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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students read and complete literary analysis activities for Maya Angelou's I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. In this literary analysis lesson, students complete reading check questions, vocabulary sentences, and chapter reviews for...
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Time Trials

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners investigate speed, time and distance. In this algebra activity, students utilize their knowledge of linear equations to solve problems related to time, speed and distance. This assignment is hands on using two toy race cars.
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Radiation Reassessed

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students investigate the dangers of radiation by exploring recent nuclear tragedies.  In this scientific debate lesson, students define the idea of radiation "half life" and determine if low doses of radiation are truly damaging to a...
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Human Coordinate Plane, Using the Distance Formula

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students write the distance formula to solve equations for finding the distance between 2 points. In this distance formula lesson plan, students also write sentences explaining why their formulas would work.
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Squaring Function of Natural Numbers

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders complete problems where they use the definition of exponents to expand the squaring function of natural numbers. In this squaring natural numbers lesson plan, 8th graders also identify squares form 0 - 12 and complete a...
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Spanish - Imperative vs. Preterite Tense

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders take an online quiz using a website where they differentiate between preterite and imperfect tenses in Spanish. In this Spanish lesson plan, 12th graders use their computer skills and Spanish skills.
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Operations of Complex Numbers and Intro to DeMoivre's Theorem

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students solve problems with complex numbers. For this algebra lesson, students factor complex numbers and simplify equations using DeMoivre's Theorem. They add, subtract, multiply and divide using negative roots.
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Combination and Permutations

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students decide when to use computation and permutation to solve problems. For this algebra lesson, students apply the correct method to solve complex set of events. They differentiate between dependent and independent events.
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Finding Slope of a Line

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students calculate the slope of a line. In this algebra lesson, students graph a line using the slope and y-intercepts. They define the steepness of the line using the slope.
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Applied Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students apply the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. In this calculus lesson, students identify the graphical connections between functions and accumulation functions. They use a TI to represent the functions.
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Euler's Method

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners identify Euler's method of graphing in this calculus activity. They approximate values of a function and check their work using EM. They also differentiate equations at an exact point.
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The Slope of a Curve

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students graph the slopes of a line using the intercepts. In this precalculus lesson, students identify the properties of a curve slope. They find the limit and use a graping calculator to graph their lines.
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Juggling Slopes

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students identify the slope of a line. In this algebra instructional activity, students label slopes as positive, negative, zero or undefined. They use the slope formula to find the slope algebraically and graphically.
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Mammals Have Fur

For Teachers 1st
First graders study animals. In this animal classification instructional activity, 1st graders explore the characteristics (primarily fur) that distinguish animals as mammals. They work in groups at various stations that practice this...
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The Quadratic Formula

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students solve quadratic function by completing the square. In this algebra lesson, students use the quadratic formula to factor quadratics and find the roots. They graph the parabola and identify its properties.
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Plotting Data on a Graph

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students investigate graphing. In this graphing lesson, students survey the class and create graphs to reflect the data collected.
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Interpreting Graphs

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students investigate graphs. In this graphing lesson plan, students create a graph regarding the population of California. Students extrapolate answers concerning the data set.
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Modeling Drug Assimilation in the Human Body

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students investigate the accumulation of drugs in the body. In this algebra lesson, students collect data on drug retention and assimilation. They use their data to predict the behavior and effects of drugs.
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Picture Frames and Algebra

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students evaluate the area of a picture frame and write algebraic representations. In this algebra lesson, students work in groups to find the area of different picture frames.  Students then write algebraic expressions and present then...
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Building a Sentence

For Teachers 1st
First graders echo a sentence targeting a vowel selected by the teacher and shown on a sentence strip. In this sentence building lesson plan, 1st graders put the cut up sentence strip back into correct order, repeating the sentence....
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Graphing Trash Material

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students investigate data and recyclable materials. In this math lesson plan, students save recyclable materials and create a graph of the materials. Students discuss how they could help the environment by recycling.
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Working with Words Teacher Directed Activity by Mark Cogan for Elem. Test Prep

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Pupils build word families. In this interactive language arts activity, students visit a website where they play a game creating word families. Pupils may print out their work when finished.
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Calculating Distances in Two and Three Dimensions

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve problems. In this geometry lesson, students solve for the distances by calculating the different parts of the shape of a two and three dimensional shape. They reason by analogy.
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Physics: Angular Solution of Hydrogen Atom

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students discover the angular solution of hydrogen activity. Depending on the undergraduate course, this activity can illustrate eigenvalue problems, to introduce Shrodinger's equation and particle wave duality, or to introduce...

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