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Keep It Quiet!
Fourth graders study about sound waves and how they behave in various media. They create a soundproofed container. They explain that velocity describes a change in distance over time.
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The New Texas Two-Step
Sixth graders work with mathematical expressions by interpreting, analyzing and problem solving with them. In this two step algebraic problem solving lesson, 6th graders use algebra tiles to solve equations.
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Solving Quadratic Equations/ The Quadratic Formula
In this quadratic equations instructional activity, students solve 10 problems using the quadratic equation. The instructional activity provides a good explanation of the quadratic formula and then provides students practice using it....
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Related Rates
Twelfth graders rewrite word problems using equations. In this calculus instructional activity, 12th graders solve real world situation using the derivative. They solve problems on rate, and distance.
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Introduction to Mathematical Modeling
In this mathematical modeling learning exercise, students answer two essay questions. They describe Newton's Law of Cooling by describing and constructing a model and answering seven essay questions about the process.
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Multiplying Fractions
In this algebra worksheet, students multiply fractions by adding the exponents on the variables. They reduce numbers and simplify the expression. There are 3 questions with an answer key.
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Ideal Gas Law
In this gas law worksheet, students review the Idea Gas Law equation and practice applying the equation to chemical reactions. Students write the balanced reaction, determine the limiting reagent, moles produced, and volume of gas...
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Logarithms #2
For this Algebra II/Pre-Calculus worksheet, students simplify logarithmic expressions and use a calculator to determine the value of a logarithmic expression. The three page worksheet contains a combination of twenty-five free...
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Giving Human Rights a Human Face
Learners produce a creative expression of an article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. They may also create posters to serve as reminders for creating a human rights environment or community.
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On the Road Again
Students work with patterns to develop formulas that will help them determine total cost. In this patterning lesson plan, students watch a video about an NBA trainer. (not included) They work in groups to access the assigned Internet...
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Distributive Property
In this math activity, students are given 30 problems to solve involving the distributive property, variables, parentheses, and area problems. The final set of problems asks students to solve problems mentally, without writing them down,...
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Quiz 4.9 Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers Quiz
Here are 19 questions that you can use to assess the ability of your math class to multiply whole numbers by fractions. The first 10 problems are straightforward computations. Then next five ask learners to evaluate expressions for which...
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Exercise Set 3.3: Variation
In this variation worksheet, high schoolers solve 26 variation problems. Students determine the missing variable by using joint, direct, or inverse variation.
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Inverse Functions
In this inverse functions worksheet, students solve and complete 3 sets of different problems. First, they find the expression and simplify. Then, students find the value of a given variable when it is the inverse in the function. They...
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Operations on Functions
In this operations and functions worksheet, students add, subtract, multiply, and divide functions. This one-page worksheet contains 18 multi-step problems.
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The Difference of 2 Squares
Students factor a difference of two squares. In this factoring a difference of two squares lesson, students use manipulates cut from a piece of paper to illustrate the difference of two squares. Students illustrate the...
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Finding the Derivative
In this calculus worksheet, 11th graders solve functions and rational expressions using the 1st and 2nd derivatives. They calculate the rate of change of an area using the derivative. There are 4 questions.
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The Big Bang-Cosmic Expansion
In this Big Bang worksheet, students are given the equation used to determine the rate at which the universe is expanding according to the Big Bang theory. Students solve 4 problems using this equation. They find the integral for time,...
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Wave Math
Students identify the different factors affecting the size and shape of ocean waves. In this math lesson, students calculate wave speed and wavelength given a mathematical formula.
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DISCOUNT LENSES ( GELATIN WAVE GUIDES)
Students study attributes associated with concept of fiber optics is done using a labmade fiber optic from clear molded gelatin. A variety of shapes can be cut and pieced together to form a conduit to transmit the laser beam by internal...
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Married Math
Students participate in a two-week real-life math unit. In pairs, they calculate salaries, taxes, and a budget, plan a vacation, buy insurance, make a will, and design a room. They conduct Internet research to plan the vacation, and...
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Water, Water Everywhere?
Learners discover the relationship between water availability and population growth. They change variables in a computer model using a worksheet to guide their hypotheses and conclusions. In small groups they choose a country undergoing...
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Add Integers 1
In this math worksheet, students are given 25 problems involving negative numbers, positive numbers, variables, patterns and story problems.
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Functions
Students explore a variety of functions. They recognize and describe functions and use linear functions to describe situations. Students find the domain and range of linear functions and graph rational expressions.