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Evaporation Marathon
Students review the steps of the scientific method and participate in a three day experiment. They observe water evaporation over time.
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I C E ( Ice Cream Experiments) Lesson
Learners make ice cream. They use the experimental process to improve the ice cream working with variables in the recipes.
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Algebra Wizards
Second graders are exposed to algebraic thinking by exploring the concept of a variable. They tell how many years have passed since they've seen a favorite teacher and then examine how they arrived at this number. They write equations.
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Systems: Up, Up and Away
Students design and test rockets to determine what variables are necessary in order to optimize the system to make it function best.
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TIMS, The Bouncing Ball: Math, Science, Measurement, Graphs, Variables
Learners determine the exact relationship between the height from which a ball is dropped and the distance that it rebounds.
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Linear Regression (and Best Fit)
High schoolers explore notions of relationships between two variables. They use discussion, games, worksheets, spreadsheets to consider relationships such as: height vs. shoe size, cricket chirping vs. temperature.
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Variables With The Simpsons
In this variables worksheet, 6th graders read given scenarios relating to The Simpsons and probability. Students respond to 25 short answer questions regarding the passages read.
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Advanced Introduction to TI-8x Calculators: Programming in TI-Basic
High schoolers program a TI-Basic calculator. In this calculator programming lesson plan, students explore how to create and graph a linear equation. High schoolers study how to input variables into the function and read the graph output.
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Experimenting with Motion
Students study motion and how different variables can change the outcome. In this motion lesson students answer questions about their experiment and see what the different variables did.
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Commutative, Associative, and Distributive Properties
Students explore the concepts of commutative, associative, and distributive properties. In this beginning algebra lesson, students discuss the terms "commute", "associate", and "distribute" and how they correlate with the related...
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The Nature of Science
In this experiments worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle by determine the terms associated with the 8 clues given.
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Experiments
In this experiments worksheet, learners determine the weight and mass of different objects. Students review variables in an experiment. This worksheet has 8 short answer questions and 11 problems to solve.
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Combining Like Terms
In this combining like terms worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete the table for combining like terms for each of 10 problems shown. First, they identify which terms are alike in each problem and rewrite them together. Then, students...
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Rewrite by Factoring
In this factoring worksheet, 7th graders solve and complete 20 different problems that include rewriting the expression. They rewrite each expression shown by factoring. Students determine the common factors in each of its terms. Then,...
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Subtraction of Matrices
In this subtraction of matrices worksheet, 11th graders solve 10 different problems that include subtracting matrices from others. They determine whether each pair of matrices can be subtracted based on their entry size. Then, students...
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Convolution Method
In this convolution method instructional activity, students solve 4 different equations related to convolution methods. First, they create a combined plot of the three different solutions and the forcing function. Then, students use any...
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Algebra Expressions
In this algebra expressions worksheet, students solve 10 various problems that include solving algebraic expressions. First, they substitute each given expression into the appropriate place and then solve the equation. In addition,...
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Variables and Slopes
For this variable and slopes worksheet, students practice a warm-up activity involving variables V and X and using Euler's Method to solve a value problem.
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Limits of Functions of Two Variables
In this math instructional activity, students examine the limits of the functions in two variables. Then the limits are measured for the functions to determine that they do not exist.
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The Atlatl System
Fifth graders are introduced to the atlatl system and how to test and control variables. In groups, they use the Internet to research how the system has changed over time. They test various variables and record their results in a graph...
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Mathematics Within: Algebraic Patterns
Students analyze problem solving techniques for equations with variables by playing a game called "Smackdown". They place variable cards on a grid and use the area model to calculate an answer after spinning a game piece to determine the...
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You Gotta Have Heart
Ninth graders investigate the concept of relations and interpret graphs and tables. They analyze given data and look for a pattern to determine if the numbers represent a function. Students practice solving scientific word problems that...
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pH Testing
Young scholars explore the use of variables in the scientific method. They identify the dependent and independent variables through pH testing. Students construct graphs of their data and analyze their findings.
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Non-Random Variables: NBA Championship
Young scholars demonstrate probability distribution of non-random variables. Students collect data on the NBA Championships. They record the data and compute subsets and permutations.