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Trapezoid and Midpoint Rule
Young scholars solve problems of area using the trapezoid and midpoint rule. In this calculus activity, students take the derivative of the functions as they approximate the area under a curve. They calculate the exact area using the...
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Exploratory Problem: Cardiac Output Rates
In this rate problem, students explore the cardiac output of a patients heart by using the dye dilution method. They determine an interval of time and set up an integral to express the exact amount flow. This two-page worksheet...
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Anza and Font in Search of Latitude
This is an integrated lesson that incorporates Social Studies, Science, and Mathematics. In Social Studies, 7th graders complete an online interview and complete an online worksheet about latitude of sites on the Anza trail. In Science...
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Bridge Building
Eighth graders will create model drawings of bridges and integrate technology into the process of creating a visual representation. Technology is used in the industry of design and architecture. This lesson helps to build real life skills.
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Fraction Jeopardy
Students investigate basic concept of fractions by using a version of the game Jeopardy. The game is played using a television monitor or projector for the integration of technology. The lesson is highly engaging and can hold student...
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Multivariable Calculus: Implicit Differentiation
In this implicit differentiation worksheet, students compute the determinant of the Jacobian matrix and solve equations by implicit differentiation. This two-page worksheet contains definitions, examples, and explanations. It contains...
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Exploring the Area Under a Curve
Using TI-89, mathematicians explore and investigate Riemann sums to estimate the area under the graphs of intervals by drawing and illustrating rectangles. They review and practice the concepts of summation notation and area formulas to...
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Complex Analysis: Residue Theorem
In this residue theorem, students classify singularities of functions and use the Cauchy Residue Theorem to evaluate integrals. This two-page worksheet contains approximately 14 problems.
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Worksheet 2: Evaluating Functions
For this function worksheet, students evaluate sums, estimate the area of the region between graphs, estimate the volume of a hemisphere, and use subintervals and the limit definition integrals to evaluate functions. This two page...
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Digital Storytelling
Students write a personal narrative and convert the story into digital format. In this digital storytelling lesson, students write a personal narrative, record the story, create images for the story, add animations or transitions, and...
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Exploring the Internet for Information
Students identify and use the internet as a resource for information. They integrate the writing process and create a multimedia project using the information from an internet research. Projects can be created from Microsoft Word,...
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Pendulum Motion Experiments
Students experiment with simple pendulums to determine the validity of an equation for all angles. Students discover the usefulnes and limitations of approximations in science. Using spreadhseets and a java applet, students observe the...
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Making It All Add Up!
Students use technology resources for problem solving. They complete math problems or integrated science problems dealing with math concepts using an online calculator.
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Cumulative Effects Assessment - What if?
Tenth graders discuss natural and human influences that may affect the ecological integrity of national parks. They study the concepts environmental assessments. In groups, they research a park's situation and present their findings at a...
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Reenactor Math
Students investigate items used during the CIvil War in a creative integration into the Math curriculum. They use a website with a price list of Civil War items in order to create different math word problems. The students can also...
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Color Matters
Young scholars create a spreadsheet to chart favorite colors, then collect data, create appropriate charts, and use percentages to describe quantities.
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Riemann Sums
Students calculate the area under a curve. In this calculus lesson, students use Riemann Sums to find the area under a curve. They apply the boundaries of intervals as they solve for each area.
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Structures And Mechanisms
Eighth graders explore and demonstrate an understanding of the factors that contribute to the efficient operation of mechanisms and simple machines. They design and make a mechanical toy device that moves a given object a specified...
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Energy and Control
Students investigate the question, "how does understanding the properties and characteristics of light help us to enhance our quality of life?". They apply knowledge gained though the unit in order to create an optical device.
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Something Fishy in Ontario
Students create a diorama of the habitat of the fish of their choice, along with a research paper. They research habitats, the factors which affect specific habitats, and how fish adapt to different habitats in order to meet their unique...
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Sustainable Agriculture: Soils And Food Production
Ninth graders recognize differences in soil quality from one area to another. They describe the importance of organic matter in soil health and suggest ideas that help provide adequate food supplies for the world. The interview a person...
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Soil Type and Management
Students study the basics of soil science. They research and gather data through readings, videos, and performance of laboratory investigations. As a team they generate oral and written recommendations for the amendment of soil.
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Design a Butterfly
Students access prior knowledge of butterflies. In this butterfly lesson plan, students create butterflies and compare and contrast their butterflies. Students describe the various body parts.
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Allowing Students to Explore Simple Physics and Marketing in English Class
Scientific method, linear measurements, friction, inertia. Imagine learning scientific vocabulary in an ELA class. Before researching and developing a presentation about simple machines, class members build a common, but decidedly...