pupils use these numbers to solve the problems in the 11th installment in a...
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Virginia Department of Education

Greetings

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
Welcome learners to the world of algebra. Use a activity that poses a situation involving the profit from creating greeting cards to teach about algebra. It requires scholars to use linear functions and inequalities to solve problems.
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Imaginary Numbers? What Do You Mean Imaginary?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Don't worry, this resource actually exists. Scholars learn about imaginary numbers and work on problems simplifying square roots of negative numbers. As an extension, they research the history of imaginary numbers.

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