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Tissue Paper Dye Painting
Use tissue paper squares to create collage art. Young artists discuss colors as they place and glue each piece of tissue on the paper. Tip: Cut out large basic shapes instead. Have the class create images using the tissue shapes (robots...
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Rate of Change
Young scholars observe and calculate slopes. In this algebra lesson, students graph equations and determine the pace at which the slope is changing. They use the navigator to see the change as they graph the lines around.
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Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangles
Students identify different parts of a triangle. In this geometry lesson, students differentiate between similar and congruent triangles. They use the navigator to crate a visual of the different parts of a triangle.
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Triangle Sum Theorem
Teach your class how to solve problems using the triangle sum theorem. In this geometry lesson plan, young scholars identify the missing angles in a triangle using the sum theorem. They graph triangles on the TI and moves the sides...
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Scale Factor Area Perimeter
Mathematicians compare triangles at different scales. In this geometry instructional activity, learners calculate the area and perimeter of triangles. They use the Ti to make observation of the change that takes place as the triangles...
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Pythagorean Triples
Teach how to solve problems with right triangles. Students use the Pythagorean Theorem to identify missing sides and angles. Then, they will define and use the Pythagorean Triples to solve problems.
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Creating a Midpoint Quad
Using a TI Navigator to drag quadrilaterals around to create different shapes, students learn how to draw midpoints in their quadrilaterals. In this geometry lesson, students solve problems using the properties of quadrilaterals.
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Exploring Diameter and Circumference
Learn how to identify the diameter and circumference of a circle. Then, collect data on a circle and relate it to the diameter and circumference of a circle. Last, plot data and find the line of best fit.
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Tessellations with Regular Polygons
Show your learners how to create tessellations using different polygons. This is achieved by having students make observations of polygons to find the ones that will tessellate.
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Glide Reflections
Perform reflections and transformations by having your students create glide reflections from translated shapes. They use the TiNavigator to explore transformations.
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Triangle Midsegment
Learn how to calculate the length and midsegments of triangles. Students differentiate between similar and congruent triangles. They create a spreadsheet with their findings.
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Creating Parallel Lines and Transversals
Have your class create parallel lines. Students will learn how to identify the different angles created by a parallel line cut by a transversal. Then, they identify and name similar and different angles.
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Create a Playbill!
Students examine the variety of elements for a written play and create a playbill. They read about and define literary elements on a worksheet, and participate in a dramatic reading. Each student then creates and publishes a playbill.
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Creating Cartoons
Young scholars produce a one slide cartoon. They import images, background, characters, and props. They research images and put it together in a Power Point presentation. They create a cartoon with sound files and apply movement through...
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Holes-Outdoor Adventure Camp
Students read the book and watch the movie, Holes. They create a brochure (containing specific information) that advertises Camp Green Lake as a newly refurbished outdoor adventure camp. They display the brochures for the rest of the...
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Picture Perfect Pyramid
Students investigate the concept of the food pyramid. The lesson includes background information for the teacher to lecture students about the food pyramid. They construct a model of the pyramid using cereal boxes. The projects could...
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Clucking Chickens
A comb, wattle, and beak are three characteristics that describe a chicken. Your class can explore the life of a chicken through reading, art, movement, and music. Using a plastic cup and string, they'll create a pretend chicken that...
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The Watson's Go to Birmingham, 1963
Learners conduct research to obtain geographical information about the author. They create brochures or fliers to highlight the author as a guest at a mock author's conference. They answer questions on the Cyber Fact Scavenger Hunt...
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Looking for Love? Not Always! Exploring Human Relationships
Students research psychology by examining real life situations. In this human relationships lesson, students discuss the importance of respect among two people in a romantic relationship. Students examine images of people in...
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The Art of Persuasion
High schoolers analyze images using several perspectives or entry points. They create images and develop accompanying texts that support a specific purpose or function. Students assess the effectiveness of collected images and those of...
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Transformations of a Quadratic Function
Pupils graph quadratic functions. In this algebra lesson, students perform transformation on the TI calculator as they create a visual. They identify the vertex and intercepts of the parabola.
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Creating Perpendicular Bisectors
Learners create perpendicular bisectors. In this geometry lesson,students use a straight edge and protractor to create a perpendicular bisector. They graph line on the TI and analyze it.
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Fixed Perimeter Rectangle
Teach how to solve for the area and perimeter of rectangles. In this geometry instructional activity, high schoolers are given fixed perimeter rectangles and asked to find the area and side length of the rectangles. they draw their...
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The Market System and Consumerism
Students examine their own consumption habits. Using various advertisements, they discuss their role in showing consumers what they must have in their lives. As a class, they encourage each other to change their habits and discuss how...