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Extra Practice 10: Applications and Problem Solving
In this problem solving worksheet, students read short statements, translate them to algebraic equations, and then solve for the unknown. Students use integer rules to solve equations. There are 12 problems on this two-page worksheet.
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Translating Expressions
In this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders translate English phrases and sentences into algebra phrases and equations. The one page interactive worksheet contains a combination of thirty-five multiple choice and free response...
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Algebra: Introduction to Algebraic Expressions
Seventh graders, in an introductory algebra class, code and decode messages using substitution ciphers. Role-playing as mathematicians, they work in groups to decipher several messages, one of which translates to "math is awesome."
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Solving Problems - Writing Equations
In this solving problems worksheet, students read short word statements, translate them into an algebraic equation, and solve the problem. Twelve problems are listed on this one-page worksheet.
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Homework: Writing Two-Step Equations
In this writing two-step equations worksheet, students translate word sentences into algebraic problems. Afterward, they use algebra to solve two-step equations containing one variable. This one-page worksheet contains two examples and...
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Clay Portrait Project
Students discuss facial proportions and mix colors similar to flesh tones. In this art lesson, students draw and paint a portrait and then translate this image into a 3D form using clay.
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Ageless Idioms
Students translate and define idioms between English and Spanish. In this ageless idioms instructional activity, students discuss elements of expression and how a language's vernacular does not always make sense. Students...
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Advice Idioms Exercise
In this grammar worksheet, 5th graders explore idiomatic expressions and their meanings. Students complete twelve questions where they determine the meanings of an expression.
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"Pray, Why Speakest Thou Thusly?"
Examine popular language and slang and how they have changed over the course of American history. Conduct Internet research, use an online interactive Colonial House website to translate 17th century language into 21st century language,...
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The Watson-Crick Model of DNA Structure
Junior geneticists construct models of DNA to discover sequencing and pairing of nucleotides. They use the models to simulate protein synthesis and then translate the codes into physical traits. Finally, they use the traits to create a...
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Los Verbos Regulares: -ar verbs
Learn how to conjugate -ar Spanish verbs with this colorful PowerPoint. Viewers will see examples of different regular verbs conjugated properly, practice choosing the correct forms, as well as translate twelve sentences from English to...
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Much Ado About Nothing
For this Shakespeare worksheet, students decipher Much Ado About Nothing. Students read excerpts from the play and answer questions about specific quotes. They also translate lines into modern language.
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Sequence of Events
Your intermediate and advanced learners can expand their conversation skills when they learn how to express multiple past events in the same sentence. This reference guide provides helpful commentary, examples, and translations.
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Algebra...Your Second Language
Help learners translate word problems into algebraic equations. They will rewrite words using symbols and evaluate algebraic expressions using real life scenarios, animation sequences, video presentations, and activities to help young...
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Understanding Program Flow and Logic
Explore decision-making logic in programming computer games. The 10th installment of a 21-part unit teaches scholars how to apply conditional statements and Boolean expressions. They use these concepts to create a "Guess My Number" game...
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Algebra Magic
Abracadabra! Letters can be used in math to represent numbers with the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to solve problems! Math magicians will participate in an activity that uses a calculator and a bag...
Illustrative Mathematics
Building a General Quadratic Function
Rewrite a quadratic function to easily see the transformations involved. The instructional task takes a general quadratic function and rewrites it into a form that shows the translations and scaling of the parent quadratic function. The...
Yale University
Arabic - English Glossary
Designed to accompany Focus on Contemporary Arabic by Shukri Abed, this document provides 41 pages of Arabic terms with English translations. The words are organized alphabetically in Arabic and include notations that indicate colloquial...
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Zebrafish and Skin Color
You may not know if that zebrafish in your fish tank is a model citizen—but it is definitely a model organism! What can we learn about ourselves from a tiny zebrafish? Discover more about the polygenic trait of skin color through a...
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Binary Numbers
All you need is a zero and a one. Build pupils' understanding of binary values and number systems to gain familiarity with binary numbers. Using a hands-on activity and technology, scholars learn how the binary system works and its...
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Understanding Variation
Does where we live influence how our bodies express genetic traits? Explore variation in human skin color with an activity that incorporate video and hands-on learning. Individuals model the relationship between phenotypes and genotypes,...
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Individuality vs. Conformity
Have your middle schoolers participate in numerous activities designed to spark their awareness of literature. They express ideas and concerns clearly and respectfully in conversations and group discussions. Next, they view a music...
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Problem Solving Model
Use a vocabulary chart to introduce math functions. The class defines a list of mathematical vocabulary terms on a worksheet, as well as completes equations and expressions. They examine word problems and practice transcribing them into...
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ELA.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1
Translate the first speaking and listening standard for yourself and your ninth and tenth graders! Learners can focus on communicating in small groups with the two activities presented here. Both activities center around group creation...