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Dragon Problem

For Students 9th - 11th
For this probability worksheet, students calculate how many chops it would take to kill a dragon. They are given rules on what will and what will not kill the dragon and asked to collect their data showing which method they used to kill...
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Math with M&M's

For Teachers 1st
First graders create number sentences.  In this math lesson, 1st graders use M&M's to make number sentences.  Students create charts using the color of the M&M's as data.
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Plotting Data Tables

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students make a table and plot their data on a graph. In this algebra lesson, students graph piecewise functions using the given equations along with the restricted domain. They calculate the rate of change.
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Graph a Situation by Making a Table

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students graph scenarios values by making a table. In this algebra lesson, students rewrite word problems using algebraic symbols. They make a table of the data, make a graph and analyze the data to extrapolate.
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More Graphing Situations by Making a Table

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners calculate rate of change and graph linear functions. In this algebra lesson students write linear functions, make a table of points and graph their data on a coordinate plane. They calculate the rate of change of a graph.
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Geometric Mean Homework

For Students 10th - 12th
In this geometric mean worksheet, students find the geometric mean of given data.  They examine right triangles.  This one--page worksheet contains 10 problems.
PPT
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Chalkboard Challenge: 5th Grade Math Review

For Teachers 4th - 5th
This math review PowerPoint engages fifth grade students in an interactive review of math concepts. This review game includes questions on numeration, data interpretation and number theory. This is in a "Jeopardy" style format.
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Disappearing Water

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore the water cycle. In this earth science lesson, students observe and measure water in a closed container and in an open container. Students record their observations and compare their sets of data to draw conclusions...
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Your Heart

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore human anatomy by defining vocabulary terms. In this human heart lesson, students research the components of the respiratory system and complete handouts based on the role of the heart. Students define a list of heart...
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Fall Of The Roman Empire

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders make a hypothesis about the fall of the Roman Empire and then read data sets that show what really happened. In this Roman Empire lesson plan, 6th graders can revise their hypothesis as they read and then explain what...
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Identifying High-Quality Sites

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Use a Huffington Post article focused on false pictures of Hurricane Sandy to launch a discussion about the reliability of online information. Groups compare and contrast how print and broadcast media regulate...
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Elements of Chemistry: Solids, Liquids and Gases

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students predict if icebergs melting has an effect on the sea level rising.  In this global warming lesson students complete an experiment to see the effects of melting icebergs and write a conclusion on their data collected.
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Developing Models

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students understand the concept of a scientific model and how it relates to climate change.  In this obsesrvation and gathering data lesson students design a trial and error model using PowerPoint. 
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The Influence of Carbon Dioxide on the Chemistry of Soda

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the carbon dioxide content of different sodas. In this chemistry lesson, students explain why PET containers are preferable than HDPE for soda bottles. They collect data and graph them.
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Our City's Temperature

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use a thermometer to record temperatures from their homes throughout the city, and then hypothesize reasons for the temperature variations. They use a weather graph worksheet that's imbedded in this lesson to orgainize their data.
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Taste

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students collect data to be used in selecting the class favorite taste. They predict which among the common flavors such as salty, sweet, sour, or bitter is preferred.