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Applied math laboratories for homeschool under $5
Physical properties of matter review using pennies Mass, Volume, and Density Lab
Physical properties of matter review using pennies to find mass, density, and volume.
Supplies
You will need many pennies for this lab
15 each of 1981 and older ones and 1983 and newer ones per group.
Triple balance beam per group or a central few
Small graduated cylinder approximately 50mL
I did this with my 6th grade science class, it give them a hands on comparison that density is different from volume and that density of the same materials stays the same no matter the weight.
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6th - 12th
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Grains of Rice Lab: Estimating the Number of Stars in the Universe
In this lab students use rice as stars to simulate how scientists estimate how many stars are out there. An effective way to experience estimation and practical science in astronomy!Goes well with:Modeling Fusion ActivityBuild a Telescope Lab: Reflection and Refraction Fun!Star Spectroscopy/Electromagnetic Spectrum Lab
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Grades:
7th - 9th
HIGHSCHOOL| GRADE 9| MATH LAB| SIMILAR TRIANGLES| PROPORTIONAL REASONING
Practice finding the height of an unknown tall object using proportional reasoning! I use this lab as an introduction and/or extension into proportional reasoning, scale factors and similar triangles with my grade 9 class. However, this lab can be used and adapted to any grade level from 8-12's. In this lab, students go outside and find the length of the shadow of a meter stick to measure the height of an unknown tall object. I've included an answer key as well, so no prep required! Feel free
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9th - 10th
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Quadratic Function Activity About Your Dental Arch
Through this activity students will discover properties of parabolas while comparing the parabola they all carry around with them every day - their dental arch. Students will brainstorm ways to measure a dental arch and ultimately take an "impression" of their arch by taking a bite out of a slice of bread. Then they will trace their arch onto a graph, use the graph to generate a table of values, and then use the table to plug into an equation for the most "perfect" dental arch. Students love
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Quadratic Functions Activities Bundle
Gummy bear lab/ hypothesis, object volume, graph interpretation lab
This interactive lab for middle school and high school students teaches students how to create a correct hypothesis, prove or disprove the hypothesis using the scientific method, correct use of lab tools like graduated cylinders, triple beam balances, how to calculate density, and how to read and understand data charts. The lab uses the properties of gummy bears to teach these Key concepts. This lab can be used in its entirety over four class periods or can be broken into four separate smaller l
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6th - 9th
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Isotopes and Average Atomic Mass
The fictional element, nailonite, is central to this inexpensive laboratory activity. Other than a balance, the only material required for this activity is a sample of 10-25 total nails of three different sizes for each lab group. Each nail in the sample represents one of the three isotopes of the element. This simulation allows students to actually measure the mass of each of the three isotopes, and, after calculating the relative abundance of the isotopes in the sample, calculate the average a
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9th - 12th
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Probability and blood types 2
Working with probability and real world data on blood types in populations.This is mainly mathematical but could be used in biology too.While my main focus is psychology I do have a ton of math and statistics stuff… You have managed to find the source of the best Psychology and AP Psychology labs on TPT, go check out my store for other awesome resources, I currently have 498 (3/30/23) different items! These are real labs, you can get your students DOING Psychology! Take a look at my store at… ht
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Geometry Indirect Measurement Lab
MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE GROUND… What’s the tallest place around? Using a mirror placed on the ground, students will determine heights of objects that are not conveniently measured by other means and take indirect measurement from a concept into practice. The lab has clear instructions for how to execute the measurements, an example, and then templates for students to do their own measurements and computations.Teachers must have mirrors and tape measures for this lab - 1 set for each group of stud
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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PhET Diffusion Lab
Made For Distance Learning:This lab is 1 of aset of 10, which was made to pair with freePhET online simulations, which allow hands on engagement in a distance learning setting. Chromebook and tablet accessible. Simply upload to google classroom. Make a student copy and let students fill in. Answer Key Included (So copy paste in a safe space :) Lab Objectives: Students will find that rate of diffusion is dependent on both temperature and mass. Students will use Graham's Law to better analyze re
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9th - 11th
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Also included in:Â PhET Chemistry Labs Series
Which Is More Cost Effective? Solar Heat or Oil Heat. The Math in Action Series.
Newly revised and improved. As heating costs and power outages seem to be on the rise, many Americans are looking into alternative energy resources. The use of oil for home heating has many people looking into solar energy especially those living in the Southern sections of the United States where the sun is stronger. This activity will ask your students to look at some basic costs for installing and heating their homes with oil and solar energy from a mathematical view point. Topics co
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7th - 11th, Adult Education
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Reaction Time: Will You Crash Or Not?
This lab allows students to test their reaction time and then calculate what would be a safe driving distance between cars depending on speed, and size. It also accounts for the level of distractedness of the driver so students begin to understand how dangerous things like texting and driving really is. This lab is focused on their own reaction time and something they are interested in to help engage them in the curriculum.This lab includes links to a reaction time calculator and has color cod
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â 1D Kinematics Bundle
Engineering: Weights and Measures Conversion Tables
A weights and measures conversion table is useful when converting and calculating engineering, construction and STEM problem solving projects and activities. It helps students learn how to locate information and convert that information into their calculations. The conversion table also allows teachers to increase the rigor in their activities and problem solving projects by supplying students access to the needed information to accurately calculate a complex problem.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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How Much for Those Fries? The Math in Action Series.
