Standard Course of Study :: Mathematics

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Problem-centered lesson on the Pythagorean Theorem: This lesson is designed to help students give meaning to solving problems using the Pythagorean Theorem in a useful and meaningful situation.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Mathematics); By Brent Bustle.

Mirror, mirror on the ground!: In this lesson, students will use their knowledge of similar triangles and indirect measurement to measure the heights of various objects.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Mathematics); By Denise Corbett.

Measuring pots: In Intrigue of the Past, page 2.7; Students will use an activity sheet or modern pottery rim sherds to compute circumference from a section of a circle and construct analogies based on their own experience about possible functions of ancient or historic ceramics.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Mathematics and Social Studies)

Giving meaning to volume and surface area: This lesson is designed to help students give meaning to volume and surface area by solving problems using a meaningful situation rather than formulas.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Mathematics); By Grayson Wheatley.

Fire in Pythagorville: Problem-centered lessons: Students will work on problem-centered lessons which use the application of the Pythagorean theorem to put out a fire in the fictional town of Pythagorville.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Mathematics); By Kelly Crisp.

Dear Tootsie Roll company: The students will measure the surface area and wrapper area of five pieces of candy. Using appropriate formulas and measuring techniques, they will complete information needed for a spreadsheet and database. Students wrap up the lesson by writing a letter to the company with the most wasted paper to explain how the waste affects them as consumers and a suggestion for correcting the problem.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts and Mathematics); By Tonya Thompson.

Building a paper bridge: An introduction to problem solving: This activity allows the student to explore problem solving strategies while working with a partner. This activity (building a paper bridge), requires students to question word definition and the application of those definitions. Through problem solving strategies, students discover the need for applying math skills.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Mathematics); By Steve Walston.

Understanding the Pythagorean relationship using interactive figures: This activity presents one dynamic version of a demonstration of the pythagorean theorem. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Mathematics); Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Polygon capture: A geometry game: In this lesson, from Illuminations, students classify polygons according to more than one property at a time. They move from a simple description of shapes to an analysis of how properties are related, all in the context of an enjoyable game. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 7–8 Mathematics); Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Patterns and functions: In this lesson, students investigate properties of perimeter, area, and volume related to various geometric two- and three-dimensional shapes. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Mathematics); Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Mathematical proofs: Students explore the nature of mathematical proofs and mathematical inquiry. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 8–12 Mathematics); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Learning about length, perimeter, area, and volume of similar objects using interactive figures: Side length and area of similar figures: This two-part example illustrates how students can learn about the length, perimeter, area, and volume of similar objects using dynamic figures. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 4–8 Mathematics); Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Blue squares and beyond: In this lesson, one of a multi-part unit from Illuminations, students manipulate two rectangles to create examples of similarity and to study the effects on area ratios. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Mathematics); Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics