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Calculus Activity based on "The Simpsons"
In this calculus worksheet, students are provided with a translation of a scene from the Simpsons in which the teacher solves a calculus problem. Students explain if her solution is correct. The one page...
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Synectics - creative metaphors technique
Students create new ways of thinking about old things. They may use a modified approach to make unfamiliar material familiar (after teacher provides brief introductory materials, for example).
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Scientific Method
Students explore the steps in the scientific methods. Through activities, students discover the scientific is a tool for solving problems of any kind. Students will fill out a scientific method chart, and determine what information is...
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Literary Scavenger Hunt
Students, in pairs, go on a literary scavenger hunt using the Internet to find information.
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Standard Written Method For Subtraction
In this subtraction worksheet, students solve 9 subtraction problems involving double-digit numbers. Students put their answers below each problem.
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Standard written method for addition of two 3-digit numbers (1)
In this addition learning exercise, students learn how to add two 3-digit numbers. They then solve the 12 addition problems on the learning exercise. The answers are on the last page.
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Money and Business
Third graders use play money to complete tasks that allow them to see if the budget they came up with works. In this budget lesson plan, 3rd graders create their own budget and test it out with the play money.
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Cause and Effect with the Treasure of Green Lake
Students, after reading the book, "Holes," answer questions about the story's plot, make decisions about game play that involve cause and effect relationships and utilize problem-solving skills and hand-eye coordination to navigate a...
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Ratio and Rate
In this Algebra I instructional activity, students solve problems in which they differentiate between a ratio and a rate. The nine page instructional activity contains explanation, worked examples, and seventeen problems. ...
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Representing Quadratics
Students represent quadratic equations using different methods. In this algebra lesson, students solve quadratics using substitution, elimination and graphing. They relate quadratics to the real world.
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Measurement
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...
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Operate and Maintain Equipment
Students are given a laboratory activity, they operate and maintain equipment according to manufacturer's recommended standards. Students are given a laboratory situation, comply with equipment safety zones according to industry...
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Sine
In this sine worksheet, students use the trigonometry equation to find the sine of triangles. Students solve the sine for 10 triangle problems.
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Complex Analysis: Polar Form
In this polar form worksheet, students write complex numbers in polar form. They draw an Argand diagram containing vectors and draw sketches representing in a coordinate plane. This two-page worksheet contains thirteen multi-step...
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People Take the Stand
Students learn how to be a philanthropist. In this community lesson, students define words associated with philanthropy. Students read Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes and discuss the problem and how it was solved. Students...
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Quadratics Quiz
In this algebra worksheet, solve 3 multi-step problems involving various quadratic functions.
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Numerical Analysis
In this math instructional activity, students practice analyzing iterative methods. Then they use the reading to practice problem solving focusing upon convergence.
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Sorting Nets
Students explore sorting networks. In this computer science activity, students problem solve as they investigate a parallel processing sorting network.
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Linear Functions Quiz
In this algebra worksheet, students solve 2 multi-step problems, where they use linear functions to determine the equation of a line.
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A River Runs Through It
Students study the novel A River Runs Through It. In this language arts lesson, students apply a pre-reading strategy to help them better comprehend the text. Students use guided imagery and write down what they saw. Students apply this...
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Women in the War
Students make decisions about how best to deal with or resolve dilemmas during the Civil War. In this women in war lesson, students word in groups to discuss how a given dilemma could be handled. Groups elect a spokesperson to report to...
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Perimeter of Triangles and Rectangles
Fifth graders study perimeter. In this math lesson, 5th graders use Cheerios to find the perimeter of various polygons. Students discuss how to figure the perimeter of triangles, squares and rectangles.
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Invention Convention
Eighth graders research how science and technology have evolved by studying inventions. In this invention lesson, 8th graders discuss inventions and work in teams to create an innovation to present at the Invention Convention. Students...
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Flag Pole
Students determine the length of rope on a flagpole and the cost to replace the rope. They create their own real life math problems.