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Pythagorean Theorem Lesson (Discovery Lab)

By Idea Galaxy

This resource gives students the opportunity to make observations and draw conclusions about the Pythagorean Theorem before receiving any instruction. During this activity, students will conduct a series of trials with different leg options, trying

Subjects:

Math, Geometry

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

8.G.B.6, 8.G.B.7, 8.G.B.8

$2.50

185

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Distance Formula Lesson (Discovery Lab)

By Idea Galaxy

This is a discovery activity that will guide your students to deriving the distance formula using the Pythagorean Theorem. This is a partner activity that is an introduction before you give notes. This resource includes: -Background Building

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Geometry

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory

CCSS:

8.G.B.8

$2.50

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Systems of Equations Lesson (Discovery Lab)

By Idea Galaxy

This is a lesson for students to complete before learning about this topic at the beginning of a unit as a discovery lab. The teacher will guide students during this activity, but students will make their own observations, discoveries, and

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Algebra 2

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

8.EE.C.8

$2.50

109

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Triangle Inequality Theorem Discovery Activity 7.G.A.2

By Idea Galaxy

In this teacher led discovery lab students will discover the conditions for triangles given side lengths and angle types. This is a hands-on introduction activity for 7th graders learning about the properties of triangles and the triangle

Subjects:

Math, Geometry

Grades:

7^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory

CCSS:

7.G.B.4

$2.50

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Volume of Cylinders Spheres and Cones Activity: Discovery Lab

By Idea Galaxy

This inquiry activity, or discovery lab, focuses on the similarities and differences between the volume formulas of cylinders, cones, and spheres.This resource includes:-Compare and contrast activity-Graphic organizer for formulas-Trial

Subjects:

Math, Geometry

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

8.G.C.9

$2.50

115

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Area and Circumference Lesson

By Idea Galaxy

This discovery lab will show what area and circumference is in a concrete manner. They will be engaged in this discovery activity as an introduction to the topic of finding area and circumference of a circle. This resource includes: -Background

Subjects:

Math, Geometry

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

7.G.B.4

$2.00

118

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Absolute Value Lesson-Discovery Lab

By Idea Galaxy

This discovery lab is an introduction lesson to absolute value. Students will work with a partner to discover absolute value. This resource includes: -Background Building Activity -A Discovery Activity -Reflection

Subjects:

Math

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities

$2.50

Digital Download PDF (9.96 MB)

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Similar Triangles, Slope, and Proportional Relationships D

By Idea Galaxy

This discovery lab is a great introduction activity to the concept of similar triangles having the same slope. Through this inquiry activity, students will build their background, complete discovery trials, and reflect on their learning with no

Subjects:

Math, Algebra

Grades:

7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

8.EE.B.6

$2.50

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Additive Inverse and Integers Discovery Lab 7.NS.A.1

By Idea Galaxy

Students will get a great introduction to additive inverse and integers on a number line. Using a work mat and integer models students will make predictions and model additive inverse and positive and negative integers. Using this discovery lab, or

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Numbers

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Simulations

CCSS:

7.NS.A.1, 7.NS.A.1b

$2.50

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Volume of Rectangular Prisms Discovery Lab

By Idea Galaxy

This is a hands-on activity to help students discover how to find the volume of regular and irregular rectangular prisms. You will need small cubes of some sort. You can use wood cubes, sugar cubes or some other type of cube. This resource

Subjects:

Math, Geometry

Grades:

6^th, 7^th

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

7.G.B.6

$2.50

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Effects of Transformations Inquiry / Discovery Lesson

By Idea Galaxy

Use inquiry learning to get students to discover and describe the effects of transformations. The Effects of Transformations Discovery Lab is an engaging activity to activate prior knowledge about transformations and for students to use a discovery

Subjects:

Math, Geometry

Grades:

8^th

Types:

Laboratory

CCSS:

8.G.A.3

$2.50

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Simple Probability Lesson (Discovery Lab)

