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Curated OER

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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Curated OER

Making Cents of Density

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students 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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Discovery Science Center

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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Curated OER

Properties of Parabolas

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Have your learners investigate parabolas. In this Algebra II lesson, high schoolers 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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Curated OER

What is Matter?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate what matter is and how it changes states.  For 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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Curated OER

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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Curated OER

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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Curated OER

Air Is there

For Teachers K - 5th
Students experiment to observe air and its mass.  For this air lesson, students use the scientific method to complete experiments that demonstrate the properties of air. Students view a video as follow-up.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Light Is

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Students explore the properties of light. In this light lesson, 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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Curated OER

How Does Your Garden Grow?

For Teachers K - 6th
Students construct and maintain a school garden. For this gardening lesson, students plan the construction of the garden by writing letters to local businesses asking for supplies and materials; students build the garden using their math...
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Curated OER

Modeling Addition: Commutative Property and Zero Property

For Teachers 1st
First graders practice modeling addition. In 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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Curated OER

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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Curated OER

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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EngageNY

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 instructional 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...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

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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Illustrative Mathematics

What Shape Am I?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Sharpen your pencil and grab a ruler, it's time to draw some quadrilaterals! Given the definition of a parallelogram, rectangle, and rhombus, learners draw examples and nonexamples of each figure. The three definitions are...
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Curated OER

Make a Solar Oven

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students build a solar oven. In this Science lesson plan, students construct a functional solar oven. Students design the oven and explain the energy concepts involved.
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Curated OER

Introduction to Magnets

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Ask your class what they know about magnets, then take some time and explain basic magnetic properties. This presentation covers polarity, magnets in compasses, and magnetic force. It provides a quick hands-on exploration where kids...
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EngageNY

Solving Inequalities

For Teachers 7th Standards
Investigate complex problem situations by applying inequalities. Building from concepts explored in the previous lesson plan, learners read word problems and develop inequalities to represent the situation. They then solve the...
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EngageNY

Inequalities

For Students 7th Standards
The 13th activity in the 28-part module asks scholars to write linear inequalities from a problem situation. Individuals then solve and interpret their results in the context of the problem.
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EngageNY

Graphing Solutions to Inequalities

For Students 7th Standards
Activate the strengths of your visual learners using an informative lesson. In the 15th installment of the series of 28, pupils graph their solutions on number lines to create a visual representation of solutions. Problems presented as...
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EngageNY

Generating Equivalent Expressions

For Teachers 7th Standards
Pupils develop expressions to describe the total number of sides on an unknown number of rectangles and triangles. Expressions contain multiplication, addition, and parentheses.

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