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1940s House: Making a Connection between WWII and Rationing
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Abstract: Through viewing and discussion of the video and investigation of the Web resources, students will develop a deeper understanding of rationing and the mathematics needed in a WWII household.
A Walk Through the Solar System
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Abstract: A practice in scientific notation, measurement, and scale distances, this lesson plan integrates mathematics into the science curriculum.
Amazing Amaryllis Activities
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Abstract: Students will use an amaryllis started from a bulb to explore the growth of the plant, measure, record and compare the growth of the leaves and the flower. They will enter the data on a spreadsheet and convert it into a graph.
An "Eggs"traordinary Sculpture
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Abstract: This lesson uses a sculpture located at the North Carolina Zoological Park as the springboard for an inquiry involving eggs and egg-layers. Several measurements and calculations are incorporated. A visit to the NC Zoological Park is preferred.
Concepts in Economic Evaluation
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Abstract: Describes how economic theory is linked to economic evaluation techniques like cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness analysis and to introduce students to many concepts that are specific to economic evaluation. Introduces students to the many varieties of economic evaluation to establish a common terminology. ... More »
Ethnic Politics II, Spring 2007
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Abstract: Subject has three goals: introduces students to the classic works on ethnic politics, familiarizes students with new research and methodological innovations in the study of ethnic politics, and helps students design and execute original research projects related to ethnic politics. Readings drawn from ... More »
Experimental Projects I, Spring 2003
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Abstract: Introduces laboratory experimental techniques. Principles of experimental design and reliable measurement. Laboratory safety. Instruction in effective report writing and oral presentation, including revision of written work. Selection and detailed planning of an individual research project, including ... More »
Experimental Projects II, Fall 2003
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Abstract: Gain practical insight and improved understanding of engineering experimentation through design and execution of "project" experiments. Building upon work in 16.621, students construct and test equipment, make systematic experimental measurements of phenomena, analyze data, and compare theoretical predictions ... More »
Graphing and Measurement Go Hand in Hand
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Abstract: Students learn how to use customary measurement using inches or centimeters and data collection and graphing simultaneously. Students will measure the length of their foot, arm span, hand span, or head circumference to the nearest centimeter or inch. Next they will collect and represent their data by ... More »
How long is your smile?
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Abstract: Students will use standard and nonstandard measurement to measure their smile.
Introduction to Benchtop Equipment and Data Acquisition
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Abstract: Many sensors produce analog (continuous) electrical signals. Once recorded, these signals are scaled to determine the magnitude of the physical phenomenon. In this lab, you will learn about some common methods for recording and displaying voltage signals.
Laboratory Chemistry, Spring 2003
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Abstract: Laboratory Chemistry (5.310) introduces experimental chemistry for students requiring a chemistry laboratory who are not majoring in chemistry. Students must have completed general chemistry (5.111) and have completed or be concurrently enrolled in the first semester of organic chemistry (5.12). The ... More »
Levels of Measurement
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Abstract: This module discusses the different scales used in statistical analysis and what levels of measurement are used in psychological variables. The terms discussed are Nominal, Ordinal, Interval, and Ratio scales.
Little and big houses
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Abstract: Using the book "Little House on the Prairie" and international keypals, students will learn about similarities and differences among children at different times and in different places.
Mass of Maize
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Abstract: Students will weigh different products made from corn to determine if a cup of each product has the same mass. Students will use measurement and estimation skills.
Math problems for grade 8 geometry
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Abstract: Problem sets in PDF format that address objectives of the Measurement and Geometry strands of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study for Mathematics, Grade 8.
Mathematics: introduction to units of time
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Abstract: Learn to convert and operate on time units such as seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months and years. Automatically generated sums and tasks specially formatted and programmed to practice time units. The interface has a custom virtual keyboard so that the module is entirely mouse-driven. This module ... More »
Mathematics: the metric system
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Abstract: Learn to calculate with metres, kilogrammes and litres. This module contains extensive, randomly regenerated practice materials for formatting and converting metric measures, as well as adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing. The main question sets are followed by a quiz about metric system facts, ... More »
Mathematics: the metric system II
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Abstract: Learn to calculate with metres, kilogrammes and litres. This module contains extensive, randomly regenerated practice materials for formatting and converting metric measures, as well as adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing. The main question sets are followed by some short quizzes about the ... More »
Measure mania
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Abstract: Kindergarten students will measure using non-standard units. After several practices, students will compare measurements.
