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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Value Study Marker -- Using Chuck Close as a Catalyst

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine the work of artist Chuck Close. They create their own image using markers that show a range of values. They develop a grid to replicate those values.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Value Study Pencil -- Using Chuck Close as a Catalyst

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine the life of artist Chuck Close. They use markers to create an image to show a range of values. They develop a grid to represent these values.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Worksheet 11 - Intervals

For Teachers Higher Ed
In this interval worksheet, students write a geometric series for the derivatives of a function. Students determine the values of x and where it may converge. This two-page worksheet contains five multi-step problems.
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Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Absolute Versus Local Extrema

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
Get the class to take an extreme look at functions. The interactive presents a function on a closed interval with a movable tangent line. Using the given function, pupils determine the extrema, critical points, and points of inflection. 
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Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Properties of Definite Integrals

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
Close your eyes and visualize a definite integral. An interactive provides a visualization of a function and definite integral on a closed interval. Pupils move one point of the interval in either the positive or negative direction....
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Explorations 5: Introduction to Limits

For Students 10th - 12th
In this limit worksheet, students find the interval values of given functions. They identify constants, and plot graphs. This three-page worksheet contains approximately 20 problems.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Graph of a Function

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this graph of a function worksheet, students graph a function and find the value at a given point. They determine the absolute minimum and maximum of an interval. This two-page worksheet contains three problems.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Exploration 1: Instantaneous Rate of Change Function

For Students 11th - 12th
In this function worksheet, students read word problems and write functions. They determine the instantaneous rate of change and identify intervals. This three-page worksheet contains approximately 20 problems.
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Lesson Plan
West Contra Costa Unified School District

The Extreme Value Theorem

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Finding the critical numbers of a function can be extreme. The lesson introduces the Extreme Value Theorem to the class with a graph. Pupils then have an opportunity to practice determining the values using an algebraic function.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Classroom Aquaponics: Exploring Nitrogen Cycling in a Closed System

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate nutrient cycling in a simplified desktop ecosystem involving aquarium and hydro-ponically grown plants. They set up an aquarium with 10 gallons of water at least a week before the lab is planned and place...
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

A Critical Look at Proportional Relationships

For Teachers 8th Standards
Use proportions to determine the travel distance in a given amount of time. The 10th installment in a series of 33 uses tables and descriptions to determine a person's constant speed. Using the constant speed, pupils write a linear...
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Nonlinear Motion

For Students 8th Standards
Investigate nonlinear motion through an analysis using the Pythagorean Theorem. Pupils combine their algebraic and geometric skills in the 24th lesson of this 25-part module. Using the Pythagorean Theorem, scholars collect data on the...
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AP Test Prep
College Board

2009 AP® Statistics Free-Response Questions

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Preparing for a high-stakes test can be highly nerve-wracking, but understanding the test content and format helps ease the anxiety. The 2009 AP® Statistics free-response questions are available for reference. Several topics under...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Simple Inequalities on a Number Line

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students solve inequalities problems. For this algebra lesson, students graph the solution of inequalities on a number line. They discuss boundaries and open or closed intervals.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Telling Time for Grade 3

For Students 3rd
Ten questions are provided to review elapsed time. Your third graders will like that some questions provide visual representations to guide learners. Use Internet Explorer if you want this worksheet to print in its proper format. 
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Functions

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this functions instructional activity, students solve and complete 5 different sets of problems that include determining functions on intervals. First, they define a definite integral and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Then,...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Cookie Topography

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students construct a cross section diagram showing elevation changes on a "cookie island." Using a chocolate chip cookie for an island, they locate the highest point in centimeters on the cookie and create a scale in feet. After tracing...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Instantaneous Rate of Change of a Function

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Pupils draw the graph of a door opening and closing over time. They graph a given function on their calculators, create a table of values and interpret the results by telling if the door is opening or closing and evaluate the average...
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Lesson Plan
Statistics Education Web

10,000 Steps?

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Conduct an experiment to determine the accuracy of pedometers versus pedometer apps. Class members collect data from each device, analyze the data using a hypothesis test, and determine if there is a significant difference between the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Space Between

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore major, minor and perfect intervals and watch the PowerPoint presentation "The Space Between." They identify the various intervals by sight and differentiate major, minor and perfect intervals. Students perform the...
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Interactive
Curated OER

The Limit Definition of a Definite Integral

For Students 11th - 12th
In this calculus worksheet, students calculate the derivative and integral of different functions. They use interval to mark the beginning and end of their calculations. There are 15 questions with an answer key.
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AP Test Prep
College Board

Frozen in Time

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Take a closer look at increasing and decreasing behavior by zooming in on graphs. An AP® Calculus reference document examines how increasing/decreasing behavior should be considered in terms of intervals rather than points. The resource...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Analyze This Function

For Students 11th - 12th
In this derivatives worksheet, students solve 11 short answer and graphing problems. Kids find inflection points, increasing and decreasing intervals, maximums and minimums, and graph an exponential derivative. Students use the quotient...
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Lesson Plan
Cornell University

Constructing and Visualizing Topographic Profiles

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Militaries throughout history have used topography information to plan strategies, yet many pupils today don't understand it. Scholars use Legos and a contour gauge to understand how to construct and visualize topographic profiles. This...