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Constructing and Solving Linear Equations

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Learners solve linear equations In this algebra instructional activity, students create linear equations using integer coefficients greater than one. They graph their solution on a coordinate plane.
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Hit Me If You Can!

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students graph linear equations using slopes and intercepts. In this algebra lesson, students identify the slope as being positive,negative or undefined. They differentiate between different quadrants on a coordinate plane.
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An Introduction to Public Key Cryptography

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students secure information online using cryptography. In this algebra lesson plan, students use RSA technology to encrypt information on the internet. They use modular reduction of natural numbers to understand prime number theory.
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Exponential and Exponents Functions

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve problems using exponential properties. In this algebra lesson, students differentiate between exponents, exponential and log functions. They graph their functions using table and exponents.
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What "Ohm's" You?

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students use the CBL and voltage probe to observe electricity. In this algebra lesson plan, students use the TI calculator with the CBL to explore Ohm's Law. They discuss exponential equations and how it relates to Ohm's Law.
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Equations of Circles

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners will define circle and radius. For this radius lesson,  students are given a circumference, they will write an equation and sketch the circle. Learners will match graphs of circles to their equations.   
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Count the Differences

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students determine the degree of polynomials.  In this determining the degree of polynomials lesson, students find the difference between consecutive y-values.  Students find the degree of a linear, quadratic, and cubic function by this...
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Climate and Periodic Functions: Science & Math Integration

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students complete a lab that introduce the scientific concept of climate on Earth. Following the lab, they complete further research on climate. Using average monthly temperatures students construct a mathematical model and analyze the...
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Speed Trails

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Algebra I/Algebra II learning exercise, students conduct an experiment with toy cars in order to calculate and compare average, instantaneous, and constant speed.  The two page learning exercise contains three questions.  Answers...
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Explore the Transformations of Linear and Absolute Value Functions Using Graphing Utilities

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers explore the concept of transformations.  For this transformation lesson, students use an applet that is an interactive absolute value graph applet.  High schoolers manipulate the applet to examine the change in the...
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"Ball Bounce" Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars manipulate a ball and explore quadratic functions. In this algebra lesson, students analyze the graph of a quadratic function. They identify quadratic properties.
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Growth and Decay

For Students 9th - 11th
For this algebra worksheet, students investigate growth and decay. They analyze the population of Winchester, Virginia to see what year had the most or least growth or decay. There are 4 word problems.
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SkyHighScrapers

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners investigate quadratic functions.  In this Algebra I/Algebra II lesson, students determine the equation of a quadratic function that closely matches a set of points.  Learners investigate the necessary information that would...
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Growing a Garden

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students research aspects of gardening including nutrition, costs, and soil preparation. They then write a report detailing the planning of the garden and compare costs to buying the items.
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Battery Depletion and Piecewise Linear Graphing

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students examine a recent flight of Pathfinder. In groups, they use the information to create a table of values showing the battery charge of the space machine. They predict what the charge would be further on in the mission. They use...
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MT-A141Precalculus

For Students 12th
In this precalculus instructional activity, 12th graders find the solutions to the parametric equations and practice with the help of a graphing calculator.
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Worksheet 6, Graphing Functions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet students graph a given function by completing the square. They analyze a function and tell the axis of symmetry, the intercepts, and vertex. Students identify the maximum or minimum of a graph. Students identify...
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Worksheet #6, Exponents, Interest, and Radioactive Decay of Isotopes

For Students 11th - 12th
In this calculus worksheet, learners sketch graphs of given exponential functions. They compute the principal needed to have a given ending balance when the interest is compounded at varying times. Students use a simple exponential model...
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Mathematical Modeling

For Students 11th - 12th
In this Pre-Calculus activity, students investigate the process of formulating, solving, and interpreting mathematical models.  The ten page activity contains explanation and four solved examples to serve as a guide for the modeling...
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Traffic Problem- Solved Using Microsoft Excel

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students relate algebra to real life scenario. In this algebra lesson, students design a plan to help traffic flow smoothly using velocity and speed. This assignment is done using Microsoft Excel.
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Christmas gifts

For Students 9th - 12th
In this secondary mathematics worksheet, students use logical thinking and the five clues to determine who will receive which Christmas gift.  The one page worksheet contains one problem.  Answer is not provided. 
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Building Paper Bridges

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students construct a bridge that can hold 100 pennies. In this math lesson, students evaluate the strength of their bridges. They predict how much weight a bridge can hold based on its design.
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Wind, Pressure, Force, Calculus and Engineering Connections

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders solve first order differential equations using the separation of variables technique. In this calculus lesson, 12th graders explain the connection between math and engineering. They brainstorm what engineers do in real life.

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