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Quadratic Functions and Stopping Distance
Students solve quadratic equations. In this algebra activity, students factor and graph quadratic functions. they use the properties of quadratics to calculate the distance.
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Mixed Numbers
Students rewrite and solve problems using mixed numbers. In this algebra lesson, students solve fractions using mixed numbers by addition and subtraction. They relate the use of mixed numbers to real life.
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Pythagorean Relationships
Oh that Pythagorean Theorem is so useful. Learners engage in a 45 minute learning activity that requires them to solve for missing angles and sides of a right triangle. They'll use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the rations of sides and...
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Mississippian Gardens
Young scholars research and plan a Mississippian garden. In this Native American history lesson, students work in groups to research crops used by Native Americans in the Mississippian Period and use the information to plan and...
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Area of Circles
Students explore circles. In this algebra/geometry instructional activity, students discover the formula for the area of a circle, as they investigate the ratio of the area of a circle to the radius^2.
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The Unit Circle
Students solve problems using the unit circle. In this precalculus lesson, students identify angles using the properties of the unit circle. They observe the trigonometric graphs and sine, cosine and tangent.
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Go Away, Big Green Monster! Activities
Students participate in art, math, writing, and science activities to realize they have nothing to fear from monsters. They make masks, shape monsters, toast monsters and monster cookies. They complete monster math problems and make...
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Colored Sand Art
Students trace images on paper with glue and then sprinkle on colored sand they have made to create sand art pictures.
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Representing and Extending Patterns
Young scholars explore repeating and growing patterns. In this patterns lesson, students describe patterns, explore changing patterns and match patterns. Young scholars participate in online activities and read books that show...
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What's Your Story
Students rewrite word problems using equations. In this algebra lesson, students relate the concept of equations and symbols to the real world. They graph their solutions on a graph and analyze it.
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Recipe: Unit Rate
Students solve problems using ratios and proportions. In this algebra activity, students identify the unit rate and convert between fractions and decimals. They create graphs from their data.
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Trapezoid and Midpoint Rule
Students solve problems of area using the trapezoid and midpoint rule. In this calculus lesson, students take the derivative of the functions as they approximate the area under a curve. They calculate the exact area using the area formula.
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Visualiziing Equations
Students use visuals and words to solve equations. In this algebra lesson, students observe the necessary steps needed to add, subtract,multiply and divide to solve an equation. They graph their solution using the TI calculator.
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Graphing Linear Equations
Students graph linear equations. In this algebra lesson, students perform transformation on linear equations. They identify the slope and y-intercept of each line.
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What is a Solution to a System?
Students define the solution to a system of equation. In this algebra lesson, students graph two line on the TI calculator and identify the point of intersection if there is any. They find one, zero or infinitely many solution and...
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Transformations of a Quadratic Function
Young scholars graph quadratic functions. In this algebra activity, students perform transformation on the TI calculator as they create a visual. They identify the vertex and intercepts of the parabola.
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Creating Perpendicular Bisectors
Students create perpendicular bisectors. In this geometry lesson,students use a straight edge and protractor to create a perpendicular bisector. They graph line on the TI and analyze it.
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The Function Elevator
Students solve and graph functions. In this precalculus lesson, students use piecewise function to relate real life scenarios. They analyze the graphs and identify the vertex and intercepts.
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Products of Linear Functions
Students investigate the horizontal intercepts of functions. In this algebra lesson, students identify whether the factor of two functions results in a quadratic equation or not. They compare and contrast linear equations and higher...
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Simple Harmonic Motion
Students solve problems involving graphs. In this calculus lesson, students relate harmonic motion to velocity. They discuss the derivative and the effect on the functions created.
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Transformations: Dilating Functions
Students dilate functions using transformation. For this algebra lesson, students complete vertical dilation, stretch and shrink. They perform reflection across the x and y axis.
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Position and Piecewise Velocity
Pupils solve piecewise functions. In this precalculus lesson, students model real life scenarios using velocity and piecewise. They create velocity graphs and find the beginning and end position of an object.
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Perfect Shuffles
Students investigate piecewise functions. In this algebra lesson, students model piecewise functions in the real world. They graph the parts of the functions following the restrictions of the domain.
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Dynagraphs
Students collect and graph their data. In this precalculus instructional activity, students identify the input and out of a function. They find the domain and range and the inverse of a function.