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M&M Graphing and Probability

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students sort, classify, and graph M & M's. They create pictographs and bar graphs with the colors and numbers in each bag of M & M's. They calculate the ratio and probability based on class results.
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Build A Skittles Graph

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore graphing. In this graphing activity, students sort Skittles candies and use the color groups to create a bar graph. Rubrics and extension activities are provided.
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Watermelon Graphing

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars discover bar graphs. In this primary math lesson plan, students identify the parts of watermelon seeds and other seeds. Young scholars learn the proper names and common names which refer to the parts of the seeds as they...
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Circle Graphs

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore to find the central angle and percent. In this circle graph lesson, 5th graders use formulas to calculate the central angle and a protractor to create their graph. Students complete a graphing sheet for homework.
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Making a Circle Graph of a Sample Budget

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners examine a sample budget and categorize the entries as a group. Then in small groups they convert budget category totals to percents and degrees to make a circle graph related to a sample budget.
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Statistical Analysis For Graphing Calculators

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students analyze date from the Chesapeake Bay. Using a graphing calculator, they enter the data, plot three temperatures, and create a Box and Whisker plot.
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Using the Ti-83 Graphing Calculator

For Teachers 6th - 9th
In this graphing calculator worksheet, learners complete 11 operations on the calculator.  Students enter absolute value, exponents, radicals, fractions, mixed numbers, etc.
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PBS

The Yo-Yo Problem

For Teachers 9th - 12th
What do yo-yos and pennies have to do with linear equations? Learn about writing and solving linear equations while considering the Yo-Yo Problem and Penny Pattern Exploration from the High School Math Project. Learners utilize algebra...
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Virginia Department of Education

Transformation Investigation

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Graph it! Investigate transformations with a graphing calculator. Pupils graph sets of linear functions on the same set of axes. They determine how changes in the equation of a linear function result in changes in the graph.
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Wacky Water World: Student Worksheet

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In this math worksheet, young scholars will work alone or in pairs to determine which theme park ticket package is a better deal. Students will use data provided in the worksheet and a graphing calculator to make the decision.
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Get a Half-Life!: Student Worksheet

For Teachers 6th - 7th
In this math/science worksheet, learners will work in pairs to conduct an experiment based on a decay function which is often used to model radioactive decay. Students will shake M & M's in a cup to rub off the M and then record...
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Systems of Equations

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Texas Instruments and Glencoe/McGraw-Hill have put together a full lesson plan to help you instruct your math class. Using the textbook, a TI-83 calculator, and attached the PDF learners will solve systems of equations and state decimal...
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The Barbie Bungee Drop

For Teachers 7th - 10th
What do math, bungee jumping, and Barbie® have in common? Young adventure seekers use rubber bands as bungee cords to predict a thrilling, but safe, jump for their doll. First, test jumps are conducted with a few rubber bands. Then more...
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Texas Instruments

Finding Linear Models Part III

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Explore linear functions! In this Algebra I instructional activity, mathematicians graph data in a scatter plot and use a graphing calculator to find a linear regression and/or a median-median line. They use the model to make predictions.
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Texas Instruments

Drawing a Line Tangent to a Circle

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Explore lines tangent to a circle. In this math lesson, students manipulate circles and lines on a TI calculator. They draw a circle  and analyze perpendicular lines intersecting the circle in only one place. This activity works...
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American Statistical Association

What Fits?

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
The bounce of a golf ball changes the result in golf, mini golf—and a great math activity. Scholars graph the height of golf ball bounces before finding a line of best fit. They analyze their own data and the results of others to better...
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Calculate Percentages

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Sixth and seventh graders study the concept of finding the percent of a number. They calculate the percent of any given number. Pupils describe ways to use calculating percents in their daily life, and change percents into decimals,...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Puppy Weights

For Teachers 6th - 7th Standards
Nobody can say no to puppies, so lets use them in math! Your learners will take puppy birth weights and organize them into different graphs. They can do a variety of different graphs and detail into the problem based on your classroom...
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Parabolas

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate parabolas and their equations.  In this parabolas and their equations lesson, students graph quadratic equations on their graphing calculator.  Students find the axis of symmetry of a parabola. ...
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Move My Way: A CBR Analysis of Rates of Change

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners match a given velocity graph and sketch the corresponding position graph using a graphing calculator. After collecting data from their everyday life, students use specific functions on their calculators to create graphs and...
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Sequence Graphs

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Investigate arithmetic and geometric sequences by using a graphing calculator to determine if a sequence is linear or exponential.
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Geometric Sequences and Series

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learn to calculate the nth term of a sequence defined by an algebraic expression. They examine geometric sequences and series, relate geometric sequences to their explicit forms, find the partial sums of a sequence in a table, and...
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Walk-A-Thon

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students graph linear http://www.lessonplanet.com/review?id=180542equations. In this problem solving lesson, students calculate slope and plot ordered pairs on a coordinate grid. Using a real-life example of a walk-a-thon, students...
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Graphing Systems of Inequalities

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Solve equations and graph systems of inequalities. Designed as a lesson plan to reinforce these concepts, learners revisit shading and boundaries along with solving linear inequalities.

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