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Discovering Laws of Exponents Inquiry Activity: Product, Quotient, & Power Rules

By Math Giraffe

This three-page discovery of Product Rule, Quotient Rule, and Power Rule is intended to be used before introducing Exponent Rules. **This resource is also available in a DISCOUNTED bundle: Expressions & Equations Bundle The worksheets guide

Subjects:

Math, Algebra

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

8.EE.A.1

$2.00

313

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Triangle Inequality Theorem: Inquiry-Based Discovery

By Math Giraffe

Triangle Inequality Theorem - Discovering Properties of Triangle Side Lengths: Start out the lesson by saying “Ok, we are working with triangles, so before we start today, I need everyone to quickly move the desks to be arranged in one big

Subjects:

Math, Geometry

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$3.00

124

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Transversals and Parallel Lines: Inquiry Lesson Pack

By Math Giraffe

Parallel Lines & Transversals - Special Angle Pairs: This lesson introduces corresponding angles, alternate interior angles, alternate exterior angles, same-side interior angles, and same-side exterior angles. It starts with an investigation

Subjects:

Math, Geometry

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

8.G.A.5

$4.00

166

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Triangle Sum Theorem Inquiry Activity Lesson Pack

By Math Giraffe

Triangle Sum Theorem Exploration- Students discover that the sum of the angle measures in a triangle is 180 degrees. Here's what's included in in this great lesson pack:- A review of triangle classifications- 2 half-sheet Warm-Up exercises- 2

Subjects:

Math, Geometry

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$5.00

119

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Adding Integers Inquiry Activity - Hands On with Zero Pairs & Negative Numbers

By Math Giraffe

This activity is used to introduce integer addition. The students develop the rules for adding integers for themselves. There are many benefits to using this discovery process in your classroom. Students can become engaged in using their critical

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Other (Math)

Grades:

6^th, 7^th

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CCSS:

6.NS.C.5, 7.NS.A.1c, 7.NS.A.1d

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209

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Surface Area of a Cylinder "Dissection" Investigation Activity

By Math Giraffe

This activity is a fun way for students to learn the concepts behind finding surface area for cylinders. The students work in pairs and “dissect” the cylinder to see the net. As they work, they record measurements and observations.The students

Subjects:

Math, Geometry

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

CCSS:

7.G.B.4

$2.00

135

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Slope-Intercept Form Inquiry Activity

By Math Giraffe

Slope-Intercept Form for Linear Equations - Discovery: This activity is an introduction to Slope-Intercept Form. It is best for when students are able to graph a line using a table, but have not yet been introduced to graphing using

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Graphing

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$2.00

297

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Vertical Angles & Other Special Angle Pairs - Inquiry Lesson Pack

By Math Giraffe

This pack covers supplementary, complementary, and vertical angles with higher level applications. The lesson introduces the term "linear pair." Students discover that vertical angles are congruent and practice applying algebra skills when solving

Subjects:

Math, Geometry

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

$4.00

133

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Exterior Angles of a Triangle Inquiry Activity

By Math Giraffe

This activity guides students to develop rules for the properties of exterior angles of a triangle. Through inquiry-based learning, students are able to discover the theorem on their own and therefore understand the concept better and can remember

Subjects:

Math, Geometry

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

8.G.A.5

$2.00

131

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Distributive Property Investigation - Bracelets

By Math Giraffe

The Distributive Property - Discovering & Understanding How Distributing Actually Works:**This resource is also available in a DISCOUNTED bundle: Expressions & Equations BundleThis activity is an investigation of the Distributive Property.

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Basic Operations

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$3.00

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Discovering Circle Theorems - Guided Inquiry & Reference Pack

By Math Giraffe

Circle Theorems & Properties - Discovery:This lesson covers 10 circle theorems for high school Geometry. Students discover 4 theorems using guided half-sheet activities that require a protractor and straightedge.Here's what's included:- 4

Subjects:

Math, Geometry

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Study Guides, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

HSG-C.A.2, HSG-C.A.3, HSG-C.A.4

$2.50

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Graphing the Derivative of a Function: Inquiry Activity

By Math Giraffe

Graphs of Derivatives - Discovery: This three-page worksheet will guide your students to graph the derivative of a function and make observations about the following concepts: * The slope of a tangent line to a curve can be identified at various

Subjects:

Math, Calculus, Graphing

Grades:

11^th, 12^th, Higher Education

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$2.00

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Pi Day Activity Bundle | All the Options You Need, for All Pi Days ... Forever!

By Math Giraffe

This kit of pi materials has a variety of activities for celebrating Pi Day year after year!The Pi Day learning stations, practice problems, pi infographic, and doodle notes offer plenty of options for all the math courses you teach.What's

Subjects:

Math

Grades:

7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Interactive Notebooks

$11.25

$7.75

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Interior Angles of Polygons: Inquiry Activity

By Math Giraffe

This inquiry-based activity introduces students to Interior Angle Sum Theorem for convex polygons. The two-page worksheet guides them to find patterns in the angle sums. Then, they divide each polygon into triangles to discover why each sum is a

Subjects:

Math, Geometry

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$1.25

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Slopes of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines: Inquiry Activity

By Math Giraffe

This discovery activity guides students to graph pairs of lines and observe patterns in equations of parallel and perpendicular lines. They notice that parallel lines have the same slope and perpendicular lines have slopes that are opposite

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Geometry

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

HSG-GPE.B.5

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$Earth Day Math: The Financial Costs and Benefits of "Going Green"$

Earth Day Math: The Financial Costs and Benefits of "Going Green"

By Math Giraffe

Earth Day Math - Project-Based Tasks:This set of five open-ended scenarios can be used in many ways. Try them as project-based tasks, team assignments, learning stations, or worksheets.The open-ended prompts are intended to be used to get students

Subjects:

Math, Word Problems, Earth Day

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

MP1, MP2, MP3, MP4, MP5

$2.25

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Discovering Pyramids and Prisms: Inquiry Activity

By Math Giraffe

Students are guided to discover that prisms have two parallel bases and additional rectangular faces, while pyramids have a single base and additional triangular faces. Two versions are provided. Version A has extra guidance and helps students to

Subjects:

Math, Geometry

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$1.50

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The Mayan Number System - FREE Investigation of Different Bases

By Math Giraffe

This is an activity that I love to use on the first day of school, but it can also be inserted anywhere throughout your school year. It's perfect for an end of the year lesson. It would also work well in a gifted program or math club. Students

Subjects:

Math, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

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Digital Download PDF (5.15 MB)

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6th grade math, 7th grade math, 8th grade math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry

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Teaching math with CREATIVITY! -- finding the perfect mix of inquiry, fun, and rigor --

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Learn how to teach math with CREATIVITY and get your free math teacher toolkit at mathgiraffe.com ... or learn more about my "doodle notes" method at doodlenotes.org Email me with any questions: brigid@mathgiraffe.com

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Specialty, Math, Algebra, Basic Operations, Calculus, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Order of Operations, PreCalculus, Trigonometry, Other (Math), Science, Arts & Music, Health, Math Test Prep, Life Skills, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Business, Statistics, Character Education, Family Consumer Sciences, Word Problems, Study Skills, Algebra 2, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, Decimals, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Products For TpT Sellers, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Test Preparation