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Civil War Research

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders research different aspects of the Civil War using various multi-media techniques. Students create a report based on their research that includes views of the war from the point of view of the North, South and slaves.
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Advertising and Consumerism of the 1920's

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders discover the impact of advertising in 1920's America. In this 20th century history lesson, 11th graders complete KNU charts as they research marketing techniques that were used during the decade to promote consumerism.
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Estimating With Fire

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students solve problems with percents, decimals and fractions. In this algebra lesson plan, students convert between fractions, percents and decimals. They estimate their answers and calculate their answer.
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Sketching Cylinders

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students create nets of cylinders. In this geometry lesson, students calculate the surface area of cylinders and other solids. They show their understanding of three-dimensional shapes by solving problems.
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Trigonometric Ratios

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students measure and analyze angles. In this trigonometry instructional activity, students measure angles and distances use non-traditional techniques. They identify the different ratios of sine, cosine and tangent.
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Electricity and Magnets

For Students 10th - 12th
In this physics review worksheet, students compare average and instantaneous speed, review Newton's laws, electricity, and magnets. This worksheet has 12 fill in the blank, 8 short answer questions, and 6 problems to solve.
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Exploring Geometric Mean

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students solve problems using geometric means. In this geometry lesson, students create altitudes in right triangles. They use Cabri software to move the triangle around and observe different sides and angles.
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Determine the molarity of an unknown HCl solution

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students complete a lab to help develop a comprehension of stiochiometry. They review equation writing, equation balancing, and stiochiometry. Studnets are given the following information: Sloppy students from the previous class have...
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How Many Bacteria on Your Food?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers discuss and conduct a food safety experiment which looks at bacteria and food poisoning. They swab the other area of some food and grow bacteria in an agar plate.
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Separation of a Complex Mixture

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students develop a method to separate different types of mixtures. In this chemistry activity, students model the steps in the scientific method. They perform the experiment and analyze data.
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Quantitative versus Qualitative Decision Making

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students analyze the advantages and disadvantages of different quantitative methods. They identify at least three different qualitative factors in decision making and explain the impact of qualitative decision-making factors in relation...
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Acid and Rain and Its Effects

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Pupils work in groups for up to three weeks to investigate the possibility of acid rain in your area and to investigate the damage that acid rain can do to buildings, monuments, and plants. Each group prepares a report to local...
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Math & Science

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Young scholars are introduced to techniques to help with with math and science. In groups, they use a worksheet to discover how to count money. As a class, they watch a PowerPoint to define terms associated with science. To end the...
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Measuring and Comparing Weight and Capacity

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore the concept of measurement. In this measurement instructional activity, 1st graders explore measurement techniques as they use containers to measure capacity. Students also practice solving problems that their...
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Linear Systems: Using Matrix Operations

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
For this linear systems worksheet, students use matrix multiplication as an elimination technique to solve linear systems. They compare products and explore trends. This four-page worksheet contains explanations, examples and five...
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Five E Lesson Plans For Math

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students use the Five E method to solve problems. In this Five E lesson, students complete math lessons using the Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate technique. They use the Five E's with lessons on tessellations, magnets,...
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Naming Polynomials

For Students 9th - 12th
In this math learning exercise, students practice the techniques associated with naming polynomials. This learning exercise has 30 problems for the students to solve and includes and answer sheet.
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Mathematical Modeling

For Students 11th - 12th
In this Pre-Calculus worksheet, students investigate the process of formulating, solving, and interpreting mathematical models.  The ten page worksheet contains explanation and four solved examples to serve as a guide for the...
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Wind, Pressure, Force, Calculus and Engineering Connections

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders solve first order differential equations using the separation of variables technique. In this calculus lesson plan, 12th graders explain the connection between math and engineering. They brainstorm what engineers do in...
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Simple Machines

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore simple machines. They identify tools and machines that are used in everyday life. Students examine the purpose and uses of everyday tools. They create a tool or machine that can be used to solve a problem.
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The Tiled Courtyard

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use the guess and check technique to solve a problem involving transformations. They work with a grid and criteria provided by the teacher to solve a sequence with black and white rows.
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Number Line Math

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders use a number line to practice subtraction.  In this subtraction lesson, 2nd graders use a number line to count backwards.  Students participate in mad math activities and solve problems.
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Brian's Pegboard II

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars are able to assess a problem and use systematic methods to solve the problem. They also find out all the possible outcomes for a sequence of events using tree diagrams.
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Organic Vessels

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students review the life and work of Andy Goldsworthy. Using this information, they gather organic objects to create their own sailing vessel. They reflect on their artwork and determine what problem their artwork solves.