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Hyperbolas

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students engage in a lesson that covers the concepts related to the graphing of hyperbolas looking at topics like foci, center, vertices, and asymptotes. They find multiple different points in the coordinate plain and then plot the graph.
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Who Shares My Function?

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students differentiate between linear and quadratic functions. In this algebra lesson, students write equations of graphs and graph a function from an equation. They also move the graph around on the coordinate plane.    
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Volcano Tracking

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students study how to track seismic activity of the Montserrat volcano. They create graphs of the data, study the observation logs that accompany the data, and interpret the graphs in relationship to the logs.
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Worksheet 36

For Teachers Higher Ed
In this math worksheet students find the solution u(x,y) of Laplace's equation in a given rectangle with specified boundaries. Students use the chain rule to compute values for a function and relate this answer to Laplace's equation....
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Place Value and Transformation

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders have a class discussion about fraction and negative numbers that were in the coordinates. They plot and read ordered numbered pairs. They transform ordered pairs and explore transformation of figures on a plane.
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Worksheet 23 - Directional Derivative

For Teachers Higher Ed
In this function worksheet, students compute the directional derivative of a function and identify the xy-coordinates of the maximum and local minimum. This two page worksheet contains six multi-step problems.
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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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Discovering Ohm's Law

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Connect math with science! Pupils apply properties of Ohms Law as they solve problems and identify the inverse relationship of a function. They analyze the shape of the graph of an inverse function and use it to make predictions.
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Where is ? ? ? ?

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students explain and explain the concept of a grid system. They define absolute and relative location and develop an imaginary city on graph paper using a grid system.
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Reflections

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners explore reflection of polygons on a coordinate plane. They examine the relationships that exist between corresponding points and sides. 
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Worksheet 7 Computer Lab

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
In this math worksheet, students program the computer to display a direction field plot for an equation. They plot several solutions on a graph.
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Parabolas

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students find equations of parabolas in real world scenarios.  In this finding equations of parabolas in real world scenarios instructional activity, students find the equations of parabolas of US landmarks.  Students put a...
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Lighthouse Geometric

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students identify the types and characteristics of geometric figures. In this lighthouse geometric instructional activity, students review shapes that represent plane or solid.  They select items that could be used to construct a...
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Graphing Coordinates

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders practice graphing coordinates. In this geometry activity, they use the x and y axis to locate points that must be connected in the right sequence to form a straight line.
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Parametrics 1

For Teachers Higher Ed
In this parametric worksheet, students sketch given inequalities and use trigonometry functions to eliminate the parameters. They write equations of a line under given parameters. This four-page worksheet contains 11 multi-step problems.
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Snowfall Statistics for Snowboarding

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils use the Internet to collect the current daily snowfall amounts and also to find the price of a lift ticket for snowboarding at different ski resorts in the United States.
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Find Minimum and Maximum

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners engage in a lesson about finding the values of different graphs written in the vertex form. They rewrite each quadratic equation in vertex form while graphing the equation with the visual display of a parabola that matches the...
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Mapping with a Compass: A Simulated Survey

For Teachers 4th
Students use compasses and grids to map the locations of artifacts found in a simulated dig site. In groups, they role-play as future archeologists excavating a school site. Groups begin at their assigned datum and site the artifacts...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Scaling Down the Solar System

For Teachers 4th - 5th Standards
Learners work collaboratively to gain a better understanding of the vastness of space by scaling down the solar system. They measure by inches, gain an understanding of space, and model the distances of the planets from the sun.
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Average Temperature

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study temperature.  In this average temperature lesson plan students record temperature data, calculate and analyze average temperatures and construct a time line graph. 
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Center of Excellence for Science and Mathematics Education

A Sick Astronaut

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Aspiring astronauts graph, interpret, and analyze data. They investigate the relationship between two variables in a problem situation. Using both graphic and symbolic representations they will grasp the concept of line of best fit to...
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The Coordinate Plane

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use the attached worksheet, Where's My Location? - Directions, to play a game in which they plot points on a grid.
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Pennsylvania Department of Education

Classifying Figures on the Coordinate Plane

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use estimation to solve word problems. In this fractions lesson, 5th graders decide whether or not an answer to a work problem is reasonable by applying their knowledge of fractions, decimals and estimation. This lesson...
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West Contra Costa Unified School District

Sneaking Up on Slope

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Pupils determine the pattern in collinear points in order to determine the next point in a sequence. Using the definition of slope, they practice using the slope formula, and finish the activity with three different ways to...

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