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Flow Rates of Faucets and Rivers
Students work together to discover the flow rates of faucets and rivers. They relate their results to engineering and applied science concepts. They make predictions on the flow rate of a nearby river in their local community.
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Base 3
Students investigate this problem that aims to give a better idea of our decimal system by looking at a comparable system - the base 3 system. By seeing how base 3 numbers work students should have a better appreciation of base 10...
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My Son is Naughty
Students find factors of numbers; work systematically; and use logic to explain away certain possible number combinations. They then devise and use problem solving strategies to explore situations mathematically.
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Every Breath You Take
Students explore the nature of the air we breathe by observing petri dishes that have accumulated particulate matter from the atmosphere. Students make mathematical calculations and inferences about the effect of this matter on...
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Arithmetic Complex Numbers
Students convert quadratic functions from standard form to vertex form. In this algebra lesson, students solve polynomials using synthetic and long division. They derive and apply the remainder theorem and factor theorem.
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Five Quadratic Formula Problems With Examples
In this quadratic equation activity, learners solve five quadratic equations using the quadratic formula. Several fully worked examples are provided.
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Quadratic Review
In this quadratic review worksheet, students work with an overview on how to solve and graph quadratic equations. Twelve fully worked examples are shown.
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"Where in the West" Guided Reading Lesson
Students complete a vocabulary chart, review proper/common nouns, discuss and review comparative adjectives and make "self to text" connections before reading. In this language arts lesson, comprehension questions are completed during...
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Showing Nature's Way-Plant Development and the Plant Parts We Eat
Students explore plant life. In this science lesson plan, students demonstrate and record the stages of plant growth and categorize food plants by identifying the edible part.
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Introduction to Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
Students solve quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson, students factor and graph linear and quadratic functions. They identify the standard and linear form of each equation.
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Basic Ideas of Functions
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students determine whether or not a relation is a function. Students determine the domain of a function and express the answer in interval notation. The three page worksheet contains fifty-eight...
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It Ain't Easy Being Green!
Students explore the needs of plants. In this science lesson, students plant seeds and place one in a sunny spot and the other in a dark area. Students observe what happens.
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Exploring Function Graphs
Tenth graders investigate three different sets of data that relate temperature to another variable in the physical world. These illustrate linear, inverse and exponential relationships.
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Eigenvalues, Eigenvectors, and Diagonalization
Students determine eigenvectors and eigenvalues for a matrix. Students diagonalize a matrix. Similar matrices are defined. Determinant formula is given for an degree n polynomial.
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Plants from Trash
Students observe how plants recycle themselves, and discuss different types of propagation.
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Plant Identification Pictionary
Young scholars participate in a plant identification game. Using worksheets, they collect plant samples and identify the basic parts of the plant. They note the similarities and differences between the various diagrams. They use heavy...
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Desert Habitat
Students examine how desert plants and animals are adapted to life in the desert. They listen to the book, "Seasons of Saguaro," conduct experiments to demonstrate plant succulence, and create and draw an animal or plant that...
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Business & Statistics: Final Exam
In this business and statistics worksheet, students read real-life business problems, arrange data, and identify the probability method best used to determine the answer. They identify the type of random sample, draw stem-and-leaf plots,...
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Sensitive Synonyms
Third graders use a variety of hands-on activities to increase their understanding of synonyms. They exchange synonym plates with other groups and complete synonym puzzles by using the dictionary.
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Tolerance Quilt
Fifth graders read stories about giving and poverty and discuss why it is important to give to others. In this giving lesson plan, 5th graders make quilts to give to those in need.
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Algebra 2/Trigonometry Regents Exam
Twelfth graders test their knowledge of Algebra II and Trigonometry. In this Algebra II/Trigonometry lesson, 12th graders are provided with a copy of an Algebra II/Trigonometry Regent Exam from the fall of 2009. The exam has questions...
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Wetlands Trees of Pennsylvania Puzzle
In this Wetland trees of Pennsylvania worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle about the Wetland trees of Pennsylvania. Students complete 20 blanks in the crossword puzzle.
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Systems of Equations - Week 6
For this systems of equations worksheet, students solve systems of equations simultaneously. They read story problems, write systems of equations. This two-page worksheet contains eight problems.
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Understanding Pi.
Students study the relationship between circumference and diameter to come up with Pi. "In this pi lesson, students measure, record and find the ratio "circumference/diameter" and their average which is an approximation of pi.