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Rapid Ecological Assessment

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students conduct an ecological assessment of a small area on school property and apply findings to the greater area. They inventory the plant and animal population of a sample area and extrapolate results to a larger area.
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What is an Insect?

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students examine insects and identify physical characteristics of insects. They perform observations of insects, then use a worksheet imbedded in this plan to answer questions about them.
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Tessellation Trial and Error

For Teachers 5th - 8th
In this interactive lesson, young scholars review attributes of equilateral polygons. They are introduced to the concept of a tessellation. Using protractors and pre-cut shapes, students arrange a variety of tiles to create...
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Congruence with Robot Gobot

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students identify the properties of solids and polygons. In this geometry lesson, students identify the different measurements of a triangle. They use congruence parts and theorem to prove their answer.
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Carving Stone with Copper

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars explain the properties of copper as a material for making tools and explain the properties of different chisel points. They gain practice taking notes on qualitative and quantitative data.
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Rational Expressions

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students simplify rational expressions. In this algebra lesson, students solve rational equations using multiplication and division. They apply properties of exponents and negative exponents to solve the problems.
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CSI Investigation

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students solve real life situation using the Pythagorean Theorem. In this geometry lesson, students calculate the length, midpoint and slope of segments. They solve word problems using properties of square roots.
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Inequalities Involving Absolute Value

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students solve and graph inequalities involving absolute value. They discuss and identify the basic properties of inequalities, and solve basic examples.
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Surface Tension

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students view demonstrations that illustrate the surface tension of water. In this properties of water lesson, students observe demonstrations that show how water exhibits surface tension. They explain how the demonstration shows surface...
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Surface Area and Volume

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students are introduced to the notion of surface area and volume. Students review surface area and volume by finding the area of a two-dimensional shape. They practice using the computer to create different surface area shapes.
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Creating Fractals

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students solve problems using fractals. In this geometry lesson plan, students identify properties of fractals. They find patterns in their surroundings and relate it to the real world and math.
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The Mandelbrot Set

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to the notion of a complex number and function iteration in order to motivate the discussion of Julia sets and the Mandelbrot set.
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Quadratic Rules and Graphs

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students identify the properties of quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson, students find the vertex and intercepts of a parabola. They factor quadratics and identify the zeros of the equations.
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Amazing Triangles

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Student scientists investigate triangle structures. In this building lesson plan, students explore how to design triangle braces in the construction of structures in order to build a stronger base.
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Kindergarten Music Time

For Teachers K
Little ones are led through a series of rhythmic songs and chants while they march, clap, and use their tummies as percussive instruments. They work on singing in pitch, chunking, and keeping a steady beat. 
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What Contains Carbon?

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore elements by analyzing everyday objects and materials in class. In this carbon instructional activity, students define several vocabulary terms such as carbon dioxide, hydrocarbon, and carbonate. Students view a group of...
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The Golden Students

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Scholars view the video, "Donald Duck in Mathmagic Land," and discuss examples in nature which have proportions of the golden ratio. They measure and record different body lengths from a worksheet and convert the ratios to equivalent...
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Dress Up Your Salad

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Salad dressings use a variety of different ingredients, but it's important to have a healthy balance of greens to create a delicious mix. Young chefs examine five types of herbs including chives, basil, dill, parsley, and thyme to...
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Square and Triangular Numbers

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use equations to represent practical situations. They solve linear equations and quadratic equations. The use of problem solving strategies is also developed.
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Create a Cloud In a Jar

For Teachers K - 6th
Students investigate cloud formation. In this weather instructional activity, students examine how clouds are formed. Students participate in experiments that model how water vapor in the air works.
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Origami Ducks: Geometry, Listening, and Following Directions

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Make origami ducks with your class to reinforce geometry concepts and vocabulary; develop fine motor and visual translation skills; and enrich study of Japanese culture, the pond habitat, or migration. Create a whole group "worksheet"...
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Cookie Mining

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Young scholars investigate mining and economics. In this mining activity, students play a game in which they purchase property, mine the property, and pay for reclamation.  Young scholars earn money for each ore mined. 
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Worksheet 23 - Fall 1995

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this math worksheet, students examine the measurements of a Pizza Hut box. Then they draw out the box and answer questions about its volume.
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Measurement

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders measure surface area. In this geometry lesson, 7th graders find the surface area of various geometrical shapes. Using a computer program, students compute the area of 2-D and 3-D shapes.  Students use...