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Square Roots and Quadratics.

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra learning exercise, learners solve for the square root and calculate and solve roots. There are 10 questions with an answer key.
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Hoe Long Does it Take to Get to a Star

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students calculate the distance in light years. For this geometry lesson, students solve problems involving distance, using the distance formula. They rewrite big numbers using scientific notations and apply their knowledge of everyday...
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Jet Who?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the emerging budget flight industry and the resulting increased competition among airlines. They compare a budget airline with a legacy carrier in terms of cost, corporate profile, flight statistics, amenities, and...
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Measurement and Data Collecting using Image Processing

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students trace the route of the historical event and measure the distance over which the people involved journeyed. A data sheet be constructed outlining the location of events, and the speed with which the journey occurred.
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Do You Have a Sinking Feeling

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars determine how marine archaeologists use historical and archaeological data to draw inferences about shipwrecks. Students plot the position of a shipwrecked vessel, and draw inferences about the shipwreck from artifacts...
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Scavenger Hunt for Coins of the World--New Zealand, Japan and France!

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students explore the history, culture and currency of the countries they "visit" using the US Mint Coins of the World activity. Students find the answers to a Scavenger Hunt Questions handout for the country being studied. Students...
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Geography Journey

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine the geographic features that define places and regions and answer questions about the state of California. They discuss the components of a map legend and answer worksheet questions using a map of California as a...
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Angling for Distance

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Explore the concept of projectile distance through determining the angle that will provide the maximum distance of a launched projectile.  Young scholars launch baseballs on a football field and video tape the path of the ball.
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Coordinates

For Students 10th
In this geometry learning exercise, 10th graders are given points on a coordinate plane, and they must figure out what the x and y values are. There are 6 graphing question.
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Volcanoes are a Blast-Working with Simple Equations

For Students 9th - 12th
In this projectile motion worksheet, students solve 3 problems and an inquiry problem using three equations that describe projectile motion. One equation is for the maximum velocity to reach a height, H, the other is the maximum...
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Seeing Solar Storms in STEREO-I

For Students 8th - 10th
In this geometric calculations of solar storms activity, students use a diagram indicating the location of 2 STEREO satellites, the earth and the sun to calculate the distance between a Coronal Mass Ejection and the Earth. They use...
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Finding Mass in the Cosmos

For Students 9th - 11th
In this finding mass in the cosmos worksheet, students use the equations for the force of gravity, the centrifugal force pushing a planet outwards and the speed of a planet to solve 2 problems. They find the mass of primary bodies given...
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Measuring Speed in the Universe

For Students 8th - 10th
In this measuring speed in the universe worksheet, students use photographs of 3 astronomical phenomena including supernova explosions, coronal mass ejections and solar flare shock waves to find how fast they move. The photographs show...
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Graphs

For Students Higher Ed
In this graphing worksheet, students read information and study diagrams about graphing. Students complete 3 graphing activities.
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Unit 8 - Statistical Diagrams

For Students 9th - 12th
For this statistical diagrams worksheet, students solve 30 short answer problems. Students find the mean of a set of numbers and read/interpret a graph to answer questions. Students determine the x-values that satisfy a y-value criteria,...
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Ratio and Proportion 7.1

For Students 5th - 6th
In this calculating ratio and proportion worksheet, students write rations in their simplest form, write in the form 1:n for ratios, and solve word problems. Students solve 4 problems.
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Flight of Angles of Inclination

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students measure the flight of a gilder. In this fight of angles lesson, students explore the flight of a glider and measure the distance flown. They collect statistical data of the flights and determine the slope of each flight. ...
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Mapping the Transcontinental Journey

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students develop their geography skills. In this Lewis and Clark lesson, students collaborate to calculate the time and distance of different segments of the expedition. Students compare their estimate to Lewis and Clark's.
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Characteristics and Functions of Money

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders discuss the function and characteristics of money. In this financial education lesson plan, 4th graders read the book The Go-Around Dollar by Johnston Adams. This book sparks a conversation on how money is used and the...
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Factoring With Polynomials

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra learning exercise, students factor polynomials using the greatest common factor. They also use the foil method. There are 8 questions with an answer key.
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Introduction to Lego Robotics

For Teachers K - 5th
Young scholars utilize computer programs to operate a simple robot.  In this technology instructional activity, students create robots using Lego pieces and simple motors to move them.  Young scholars measure the speed of the...
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The SUV Gas Problem

For Students 8th - 10th
In this algebra learning exercise, students calculate the cost of gas based on miles driven in a SUV. They calculate how long it takes to recover a certain percent of gas mileage. There is an answer key.
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The Fort Collins Problem

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, learners solve word problems using algebra to solve real world problems. There is one question that has an answer key.
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Pennsylvania facts by the numbers

For Students 5th - 8th
In this Pennsylvania facts instructional activity, students research Pennsylvania history and trivia and answer questions where they calculate the answers about Pennsylvania. Students complete 10 questions.

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