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Publishing Autobiographies

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students practice using Microsoft word. Individually, each student writes a mini-autobiography in standard typed format. They title each paragraph and discuss the publishing steps of the writing process. Students explore...
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Graphing Sound

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students formulate an understanding of sound as a vibration and draw their graph as carefully as possible on their observation sheet. They also record how they made the sound and and a description of the sound. Finally, students cut out...
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cDNA Sequencing By Restriction Project

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students try to confirm the sequence of a given cDNA clone using the WWW tools and traditional restriction analysis. They grow the clone, prep the plasmid, cut the plasmid with restriction enzymes and compare their results to what was...
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Slope Between Two Points

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Pupils, in groups, plot points on the coordinate plane.
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2 x 2 Linear Systems

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students graph 2x2 systems and solve them algebraically. They investigate parallel systems by solving equations.
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Minimize Perimeter

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students practice calculating the perimeter of different sized rectangles. Individually, they identify the derivations of a function that can show the perimeter and determine how to minimize the perimeter within a fixed area. They use...
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The Unit Circle

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students relate the trigonometric functions to the coordinates of the unit circle. They classify trigonometric functions as odd or even. Students determine the signs of trigonometric functions in each quadrant. They are explained that...
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Quadratics: Vertex Form

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students practice graphing quadratic equations. They work to solve and equation involving finding the vertex using given formulas. Once their points have been graphed, students determine the direction in which the angle opens. Worksheets...
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Math: Solving Area and Perimeter Problems

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners visit www.explorelearning.com/ Website to solve problems in area and perimeter. Next, they locate the vertex of a quadratic equation. In groups, students construct application problems and exchange them with other groups to...
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Absolute Value of Linear Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers discover how abolute value affects linear functions. They complete a worksheet simulating a path for miniature golf hole in one for three figures. They construct a hole in one graph for each hole marking the X and Y...
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Hyperbolas

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students locate and identify the center, foci, vertices, and asymptotes fo hyperbolas. They graph equations involving asymptotes and hyperbolas. Finally, students determine the equation of a hyperbola with a horizontal transverse axis.
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Points in the X-Y Plane

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Pupils plot points on the x-y plane using x and y coordinates. They describe how the x and y values relate to the position of the point on the plane. Finally, students plot points that fit a linear relationship and summarize that a line...
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Martian Mummies

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students participate in "Raiders of the Future", a role play about futuristic scientists sending a spaceship to Mars for research and exploration. They collect geological samples for analysis, discover the ruins of an ancient...
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Chart the Weather for Cities Around the World

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students orally describe Northern and Southern hemispheres, identify 7 continents, and point out specific countries and cities. They locate and record weather information.
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Scientific Notation III: Linear vs Exponential

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine the differences in exponential growth and linear growth of a system. They interpret data on graphs and develop their own charts. They answer discussion questions as well.
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Grammar

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use a word processor document to refine and practice their grammar. They focus on subject and verb agreement and/or run-on sentences. The document can be used as assessment.