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Free applied math laboratories
Marshmallow Flight Lab
Do your students love a good competition? You might want to try this lesson titled “Marshmallow Flight.” I have used this lab with junior and high school students, but have also done a simpler version of this lab with my kindergartner.
The file contains two versions of the same lab. The first is a commonly used version in which students follow directions, collect data, and answer post-lab questions. The second version of this lab is a higher-level inquiry lab, where students move through the
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PreK - 12th
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Inch by Inch Scavenger Hunt!
Use your best measuring skills with an inch ruler to measure common classroom objects and document your data. In my blog https://teachingwithjane.com I have a set of procedures I list that help me have successful math engagement! Use inquiry skills to get creative! Find objects on your own to measure the room!
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1st - 3rd
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Graphing Motion: Tortoise and the Hare
This resource is intended to introduce students to the concept of creating distance vs. time graphs and interpreting them for information such as direction traveled relative to the observe and relative speed. The materials required for this activity are a stopwatch, yardstick or measuring tape, and pieces of clay. This activity can be completed in groups of 3 or as an entire class. The activity ranges from 30 to 45 minutes.
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6th - 8th
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Willy Wonka Candy Lab - Exponential Growth and Decay
In this candy lab, we will be using M&M's to discover exponential growth and decay relationships. It is set up as a lab activity, so students should be able to complete this on their own. We also use Twizzlers so show an exponential decay in this lab.
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9th - 10th
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Density Column Worksheet
Students will:Calculate densityPredict how different fluids interact based on their densityCheck their predictions by analyzing a class demonstrationExtensions:Add different small objects (ex: marble, nail, paperclip - whatever fits!) and have students predict where the object will settle based on its relative densityHave students explore a digital density simulation like this one: https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/density/latest/density_en.htmlMake it a lab! Have students create their own den
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5th - 8th
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5-PS1-3
, 5-PS1-4
Personalized Rice Krispie Treats Lab (Fun & Easy End of Year Science Activities)
This lesson centers around a lab where students make their own personal rice krispie treats. It's a fun and easy lab that can be used to explore chemical and physical changes in a highly visual and tasty way.This Lesson Includes all of these materials:Lab: Personalized Rice Krispie TreatsInstructional How-To Lab Video + Slow Observing Video + "Science Snack" VideoClassroom Slides with discussion prompts, lesson flow, and embedded videosAll materials are included in a Google Drive folder
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6th - 9th
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MS-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-3
Hydraulic machine STEM project laser cutter template (body template only)
Hydraulic digger project:(This listing only includes the template for the base. The bucket can be purchased from my store.)This is a project suitable for high school students studying science, maths, technology or engineering (STEM). The package includes .ai and .pdf files to laser cut the body of a hydraulic digger. The file is designed to be cut from 3mm plywood in 600 x 400mm sheets.The files are separated into two components. The main body template, and bucket template. The bucket template c
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Not Grade Specific
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Hands-On Understanding of Square Roots: Cubes & Making Squares
This simple, hands-on activity has students count out a given number of unit cubes and then asks them to build a square from the cubes. Then, they record the length of the square. Students repeat this process with different numbers of cubes and record the information in a graph and a table. They also are asked to write a rule to describe the relationship between the number of cubes and the length of the square.
I've found that this activity helps students better understand the idea of the sq
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8th - 10th
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STEM: Simple Machines Inclined Plane Experiment Using Legos
STEM hands-on learning. Middle school students love it !!
Powerpoint step-by-step directions to build an inclined plane using Legos.
Students build using the "Simple and Motorized Mechanisms Base Set W991756" available through Lego Education.
Lever, pulleys, gears & friction powerpoints and scientific method experiment packets for each also available.
All experiments use the same Lego Base Set W991756.
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6th - 8th
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Inquiry Lab: Mechanical and Chemical Weathering
An engaging two part lab containing 2 levels of labs for your Earth Science, Environmental Science, or inclusion class! This combines one of my Chemistry 1 metal oxide labs with a new mechanical weathering lab. The follow up analytical questions are geared towards common core mathematics modeling concepts. NGSS, State and Common Core standards are all presented.
