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Fun with Math using Magnetic Force

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore and discuss the effectiveness of magnets in different situations. In this math lesson, 6th graders discuss rate and graphs after exploring with magnets using different restrictions on the magnets. They analyze their...
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Examine Methods of Reporting Research Results

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students analyze a research report and the list of components needed in a research report and then identify those components based on a set of standards using the scientific method. They collect data which can be used for a graphical...
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Comparing Temperatures and Latitudes

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders collect weather data from a variety of cities at the same latitudes, but on different continents. They organize data using spreadsheet program, generate graphs, and incorporate into a word processing document. Students...
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Investigation-How Many Toothpicks?

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders use toothpicks to investigate a series of designs and identify patterns. Data is organized and analyzed using tables and graphs, and students make generalizations using algebraic expressions.
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"who Lives in Your House?"

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders collect data about the people and animals living in their homes, and the students' shoe sizes. They work in groups to enter the information into a database from which they create graphs. They analyze the data to find the...
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"You're Hired!'

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Students investigate linear programming using the TI. In this algebra lesson plan, students collaborate and graph linear inequalities on a TI. They analyze their data and present it to the class.
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Worksheet 14

For Teachers Higher Ed
In this math worksheet, students analyze a path around a circle. The interval is defined. Students sketch a graph of a given parametric curve. Five application problems give students practice using these concepts in real life situations.
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Do Two Points Always Determine a Linear Function II?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners analyze the difference between the slope intercept and standard forms of a line in this task. Given two general points using letters they explore linear functions and linear equations.
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Why Doesn't My New Shirt Fit?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils test Leonardo da Vinci's view of the human body by measuring various body parts using a tape measure. They create a data table and a scatter plot and then analyze and interpret the results using a graphing calculator.
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Baseball Stats

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners explore data sheets and statistics in baseball. They use baseball data available on the Internet to develop an understanding of the different ways in which data can be analyzed.
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Sea Changes: A New England Industry

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Learners conduct research in order to use primary and secondary sources. They interpret and analyze information from textbooks and nonfiction books for young adults, as well as reference materials, audio and media presentations, oral...
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Synthesis of Information

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Locating and synthesizing information is an essential part of the research process but can be overwhelming for many young writers. Eliminate some of the stress and confusion, this resource suggests, by separating these steps. To focus...
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Great Lakes Snow Analysis Collaborative Network

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers interpret data on snow cover and analyze trend patterns. In this snow lesson students compare data and locate their school's GPS coordinates.
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How Does Your (Coral) Garden Grow?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Analyze and graph oxygen isotope ratios in coral samples in relation to the distance from the outer skeleton edge. Compare the data to the mean monthly water temperatures. Uncover whether or not there is any correlation. In addition to...
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Piecewise-Defined Functions 1

For Teachers 10th - 11th
In this piecewise-defined function, students explore the graph of given functions and match it to the proper equation. They identify the x and y-intercepts, domain, range, and interval of each function. There are approximately ten...
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Fractions and Measurement

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Using a Smart Board, or a plain ol' white board or chalkboard, the teacher pulls up a grid and demonstrates how squares and rectangles can be divided up into equal parts. The class will get their own graph paper to draw shapes and divide...

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