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Numerical Analysis: Systems of Linear Equations
In this linear equation instructional activity, students use the iterative method to solve systems of equations. Explanations and examples are provided. This four-page instructional activity contains approximately three problems.
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Counting On Tens or Ones
In this mathematics worksheet, 1st graders count on tens or ones. They identify how many ones and tens that they are counting for each. Then, students write the sum for each problem.
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Related Functions
In this function worksheet, students discuss how a function would change if it shifted on a graph. They create ten new, related functions. Students identify odd, even and symmetric functions. This two-page worksheet contains examples,...
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Put Parts Back Together
In this fractions and equal parts worksheet, students circle the equal part that completes each shape. Students then write the fraction for the missing parts on the lines below each shape. Students then circle the greater fraction amount...
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A Symbol of Myself
Students explore their own uniqueness. In this "getting to know you" lesson, students create a clay symbol representing their own personality traits. Students write a short description of the symbol and why they chose it.
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Christmas Synonym Lesson
Second graders examine the use of synonyms. In this synonym lesson, 2nd graders listen to a read aloud of Splendiferous Christmas and ring a jingle bell each time a synonym is used for a word mentioned in the book. They write synonyms on...
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Values and Beliefs
Students create a poster containing details about a value or belief of the Medieval times. For this values and beliefs of Medieval times lesson, students study the Apostles Creed and discuss its purpose. Students then work in groups to...
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Colonial America
Eleventh graders study the Salem Witch Trials and the different theories for the hysteria. In this American History channel, 11th graders explore primary source documents to understand the stories of various people involved in the...
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Fractions in Words
In this fractions learning exercise, students write a set of 9 given fractions in words. Answers and hints are available on-line; a reference web site for additional resources is given.
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The Big Mo
Young scholars develop media literacy and critical thinking skills to analyze trends and determine the extent to which their decisions may be influenced by manipulation. They examine the mathematics of trends and write about a time they...
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Naviagational Tools
Fifth graders create a compass, with the help of written instructions and then write six sentences discussing how compasses work and why they are helpful. They discuss the different types of navigational tools and how they are helpful.
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Adverbs and Adverb Phrases
Fourth graders explore adverbs and adverb phrases. They practice writing adverb phrases describing the action in a selected sports picture. Students discuss the definition of adverbs and adverb phrases. They practice writing several...
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The Vernor's Lesson
Students review list of statements pertaining to United States History, and determine whether statements happened during the Civil War, after the Civil War, or had no connection to War. Students then speculate about connection between...
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Budgeting
Sixth graders construct a budget for a family of four including a column for income and no less than ten columns for expenses, all of which will be expressed and totaled in dollar amounts. They are also requested to write a scenario in...
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Weaving Technology into Thematic Units
Eighth graders are taught to give an understanding of an author's time period and life.
Teachers support the writing process and research techniques with technology and research books. Alternative assessment is used for evaluation.
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Science: Identifying Properties of Matter
Students observe a demonstration of the the three forms of matter - air, water, and solids - in plastic bags. After discussing the properties, they transfer them to a Venn diagram. Finally, students identify five items in the classroom...
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Life Cycle of the Butterfly
Students observe and analyze the life cycle and metamorphosis of the Painted Lady Butterfly. They write observation journal entries three times a week and summarize what they observed. Using KidPix computer software they create pictures...
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Mars Bars To Remain Vegetarian
Students read, analyze and critique a newspaper article about a chocolate manufacturer that reverses their decision to change ingredients. They assess key vocabulary terms found in the article and explore how to write a recipe.
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Matrix Multiplication
In this matrix multiplication worksheet, students multiply matrices containing two to ten terms. Explanations and examples are provided prior to the exercise. This five-page worksheet contains ten problems.
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Greatest Common Divisor
In this greatest common divisor worksheet, students use prime factorization to determine the greatest common factors of two or more numbers. Explanations and examples are provided. This two-page worksheet contains ten problems.
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Complex Analysis: Complex Function
In this complex function worksheet students identify the derivative of given functions and explore the rules of differentiation. This two-page worksheet contains explanations and examples, followed by ten problems.
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Exploring Photographs
Students explore the basic tools for analyzing images using description, reflection, and formal analysis. In this photography analysis instructional activity, students analyze a photograph as a class and then in small groups. Students...
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Men and Women of Space Exploration
Fourth graders research famous astronauts. In this space science instructional activity, 4th graders list famous astronauts and use reference materials and the Internet to write a report on them.
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Interpret Remainders-Word Problems
In this interpret remainders learning exercise, learners read a word problem at the top of the page and answer 2 questions, then write a problem of their own in which the remainder is the answer to the problem.