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Quadratic Functions and Stopping Distance
Young scholars solve quadratic equations. For this algebra lesson, students factor and graph quadratic functions. they use the properties of quadratics to calculate the distance.
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Extraneous Solutions
High schoolers find the roots of quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson, students solve radical equations and identify the positive and negative roots. They graph and analyze their functions.
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Napolean Triangle
Learners investigate the Napoleon triangle theory. In this polygon lesson, students differentiate between the boundary points, interior and lattice point of a polygon. They apply concepts of equilateral triangles to solve...
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Look for Patterns
In this earthquakes worksheet, students look at maps of earthquake patterns and answer short answer questions. Students answer 12 questions.
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Pumped Up Gas Prices
Students calculate gas prices. In this transportation lesson, students tally the mileage and gas costs of their car for one months. They figure out how much was spent on gas and create a graph showing average gas prices over time.
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Coral Reef Community
Students explore the coral reef. In this food chain instructional activity, students study the plants and animals of the coral reef and how they each play a role in that ecosystem. They participate in a class play to demonstrate the...
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Rocky Shore Food Web Drama
Students explore food chains. In this ecosystem activity, students discover how plants and animals rely on each other for survival. Students research the rocky shore ecosystem and create a skit representing the ecosystem.
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Native to Maryland
Young scholars explore Native American tribes in Maryland. In this Maryland history lesson, students investigate Native American tribes in a webquest. After completing the webquest young scholars create a triarama.
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The Reasons for the Season
Young scholars explain the reason for the changes in season. In this lesson plan examining the relationship between the Earth and the Sun, students use an applet to discover how the alignment of the Earth and the Sun cause the...
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Bringing the Solar System to Life
Students walk marked paths as they simulate the orbit of the planets. For this solar system lesson, students recognize the relationship between the sun and the planets. Students visualize how the phases of the moon are seen.
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Go Car, Go!
Students design and build their own car. In this physics activity, students collect data to determine the speed of the car. They plot the data on the graph analyze the relationship between variables.
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The Yo-Yo Problem: Solving Linear Equations
Students compute the length of time it will take to save enough money to purchase a yo-yo. For this math lesson, students create a design with pennies and write the associated linear equation. In this linear equations lesson, students...
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Volume of Prisms
Learners calculate the volume of different polygons. In this geometry lesson, students identify the relationship between base and height. They calculate the area of each prism and cylinder.
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Crunching the Numbers on Dating Violence
Learners read about potential violent relationships and beliefs about dating. In this relationship lesson students use graphs to examine data about healthy realtionshipsand draw conclusions on their results.
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Plant Nutrition and Nutrients
Students observe seeds growth and examine the different parts of the seedling. In this biology lesson, students compare the growth of seeds planted in soil and in hydroponics. They record their observations in their science journal and...
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Antibodies
Students conduct a series of exploration activity on how vaccines and antibodies work. In this biology lesson, students test how antigens and antibodies work in the body. They discuss the benefits of vaccines in promoting immune responses.
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Tobacco Smoking and Lung Cancer
Students explore tobacco smoking and the impact it has on society. In this health lesson students complete several experiments on smoking and lung cancer.
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Meteorites
Students model how meteors fall to the surface of planets. In this space science lesson plan, students identify different types of meteorites using an interactive online website. They investigate the relationship between a meteorite's...
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Emulsions
Students identify the characteristics and composition of emulsions. In this chemistry lesson, students classify household products according to emulsion type. They explain how to make the best emulsion.
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Energy in a Clean Environment
Students identify and describe the different types of energy and how it is transferred. In this energy lesson students complete several activities including how to calculate joules, adding up wattage, and create a presentation on...
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The New Haven Oyster Industry and Water Quality
Young scholars examine the different types of water pollutants and how they affect the waterways. In this environmental science lesson, students collect and interpret data from government agencies. They discuss how industrial development...
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Top 10 Summer Science Lesson Plans
Make this summer an exciting learning experience for your students with these engaging science activities!
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The Science of Aging
Students reflect on the lives of older people they know, then research and debate the key issues surrounding scientific experimentation in anti-aging. They write a short story that reflects their own philosophical beliefs on aging and...
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Of Power and Politics
Students consider the problems and issues that arise when a government has more than one person at the head of the government and explore the possibility of China's military chief's resignation by reading and discussing the article...