Ever wonder how the price at a "Fast Food" restaurant may be determined. This activity may just answer that question for you. The application of mathematical theory has always been the "when will I ever use this Real Life" attitude from our students. I created this lesson to reinforce the theory of graphing data, calculating an equation of best fit, and formulating a conclusion. Each student will be able to see the usefulness of mathematics in a Real World setting. Common core stand
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5th - 11th, Adult Education
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Which Cell Phone Plan Should I Use?: The Algebra Lab Manual
There are so many advertisers on TV trying to get you to buy their cell phone plans. How do you decide which cell phone plan will be more cost effective? This activity will try to help you decide the answer to this question. As you make your through this activity, it will improve your algebraic skills by reinforcing the theory of graphing data, generating equations, creating data tables, defining variables, and formulating a conclusion for each of your students. The “cell phone plan” activi
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8th - 11th, Adult Education
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Probability and the Law of Averages 1
Essential question: What is the probability of flipping one coin and getting a head?We will be graphing the results of our experiment in terms of the percent of heads over the number of coin flips.To do this experiment correctly, you will flip a coin a total of 600 times, after each set of 40 you will add up the TOTAL number of heads and record it below (as a fraction).While my main focus is psychology I do have a ton of math and statistics stuff… You have managed to find the source of the best
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Corsage & Boutonniere Lab
Corsage & Boutonniere Lab Instructions and Itemized Bill worksheet.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Collection of Floral Design Labs
Exponential Logarithm Trigonometric Activities and Labs
This project set includes 8 projects that are cooperative learning, hands-on labs. Students collect data that fit exponential, logarithmic, or trigonometric patterns. Students will create equations from the data and use the equations to make predictions. Many of the equations students create will be through the regression process on graphing calculators or spreadsheets.
classes: algebra 2, pre-calculus, calculus, applied math
Here are links to my other algebra projects:
Click Here to see m
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Linear Relationship Labs
This project has 1 sample lab to complete together as a class and 6 other labs that create a linear relationship.
Students work through the labs collecting data and then analyze the data to create equations, use calculators or spreadsheets to create regression equations (best fit lines), and use the equations to make predictions.
classes: algebra 1, geometry, algebra 2, applied math
Here are links to my other algebra projects:
Click Here to see my project: Systems of Equations - Comparing Ph
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Differential Absorption: Investigation Bundle
This is designed as a 2-day lesson to help students explore the different heat absorption rates of water and soil, as well as an introduction to collecting and analyzing their own data. I taught it over Zoom to my 6th grade Earth Science Class last year. This bundle contains the following files:1. Instructions SlideshowThis is a student-facing slideshow, explaining what to do. Students will need a few supplies from home, or the classroom to complete the assignment.There are two introductory sli
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5th - 7th
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Human Population: Cemetery Population Structures
The American population is changing in dramatic ways. Likewise, changing population structures in other countries are driving changes around the world. Food supplies, energy use, climate change: all are consequences of the changing structures of world populations.
This activity belongs to a 3-part collection for a week-long population structure investigation using free Internet resources. Be sure to download my PopulationStructure PowerPoint and PopStructureData Excel spreadsheet. The lab se
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
The City Water Project part 2
People in the city get their water from a water department. Where do rural people get their water? This unit discusses this. It includes two Investigations. One looks at a physical property of liquids. The other measures the mass of a drop of water. Both require reading a scale. Determining the mass requires some math. There are two pencil puzzles and a coloring page.This is the second unit of eight on water, what it is, where we get it, how we use it and dispose of it.
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5th - 9th
Hero's Engine Energy Unit
For science teachers, energy is a hard unit to teach. Hero's Engine shows how energy in converted from one for to another. For this I used the Engine set I found in my storage area, but you can look around or find other engines available in your school district. I did this as a demo, but you can expand it in a chemistry lab.This unit includes all the worksheets that you'll need to study for energy, and can be used to introduce alternative energy.Easel Activity: This is now updated with an Easel
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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NGSS:
MS-PS3-4
, HS-PS3-4
, HS-PS3-2
, MS-PS3-2
, HS-PS3-1
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Also included in:Â Hands-on Science Semester Labs Bundle
Physics Lab: Introduction to Projectile Motion
This lab introduces the students to some of the basic concepts of projectile motion. Using the excellent PhET simulation on projectile motion, this lab integrates classic physics formulas and problems with an outstanding 21st century simulator. The lab is written in a clear and concise manner, and students will find the step-by-step approach both useful and fun as they test their numbers on the simulator. All of the problems in this introductory lab are in 1-dimension only. This is the best way
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-PS2-2
, HS-PS2-4
Probability and sums on rolls of two die
Calculating the probability of a variety of rolls on two dice.In this lab we are not actually rolling the dice but looking at the possible combinations, and of course there are more ways to make 7 than 2. Based on these combinations we determine the likelihood of a variety of rolls.While my main focus is psychology I do have a ton of math and statistics stuff… You have managed to find the source of the best Psychology and AP Psychology labs on TPT, go check out my store for other awesome resourc
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Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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