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Distance, Scientific Notation

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students calculate the distance of two objects, and rewrite numbers using scientific notation. In this algebra lesson, students solve linear equations and plug the values back into the equations to check their answers. They write small...
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Exponents, Logs and Equations

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve logarithmic equations using the 3 properties of logs. They calculate the exponential functions. There are 27 questions.
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Changing the Different Currency of Different Countries

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars change the money used in different countries into our currency. In this algebra instructional activity, students rewrite word problems using variables and inequalities. They label each unknown with a letter and identify...
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Trigonometric Identities

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students calculate the six trigonometric identities. In this algebra lesson, students verify other identities using the basic trigonometric identities of sine, cosine and tangent. They complete a worksheet with hints and then are graded...
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Interior Angles of Regular Polygons

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students investigate the interior angles of a triangle. In this geometry instructional activity, students create the formula to calculate the angles inside a triangle. They observe the total sum of a triangles angle on the navigator.
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Evaluating Expressions Using Tiles

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders are shown a variety of algebraic equations. In groups, they use tiles to represent each expression in the equations. To end the lesson, they solve story problems with one and two unknown variables. Individuals share their...
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The football and Braking Distance; Model Data with Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Pupils use the quadratic formula to solve application problems. The first problem relates to the path of a football thrown from the top of the bleachers. Students compute the time it will take the football to reach certain heights. In...
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Collecting And Fitting Quadratic Data

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate the concept of using quadratic data to plot coordinates on a plane. They also apply the quadratic formula for a variety of problems with the help of a graphing calculator to draw the parabola for given...
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Penny Toss - Exponential Growth and Decay

For Students 9th - 10th
In this penny toss instructional activity, students collect statistical data by tossing pennies and then create a scatter plot of the data. They use formulas for exponential growth and decay and then plot the function. This two-page...
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Investing

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students collect data on investments and draw conclusions. In this algebra lesson plan, students analyze exponential graphs as they relate to money. They discuss the cause of an account balance being high or low.
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Arithmetic Chains

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners complete a chain of numbers given the outcome. For this geometry lesson, student use deductive and inductive reasoning to solve problems. They create a formula and ways to predict numbers in the chain without starting over.
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When Am I Ever Going to Use this?

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students solve problems using equations and properties of integers. In this algebra lesson plan, students solve problems using ratio and proportion and graph their answers on a coordinate plane. They solve word problems using geometry.
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Know the System

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students identify the different systems of equations. In this algebra lesson, students solve systems of equations using graphing, elimination and substitution. They use the Ti to graph their systems.
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The Box Problem

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners create graphic, algebraic and verbal ideas of functions. In this algebra instructional activity, students graph functions and identify the zeros of the functions. They find the domain and range and classify functions as relation...
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Putting Your Money to Work

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Pupils create a collect data on expenses. For this algebra lesson, students create a spreadsheet to solve scientific equations. They incorporate math, science and technology in this lesson.
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Sequences and Linear Equations

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students identify the formula to find the nth term. In this algebra instructional activity, students finish a pattern and identify missing parts in a sequence. They write an equation given a partial sequence.
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Linear Sequences and Terms

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students identify the nth rule for each sequence. In this algebra activity, students finish the pattern or sequence and find the missing term. They relate patterns and sequences to the real world.
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How Do They Relate? Linear Relationship

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students collect information and use a line to represent it. In this algebra lesson, students investigate real world data to see if it makes a line. They graph the line comparing the relationship of the x axis with that of the...
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La Toteca- A Tropical Paradise

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students collect data on the time of the ferry. In this algebra lesson, students use the data to predict a ferry schedule. They also compute the depth where oxygen would be needed when diving.
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Impact!!

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students perform a science experiment. In this algebra lesson, students collect data from their experiment and create a graph. They analyze the graph and draw conclusion.
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Arithmetic and Geometric Series

For Students 9th - 12th
In this algebra worksheet, students calculate the sum of a finite, geometric or arithmetic series. There are 5 multiple choice questions.
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Literal Equations

For Students 11th
In this Algebra II learning exercise, 11th graders solve literal equation for a specific variable.  The one page learning exercise contains instruction, worked examples, and nine practice problems.  Answers are not included. 
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Chicken Truck: Writing Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 7th - 8th Standards
How did the chicken travel down the road? Given a picture of a chicken truck, class members brainstorm what information they need to determine the total number of chickens on the truck. Pupils research for the information and devise a...
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Integer Interpreter

For Teachers 8th - 9th Standards
Can you add variables if you don't know their value? Using an empty number line, scholars first locate the position of the difference, sum, product, and quotient of two unknown integers. Later problems mix operations as well as add...