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The Overlooked Regular Pentagon

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders discuss the history of geometry as it relates to pentagons. In this geometry lesson, 10th graders solve problems of a pentagon inscribed inside of a circle using ratio. They review other properties for shapes of polygons...
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Unit on Spepherical Trigonometry

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders analyze characteristics and properties of two and three dimensional shapes. In this geometry lesson plan, 10th graders apply Spherical Easel Technology to help them decipher geometric shapes. They compare and contrast the...
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Quilting in Mathematics

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students use formulas to find the area of geometric shapes. In this measurement activity, students create a table of formulas for finding the area and perimeter of various shapes. Students read the book Eight Hands Round, and find the...
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Similar Figures

For Students 7th - 10th
In this similar figures worksheet, students identify the meaning of similar, corresponding sides, and congruent.  They use proportions to find the length of a missing side.  Students dilate given figures according to a scale...
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Wedge Game

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the Carbon Mitigation Initiative by playing the Wedge Game. In this environmental science lesson, students discuss different strategies to reduce carbon emissions. They evaluate their strategies and rate sustainability.
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Hanukkah Art Activities

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Here are some fun art activities related to Hanukkah.
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Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Need a few extra examples on using the Pythagorean Theorem? Here is a lesson that uses pictures of New York City’s buildings as a model, and young architects find the height of the building. Consider adding more examples to further...
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Shape Tool

For Teachers Pre-K - 8th
Students explore various polygons and examine how shapes can be manipulated in a variety of ways. In this shape tool lesson, students identify geometric shapes in two dimensions. Students identify and draw one line of symmetry in a...
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Introduction to Curve Stitching - Line Designs

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students develop their awareness that straight line segments can produce the illusion of a curve and helps them recognize and describe number patterns and geometric fundamentals.
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Length, Perimeter and Area

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners analyze characteristics and properties of two- and three-dimensional geometric shapes and develop mathematical arguments about geometric relationship
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Kitchen Equip and Lab Procedures - Level I

For Teachers All
If students use and store kitchen equipment appropriately as well as utilize sanitary work habits, the foods laboratory will be a safe and easy place to work. See Preface Materials: As a motivator ask: "Why should I worry whether or not...
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ELECTRICITY 1

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine the importance of electricity to their everyday lives, practice plotting and interpreting data on a bar graph, and reflect in their journals about how their lives would change without electricity.
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Getting in Shape Again

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars create rocket shapes out of pattern blocks. They draw a picture of a rocket, build a pattern block rocket following simple directions, and complete a graph of the shapes used.
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Jason and the Golden Fleece

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students read and analyze the classic Greek tale of "Jason and the Golden Fleece." They compare/contrast the story with modern works of literature and films, answer discussion questions, and retell the story in a modern-day setting.
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Physical Properties of Matter

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Young scholars examine the physical properties of matter. They identify and classify a variety of objects based on their physical properties.
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One Out of Six

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate basic concepts of chance and probability. They make a number cube to predict which number might be rolled the most often out of 20 consecutive rolls and tally the results. Number cube template included.
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Overture to 'William Tell' by Gioacchino Rossini

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create an awareness of how music creates a setting in a story or legend. They identify the instrumentation, dynamics and tempo used to create various settings for a musical story. They perform rhythmic patterns from listening...
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What do two-dimensional tessellations look like? Where in art can they be found?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore the world of art and culture, including the works of M.C. Escher. They identify and create original tessellations. Students use a wealth of interactive multimedia applications. They explore the artistic representations...
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Sum Puzzles

For Students 3rd
In this number puzzles worksheet, 3rd graders fill in and solve 3 shaped puzzles by following the directions on each one precisely. Students deal with numbers from 1 to 13.
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Simplifying Expressions

For Students 11th
In this simplifying expressions worksheet, 11th graders solve and complete 44 various types of problems. First, they solve for the given variable in each equation. Then, students simplify each expression and factor completely. They also...
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Analysis Review Sheet

For Students 10th - 12th
In this analysis review activity, students solve 3 complex inequalities, graph 2 absolute value inequalities, and write the equations for altitudes and tangent lines for 4 problems.
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Sunshine Math-3

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this math applications worksheet, learners solve 8 varied problems including consumer math, fractions, ordered pairs, measurement and mental math.
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Care Homework #7

For Teachers 7th - 9th
In this care homework worksheet, students add, subtract, multiply and divide integers.  They multiply and divide fractions.  Students complete percent problems and determine the area of polygons.  This three-page...
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Real Numbers: Care Homework #8

For Teachers 7th - 8th
In this real numbers worksheet, students perform the given operation with decimals, whole numbers, and fractions. They find the area and perimeter of circles. Students determine the volume of cylinders. This three-page worksheet contains...