Curated OER
Spotting an Approaching Asteroid or Comet
In this asteroid and comet worksheet, students read about the formula used to determine the brightness of asteroid. They apply this formula to solve 2 problems about asteroids and their brightness.
Voyage Solar System
Round and Round We Go — Exploring Orbits in the Solar System
Math and science come together in this cross-curricular astronomy lesson plan on planetary motion. Starting off with a hands-on activity that engages the class in exploring the geometry of circles and ellipses, this lesson...
Curated OER
What Is Hyperbolic Geometry?
Ninth graders discuss the concept of hyperbolic geometry. They complete Internet geometry activities and write essays comparing and contrasting hyperbolic geometry to Euclidean geometry.
Curated OER
Introduction to Parallel Lines in Euclidean Space and in Spherical Space
Eighth graders are introduced to the basic concepts of Geometry and their definitions in Euclidean space. They draw and define the following terms: point, line, and line segment. Students also define the terms colliner and...
Curated OER
The Big Bang Theory
Young scholars will use scientific reasoning to formulate ideas about the formation of the universe using the Big Bang Theory. The use of critical thinking skills is part of the activity and the foundation of the scientific method will...
Curated OER
Compare Numbers to 200
In this number comparison worksheet, 2nd graders compare two and three digit numbers to 200 in 6 word problems. They compare up to four numbers in each problem.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Linear Equations Game
Students groups act as aerospace engineering teams competing to create linear equations to guide space shuttles safely through obstacles generated by a modeling game in level-based rounds. Each round provides a different configuration of...
Mathigon
Mathigon: Algebra: Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences
This lesson focuses on arithmetic and geometric sequences using several examples and practice exercises.
