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Spaghetti Bridges

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders experiment with building bridges of spaghetti, pennies, and a cup to determine how varying the number of spagetti pieces affects the strength of the bridge. They graph their results and interpret the data.
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Linear Equations Project Fram

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars engage in a lesson that focuses on the concept of linear equations. They practice solving problems with a variety of problems and graphing the solution set for each. Students write a summary paragraph about two methods of...
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Systems of Equations

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students solve inequalities and systems of equations. In this algebra instructional activity, students use substitution and elimination as they solve algebraic systems. They use graphing and a table to support their solutions.
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From Playing with Electronics to Data Analysis

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students collect and Analyze data. In this statistics lesson, students identify the line of best fit of the graph. They classify lines as having positive, negative and no correlation.
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Relating Distance and Velocity Over Time

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students calculate the distance and velocity over time. In this algebra lesson, students graph a linear function to represent the distance vers time travel. They interpret their graphs and draw conclusion.
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Earth Matters

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners identify Earth's equator, prime meridian, lines of latitude, lines of longitude, parallels, and meridians.
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Integration and the "Barrier Breakers": Black Baseball 1945-1960

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore integration of Major League Baseball, identify important individual baseball players who played key roles in integration, and analyze historical information through charts, graphs, and statistics.
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Butterflies in the Garden

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars estimate the population of a butterfly ecosystem and create a chart and graph based on information they find.
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Integers on a Coordinate Plane

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Boogie fever! Explore the concept of integers on coordinate plane. For this integers on a coordinate plane lesson, students graph rational numbers on the coordinate plane and identify coordinates of a point. Students perform a line dance...
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Bug Race

For Students 7th - 12th
In this motion worksheet, students compare two graphs showing a bug's distance traveled over time. Students calculate the average speed of the bugs and determine which bug was traveling at a constant speed. This worksheet has 1 short...
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Cartesian Coordinate System

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars explore the Cartesian coordinate plane and plot points on the graph. They interpret coordinates for a point from the graph and give the ratio of rise over run for slope.
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Patterns in Nature

For Students 5th - 6th
In this patterns in nature worksheet, students read about the Fibonacci Spiral, then follow the directions to plot one on the graph paper and draw the spiral, with links to more information.
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Who is Being Left Behind?

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students investigate scores as they relate to race. In this algebra lesson, students analyze standardized scores and how race can affect these scores. They plot their findings on a graph and draw conclusions.
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High School Examination: Algebra 2/Trigonometry

For Teachers 10th - 12th
In this high school worksheet, students solve problems involving angles, functions, square roots, and sequences.  They read word problems, write equations, and then solve them.  This 28-page worksheet contains 39 problems. 
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Algebra II: Chapter 7 Test - Systems of Equations

For Students 9th - 12th
In this systems of equations activity, high schoolers solve systems of equations, systems of inequalities, and linear equations.  They read word problems and write a system of equations that depicts the problem.  this two-page...
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Making Topographic Maps and Mountain Profiles

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students study how to mark inclines and construct a mountain profile.  In this topographic map lesson students mark contour intervals and draw mountain profiles. 
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Upside-Down Wings

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars use FoilSim to demonstrate that the graphic analysis of the airflow around one object can be used to hypothesize airflow graphs for objects as they are elongated from a sphere to an airfoil shape.
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Making Estimations in Measurement

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students explore estimating and measurement with the story of Jack and the Beanstalk. They read and discuss the story, estimate and measure their own height, circumference, and length of their foot, and draw and paint a giant using...
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Making and Using a Hydrometer

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students build a hydrometer to measure the densities of fresh and salt water samples. They record the water temperature and density and use the temperature, density, and salinity conversion graph to locate the salinity. Finally,...
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Worksheet 31 - Spring 1996

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this math worksheet, students read the definition of continuity found in Calculus. Then they graph the functions while defining the points of continuity.
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Seashore Sweep

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students gather information about sea animals. In this ocean lesson, students read a story about the ocean and seashore. They discuss the needs of seashore animals and create a Mystery Ocean Animal riddle book. Students also discuss...
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Winchester Transit Problem

For Students 9th - 12th
In this transit problem worksheet, high schoolers read clues about bus stops and their routes.  They determine the time between stops and the shortest path possible.  This one-page worksheet contains 1 multi-step problem. ...
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What's Its Slope

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students identify the slope of a lines.In this algebra lesson, students define the  meaning of slope and write an equation given the slope. They graph linear functions using the slope and y-intercept.
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Pedometer Play

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders use pedometers to record and graph various activities. Students discuss various activities that can be done during recess and the types of movements that are associated with each activity. They predict which activities...