By Idea Galaxy

This discovery lab is designed to get students to discover the pattern between a simple event and the chances of one outcome. They will do observations and writing conclusions. This resource includes: -Background Building Activity -A Discovery

Subjects:

Math, Statistics

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

7.SP.C.7

$2.50

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Compound Probability Lesson-Discovery Lab

By Idea Galaxy

This discovery lab is designed to be an introduction to tree diagrams and tables for compound probability. It will get your students thinking about how to organize probability situations with compound events. This resource includes: -Background

Subjects:

Math, Statistics

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

CCSS:

7.SP.C.8

$2.50

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Parallel Lines Cut by a Transversal Discovery Lab

By Idea Galaxy

Students will get a great introduction to parallel lines that are cut by a transversal in this interactive discovery activity. Using an online modeling tool, students will explore angles that are created when parallel lines are cut by a

Subjects:

Math, Geometry, Other (Math)

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities

CCSS:

8.G.A.5, MP3

$3.00

Digital Download ZIP (1.30 MB)

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Discovery Lab Bundle for 8th Grade

By Idea Galaxy

This is a bundle of discovery labs that are designed to help students learn 8th grade math concepts. Discovery labs are typically completed at the beginning of a unit. Students go through a process of discovering some aspect of the concept that is

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Geometry

Grades:

8^th

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

8.G.A.1, 8.EE.A.4, 8.F.A.1

$43.00

$34.40

Bundle

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Cross Sections of 3D Figures Activity (Discovery Lab)

By Idea Galaxy

This is an interactive discovery lesson that will introduce students to cross sections of 3D shapes. It gives students the change to make predictions and then try to confirm them. They will work with cones, pyramids, and prisms. This resource

Subjects:

Math, Geometry

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

7.G.A.3

$2.50

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Angle Relationships Discovery Lab

By Idea Galaxy

This discovery lab is an introduction to the solving for an unknown value in complementary, supplementary, and vertical angle relationships. Before giving students notes they will build their background through a hands-on discovery activity.

Subjects:

Math, Geometry

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

7.G.B.5

$2.50

Digital Download PDF (10.85 MB)

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Discovery Labs for 7th Grade Bundle

By Idea Galaxy

This is a set of discovery labs to help students discover some math concepts from 7th grade. Each discovery lab has a background building activity, an observation and trials sections, and a reflection opportunity. This bundle includes all of our

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Geometry

Grades:

7^th

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

7.G.A.1, 7.SP.C.5, 7.RP.A.2

$37.00

$29.60

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Combining Like Term Lesson & Distributive Property Lesson

By Idea Galaxy

This discovery lab will help your students understand combining like terms and distributive property in a hands-on way. Students will get to see concrete representations of combining like terms with negative numbers and distributive property. This

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Special Education

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

7.EE.A.1, 8.EE.C.7, 8.EE.C.7a

$2.50

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Scale Drawings Activity (Discovery Lab)

By Idea Galaxy

This is designed for students to complete before they have a lesson about scale drawings. This gives them the opportunity to make a discovery about how drawings are related to each other. This resource includes: -Background Building Activity -A

Subjects:

Math, Geometry

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

7.G.A.1

$2.50

Digital Download PDF (10.50 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

The two of us at Idea Galaxy have been in education for a combined 33 years. We have taught 6th-7th English Language Arts, 7th-8th Grade Math, and English as a Second Language (ELL) for kindergarten through adult learners. We've also enjoyed many opportunities to provide professional development to fellow educators on a variety of topics.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I like to experiment with different methods and see what works.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Being able to see those "light bulb" moments with students.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Between the two of us we have three masters degrees and two bachelor degrees. We have a B.A. in Teaching History, a B.A. in Linguistics, minors in English, Physical Education, and Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL). We also each have a M.Ed in Bilingual and Multicultural Education and one M.Ed in Educational Leadership- Principalship.

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