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The Fourth Quadrant of Proportiona

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students experiment with scale to solve a problem presented in a video clip. They determine the correct size to use when constructing a model and evaluate the use of proportions in real life applications.
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Using the Correct Vocabulary to Solve Problems

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine the vocabulary and strategies to be used with addition, subtraction, and multiplication word and story problems. They observe the teacher solve a variety of problems, then write and illustrate their own original...
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Parabolas in Flight

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students utilize a trajectory formula in order to discover the physics of a thrown ball.  In this physics lesson plan, students videotape the trajectory of a thrown ball or basketball shot and analyze the action by breaking the video...
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Breaking News English: Boy Aged 9 to Study Maths at University

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English instructional activity, students read "Boy Aged 9 to Study Maths at University," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Shape and Space

For Teachers 9th
NOT A LESSON Students
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Who Invented It? When? Chinese Inventions: An Introductory Activity

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students use Robert Temple's "The Genius of Chins: 3,000 Years of Science, Discovery and Invention", to understand how much the Chinese have contributed with their scientific and technological ability.
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LESSON 3: Riding the Underground Railroad

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Learners explore the Underground Railroad.
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How Does Radon Get In?

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students examine the potential sources of radon entry into homes. They compute the surface area for various objects, create a sketch of their home, calculate the ratio of air leaks to the outside surface area, and conduct a radon audit...
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Geometry in the Heavens

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders access a star worksheet and determine properties of polygons.  In this investigative instructional activity students complete a worksheet and discuss myths.