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Points of Intersection

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students solve systems of equations.  In this solving systems of equations instructional activity, students look for the intersection of the two lines in the system.  Students solve systems that have one solution, no solution, and...
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Let's Take a Chance!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate probability and the chance of an even happening. In this algebra lesson, students incorporate their knowledge of probability to solve problems and relate it to the real world. They learn to make decisions based on data.
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Introducing Linear Terminology

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders graph linear equations and inequalities in two variables and then, they write equations of lines and find and use the slope and y-intercept of lines. They use linear equations to model real data and define to define the...
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Cryptography on the TI-83 Graphing Calculator

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the history of cryptography. They assess function notation and transformation, matrix operations, and the fundamentals of modular arithmetic. Using graphing calculators, students develop their own encryption schemes.
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Waterskiing in Circles

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss and give examples of Newton's three laws. They then answer questions in reference to Newton's three laws. One example of the questions that students answer is: A water-skier typically uses a 75 foot tow rope. The skier...
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Finding the Distance and Midpoint of a Line Segment

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students use the Pythagorean formula to find the length of a line. Afterward, they explore the midpoint formula to determine the midpoint of a line with a non-zero slope on a coordinate plane. Students complete assigned problems and...
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Graphing Absolute value Inequalities

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the concept of inequalities and practice graphing them at various degrees of difficulty. They review the basic rules with the teacher at the level of theory which may make it harder for them to understand without...
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Multiplying Polynomials - FOIL

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students participate in an activity to demonstrate the distributive property. They take notes as they observe different methods of FOIL. Afterward, students work on their own, and in groups to determine which method to use and complete...
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Quadratics: Polynomial Form

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine how changes in the coefficients in a quadratic function affect its graph. They Solve a quadratic equations. Students Determine how to use the equation to determine the intercepts of a quadratic function. They...
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Quadratics: Polynomial Form

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine how to use the polynomial form of a quadratic equation to find the location of the vertex on a graph. They determine how changes in the coefficients in a quadratic function affect its vertex on a graph. Students find...
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Quadratics: Polynomial Form

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine how changes in the coefficients in a quadratic function affect its graph. They determine how to use the equation to determine the intercepts of a quadratic function. Students identify the location of the intercepts...
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Geometry Shapes Playground Safety

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers create a new playground design to present to elementary students during Playground safety week. They review basic geometry to use in observing and recording the equipment on a local playground. They research playground...
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Perimeter and Area of Similar Figures

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners determine the relationship between perimeter, circumference, area, surface area, and/or volume of similar figures and their parts. They complete activities related to the question. Answer key included.
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Geometry for the Technologies

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discover how to use various tools to measure and draw angles. With protractors, they classify angles according to angle measure, identify vertical angles, and perform angle additions. For their final project, students create...
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Fastest Way to a Full Belly

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create a scale model of a cafeteria. In this scale lesson, groups improve their actual school cafeteria layout by taking measurements of the structure and redesigning furniture and food serving lines. They create a scale drawing...
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Places and Production

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate the economy and the market value of goods. For this algebra lesson, students differentiate between domestic goods value and international good value. The define and identify the importance of GDP or Gross Domestic...
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Enumeration

For Teachers 8th - 11th
In this calculus lesson plan, students review counting using the principles of Enumeration. They use random selections to count and convert word problems and count. There are 21 problems with an answer key.
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Speed of a Forest Stream

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study stream speed.  In this stream speed lesson students complete an activity and formulate an opinion and study its effects.
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Clock Arithmetic and Cryptography

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students explore the concept of modular arithmetic and cryptography. In this modular arithmetic and cryptography lesson, students use applets to explore modular arithmetic using a clock and Caesar Ciphers. Students exchange their ciphers...
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Lines of Best Fit

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the concept of line of best fit. In this line of best fit lesson, students find lines of best fit in examples about riding your bike home from school and dentistry. High schoolers find two data points and find the...
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Similarity and Congruence

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of similarity and congruence. In this similarity and congruence activity, students identify and verify whether or not two figures are similar, congruent, or neither. Students use postulates and theorems such...
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Lesson 2: Ultimate Classroom - Web Model

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students create a scale drawing. In this ultimate classroom lesson, groups of students create a scale drawing of the ultimate classroom. They explore the and explain the constructed design.
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Polygons, Pingos, and Themokarst! Oh MY!

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students complete activities to learn about the common land features in Alaska. In this land study instructional activity, students study an overhead for permafrost features. Students define ice wedge polygons, thermokarst, and pingos....
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Models and Algorithms to Solve Multiplication Problems

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students choose the correct strategy to solve multiplication and division. In this algorithm lesson plan, students use at least two strategies that use properties of operations and estimation. Students also recognize the relationship...

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