The first page is background information. It is written for an inclusion classroom and actually replaces our textbook. It gives all t
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6th - 10th
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Accuracy vs Precision Shuffleboard Game Rules
A simple game to show the difference between accuracy and precision. I guarantee you can get the materials together in a few minutes: Some kind of game pieces (like coins, 3/group), a ruler, and some kind of tape (masking, duct, etc)
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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FREEBIE TI Calculator Controlled Robots: Hands-on Math and Science Discovery
Using a Texas Instruments TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator and a Norland Research calculator robot, students create programs in TI-BASIC to direct their robot rover through a variety of tasks. Ten robot missions and three exploration extensions are included in this lesson booklet. Beginning missions include step-by-step programming instructions; the missions become increasingly challenging throughout, culminating in a mission to Mars. Lessons/Activities:Mission 1: MeasureMission 2: Graph and
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Moon2Mars: Perseverance and Ingenuity Mars Mission
Demystifying Density: Differentiated Density Labs for Grades 6-9
These five labs allow a teacher to provide differentiated labs for middle school students at different levels of instruction. The labs are differentiated based on students' understanding of density and on the mathematical calculations needed to compute volume. The labs use common materials that are readily available in science classrooms or through science supply catalogs. The labs could also be used as differentiated formative or summative assessment.
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6th - 9th
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Exponential and Logistic Modeling Internet Project
Using the provided URL, the applet provides a population growth simulation for two scenarios: exponential and logistic. This worksheet presents an orderly way to explore both, taking into account pros and cons for each. May be used for solely exponential modeling, though the logistic modeling helps students judge between different types of mathematical modeling. Worksheet includes a total of 6 "Experiments" to run with the simulation. Can be done in a computer lab in one hour. May be used e
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9th - 12th
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Skittles Math Lab - With a Twist
Who doesn't love Skittles? How many 4th graders don't enjoy a lab? In this lesson, students will be given an opportunity to work in small groups. Each member of the group will have a specific role. That role will be determined based on the envelope that is taped under his/her desk or chair.
This file is my lesson plan only. The documents that go with it are in separate files, and I charge a small amount for them. This file is free to give you an opportunity to review the lesson prior to purchas
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4th
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Skittle Tasting Science Investigation
Great for any students aged 8-18!Practice the scientific method. Try to determine if all skittle colours taste different.Learn how to write a hypothesis, determine variables, follow methods, record results, and write a conclusion.Get students to engage with science! Buy a bag of skittles and this investigation to keep your class curious, entertained, and hungry for more science.
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Not Grade Specific
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Linear equation- Lab (Distance learning and in class )
In this Lab students will be able to apply and understand linear questions by collecting data through this short and fun activity. This lab provides lentils as the material used, but feel free to improvise.The purpose of this is allow students to note the relationship between the amount of lentils(material used) and time while using terms such as outputs, inputs, graphs, data table, and connecting their findings by responding to the questions provided.The extension to this lab will be provided s
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4th - 12th
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Whatever floats your boat - demonstrate how math helps us in real-life tasks
This activity can be used to teach practical applications of everything from early algebra through Calculus. Students will be tasked with building a boat out of aluminum foil to see how many pennies can be held. The mathematics behind the buoyancy of the boat is then discussed and the activity repeated to see quantifiably how much an understanding of mathematics helps us accomplish tasks in the real world.
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8th - 12th
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Birthday Frequency Graph - by Day of Month
An interactive Excel spreadsheet to graphically display the frequency of birthdays by day of the month. Simply fill in the yellow cells with the appropriate number and the chart will automatically update.
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1st - 5th
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The Mathematics Of Pandemics/COVID-19
Harness the power of math to understand the spread of viruses like COVID-19. Students will make graphs and write exponential equations in order to better understand the impact of social distancing. This is a Word Document so that you can edit it to customize it for yourself as needed. Since this is a free resource, it would be wonderful if you wrote me a positive review and follow me in lieu of payment. Constructive feedback always welcome.
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7th - 10th
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STATA software Secondary Data Analysis
This handout is intended for those interested in teaching/learning basic introductory statistics concepts to analyze real data. Students will learn how to tell a story using secondary data analysis. The handout is for STATA software and the US Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health data set. For handouts on setting up an account, the data set code book and raw data file, a PowerPoint to accompany the handout, or questions please email kristin.flaming@gmail.com or ldierker@wesleyan.edu.This
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Birthday Frequency Graph - by Month of Year
An interactive Excel spreadsheet to graphically display the frequency of birthdays by month of the year. Simply fill in the yellow cells with the appropriate number and the chart will automatically update.
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K - 5th
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Lab; Pendulum Motion
These labs are written in proper scientific format. The materials are simple to acquire. After lab is completed; I offer questions and history as part of the lab designs.These labs take around 30 to 45 minutes on average.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Physics Labs
Scale of the Atom
This activity gives students a chance to make a scale model of the atom using a pin head, the back field of a school, and google maps.
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7th - 10th
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