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Lighting in My Classroom Survey

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
How much energy does it take to light a room? Class members calculate the total wattage it takes to light the classroom. Through calculations, responsible scientists determine the cost of energy for the year, then figure out...
Assessment
Concord Consortium

Three Rubber Bands

For Students 7th - 12th Standards
Stretch your mind about triangles. Given a triangle, scholars consider a smaller triangle formed when they stretch three rubber bands from each vertex to the opposite side. They determine the ratios of the areas and perimeters of the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Math! What's It All About?

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders determine what procedures they use to solve a problem and what areas of math they have difficulties with. In conjunction with their GED preparation, 12th graders review various ways to complete math problems and achieve...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Decimals

For Students 5th
In this decimals learning exercise, 5th graders solve six problems, with answer key available online; additional worksheets can be easily accessed from this one.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Subtraction with Decimals

For Students 5th
In this decimal worksheet, 5th graders solve 15 subtraction problems using decimals to the thousandths place; link to answers included.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Multiplication with Decimals

For Students 5th
In this multiplication with decimals worksheet, 5th graders solve 20 horizontal multiplication problems with a single digit multiplier; a link to the answer key is provided.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Earth's Orbit Lesson

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders devise a computational model to explore how the orbit of the Earth might change if its velocity were different. Using accurately recorded data, 10th graders defend a scientific argument.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Free Standing Structure

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students demonstrate basic construction skills by building a free standing structure, using predetermined materials. They compute cost of structure by using multiplication skills or calculator.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Currency Exchange Rates

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students, in groups, choose three countries from which to investigate exchange rates versus the US dollar. Using Internet research they follow daily exchange rates and compute the percentage change. They compile data and prepare and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Flying with Fractions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners test their knowledge of the Wright Brothers and their aircraft, and compute ratio of two numbers to determine the ratio between wing span and length of aircraft.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pi Digit Distribution

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students study graphing skills and compare and contrast data sets. They compute pi through the first 50-100 digits and create a bar graph showing the frequencies of specific digits.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Non-Random Variables: NBA Championship

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students demonstrate probability distribution of non-random variables. Students collect data on the NBA Championships. They record the data and compute subsets and permutations.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Stock Market Math

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners select a company that they like and using technology, in teams, they prepare a class presentation about their company. The class have the option to buy stock or choose a competitor. Each team research a company and buy...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Lesson Plan for Fontana Mines

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students estimate and compute with rational numbers. They compare, order and convert among fractions, decimals and percents. Students analyze problems to determine if there is sufficient or extraneous data to solve.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ratios Through Social Studies

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze and integrate mathematical concepts within the context of social studies. They gather, present and analyze information on a bar graph, pie chart, etc. Students compute ratios. They demonstrate that ratios have real-world...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Precalculus Worksheet 8.3

For Students 10th - 12th
In the precalculus worksheet, students compute vectors and angle directions from given equations. They read and interpret information from three word problems to determine direction, speed, and the velocity vector in navigation problems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Functions

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this function worksheet, students solve 4 different types of equations related to functions. First, they determine a particular solution to the low pass and plot the input and output of the same axes and compare. Then, students...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Sir Cumference and the Dragon Pi

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Geometry adventurers study circumference of a circle as they listen to Sir Circumference and the Dragon Pi, by Cindy Neuschwander. In groups, they use string to measure the diameter and circumference of circular objects and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

How Do Clouds Affect Radiative Energy

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students graph the upwelling and downwelling of shortwave radiation. They create a data table with the information. Students compute the Watts per square meter. They discuss their results and whether or not cloud type affects daily...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Accelerated Arithmetic; Dividing Fractions

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this math worksheet, young scholars divide fractions. Fractions are single digit fractions, both the numerator and denominator are single digits. Students use the method they have learned in class to perform the computation.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Worksheet 11: Integration

For Students Higher Ed
In this integration worksheet, students integrate functions using any method, they compute the exact value of an integral using the trapezoidal method and the Simpson's method. This five-page worksheet contains approximately 45...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Setting up Systems

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this systems of equations activity, students solve 2 different problems that include setting up various systems. They compute a given system using matrix operations. Then, students verify that the solution is correct by drawing a set...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Beginning Math- Addition

For Teachers K
Students demonstrate addition. In this simple computation lesson, students are introduced to the concept of addition through using manipulatives. Students solve simple addition problems on a worksheet.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

On Your Own

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders research a certain type of job. They write the details of finding the job and describe the job duties. Students also describe a living arrangement and all the costs associated with it. Then they create a physical budget...