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Know the System

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students identify the different systems of equations. In this algebra instructional activity, students solve systems of equations using graphing, elimination and substitution. They use the Ti to graph their systems.
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Exploring Quadratic Graphs

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students solve quadratic equations using graphs. In this algebra lesson, students factor quadratic equations and graph their answer. They discuss the shape of their graph based on the function.
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Trimmed Aircraft

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students, after reading an explanation from a NASA Web-based textbook, demonstrate an understanding of the text by applying it to the calculations involving the motion of an airplane.
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Aircraft Motion

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars, after reading an explanation from a NASA Web-based textbook, demonstrate an understanding of the text by applying it to the calculations involving the motion of an airplane.
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Aircraft Motion

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Pupils, after reading an explanation from a NASA Web-based textbook, demonstrate an understanding of the text by applying it to the calculations involving the motion of an airplane.
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Planning a Trip

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students plan a trip to from 3 to 5 cities of their choice. They design a brochure to travel to the chosen cities. It should be of a quality that it could be used by a customer to decide if they would like to take this trip.
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Where's the Math?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders create an original math problem with a detailed solution key relative to their chosen career fields.
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Gummy vs. Gum

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore numbers patterns and write equations to describe the pattern. They apply the equations to further the patterns.
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Saving Money Through Mathematics

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders discuss light sources and collect data about energy sources. They compare data and create a multiple line graph showing energy used by light sources for each student in the group. They present their graphs and write a...
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Snuggle Up To Pattern Blocks

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students view and discuss a video about the use of pattern block shapes to form pictures. They, in groups, form garden and quilt designs using pattern blocks and then decorate the room with their art.
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CATCH, TAG and RELEASE

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Pupils apply estimation strategies for problem-solving purposes. They become familiar with one aspect of a marine biologist's work.
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Getting Familiar with Fractals

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use the Internet to answer lab questions about fractals, and then construct fractals using the initial stage and iteration rule. They complete tables and generate rules for the "nth" term and create their own fractals.
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Pooling Around

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students complete a unit of lessons on computing area and volume. They play a Jeopardy game of basic area formulas, calculate surface area of shapes, develop a Powerpoint presentation, and conduct a simulation of finding the surface area...
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Inequalities Involving Absolute Value

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students solve and graph inequalities involving absolute value. They discuss and identify the basic properties of inequalities, and solve basic examples.
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Slope Calculation

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students compute the slope of a line that passes through two points and explain how the slope formula is derived. They determine properties associated with positive, negative, undefined, and no slope.
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System of Two Quadratic Inequalities

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Learners graph a quadratic inequality and describe its solution set. They solve a system of quadratic equalities graphically and symbolically and as related to a real-world context.
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Shh... It's a Secret!

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine a series of rules for deciphering a code. They create their own secret message using a code after watching video. They access a web site to practice their decoding skills.
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Would You Like to Become a Millionaire?

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students answer questions written by other teams about literature in an attempt to become "millionaires." In small groups they write a motivational introduction to their teams selected books, publish their questions as a HyperCard...
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Probability and Sports

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners research topics on the internet where probability is relevant. Students study statistics and probability concepts by looking at practical questions that arise in professional sports.
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Geometric & Arithmetic Patterns

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore sequences. They discuss the difference between an arithmetic sequence and a geometric pattern. Students participate in workstation activities where they determine arithmetic or geometric patterns and predict the...
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Math Internet Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students utilize online research skills to surf the Internet and complete an online scavenger hunt to find the answers to various mathematical questions.
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Family Vacation

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students use math to plan a trip by houseboat down the Mississippi River. They research and obtain information on the Mississippi River and its surroundings and use multiple graphs to represent their data.
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Scientific Notation

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students observe the teacher writing numbers and determine the rules for scientific notation. After explanations, they perform operations on numbers in scientific nation and discuss reasons for using this method of writing numbers and...
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Quadratics: Polynomial Form

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine how changes in the coefficients in a quadratic function affect its graph. They Solve a quadratic equations. Students Determine how to use the equation to determine the intercepts of a quadratic function. They...

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